Mike Dubose...

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Memphis: We hear that Larry Porter could be very close to hiring Milsaps head coach Mike Dubose as part of his defensive staff.

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On December 4, 1999, Alabama and Florida played a rematch at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. Florida was expected to return the favor of Alabama's October win. The Gators scored in five plays to start the game but never scored the rest of the night. The game was close, 15-7 Alabama, until the early fourth quarter when a broken play ran by Freddie Milons, a wide receiver lined up at quarterback, bolted for a 77-yard touchdown after reversing his field. Two plays later, defensive lineman Reggie Grimes tipped, intercepted, and scored a touchdown on a pass from Jesse Palmer. The final score was Alabama 34, Florida 7.

After the game, DuBose's two years from the Gibson settlement were restored drawing the anger of some Alabama fans and alumni, some of whom believed he should have been fired in the first place.[4] Alabama then faced Michigan in the Orange Bowl where the Tide lost 35-34 on a missed PAT in the first overtime. Alabama ended the year at number eight and began the next year at number three in the pre-season polls. [5]

For the Tide's 10–3 performance, DuBose was named SEC Coach of the Year.[2]

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