New Orleans, LA – Revenge is sweet...even sweeter when it comes in dominating fashion with everything on the line.
The Alabama Crimson Tide avenged their lone loss of the season and won the BCS National Championship as a result, using a stifling defense and kicking their way past LSU, 21-0, for the program's 14th title.
The "Rematch of the Century" was completely one-sided, with No. 2 Alabama holding the top-ranked and previously unbeaten Tigers to five first downs and 92 total yards en route to the first shutout in any BCS bowl.
Jeremy Shelley made five field goals and Doak Walker Award winner Trent Richardson rushed for 96 yards and the game's lone touchdown.
AJ McCarron was surprisingly effective through the air, connecting on 23-of-34 attempts for 234 yards for Alabama (12-1), which edged Oklahoma State for the coveted No. 2 spot in the final BCS standings.
The Tide's appearance in Monday's showdown was controversial, considering they lost to LSU (13-1) back in November in a 9-6 slugfest decided in overtime. The Tigers' signature win catapulted them to the SEC championship, but they failed their final test miserably on Monday night at the Superdome.
LSU's Jordan Jefferson threw for just 53 yards with an interception on 11- of-17 throws and was limited to 15 rushing yards. He also lost a fumble.
