Butch
At that level, I wasn't aware Parents got involved in minor minor scrapes and bruises, especially to the point that it would influence the outcome of a National Championship Game.
Did you happen to notice Mark Ingrham grimincing over on the 'bama side line. When the Tide needed him to punch it in for that touchdown late in the 4th, he stepped up and did the deed.. They panned over on the sideline after, and he looked like he was about to cry from the pain of the cramps.
I doubt Nick Saban sent someone up in the stands to ask his Mom's opinion...........jackie