The Ohio State defensive end dropped into coverage in the third quarter of the game on New Year's Day and jumped in front of the pass Sims threw. As Miller scored from 41 yards out, Ohio State's lead went from six to 13 en route to a 42-35 win over Alabama.
It was Sims' last game as the Tide's quarterback. He said at the Senior Bowl that he replays the interception over and over in his head.
"It plays over in my head all the time," Sims told Al.com. "When I start talking about Alabama football, that's the first thing that comes to my mind."
Sims threw three interceptions against Ohio State. The final one was the last play of the game, when Sims threw a Hail Mary pass into the end zone that was intercepted by OSU safety Tyvis Powell. He said he's playing in the Senior Bowl with the hopes of getting a shot in the NFL to erase the memory of the game.
His 2014 was far from terrible. He set Alabama's single-season passing record with 3,487 yards. He had 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Yes, 30 percent of his season total of picks came in the biggest and last game of the season. The timing makes it tougher.
Before the season, many thought that Florida State transfer Jacob Coker would be Alabama's starting quarterback ahead of Sims. Or, when Sims was named Alabama's starter, it would only be a matter of time before Coker took over. He never did. Coker's only extended time in 2014 came in blowouts.
"You control your destiny," Sims said. "Whatever you want, go get it. Don't let anybody tell you that you don't have enough ability, you're not smart enough. I mean, I've been told all of that and I've always proved people wrong. I'm just glad I had the opportunity to play."
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