Senior Bowl athletes get last hurrah at showcase game

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The South squad may have won the 2013 Senior Bowl 21-16 over the North team Saturday at Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium, but most will agree this isn't a game about statistics or scores. 

The players at the January 26 game had two priorities: staying healthy and impressing the fans and NFL scouts.

Alabama linebacker Nico Johnson has enjoyed his time in the Port City from the second he 'touched down.'

"The whole week, the experience with different players from other teams, it was crazy and I learned a lot," Johnson said.  "I enjoyed all my teammates and we had fun this week. I hope [I helped my case].  It's out of my hands now; I did what I could and I'm going to do the combine and go from there."

His teammate, tight end Michael Johnson, snagged a few balls in the game.  He had a 20-yard touchdown in the first quarter from Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel.

Williams thinks the strong effort will set him apart.

"I showed some people that I can beat a safety in man to man coverage," Williams said.  "It was my last time wearing the crimson and white, so I wanted to end with a bang and I think I did that."

On Wednesday, South Alabama safety BJ Scott found out he'd be filling in for fellow Jag Jake Johnson.  He lined up at cornerback for the game, and says he appreciates the love from his home crowd.

"It feels great, especially for it to be my last game. It's a great feeling to be in front of my hometown and have my family and a lot of support from the crowd," said Scott.

Scott wasn't the only one giving back.  Foley's Robert Lester, a Tide safety, exchanged his normal number 37 for a "251" on the side of his helmet to represent the area.