re: Bama's "dynasty" was nearly a 10-3 team

Same could be said about any team that wins a title. If Tebow doesn't haven't a 4th quarter for the ages in 2008 SECCG then Bama goes on to play Oklahoma for the BCS title. By the same token, LSU could have finished 7-6 this season if they hadn't pulled out tight games against Ole Miss, Arkansas, and the worst Auburn team in decades. Likewise, had OBJ not fumbled the ball away after a 50 yard gain against Florida and the Tigers sustained the momentum, they likely would have won. Toss in 90 seconds of keeping Bama out of the end zone and making a better play call on 3rd and 2 against Clemson and LSU is undefeated. See how this works? It's the little things that define a season.