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Cecil Hurt - Media Created
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:56 am
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:56 am
There was no one moment, no single play that will be replayed a thousand times on the sports channels, not this time.
Instead, it was an entire game. Setting aside its touchdown drive in the first two minutes, the University of Alabama never looked like the better team in the Sugar Bowl, certainly not like the team whose reputation as an unbeatable juggernaut preceded it.
Whether Alabama self-promoted its way to that reputation, or whether recent history and a media thirsting to create a dynasty did so, is a different question.
Interesting
Instead, it was an entire game. Setting aside its touchdown drive in the first two minutes, the University of Alabama never looked like the better team in the Sugar Bowl, certainly not like the team whose reputation as an unbeatable juggernaut preceded it.
Whether Alabama self-promoted its way to that reputation, or whether recent history and a media thirsting to create a dynasty did so, is a different question.
Interesting
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Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:00 am to allin2010
I thought we were overrated all season TBH. I'm surprised the team did as well as it did.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:04 am to allin2010
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So you never are quite back at Square One.
Actually his offensive line went back to square 1. People in the know saw how it was easy to exploit during the preseason, even by Alabama's own starting defense. The OL seemed to make drastic improvements during the year, but in the end, went right back where they started.
And, the defense was probably the worse one he's put together since he's been there, including his very first year at Alabama.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:08 am to allin2010
Pretty sure Saban himself had a lot to do with talking up this team.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:20 am to allin2010
quote:This is my biggest problem with the media. Saban's strength is his ability to recruit and evaluate talent. His team is generally more talented than your team, but talent alone does not win. He got out schemed by OU. Can we now debunk the myth that Saban is unbeatable with more than 2 weeks to prepare for a game. Granted I still think Saban is best coach in college football, but he is not without flaws.
reputation as an unbeatable juggernaut preceded it.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:28 am to dante
At the risk of being called a troll - I have to say that this beat down Okie put on Bama certainly takes away some of the luster of Auburn's victory over them.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:38 am to son of arlo
I thought we were overrated all season TBH. I'm surprised the team did as well as it did.
I agree, the shite schedule helps you overcome.......
I agree, the shite schedule helps you overcome.......
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:39 am to daBIGKAHUNA
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I have to say that this beat down Okie put on Bama certainly takes away some of the luster of Auburn's victory over them.
they can still make up for it against fsu but i agree. the sooners looked like bama and bama looked like just another team.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:41 am to allin2010
I predicted this year might be another 2010. It was, but with an easier schedule.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:43 am to allin2010
A juggernaut of 19 year olds is doomed to fail sooner or later. That's college football.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:47 am to dante
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Can we now debunk the myth that Saban is unbeatable with more than 2 weeks to prepare for a game.
Nick is 8-7 in bowl games for his career.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:49 am to parkjas2001
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Nick is 8-7 in bowl games for his career.
Stellar
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