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After Jan 1, 1979, Alabama, Southern Cal and ABC tried to convince the NCAA
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:07 pm
to do a one game playoff for the true National Champion since they split it that year. Obviously, the NCAA turned it down saying it went against their by-laws,etc.
I vaguely remember this but just came across it a little while ago looking up something else.
I vaguely remember this but just came across it a little while ago looking up something else.
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Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:08 pm to I-59 Tiger
cool....
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:08 pm to I-59 Tiger
USC had already beaten Alabama that season. 
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:08 pm to I-59 Tiger
Did you ever see the ABC interview with the Bear, where he talked about moving to a 60ish team league and going to playoffs?
Used to be on youtube, but has since been taken down.
Used to be on youtube, but has since been taken down.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:09 pm to Alahunter
no,but I believe it. Bryant was always on the cutting edge. If anyone ever had "it" it was Bryant. 
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:10 pm to I-59 Tiger
They actually played the game in secret at an undisclosed high school field. Bama won (obviously) 74-6
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:11 pm to JuiceTerry
In fact, Alabama had already lost to USC at home.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:11 pm to Alahunter
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:11 pm to Korin
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In fact, Alabama had already lost to USC at home.
Really? Gee,thanks Gomer.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:12 pm to Korin
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USC had already beaten Alabama that season.
Rematch is Bama's birthright.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:13 pm to Phat Phil
had instant replay been around in 78/79 Southern Cal and Michigan would have tied in the Rose Bowl and Alabama would have won the UPI and AP title.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:14 pm to I-59 Tiger
The CEO of Gateway tried to get USC and Auburn to play.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:15 pm to I-59 Tiger
There was a stronger and more concerted call for it after the 1983 season.
If you want to read about it, go to the si vault online. Last page of the issue right after the new years bowl in Jan of 1984 discusses the need for a playoff after the 1983 clusterfrick that robbed AU.
If you want to read about it, go to the si vault online. Last page of the issue right after the new years bowl in Jan of 1984 discusses the need for a playoff after the 1983 clusterfrick that robbed AU.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:17 pm to I-59 Tiger
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I vaguely remember this but just came across it a little while ago looking up something else.
Well if I didn't know anyone on here who was 50+ I do now.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:20 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
Shoulda gave Bear more support. 
I really think, if he hadn't passed so quickly, he'd had been a huge player in getting it done within a few yrs after his retirement.
I really think, if he hadn't passed so quickly, he'd had been a huge player in getting it done within a few yrs after his retirement.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:21 pm to I-59 Tiger
Didn't they say no as well, when someone was willing to pay to have LSU and USC after 2003?
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:23 pm to Alahunter
Maybe so. I never knew he supported a playoff but good for him. He was always a progressive thinker football wise, willing to change things up.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:29 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
Yep. He wanted a division with about 60 teams too. He foresaw the mess coming with Div 2 and 3 getting more clout under the NCAA. Read up on the CFA as well.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 4:34 pm to Alahunter
If the YouTube vid was still up, I would watch it.
Posted on 2/21/14 at 6:28 pm to I-59 Tiger
Do any of you honestly think Bryant would have been in favor of a one-game playoff between the top two teams after Jan 1, 1980?
Dude was all about innovation - so long as it wasn't to his disadvantage.
Sounds familiar somehow.
Dude was all about innovation - so long as it wasn't to his disadvantage.
Sounds familiar somehow.
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