re: How the hell did Bama not win the West last year?

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ChiGator
Saban is obviously the goat, but last year was not his finest. The talent on that team was stupid…

Bryce Young (R1, No. 1)
Will Anderson (R1, No. 3)
Jahmyr Gibbs (R1, No. 12)
Brian Branch (R2, No. 45)
Tyler Steen (R3, No. 65)
Byron Young (R3, No. 70)
Jordan Battle (R3, No. 95)
Cameron Latu (R3, No. 101)

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Nick Saban's head wasn't in the game and it was obvious.

His teams at Alabama have always been a reflection of him and last year, that team was klutzy and unfocused.

Just like a headcoach who stayed preoccupied with insurance commercials, car dealerships and hotel ventures. For a guy who spent almost 20 years preaching against "clutter", he was frickin' filthy with it. Don't believe the bullshite. Last season had nothing to do with the bookends. Saban has won with less on the sidelines and in the booth.

If he dances with the date that brung him this season and rediscovers his inner dickhead, that everyone believes he is, then Alabama wins the conference. But if he keeps the same lacsidasical approach he had last season, then more of the same.

It all lies with him and his attitude. It always has.