re: Honest question about motivation for Bama Fans...

Well, against Michigan State, we had already lost to SC, LSU, and the comeback against Auburn that year. So maybe that team had more desire to prove themselves.

Whereas, in both the Utah and Oklahoma game, were undefeated and lost the last game game of the season, taking us out of the national championship picture, and putting us in the consolation bowl. No excuse, both teams came out and played very well against Bama. Oklahoma looked hungry tonight and staved off all attempts at a Bama comeback.

edit: or Bama just isn't as good as we thought