re: I remember a couple of Sugar Bowls where Alabama forgot to show up for.

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Utah and Oklahoma games weren't that long ago, and Saban was on the sidelines for both...it can happen to any team if they lose focus.

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I was at the Utah game. That was just depressing.

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The CFP changed everything with Bowl games, and it is now even worse with players sitting out. That number will continue to grow, as players just decide its not worth the possibility of injury Only exception will be playoff games

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They are actually more like what they were initially like back when they awarded the championship at the end of the regular season. Exhibition games to get younger guys some snaps before taking off for the off season and to have some fun and try to flex on teams you wouldn't normally get to play.

I'm not saying I like it, but it is what it is unfortunately