re: Realistically, how big is the gap in the East?

I literally only said Bama to say we’re all in a class below them, something you didn’t really think apparently. You’re the one who said we beat Bama to win some NCs, ignoring the fact those 2 most recent years in question were BY FAR Sabans worst at Alabama.

Kirby has laid some duds, I’ll give you that. there are no excuses for the LSU and Texas games. He’s also went toe-to-toe with Auburn who was 3rd I believe with a SEC title and playoff spot on the line and OU (CFP semi final) to make UGAs first appearance in a National Championship since the 80s. Those are big games, much bigger than this Sugar Bowl you keep going on about.