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ESPN - End of a Dynasty?
Posted on 11/11/19 at 11:52 am
Posted on 11/11/19 at 11:52 am
ESPN - End of a Dynasty
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Watching No. 3 Alabama do its best imitation of Arkansas in the first half Saturday against No. 2 LSU, the thought occurred that nothing lasts forever.
Watching Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa give away the ball twice, watching punter Ty Perine go stonehanded on a snap at midfield, watching Trevon Diggs' interception negated because the little something extra that the Tide defense deployed was a 12th man, Alabama looked as if it had contracted a sudden case of Razorback flu.
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You couldn't be sure which torch was being passed: the SEC West, the entire SEC, or all of the FBS, but that torch felt like one more thing that Alabama decided to give away in front of 101,821 fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Watching No. 3 Alabama do its best imitation of Arkansas in the first half Saturday against No. 2 LSU, the thought occurred that nothing lasts forever.
Watching Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa give away the ball twice, watching punter Ty Perine go stonehanded on a snap at midfield, watching Trevon Diggs' interception negated because the little something extra that the Tide defense deployed was a 12th man, Alabama looked as if it had contracted a sudden case of Razorback flu.
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You couldn't be sure which torch was being passed: the SEC West, the entire SEC, or all of the FBS, but that torch felt like one more thing that Alabama decided to give away in front of 101,821 fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
This post was edited on 11/11/19 at 11:54 am
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Posted on 11/11/19 at 11:53 am to FUBAR
I remember these articles after the Ole Miss game in 15 
This post was edited on 11/11/19 at 11:57 am
Posted on 11/11/19 at 11:55 am to FUBAR
As usual, this depends on how you define a Dynasty.
If you define it by the generally used terms, yes it is (and probably has been already). We are now one of a handful of very good programs year in and year out. We are no longer the lone superpower.
If you define it as "Bammer is about to go 8-4 or 9-3" then no, it's not.
If you define it by the generally used terms, yes it is (and probably has been already). We are now one of a handful of very good programs year in and year out. We are no longer the lone superpower.
If you define it as "Bammer is about to go 8-4 or 9-3" then no, it's not.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 11:55 am to FUBAR
Seems a bit premature and click baity.
But nonetheless, RTWFU
But nonetheless, RTWFU
Posted on 11/11/19 at 11:56 am to FUBAR
Not clicking on that link. These articles are written strictly as clickbait.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 12:01 pm to FUBAR
I'm not going to say they are done completely. Next year, who knows?
I am however saying they are done in 2019. 2020 ain't looking rosy either but that's too far to prognosticate on at this point.
I am however saying they are done in 2019. 2020 ain't looking rosy either but that's too far to prognosticate on at this point.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 12:10 pm to FUBAR
They say the same shite when the Patriots lose...
Posted on 11/11/19 at 12:31 pm to FUBAR
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Watching No. 3 Alabama do its best imitation of Arkansas in the first half
That has to hurt
Posted on 11/11/19 at 12:38 pm to FUBAR
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one more thing that Alabama decided to give away
I bet a lot of Alabama coeds gave away their flower to Joey Heisman before he hopped on the plane
Posted on 11/11/19 at 12:38 pm to FUBAR
Saban is near the end. The guy just looks tired all the time
Posted on 11/11/19 at 12:39 pm to FUBAR
I don't necessarily agree, but their fear factor has most definitely been diminished substantially.
They're no longer the team that will bust you in the mouth.
They're no longer the team that will bust you in the mouth.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 12:40 pm to FUBAR
After one loss? What did Saban quit and everyone transfer?
That is a hack of an opinion piece.
That is a hack of an opinion piece.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 1:04 pm to FUBAR
Saban is still at Alabama, and he's still recruiting very well. So no, Alabama's not going anywhere anytime soon. However, I do think some teams are catching up fast. Clemson is also recruiting lights out right now.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 1:07 pm to FUBAR
IMHO, this kind of talk is silly. Alabama will have a loaded roster whenever Saban retires, making T-town an extremely desirable destination for his eventual replacement.
They’ll be a 10+ win team as long as Saban is there and will hire the best available coach when he retires. They’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
While their reign of terror within the SEC may be over, they’re still a legit contender and will be for the foreseeable future.
They’ll be a 10+ win team as long as Saban is there and will hire the best available coach when he retires. They’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
While their reign of terror within the SEC may be over, they’re still a legit contender and will be for the foreseeable future.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 1:31 pm to FUBAR
Alabama can still be very much one of the elite programs in College Football no doubt about that.
What this does feel is like for the first time in several years they have a serious threat in their own division for the foreseeable future. The only program with that potential is LSU. AU is tough but doesn’t have the same advantages. All others are just filling space.
What this does feel is like for the first time in several years they have a serious threat in their own division for the foreseeable future. The only program with that potential is LSU. AU is tough but doesn’t have the same advantages. All others are just filling space.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 1:32 pm to FUBAR
Geez. Talk about an overreaction.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 2:09 pm to FUBAR
I think the dynasty ended in California last January 44-16
Posted on 11/11/19 at 3:58 pm to FUBAR
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ESPN - End of a Dynasty?
Yep - USA Today agrees and has a really good article about it too:
USA Today - Alabama Dynasty Over
This post was edited on 11/11/19 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 11/11/19 at 4:00 pm to FUBAR
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ESPN - End of a Dynasty?
Yep - Bleacher Report also has a really good write-up about it as well.
Bleacher Report - The Night the Alabama Football Dynasty Died
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