re: Have you ever stopped to think about how LONG it's now been since the "Dark Times" era?

I was in Memphis in 87 for the Bama/Memphis game.
The team had no energy at all & got upset that day 13-10.
The next week I was in Legion field to watch a motivated Tide upset #8 Tennessee 41-22.
You knew with Curry as our coach the weaker opponents may win or take us to the wire.
This is where Saban as our HC spoils me. He doesn't overlook any opponent no matter their name or record.