What was the feel around here last year (re: Bama v Clemson)?

A lot of confidence in Bama

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Was there similar confidence regarding Bama v Clemson?

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Yes, I think similar, that Bama would win comfortably

I don't think there was anyone in the country that thought Bama would have gotten beat by Clemson last year. It was a total shock to all of us. I'm also pretty certain that a lot of us expect Bama to be a favorite again next year. They're just that perennial powerhouse that has a tendency to steamroll nearly everyone they play.

A lotta confidence in Bama
I thought they’d blow them out.
I was wrong

I say LSU blows them out this year.
Hope I’m right!

ETA: misprint!

Most SEC fans were rooting for Clemson, but thought Bama would win.

Last year WT called it down to the score for Clemson...this year he’s on the LSU bandwagon...will he repeat on his power of prognostication this year?

Bama fans and team were all very confident. The 24-6 Sugar Bowl win over Clemson in the Semis the year before fed into it. Offense was thought to be improved and Tua looked healthy vs OU, who was thought to be second best team.

Clemson had ND and few respected them anymore than their ACC schedule.

It was a surprise how soundly Bama was beaten. More surprising was the effectiveness of Clemson's bend but don't break defense. They absorbed a good Bama offense and clamped down when the field shortened and or got pressure/big plays/turnovers when needed. Great game plan by Venables. You never would have guessed the final score if you only looked at the box score stat line.

Their were very few Non-Bama fans wanting to see Saban win another championship last year. That was the biggest difference in last year to this year. It also fed the off season Clemson dickriding gang.

Hoping for a big LSU win tonight. No one deserves it more than Coach O.

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