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Alabama’s 11 year streak....
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:14 pm
As AP #1 during the season, to me, is more impressive than FSU’s 14 straight seasons finishing in the Top 4. I say this because; FSU only won 2 national titles. Meanwhile, since only 10 seasons have been completed for Bama going into 2018, Alabama has won 50% of the national titles the last 10 seasons in which they have accomplished a #1 ranking.
Congrats Bama!
Congrats Bama!
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Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:15 pm to Oklahomey
Different scenarios, but both impressive.
FSU was nobody before Bowden, while Alabama had not recently been successful was still Alabama.
FSU was nobody before Bowden, while Alabama had not recently been successful was still Alabama.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:15 pm to Oklahomey
You make it hard to dislike Oklahoma fans. Lol
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:16 pm to Oklahomey
It’s the best dynasty in the history of the sport, and we aren’t far away (if not already there) from that opinion being immune from debate.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:17 pm to Oklahomey
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:20 pm to Oklahomey
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As AP #1 during the season, to me, is more impressive than FSU’s 14 straight seasons finishing in the Top 4.
No way. The way you FINISH is far more impressive than being ranked highly at some point during the season when it wasn't deserved.
Don't get me wrong, Bama's run has been super impressive.... and their "down" years would be great for most other programs: #6 finish in 2008... #10 finish in 2010... #7 finish in 2013
But for FSU to FINISH in the AP Top 4 in 14 consecutive seasons is a feat that in my opinion stands alone. Saban has mustered 4 consecutive Top 4 finishes..... if he does it the next 10 years straight, he'll have equaled it. That tells you all you need to know about how impressive that FSU streak was.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:21 pm to labamafan
Even before Alabama under Saban, I was a huge fan and admirer of Alabama’s success and tradition as it was very much similar to what Oklahoma has achieved. My respect and admiration for them was solidified from my trip to Tuscaloosa in 2003, and again in 2012 when Alabama defeated Michigan in Arlington, TX.
Now I’m just waiting for OU to capitalize on some damn NCs again so they can get back up there with Alabama.
Now I’m just waiting for OU to capitalize on some damn NCs again so they can get back up there with Alabama.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:42 pm to BHMKyle
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No way. The way you FINISH is far more impressive than being ranked highly at some point during the season when it wasn't deserved.
If we are talking strictly about these individual streaks, then I can get behind FSU's streak being more impressive. However, I think Bama finishing with 5 titles in 9 years makes the Bama run more impressive overall
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:47 pm to UAtide11
Agreed bowden was awesomenisity
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:54 pm to Oklahomey
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Alabama’s 11 year streak....
As AP #1 during the season, to me, is more impressive than FSU’s 14 straight seasons finishing in the Top 4. I say this because; FSU only won 2 national titles. Meanwhile, since only 10 seasons have been completed for Bama going into 2018, Alabama has won 50% of the national titles the last 10 seasons in which they have accomplished a #1 ranking.
And how many times would FSU have played for a national title if we had the BCS or CFP?
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:56 pm to Oklahomey
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Oklahomey
A man that knows greatness when he sees it.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:57 pm to BHMKyle
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No way. The way you FINISH is far more impressive than being ranked highly at some point during the season when it wasn't deserved.
Seriously a good point.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 12:59 pm to SAINTS0321
Joab Thomas thought he sucked at interviews....Bill Curry..........C'Mon Man
Posted on 8/20/18 at 1:02 pm to BHMKyle
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The way you FINISH is far more impressive than being ranked highly at some point during the season when it wasn't deserved.
I mean...since 2008, Alabama has finished in the following positions:
2008: #6
2009: #1
2010: #10
2011: #1
2012: #1
2013: #7
2014: #4
2015: #1
2016: #2
2017: #1
While it's not a Top 5 finish every single year, it's not like they've been finishing outside the Top 15. And you also need to look at Florida State's run in its context. At that point in time, the ACC was a joke of a conference. They lost a grand total of two conference games in the 1990s.
Alabama has been making this run of theirs at a time when the strength and prestige of the SEC has been at an all-time high. And, as has been previously stated, Florida State won just two national championships in their impressive 14-year run inside the Top 5. Alabama has won five in the last nine years.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 1:05 pm to RogerTempleton
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And how many times would FSU have played for a national title if we had the BCS or CFP?
Well they lost 3 ('96, '98, '00) and probably would have made another playoff or two if it existed. Bama has the 5 wins, 2 playoffs exits, and probably would have made it '08 and '13 if the playoff existed.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 1:08 pm to ColoBama
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No way. The way you FINISH is far more impressive than being ranked highly at some point during the season when it wasn't deserved.
Seriously a good point.
With the exception of 2007 and 2010, Alabama has been in the running every year for the NC at the end of the year.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 1:29 pm to Oklahomey
Fake news
Posted on 8/20/18 at 1:33 pm to BHMKyle
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No way. The way you FINISH is far more impressive than being ranked highly at some point during the season when it wasn't deserved.
I will take 5 National Championships in 10 yrs over top 4 finishes for 14 straight years with 2 Titles.
Easy choice.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 1:34 pm to Oklahomey
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As AP #1 during the season, to me, is more impressive than FSU’s 14 straight seasons finishing in the Top 4. I say this because; FSU only won 2 national titles. Meanwhile, since only 10 seasons have been completed for Bama going into 2018, Alabama has won 50% of the national titles the last 10 seasons in which they have accomplished a #1 ranking.
100$ agree! You have to be a subjective idiot to not agree. Saban's run is incredible. You cannot have much more success w/o winning every game and every championship. To lose like 12 games (not exactly sure of the numbers) from 2008-2017 is insane. And to win 1/2 of the titles in that period - wow!
Posted on 8/20/18 at 1:44 pm to Oklahomey
Also, Alabama joins OU as the only 2 teams to start as #1 three straight years in a row.
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Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare three-peat.
The preseason AP poll started in 1950 and since then only Oklahoma from 1985-87 had started No. 1 in three straight years until now.
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