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Alabama has to be careful what it wishes for
Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:24 am
Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:24 am
LSU walked into Bryant Denny Stadium and walked right through that defense. It was a familiar feeling for Alabama having been through something very similar against Clemson in January.
I know the push is to beg, plead, lie, etc. to get to be a part of the playoffs. But, it will be staring at one of 3 very quality teams if that happens.
Losing to Clemson again (3 out of 4) will basically confirm what many have said for a while...that Bama is no longer on top. Losing to LSU for a 2nd time will do the same only worse. This will be viewed as a changing of the guard in the SEC. And, if Ohio State rolls Alabama, it will be the 3rd team in less than a year that has beaten down a Saban defense.
That Alabama program has a lot at stake. It would probably be better to finish 5th this year, create a narrative that it should have been included in the playoffs having played LSU so close, and then attempt to have a championship season next year.
On the other hand, next year has its own issues. Bama has to replace those receivers and Tua next year. It won't have a returning RB with skins on the wall who looks like an All-SEC type much less an All-American, although there is plenty of talent.
I'm not sure which is the better path for Bama. This isn't one of Bama's better teams. Does it want to play Clemson again with this team? Does it want to play an LSU team again that it couldn't stop? Can Bama realistically compete next year given that it looks a little like a rebuilding year?
I know the push is to beg, plead, lie, etc. to get to be a part of the playoffs. But, it will be staring at one of 3 very quality teams if that happens.
Losing to Clemson again (3 out of 4) will basically confirm what many have said for a while...that Bama is no longer on top. Losing to LSU for a 2nd time will do the same only worse. This will be viewed as a changing of the guard in the SEC. And, if Ohio State rolls Alabama, it will be the 3rd team in less than a year that has beaten down a Saban defense.
That Alabama program has a lot at stake. It would probably be better to finish 5th this year, create a narrative that it should have been included in the playoffs having played LSU so close, and then attempt to have a championship season next year.
On the other hand, next year has its own issues. Bama has to replace those receivers and Tua next year. It won't have a returning RB with skins on the wall who looks like an All-SEC type much less an All-American, although there is plenty of talent.
I'm not sure which is the better path for Bama. This isn't one of Bama's better teams. Does it want to play Clemson again with this team? Does it want to play an LSU team again that it couldn't stop? Can Bama realistically compete next year given that it looks a little like a rebuilding year?
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Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:28 am to moneyg
It's finally happening 
Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:49 am to sneezeprupandgold
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It's finally happening
Things have changed quickly. I'm sure Alabama is very motivated to maintain its status.
And, if it can make the playoffs and knock off Clemson or LSU (even if it doesn't win the championship), I think it would have accomplished enough to quiet the masses.
But, make no mistake, there is a lot on the line.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:56 am to moneyg
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if it doesn't win the championship), I think it would have accomplished enough to quiet the masses.
I do not agree with this as it would be two years running with no championship. No SEC championship too boot.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:58 am to moneyg
I still rather not see it.
They don't deserve it.
They have given up 90 points against the last top 10 teams they played.
They don't deserve it.
They have given up 90 points against the last top 10 teams they played.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 7:58 am to themunch
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I do not agree with this as it would be two years running with no championship. No SEC championship too boot.
Everything is relative.
When you realize how much is actually at stake if they get beat in round 1...particularly against LSU or Clemson, you realize that your point above is minimal in comparison.
You'll start seeing stories about what Bama is going to do to adjust, and what Saban needs to change.
That stuff was pretty much unfathomable 12 months ago.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 8:11 am to moneyg
Don't really give a crap about what Bama's better course would be. We beat Bama, get over them now.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 8:16 am to beauchristopher
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They don't deserve it.
^^^^
Posted on 11/11/19 at 8:18 am to moneyg
quote:
I'm not sure which is the better path for Bama. This isn't one of Bama's better teams. Does it want to play Clemson again with this team? Does it want to play an LSU team again that it couldn't stop? Can Bama realistically compete next year given that it looks a little like a rebuilding year?
Competitors want to compete at the highest level possible. Not sure why this concept is so hard to understand.
Posted on 11/11/19 at 8:40 am to ELVIS U
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Don't really give a crap about what Bama's better course would be
I do. This could be the tipping point we've been waiting for for a decade. Ignoring it is retarded.
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