'Bama finishes takes out the Gators and sets a new standard in College football...
If you are going to play Alabama in the college football playoffs, here is something that might just scare you off the field. Alabama is undefeated and still hasn't played anywhere near a perfect game. One thing is certain. The college football world has fallen into two categories. Category one is the University of Alabama. Category two is anyone not in category one. Keep in mind that Nick Saban's Alabama teams have done this in an era where reduced player on scholarships was designed to level the playing field. The Tide has succeeded with an otherworldly defense in an era where scores look more basketball than football.
Alabama is not perfect, but perfection is not necessary for football. Execution and hard play will do the trick. But what if Bama's offense played a better game? What if is one of those phrases that stimulate the imaginations of fans. There is no doubt that three other head coaches left standing for a run at the national championship are thinking the same thing. What if Bama's offense plays a great game? It's enough to make Urban Meyer retire a second time. It this rendition of the Crimson Tide the best team in the history of college football? I honestly don't know the answer, but they have a chance to answer anyone questions about that statement in the very near future.
The Tide's defense is remarkable. In an era of cheap offense, it has dominated. The defense takes great offenses and reduces them to ordinary. I know that Michigan likes to brag about its defense. I'm sorry Blue but you have no idea. You play in a league where you conference champion is considered so bad they won't make the playoff most likely. The Tide does what it does with an offense that is like an Italian sports car. It looks good when it runs. But a long period of time passes when they look ordinary. Then suddenly they look extraordinary. Despite the fact that Jalen Hurts is a freshman the Tide always settles down to score. Fumbles and interceptions have been problematic for the offense. The defense has kept that mistakes from being deadly. So despite slow starts the Tide offense has been afforded the time to find its feet. When the Tide offense finds its balance they look unstoppable.
What Alabama has done is remarkable. They have gone through the season undefeated. Kudos to Western Michigan but their record doesn't reflect the difficulty of competition. Some talking heads say the SEC is down. I agree. They are down and out because Alabama robs teams of their dreams and expectation. Alabama doesn't have a program. It has a factory. Great players come to Alabama for greatness. Alabama's greatness gives many a ticket to the NFL. Scientists say that perpetual motion machines are impossible. I beg your pardon but have you guys looked at Alabama. All of you can want 'Bama in the playoffs. You really don't. Trust me on that.
