An extraordinary year for Tide fans...

     Alabama fans have enjoyed a special season of football, haven't we? If Alabama wins the national championship, I will elevate special to magical. How lucky are we to have seen Mac Jones and company light up 11 SEC defenses?  The Tide left them crying like babies. Nothing like that has been done by any team in the conference. I doubt we will ever anything like this again.

      The Crimson Tide has three players worthy of winning the Heisman Trophy. We know that Mac Jones and Devonta Smith were named two of the four finalists invited to New York or at least to virtual New York City. Jones and Smith set records for their performances this year. Najee Harris was 5th in the voting, but his season was just as good as the finalists. The other two finalists are Kyle Trask of Florida and Trevor Lawrence of Clemson.

     Let me quickly say that Trask and Lawrence have had Heisman worthy seasons. Smith and Jones were better than worthy. They were phenomenal. I think Smith will win the award, and Mac Jones will be happy for him. He's that kind of guy. The truth is that the pair had an almost symbiotic relationship. Each might have enjoyed a great season without the other. Together, they set some records that may never be broken. All of us got to see them do it. 

     Nick Saban has said this is his favorite team. The brotherhood of this team was apparent. When Landon Dickenson was injured in the SEC Championship Game, the entire team flooded the field to show their concern. It was a touching moment for all 'Bama fans. There were some huge moments.

Here are some of my favorites in no particular order:

• John Mitchie's' tackle of a Florida DB. Oh my, those Canadians sure like Alabama, don't they?
• Devonta Smith's remarkable touchdown catch against LSU.  Say goodnight Ed.
• Mac Jones to Waddle on those long ones. Bombs away SEC, bombs away
• Will Reichard makes them all. Can we say, Mr. Automatic Man?
• The outpouring of respect shown by Alabama players when Landon was hurt.
• The same outpouring of respect when Landon stays in the tunnel to watch his teammates after his injury.
• Najee scoring five TD's in the SECCG - most ever for a 'Bama back
• Mac throwing five TD's in the SECCG - can you say 37 for the years
• Coach Saban and the Covid - He missed one game and came back
• Sark rumors of going to AU - Most worry I had this season

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