They were a legitimate contender in 2010 entering the month of November then promptly had a stinker against a lesser LSU team. Beat LSU and Auburn in 2010, and Alabama would have been playing in the SECCG (likely the national title after whooping SCAR in a rematch). If you use "start of November" as the legitimate point of being a true contender then even 2010 narrowly makes the list. We've basically been in the hunt down the home stretch since year two! Pretty impressive run despite having some opportunities missed.Let's see...
Alabama was a contender in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. I'd say they'll be a contender this year...
DT_Armataz_01_37: arty:Let's see...
Alabama was a contender in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. I'd say they'll be a contender this year...
Hard to be there when you've been the favorite in every game for six straight years. Think about that folks. Roll Damn Tide!!!Under the radar is a fine place to be.
I agree with this...defense will be in control until the QB situation is decided...I think the defense will be that good.The defense and running game should make us a contender while we get the qb situation worked out. We should be fine.
No doubt...I should have made it clearer that by contending, I meant get to the final four.Contend? I think we'll always contend as long as Saban is here.
The benefit comes from the players really believing they haven't won anything yet when the media isn't inflating their heads.Hard to be there when you've been the favorite in every game for six straight years. Think about that folks. Roll Damn Tide!!!