I think that's primarily because OSU ran the ball so well -- they had 281 rushing yards and they're really the only team in the Saban era that has run the ball like that on Bama. It was definitely a close game. Up until the long Elliot run to go up 14 I thought Bama was going to take it.
Well, after Ragland went out with an injury (concussion) they did run the ball well. When Ragland went out, I knew we were done. The D is just too good this year.
If I remember correctly, Ragland went out and the very next play they hit a long touchdown run. Shaun Dion Hamilton got blocked by the tackle or tight end. I firmly believe that if Reggie Ragland would have still been in on that play, he defeats that block and stuffs that hole. I am pretty sure Hamilton just came in cold and not warmed up very much. It was a good play call on their part to attack where a new guy was playing.
