I love the Saban era,and he's absolutely the best coach in football in my opinion.
That includes the pro's.
And I know it's a completely different era. But the 1966 missing ring team was, for it's era, the best Bama defensive team I've ever witnessed in person. Giving up 37 points in a regular season is pretty profound, but giving up less than a foot a punt return is beyond impressive.
That's the best Bama defense and football team I ever saw.
92 would be my second place, and 2011 would be third.
ALL...were completely awesome!!
I'm sure there are those older than me who would say the Leroy Jordan led defenses were better. I think the 61 team, Bryant's first national title team, gave up only around 24 points or close to that number.
I didn't see that team personally so I can't make a first hand observation.
But, even with all the greatness in Coach Saban's era, the 66 Bama football defense, and the entire team, was the best college football team I've ever seen.
RTR! They were simply awesome.
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