Urban Meyer's 2014 team was young, and many said "one year away" from being able to win it all.
But the Buckeyes improved exponentially from Sept. 6, 2014, when they lost to the Hookies by two touchdowns at home, to Jan. 12, 2015, when they beat the Ducks, 42-20, to win the first title of the playoff era.
News flash: there is no "one year away" anymore.
When you think you have the pieces in place to win a title, you don't get 24 months to develop it. By that time, a key piece - or five - could be sitting on an NFL roster.
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/01/live_at_9_with_natalie_pierre_1.html#incart_river
I agree with that statement. Cam came into the SEC and won it all. tOSU plays a raw untested QB and they win it all. It is a new game they are playing. Untested starters can win and that is why I expect Alabama to be in the Playoff again this year.
But the Buckeyes improved exponentially from Sept. 6, 2014, when they lost to the Hookies by two touchdowns at home, to Jan. 12, 2015, when they beat the Ducks, 42-20, to win the first title of the playoff era.
News flash: there is no "one year away" anymore.
When you think you have the pieces in place to win a title, you don't get 24 months to develop it. By that time, a key piece - or five - could be sitting on an NFL roster.
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/01/live_at_9_with_natalie_pierre_1.html#incart_river
I agree with that statement. Cam came into the SEC and won it all. tOSU plays a raw untested QB and they win it all. It is a new game they are playing. Untested starters can win and that is why I expect Alabama to be in the Playoff again this year.