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Jalen Hurts demonstrated throughout his true freshman season for all to see how he won the team and the job. Surviving a vicious Sack-Strip 6 at Ole Miss to lead a spirited comeback. Finding the end zone when no one else could at LSU. Overcoming a frustrating evening of third-down ineptitude to put his team in the lead with two minutes to play in the National Championship Game. Nick Saban's decision to let Hurts drive the car was validated again and again.[/FONT]