We have mostly opened with high profile football powers during Saban’s tenure which provided considerable motivation for the team in the off season. I don’t personally consider Louisville to be in the same class as most of the other openers. It seems to me that Louisville has the psychological advantage in this game. Is an opening upset due to a lack of off-season focus by our players possible? Missouri besting us in Birmingham for a season opener during the CPB era in a year that we were very highly rated comes to mind. Thoughts/opinions?