Alabama Football Will Dominate The Playoff Again This Year

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates winning the trophy with his team after the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates after the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Alabama Crimson Tide won 54-16. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Question 4. Should the Tide win the national championship, how would this team stack up against Saban’s previous Alabama football championship teams?

This is by far Saban’s most complete defense. They defend the spread better than any team under Saban because of their athleticism. Some of that is obviously contributed to the excellence of strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran. This team is able to put pressure on the QB without having to constantly blitz. The linebackers have the speed to cover out in space, and they are able to force turn overs often.

This team is also more balanced on offense. They can win with the run or the pass, and Alabama has the ultimate weapon in young quarterback Hurts. This team isn’t just winning or beating other teams; they’re bludgeoning them to death. I’d be hard pressed to think of an Alabama team in recent years that was better than this team is now.

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