Though it was more than 13 years ago, it's hard to forget the absolute DOMINANCE posted by Alabama and Nick Saban during the 2012 season. Not only did the Tide take down Georgia for the SEC title, but Notre Dame had no shot vs. Bama with the National Championship on the line.
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Die-hard Alabama fans haven't forgotten about that win, with the defense looking downright brilliant. Defensive lineman Damion Square played a huge role in the team's success in '12 and he's quick to remind everyone of that. Matter of fact, ask Square about going up against the Irish and he won't hesitate in letting Notre Dame absolutely have it. Take a look at the video below for his thoughts.
NOTE: We'd like to give our readers a heads up the video below contains strong language, with plenty of expletives throughout the clip.
Former Alabama defensive lineman Damion Square recalls the lead up to Bama’s national championship game vs Notre Dame in 2012
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“We were going to beat the shit outta these guys” lmaoo pic.twitter.com/rxb2x9KHuy
Damion Square didn't hold back with his thoughts on Alabama's natty win over Notre Dame
"Last one with Notre Dame, it was great to beat a team that everyone just thought was so (expletive) good," Square said. "I'll never forget, Nick (Saban) didn't let us watch film on them guys until like a week before the game. We're like, 'damn, why won't he let us watch these guys.' He finally turned the tape on, oh we started (expletive) laughing. It was a comedy show. We were like, 'we're going to beat the (expletive) out of these guys.'"
WOW, tell us how you really feel, Damion. In the end, Alabama left no doubt on who the best team in the country was, with the Crimson Tide cruising to a 42-14 victory. In that win, quarterback AJ McCarron stole the show, throwing for 264 yards and four touchdowns.
Defensively, Alabama was stout, doing brilliant work in slowing down Everett Golson, Theo Riddick and others. It was an unforgettable win and something Square and his teammates won't be forgetting about in the near future. As for Notre Dame supporters, they of course aren't going to like hearing what Square had to say, but hey, Bama got the job done so he's free to talk a little trash.