Clemson has 77 wins in that same span….
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Like Alabama, the Tigers also are tough defensively, giving up 301.6 yards per game, which is sixth nationally.
Who do you think has the advantage on Monday, Alabama or Clemson?
That’s why Clemson’s unblemished record is so surprising: The Tigers have a minus-1 turnover margin this season, tied for 74th out of 127 FBS teams.
“What we’re trying to get our players to do is stay focused on the things that are going to help them play well in the game and not be affected by external factors, all the things that are going on around this game”, said Saban, who can win his fifth national title combined between LSU and Alabama.
If he ever finds the time, he’d see that he’s already one of the greatest coaches in college football history.
Saban built Alabama to win forever, which it is in the process of doing.
Turnovers are typically the most telling stat in football. These two teams are the only ones in the nation that have won 10 or more games each of the past five seasons, and coaches who win the most are the best kind. “I think the early loss to Ole Miss probably did a lot to jilt the attitude of this team in helping them do the things they needed to do, to be what they could be and follow and do the things that were necessary for them to be a good football team”, Saban said. Efforts like those previously mentioned are just part of the reason each of these programs have so much respect for one another.
– During the BCS era, Nick Saban was 4-0 in title games.
Asked to identify the biggest challenge in controlling Watson, Alabama Coach Nick Saban offered no specifics other than preventing the multitalented dual-threat sophomore from getting on a roll.
“We’re going to win a national championship at Clemson”, Swinney assured Saturday. But not only is Henry a physical freak and hard to take down, but he is a workhorse of a running back capable of taking 40 or more carries in a game.
The Tigers need him play with the same consistency on Monday night.
Not Alabama. Not as long as Saban’s in charge. It certainly shows you that it’s not just about winning, it’s about the friendships and experience that come with going to the University of Alabama. A grueling schedule for both teams could ultimately effect their teams, but neither coach believes fatigue will be a factor. “Not everybody can coach a great player”.
Under Swinney, the Tigers have won at least 10 games each of the last five seasons, just like Alabama.
A win here would make Clemson the first team to go 15-0 in a season.
I’ve said before you can’t stop Henry but you can slow him down and force Alabama to be successful in other ways. Everybody thinks the ratings will be good even though the semifinal ratings on New Year’s Eve were not great. “They’ve just been incredibly consistent, so to me this is the way it ought to be”.
Now if his team can do likewise Monday night, the Clemson football team will deliver its first national championship in 34 years.
The ploy enabled quarterback Jake Coker and the receiving corps to enjoy some of their best performances of the season. Alabama mauled Michigan State, 38-0, in the Cotton Bowl to set up a date with a Clemson team that clobbered Oklahoma, 37-17, in the Orange Bowl. Alabama reached the playoff semifinals past year, where it lost to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl.
After running the ball 90 times combined in the Iron Bowl and SEC championship, Henry only had 20 carries against the Spartans. “I wish they’d make a rule that says you can’t even give a player what his draft status is until they’ve finished their competition as a college player, so that you don’t put them and their family in this situation where there’s a big timing issue relative to competition”. Ragland leads the Tide with 97 tackles on the year and will be counted on to go sideline to sideline to prevent big gains.
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Alabama leads the nation in rushing defense and in sacks.
