In the middle of a dynastic run, Alabama football coach said clearly, ”success is not a continuum, it’s momentary.” Crimson Tide fans expressed appreciation for the head coach’s sagacity. However, using Saban’s knowledge as preparation for slipping from the mountaintop of college football was beyond the grasp of most Crimson Tide fans.
We were in for a rude awakening. And we got it. Clemson provided the first deep jolt. The National Championship failure was a prelude to the 2019 season of shortcomings. It was not just failing to make the CFB Playoff field. It was the awareness in late November the Crimson Tide did not deserve to be in the four-team field.