In 2010, Alabama football was following one of its best teams ever. The returning National Champions were loaded with talent. The Crimson Tide had Mark Ingram and Julio Jones, supported by Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy, along with other NFL Draft choices.
South Carolina was not equal in talent. It did not matter. The always savvy Steve Spurrier had a solid game plan. The Crimson Tide did not understand it was vulnerable to an upset. The 2010 season became the lesson that propelled Alabama football to at least two more National Championships.
Despite being a three touchdown favorite, the Crimson Tide returns to Columbia Saturday not needing to battle complacency.