Over the past decade, residents of the state of Alabama have developed a warped view of success as it pertains to the world of college football. A confluence of factors has led to hyper-inflated expectations and hyperbolic consequences.
Nick Saban’s coaching staff has found a way to manage those expectations, usually by meeting them. Consequently, as Alabama’s football program has risen back to its historic prominence, and even exceeded it, Auburn’s program has been in a frantic search for ways of keeping up with the Sabans. For more than a few reasons, this attempt is unrealistic, unnecessary and perhaps even impossible.