ARLINGTON, Texas — On so many occasions this season, the notion of Alabama winning a national title appeared relatively far-fetched. Even with all the talent, the championship pedigree, the coaching acumen at Nick Saban’s disposal, it seemed for this particular team in this particular year like the message wasn’t going to get through.
But for Saban, no problem is unfixable as long as the clock hasn’t run out on Alabama’s championship hopes. And now, the Crimson Tide — with arguably their most flawed team in years — is just 60 minutes away from adding another big trophy to the collection.