tommarrow my longhorns will be crowned the champs!!

[tyrant28]

after they beat bama in a grueling grudge match!!! i believe in my horns, i am a hardcore longhorns fan! i am STOKED ABOUT THIS GAME!!!!!!

[MDK Titan]

getting a little ahead yourself here aren't ya?

[TITAN 1]

Sorry Kim, but go Bama!:thumbsup

[dakid]

SEC over "little" 12 anyday...RollTide!!!

[nikki32]

after they beat bama in a grueling grudge match!!! i believe in my horns, i am a hardcore longhorns fan! i am STOKED ABOUT THIS GAME!!!!!!

I hope your optimism will be rewarded. This is coming from a die hard Longhorn fan...:D

[Titan723]

Don't hold your breath.

[nikki32]

Don't hold your breath.

Easier said than done. I just wish the game were tonite. Enough with the waiting. The last time we (UT) were/was underestimated in a NCG we won. But then again, we had VY. To me, this is all going to come down to special teams and whatever plays Greg Davis calls. Sometimes, he craps out.

[shadowboxin']

There's more people rooting for the SEC in this game than Bama...:doh

[TitansJonne]

Horns will own, period! Hook em' !!!!!

[TTP77]

I don't care all that much who wins. It just seems to me that Texas has more to prove here. FWIW :lol

[Titansfan777]

go tx.

[Titan723]

I dont have a dog in the fight. I am just glad it is Bama there and not Florida.

[Johnnyb]

How can people say that Texas has more to prove, or that Texas is comin into this like they were against USC? It's completely different.

Bama hasn't been really that good for a long time up until last year. And honestly Bama has more to prove than Texas. The big question is: Is Bama really back or not? That Bama team hasn't been on top of the world and ready to be knocked off, they just got to the top and really want to prove they deserve to be there.

Texas has been there for years and has been an established powerhouse in the modern era for years. Bama hasn't been really good in a decade.

[Parddy]

I dont have a dog in the fight. I am just glad it is Bama there and not Florida.

Neither do I, and as a completely neutral fan here, I think Alabama wins easy.

[shadowboxin']

I haven't had time to look at individual matchups and how they favor which team, I'm just going with the Texas mojo.

[gnarl]

hookem horns!!

but I I see bama's defense getting the job done.

but I hope texas proves me wrong.

[Jones31]

How can people say that Texas has more to prove, or that Texas is comin into this like they were against USC? It's completely different.

Bama hasn't been really that good for a long time up until last year. And honestly Bama has more to prove than Texas. The big question is: Is Bama really back or not? That Bama team hasn't been on top of the world and ready to be knocked off, they just got to the top and really want to prove they deserve to be there.

Texas has been there for years and has been an established powerhouse in the modern era for years. Bama hasn't been really good in a decade.

closer to 2 decades actually.

[TitansFan23]

How can people say that Texas has more to prove, or that Texas is comin into this like they were against USC? It's completely different.

Bama hasn't been really that good for a long time up until last year. And honestly Bama has more to prove than Texas. The big question is: Is Bama really back or not? That Bama team hasn't been on top of the world and ready to be knocked off, they just got to the top and really want to prove they deserve to be there.

Texas has been there for years and has been an established powerhouse in the modern era for years. Bama hasn't been really good in a decade.

I think a lot of people are looking at it as Texas VS the SEC.

In that regard, Bama takes on the role of the SEC, and with that the success it has amassed during the past decade in the BCS.

[TTP77]

How can people say that Texas has more to prove, or that Texas is comin into this like they were against USC? It's completely different.

Bama hasn't been really that good for a long time up until last year. And honestly Bama has more to prove than Texas. The big question is: Is Bama really back or not? That Bama team hasn't been on top of the world and ready to be knocked off, they just got to the top and really want to prove they deserve to be there.

Texas has been there for years and has been an established powerhouse in the modern era for years. Bama hasn't been really good in a decade.

I think Texas has more to prove because the consensus seems to be that Bama is going to spank them. Despite the record and how good the team is they are the underdogs. Colt McCoy is looked as a second tier QB despite his numbers and his win percentage. He's slated to go in the bottom rounds of the draft. So there you go. :thumbsup

[Jones31]

Sqeaking by in the Big 12 title game gets them that. They may/may not not get spanked I think it will be a close game. If it isn't oh well. More recently BCS Championship games have been.

[TTP77]

I think it will be a close game too. I'm talking about general perception. Many ppl think Texas doesn't deserve to be in this game so that's why I'm saying they have more to prove.

[Jones31]

Whoever thinks that probably thinks TCU/Florida should have been there. TCU showed they weren't ready to play under the bright lights yet. Florida had their chance to be there... they blew it. I don't think there is a compelling argument for who else should be there.

[PBV]

Hook'em Horns!!!
Go Colt! Show them why you are the REAL Heisman!

[wari0]

Longhorns... Too much at WR and in the secondary. Earl Thomas has reservations for 6 and they will get good field position on returns (special teams coverage is not Alabama's strong suit, but returns are a strong suit for UT).

Im saying its a higher scoring game than most people think it will be and UT wins 34-24! Hook Em!!!

[TitansJonne]

It may stay close early but i predict a turnover or ST play will propel Texas ahead with momentum that Bama can't recover from. I won't say a score because we all know how crazy college football scores are, but i guarantee at least a 14-17 pt. lead for the Horns. Hook em'!!

[Johnnyb]

closer to 2 decades actually.

We last won an SEC championship in 1999, so I was goin by that.

Oh and Texas won't be able to stop the Bama rushing attack, they haven't faced a team like this all season and won't know what to do about it. Bama's D will be strong and the return issues were fixed weeks ago.

Bama 34-Texas 20 (However, I think it'll be about 24-20 goin into the 4th and Bama will just control the 4th like they have all season and close it out.

[TitansFan23]

Whoever thinks that probably thinks TCU/Florida should have been there. TCU showed they weren't ready to play under the bright lights yet. Florida had their chance to be there... they blew it. I don't think there is a compelling argument for who else should be there.

Bosie State could probably make one.

[Titansfan777]

We last won an SEC championship in 1999, so I was goin by that.

Oh and Texas won't be able to stop the Bama rushing attack, they haven't faced a team like this all season and won't know what to do about it. Bama's D will be strong and the return issues were fixed weeks ago.

Bama 34-Texas 20 (However, I think it'll be about 24-20 goin into the 4th and Bama will just control the 4th like they have all season and close it out.

but has bama faced a run d as scary as tx?

[Jones31]

Bosie State could probably make one.

Both teams played one ranked school all season, I can't say Boise St. could make one either. People thought Hawaii could a few years ago also. That didn't turn out too well either.

[tyrant28]

to all my fellow longhorns fans on here, i love you!!! and here's to a great game! to all the bama fans out there, i respect the tide, but believe in my horns! hey, here is the other thing, vince young will be arriving at his " home " tonight, in his lazy boy chair( on the sidelines) bringing good luck to our horns, great cheer, and lots of partying!!!

wait voice, come back, you can't leave me yet!

[Jones31]

Vince ain't going? damn everyone else is. Tully and Griff are.

[shadowboxin']

Vince will be there, she was just saying Vince's "home" is the Rose Bowl.

[Orca]

Bosie State could probably make one.

Yea. So thought Cincinnati.

[Jones31]

Vince will be there, she was just saying Vince's "home" is the Rose Bowl.

Oh ok...

[TitansFan23]

Yea. So thought Cincinnati.

What's Cincinnati got to do with Boise State? :p

[SwissTitansFan]

Swiss are neutral.....Mack Brown is from Cookeville, TN....
I live in Cookeville, TN.....

sooooooo......GOOO Texas.....!!!!

[Titan723]

Texas cheerleaders>>>>Alabama cheerleaders

Bama tries a fake punt on 4th and 23 and Texas picks it off. :lol

[TitansJonne]

Whoo my horns with momentum, and the ball!!!!

[PBV]

Roll choke. Nice interception

[Titan723]

Colt McCoy hurt.

[PBV]

He is not hurt, he just needs to adjust his awesomeness. lol

[Titansfan777]

mccoy to the locker room

[PBV]

I'm having flashbacks of mccoys stellar rookie season that was cut short of his potential

[MDK Titan]

Bama really needs to settle down

[MDK Titan]

Mt. Cody with the lead block!!

[TitansFan23]

How many QB's does Texas have?

[MDK Titan]

throw Vince out there, he looks eager to play

[Titansfan777]

unless mccoy someho comes back. Bama wins

[TitansFan23]

At this point, I'm not sure McCoy returning will get Texas a win.

[MDK Titan]

lame I wanted them to beat them with McCoy. Now its going to be all about what if McCoy played.

[TitansJonne]

"So security will be called, to remove an idiot" :lmao

[titansikou]

I've turned off the game.

[TitansJonne]

Our chances left with Colt.

[TitanPop]

they are coming back, on sides kick was successful.

[PBV]

I'm enjoying seeing the Horns continue to fight. With how our defense/st is playing, I know we would win with McCoy in. Either way, win or lose, I appreciate my team not quitting.

[Titansfan777]

now we have a game...20-24

[MDK Titan]

Ingram's going to seal this game now that hes back

[Titansfan777]

game over.

[MDK Titan]

Ingram's going to seal this game now that hes back

:)

[gnarl]

hmmm, that last interception was very Neil O'Donnell-ish to Larry Brown from the Steelers Cowboys Superbowl in the 90's.

[Titansfan777]

38-21 is gonna be your final...listen to the boos

[Titansfan777]

so if saban can win an NC by year 3...Should I expect the same from RichRod??? :)

[MDK Titan]

so if saban can win an NC by year 3...Should I expect the same from RichRod??? :)

no cause SEC reigns supreme unfortunately

[Titansfan777]

wow...colt's interview was just gut-wrenching.

[MDK Titan]

yeah I got a little choked up watching Colts interview. I feel for him.

[Titansfan777]

watching the trophy ceremony, if anyone heres anything about mono breaking out at 'bama we will know why...

[shadowboxin']

I don't think anyone wanted to see the game won this way (other than Bama).

[Johnnyb]

I don't think anyone wanted to see the game won this way (other than Bama).

I certainly didn't cus now all we have to hear about is how Texas would of beaten us if Colt had been in. I want to beat a team at its best, a good team never wants to win like that. I hate it for Colt and feel for him but I'll take the win.

[Jones31]

I certainly didn't cus now all we have to hear about is how Texas would of beaten us if Colt had been in. I want to beat a team at its best, a good team never wants to win like that. I hate it for Colt and feel for him but I'll take the win.

It's unfortunate McCoy got knocked out, but Texas made the needed adjustments, coupled with Saban keeping the defense on the field nearly the whole 2nd half. I was convinced Alabama was going to lose when the lead was cut to 3. Like Lou Holtz is saying right now, every reserve is a play away from starting, you have to be ready. Texas gave Bama more than it probably wanted even with Colt gone. It wasn't the way it was drawn up, but it's a win.

[shadowboxin']

Open mouth, insert finger.... the SEC SEC SEC chants have begun.

[TitansGiantsBears]

I don't think Colt makes as much difference in this game as some think. Both of Alabama's lines pushed Texas around all night. The only reason it even got close was Saban is one of those coaches who likes to sit on a lead and play the clock and effectively gave away the third quarter. I give Texas credit for fighting back but the Tide seemed to say, "Hey, we were just playing with you" and clamped down when it counted.

The Tide knocked McCoy out fair and square. It wasn't like some freak play or anything like that. They neutralized him with their physicality. That doesn't diminish their victory at all. In fact, it puts an exclamation point on just how 'Bama beat up on the Longhorns the entire game if anything. To top it off, they hurt the backup and there were questions about whether or not HE was coming back in.

Whatever the situation with Colt McCoy, it wasn't his job to stop the run or to move Alabama's defense off the ball. I say if Colt played, Texas would have kept the game a little closer at the half and Saban doesn't put a chokehold on his offense in the third quarter and it's a better game. Still, 'Bama clearly outclassed the 'Horns in just about every phase of the game except special teams. Until the 'Horns made a game out of it I was beginning to think South Carolina could beat them. Vandy anyone? Surely a rematch with Florida would have been a better game.

The Longhorns proved to be much like Oklahoma last year- kings of a finesse conference that cannot win against a physical team. They came into the game averaging an ungodly number of points per game (40 something) and supposedly had the #1 ranked run defense in the country allowing a little over 60 yards per game. It quickly became obvious the numbers were skewed because their conference emphasizes the pass rather than Texas actually being good against the run.

I'm a Vols fan and it pains me to say this but congratulation to the 2009 Crimson Tide. My hat is off to you. Also congrats to the Longhorns and their fans on a fine season as well.

Oh, and Colt McCoy made a fan out of me tonight in his post-game interview. What a CLASSY kid! Whether he goes on to NFL glory or not, I wish him the best of success in life!

[TitansGiantsBears]

but has bama faced a run d as scary as tx?

:lmao

[TitansGiantsBears]

Open mouth, insert finger.... the SEC SEC SEC chants have begun.

You have to give the SEC credit - 4 straight BCS Championships and all in pretty convincing fashion - 27 points (Florida over Ohio State), 14 points (LSU over Ohio State), 10 points (Florida over Oklahoma), and 16 points tonight. That's an average margin of victory of nearly 17 points per game. The sad part for those who hate the SEC so badly is that this Alabama bunch has an EXCELLENT chance to repeat.

[shadowboxin']

If you want to say that Colt wouldn't have made much of a difference to make yourself feel better go ahead, but I think you know he would've made a huge difference. Texas wasted the entire first half because of Gilbert. He didn't read the field at all, he stared down his receiver every time, and would force nearly all his throws to Shipley, most of the time in double and triple coverage. He did it in the second half too but caught a break when Shipley beat the coverage once for a TD and the coverage was blown for the second TD. The game was within reach until the end when Gilbert's inexperience showed with the pick, and a missed block on the blindside that effectively ended a game. Not to mention Bama was Ingram-bouncing-off-a-tackler away from taking a FG and giving Texas the ball to drive for the win.

This game was closer than the final score indicates and I think you and I know it would have gone different with McCoy at QB.

[shadowboxin']

You have to give the SEC credit - 4 straight BCS Championships and all in pretty convincing fashion - 27 points (Florida over Ohio State), 14 points (LSU over Ohio State), 10 points (Florida over Oklahoma), and 16 points tonight. That's an average margin of victory of nearly 17 points per game. The sad part for those who hate the SEC so badly is that this Alabama bunch has an EXCELLENT chance to repeat.

I don't have a problem with the SEC as a conference... I have a problem with it's fans. In no other conference do you hop on another team's wagon because yours is sitting at home. Other than a few Aggies who wanted Texas to win solely for the state of Texas, nobody in College Station or Norman was cheering for a Texas win tonight. I just don't understand it. And don't use the "brotherhood" line, that doesn't fly either.

[TitansGiantsBears]

If you want to say that Colt wouldn't have made much of a difference to make yourself feel better go ahead, but I think you know he would've made a huge difference.
This game was closer than the final score indicates and I think you and I know it would have gone different with McCoy at QB.

To make me feel better? :doh

I'm not a Crimson Tide fan. In fact, I loathe them as a Vols fan but I call 'em like I see 'em. The Longhorns didn't belong on the field with Alabama tonight. Maybe on another night, but not this one. Short of Florida, I don't know that anyone else would have either.

I said the game would have been closer with McCoy but I don't think he makes enough difference to win it. Alabama outclassed Texas all night. The game would never have gotten close if Saban hadn't hit the brakes in the third quarter. It wasn't Texas stopping the Tide as much as the Tide stopping themselves with predictable play calling to work the clock. It was the NCAA version of Fisherball and it nearly cost them in the end.

One player isn't going to make that much of a difference when the other team is blowing you off both sides of the ball and pushing you around. The Longhorns surrendered three times their season average in rushing in the first half alone before Saban started playing the clock instead of the Horns. Unless Colt McCoy is a hell of a lot better defensive player than any of the Horns' starting 11 on that side of the ball, he wouldn't have made enough difference in this game.

If McCoy had played, the game would have been closer at halftime and Saban continues to play call like the first half and at the end of the game. And again, knocking McCoy out of the game only strengthens the Tide's case as national champions. They physcially dominated Texas like bullies. What you're saying is that if McCoy stayed in the game and Alabama agreed not to pressure him or to harrass their offensive line, it would have been a different game. On that point, I would agree but I don't think the Tide would have played it that way. They got after Colt and he couldn't take the punishment. End of story.

On another note, I hope he's ok. Like I said, he seems like a classy kid. It sounds more like a pinched nerve since he couldn't feel his arm. Hopefully that's all it is.

[TitansFan23]

I think you and I know it would have gone different with McCoy at QB.

Apparently not.

[TitansGiantsBears]

I don't have a problem with the SEC as a conference... I have a problem with it's fans. In no other conference do you hop on another team's wagon because yours is sitting at home. Other than a few Aggies who wanted Texas to win solely for the state of Texas, nobody in College Station or Norman was cheering for a Texas win tonight. I just don't understand it. And don't use the "brotherhood" line, that doesn't fly either.

I do recall some Texas fans on this board last year rooting for Oklahoma against Florida. Besides I don't see a problem with fans taking pride in knowing their team plays the best week in and week out. Would you rather finish 4th in the SEC or 4th in the MWC? It's gotten to the point that the SEC championship game IS the national championship game.

[shadowboxin']

To make me feel better? :doh

I'm not a Crimson Tide fan. In fact, I loathe them as a Vols fan but I call 'em like I see 'em. The Longhorns didn't belong on the field with Alabama tonight. Maybe on another night, but not this one. Short of Florida, I don't know that anyone else would have either.

I said the game would have been closer with McCoy but I don't think he makes enough difference to win it. Alabama outclassed Texas all night. The game would never have gotten close if Saban hadn't hit the brakes in the third quarter. It wasn't Texas stopping the Tide as much as the Tide stopping themselves with predictable play calling to work the clock. It was the NCAA version of Fisherball and it nearly cost them in the end.

One player isn't going to make that much of a difference when the other team is blowing you off both sides of the ball and pushing you around. The Longhorns surrendered three times their season average in rushing in the first half alone before Saban started playing the clock instead of the Horns. Unless Colt McCoy is a hell of a lot better defensive player than any of the Horns' starting 11 on that side of the ball, he wouldn't have made enough difference in this game.

If McCoy had played, the game would have been closer at halftime and Saban continues to play call like the first half and at the end of the game. And again, knocking McCoy out of the game only strengthens the Tide's case as national champions. They physcially dominated Texas like bullies. What you're saying is that if McCoy stayed in the game and Alabama agreed not to pressure him or to harrass their offensive line, it would have been a different game. On that point, I would agree but I don't think the Tide would have played it that way. They got after Colt and he couldn't take the punishment. End of story.

On another note, I hope he's ok. Like I said, he seems like a classy kid. It sounds more like a pinched nerve since he couldn't feel his arm. Hopefully that's all it is.


If McCoy had scored on half the drives that stalled with Gilbert, the game would have changed drastically. McCoy's ability to actually effectively pass the ball and read a defense would have open up the run a little and loosed up Bama. McCoy completely changes the defensive gameplan (and offensive gameplan... Bama wouldn't have played "Fisherball" had Texas actually been putting up points).

But, I don't like discussing what-ifs and what could have been so I'll just say congrats Bama. If McElroy had been knocked out and Texas had won, I would have taken the win just fine no questions asked as well.

[TitansGiantsBears]

If

The most important word in your response. :toast

[TitansGiantsBears]

Just thought of something....

With McCoy in the lineup, the Longhorns failed to score from inside the 5 yard line on three consecutive plays following 'Bama's intercepted fake punt. Colt wasn't finding it easy to move the ball either.

[shadowboxin']

McCoy moved them from the 37 to 11, where he got knocked out of the game. Next play was a rush to the 1, and then after some penalties the Horns got stuffed twice and Gilbert threw it away on 3rd down. But, we're just splitting hairs now.

[TitansJonne]

My tears aren't dried yet, lets leave the speculations for another day.

[wari0]

Its the weirdest feeling as I've never been satisfied with a loss by my team, but I actually feel good with last nights game (I am a huge Longhorns fan). I am happy with the game for a few reasons. Here they are in no paticular order:

1. Even though McCoy was knocked out early and even though they gave up 14 points right before halftime, the team played very well and put themselves in a position to win the game with 3 minutes left.

2. Garrett Gilbert did some things I wouldn't expect a kid just out of highschool to be able to do in any game (being put in the National Title game makes the things he did even more difficult). Specifically, I mean things like staying poised in the pocket even when it was collapsing and making accurate throws. Not staring down receivers (he did this once or twice but, overall did a great job of not projecting where he was throwing). He made some great reads. One of the TD throws appeared to be a WR Screen, but he decided that wouldnt have given them enough for the 1st and so he throw a deep ball and threw it accurately.

3. This one is debatable and we will never truly know, but I FEEL like Texas could have easily walked away with the title if Colt had played a full game. I don't think the game wouldve been close as Texas wouldve put up more points, not tried to force anything and Bama wouldve been forced to throw more. Again, this is just my feeling on it.

4. I think the experience Gilbert gained will help him be more successful.

5. The future of the Longhorns looks bright. I think theyll be ranked slightly higher in the preseason polls based on the performance of the GG. They have a ton of WRs for him to throw to a good RB coming in next year in Chris Whaley (if the play him at that position) and many playmakers coming in for the line and on the D.

[Orca]

"If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith."
--Einstein

[Johnnyb]

"If 'if's' and 'but's' were candies and nuts we'd all have a very merry christmas"

-Unknown Author

[TitansFan23]

Texas benefited from Sam Bradford's injuries, they can't complain when another team does the same against them.

[Jones31]

It sure as heck hasn't stopped them though.

[JimOkc]

Congrats Tide! Longhorns my hat is off to you, your team didn't give up and made a heck of a game out of it considering everything.

[Serge]

Texas benefited from Sam Bradford's injuries, they can't complain when another team does the same against them.

I haven't read this whole thread but most horns fans I know aren't whining or complaining just wondering what if.

Big difference. Anyway, congrats to Alabama. They came and brought it!!! After such a good year and their beat down of Florida, they definitely deserved it!!!

[Johnnyb]

One more thing about that game, for those wondering why Greg McElroy looked like crap there's actually a very good reason. He had two broken ribs, from the third quarter of the Florida game and suffered through the entire championship game with them.

That's what I call suckin it up and playin tough. He got rocked a lot in that game too.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

RTR

[Rolltide14TOMB]

If 'if's' and 'but's' were candies and nuts we'd all have a very merry christmas"

-Unknown Author


"IF Granny had balls she'd be Grandpa..."

[Comar]

Congrats alabama.

If I can just get the Patriots to win the Super Bowl, my football year will be complete...................................:puke



I'll leave you with this.

http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrien.com/video/clips/alabama-celebrates-010810/1191564/

[TitansJonne]

That game was sorta like the Titans 06 season. What if McCoy stayed in, What if Gilbert had more experience, what if VY started earlier ?What if farts smelled like roses?

[Rolltide14TOMB]

6 First team All-Americans

Heisman Trophy Winner

Butkus Award Winner

Best Coach in college football

Played and beat the #2 and #3 ranked teams in the country

Played and beat a total of 10 teams that went to bowl games

Played and beat THREE teams ranked in the top 10 in the final poll.

Played and beat a total of FIVE teams ranked in the final top 25 poll.

An offense that averaged 32 points per game.

A defense that gave up just over 240 yards per game

A defense that gave up an average of 11 points per game

A defense that allowed only 46% completion percentage

A team that finished 4th in turnover margin

BOOOM!!! Tebow>McCoy

[Rolltide14TOMB]

I mean OUR qb had 2 cracked ribs...but since he played in the game nobody really mentions that...what if McCelroy's ribs werent cracked and we could pass the ball?

WHAT IF texas was a tougher team than alabama?
WHAT IF we hadnt lost Hightower for the year?

32-13 in Atlanta over BY FAR the 2nd best team in the country basically slams the door on our National Championship 14-0 season...in the SEC....yes that was 14-0 in the SEC...First time in History...

Most physically dominate team i have seen in my lifetime...(only 23)

[Orca]

Dont apologize Rolltide, the better TEAM (that does include backup qbs, right) won. It was Mack Brown's responsibility as coach to have a backup plan in place, and we saw what it was, and where it didnt get them.

[Jones31]

I'm tired of apologizing, so I've quit, people thinking Boise deserves a shot is crazy IMO, they beat 1 ranked team all year in regular season play and struggled to beat an overrated TCU team in the Fiesta Bowl.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

In Boise State's defense...
at least they beat most every team they play which did include a rose bowl participant and they beat Adrian Peterson and the Sooners.

They will probably play for a BCS title unfortunately next year if they beat VTech and Oregon State.....sad to think that a team plays for the title if they win 2 games...bama's got Penn State, Florida, Auburn, @ Arky, @Tenn, @LSU, @South Carolina...potential SEC title......Yikes...odds of repeating are far less than UF's were this year

[Comar]

I mean OUR qb had 2 cracked ribs...but since he played in the game nobody really mentions that...what if McCelroy's ribs werent cracked and we could pass the ball?

WHAT IF texas was a tougher team than alabama?
WHAT IF we hadnt lost Hightower for the year?

32-13 in Atlanta over BY FAR the 2nd best team in the country basically slams the door on our National Championship 14-0 season...in the SEC....yes that was 14-0 in the SEC...First time in History...

Most physically dominate team i have seen in my lifetime...(only 23)

WHAT IF Tennessee could kick a field goal? :D

[shadowboxin']

LMFAO @ Tebow > McCoy.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

WHAT IF Tennessee could kick a field goal?

EXACTLY....what IF ingram doesnt have his first career fumble with 3 minutes left up 12-3 and UT with only 1 Timeout?

What if Tennessee doesnt recover an onside kick?

What if Cody didnt block the first field goal?

What if Clint Stoerner doesnt lay the ball on the ground?

What if Marcus Outzen doesnt start?

What if Florida makes an overtime FG?
Whoops last 3 wrong season... ;)

[Rolltide14TOMB]

and Tebow
1. two-time national champion
2. Heisman winner
3. Twice SEC Champion
4. Heart and soul of leading the Gators to one of those through toughness and leadership

McCoy
1. a Big 12 title
2. played one SEC team and bailed 5 minutes in...

Bama > Texas
UF > OU

yeah i would say Tebow has had a better career than colt mccoy

[MDK Titan]

LMFAO @ Tebow > McCoy.

its true although McCoy could end up being a better pro

[Serge]

All I can say is:

Waaaaahhhhh, my team didn't make it to the NC so I'm gonna jump on Bama's dick bandwagon, because my team sucked bad and can't make it. Waaaahhhhh the Big 12 sucks almost as bad as my team...... blah blah blah....

And Roll tide, yeah, there's being a winner and being a sore winner. You beat a Texas team that had a backup TRUE FRESHMAN qb. Yeah, Bama did something special by beating them.

Like I said before, Congrats to Bama for bringing it to Texas and getting the job done!!

Now, enjoy patting each other on the back for doing nothing but jumping on Bama's bandwagon. :woot

[Rolltide14TOMB]

Bama's bandwagon
does the fact that i am an alumni allow me to jump on the bandwagon?

[Jones31]

I guess being a fan for 20 years don't count either.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

well i am only 23 so i havent been a fan for 20 years...more like 12 years.
So i guess while on my bandwagon journey i "enjoyed" 10 of the worst years in bama football history.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

I guess being a fan for 20 years don't count either.

i would say that 20 years would make you a fan. haha
I love the jealous fans who stoop to calling other fans "non-fans" or "bandwagon" fans


You beat a Texas team that had a backup TRUE FRESHMAN qb. Yeah, Bama did something special by beating them.

well you do have a point in your sarcasm. If you do not consider winning the national championship at 14-0 playing in the SEC special, then yes you are correct we didnt do anything special.

[shadowboxin']

and Tebow
1. two-time national champion team effort
2. Heisman winner I'll give you that one
3. Twice SEC Champion team effort
4. Heart and soul of leading the Gators to one of those through toughness and leadership like McCoy wasn't a leader

McCoy
1. a Big 12 title
2. played one SEC team and bailed 5 minutes in... spare me

Bama > Texas
UF > OU

yeah i would say Tebow has had a better career than colt mccoy

More hardware does not make him a better player. He was a better FB yes, better QB.. no.

BTW McCoy wasn't sitting out of the game by his own decision. Mack refused to allow him to go back in.

But this whole argument is pointless, I'm not going to get anywhere on an SEC-dominated board.

[Orca]

........But this whole argument is pointless, I'm not going to get anywhere on an SEC-dominated board.


Didnt you mean to say SEC-Dominated college football?:lol

[Serge]

well i am only 23 so i havent been a fan for 20 years...more like 12 years.
So i guess while on my bandwagon journey i "enjoyed" 10 of the worst years in bama football history.

I'm not talking about real fans. I'm talking about SEC fans who in the regular season were rooting against Bama when they were playing against "their" team.

Where were these fans during those 10 worst years that you enjoyed them. No where to be found, I'm sure, except for rooting for their team.

I'm a casual Bama fan. So I have no hate for them.

But you, being a real fan should be furious at all these bandwagoners that are acting like they've liked Bama from the get go. And I'm not just talking about on this board either.

It's like Titans fans that are fans when they are doing good but as soon as they start doing bad they bolt and have a new favorite team but then jump back on the bandwagon when the Titans start doing good again.

I'm just saying...

[Orca]

In general, SEC fans root for conference teams when playing out of conference. That is a strong characteristic of our fan base and probably has roots in Southern culture. That probably would be true even IF we weren't the dominant college football conference...

[Comar]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama is going to display its new national championship football trophy at a place where most anyone can see it: Walmart.

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/jan/08/alabama-display-bcs-trophy-walmart/

:thumbsup :thumbsup

[TitansFan23]

I'm a UT fan (Tennessee), but I wanted Texas to lose to Bama; not because I like Bama, but because I wanted the SEC to win another title and prove it's the best conference in college football.

However, come the third Saturday in October, I'll be hoping Tennessee slaps Bama around like cheap hookers.

(No offense to any cheap hookers that might read this)

[Johnnyb]

I'm a UT fan (Tennessee), but I wanted Texas to lose to Bama; not because I like Bama, but because I wanted the SEC to win another title and prove it's the best conference in college football.

However, come the third Saturday in October, I'll be hoping Tennessee slaps Bama around like cheap hookers.

(No offense to any cheap hookers that might read this)

From a Bama fan... that's just funny right there, I don't care who ya are :lol

[Johnnyb]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama is going to display its new national championship football trophy at a place where most anyone can see it: Walmart.

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/jan/08/alabama-display-bcs-trophy-walmart/

:thumbsup :thumbsup


The school will permanently display the trophy on campus. The Walmart stops are part of a sponsorship deal.

It's not the school's choice. It's part of the sponsorship deal. Still pretty funny though.

[Titan723]

It's not the school's choice. It's part of the sponsorship deal. Still pretty funny though.

When Indy won the Super Bowl they traveled around Indiana to a chain store and displayed the Lombardi trophy.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

But you, being a real fan should be furious at all these bandwagoners that are acting like they've liked Bama from the get go. And I'm not just talking about on this board either.

well yeah but you kind of expect those people. I mean even if the titans won the super bowl there would be those bandwagoners. I know who the real bama fans are amongst the people i know so i just celebrate with them and realize that all those years of driving to dallas, shreveport, gainesville, baton rouge, columbia, knoxville, athens, fayettville, auburn, atlanta...etc when i was in school actually paid off in the end. Of course tho i dont get to go to the damn championship game :(

[Jones31]

When Indy won the Super Bowl they traveled around Indiana to a chain store and displayed the Lombardi trophy.

The Red Sox did something like that also in 2004.

[Titan723]

The Red Sox did something like that also in 2004.

Probably visited alot of Boston graveyards for all the people that missed out on a World Series during their lifetime.

[TitansGiantsBears]

I am of the opinion that it's ridiculous to use the term "bandwagon" fan as an insult. Whatever team you follow there was a point in which you allied yourself with them. Doesn't that make us all "bandwagon" fans at some point? Does it make a new 'Bama fan any less of a fan because this year's team piqued their interest?

How many of us here on this board began following the Titans when they moved to Tennessee? Doesn't that make us bandwagon fans too? I'll be the first to admit I was never a Houston Oilers fan. Even though I was excited to hear the Oilers were moving to Nashville, I remember wishing it was some other team. :lol I didn't realize I became a fan until the Jets game at Vandy. The Titans put a really hard hit on Testeverde and I came out of my seat. "What the hell am I doing?" I asked myself. "I'm a Giants fan!" I suppose that was my bandwagon moment. Or how many of us became Titans fans when the organization drafted Vince Young? As long as your heart and passion are in it for whatever reason, you're a fan in my book.

That said there are those annoying people who change their allegiances every year. I don't call them bandwagon fans because they're not really on the wagon if they fall off it so easily. The good news is that they won't be around long anyway so they're not worth wasting contempt on. :D

[Titanico]

I am glad that Alabama won. It will take 10 years for me to recover from the Texas fans' invasion...circa 2007. :wacko

[Titanico]

How many of us here on this board began following the Titans when they moved to Tennessee? Doesn't that make us bandwagon fans too? I'll be the first to admit I was never a Houston Oilers fan. Even though I was excited to hear the Oilers were moving to Nashville,


I was an Oilers fan and after 19 years of continous play-off frustrations (specially the worst play-off comeback) I began to think about switching to cheer for another team. The moving came, so I thought that I would like to see if I like the new nickname and logo, and I did.


Was glad to see that Nashville fitted so well, and watching that team playing on their first SB...it was the first time I could say "my team is playing on a SB". Also the Coliseum...LP Field atmosphere was electrifying in those first seasons, so that was great to witness as well.

Now I still like the team a lot...I am just not happy or satisfied with the HC. I totally lost my faith in him.

[Titan723]

How many of us here on this board began following the Titans when they moved to Tennessee? Doesn't that make us bandwagon fans too? I'll be the first to admit I was never a Houston Oilers fan. Even though I was excited to hear the Oilers were moving to Nashville, I remember wishing it was some other team. :lol I didn't realize I became a fan until the Jets game at Vandy. The Titans put a really hard hit on Testeverde and I came out of my seat. "What the hell am I doing?" I asked myself. "I'm a Giants fan!" I suppose that was my bandwagon moment. Or how many of us became Titans fans when the organization drafted Vince Young? As long as your heart and passion are in it for whatever reason, you're a fan in my book.


I didn't cheer for them either. A part of me feels like we should have left the Oiler history behind, like the Ravens did when they left Cleveland.

[315]

I didnt put my heart and soul into any team until We got ....

OUR
TENNESSEE
TITANS !!!!