There has been some talk about Alabama’s championship having lost some of its luster because Colt McCoy was injured. Mack Brown said as much. Many of the national commentators have also suggested it. I completely disagree. Of course I’m biased. I’ve been a Tide fan my entire life. My dad grew up in Tuscaloosa, so I come by it naturally.

Injuries are a part of football. They happen to even the best teams and players. Asking “what if?” is an exercise in futility. Alabama played good, physical football and won the game. I have great respect for Texas and Colt McCoy, but on January 7, they weren’t as physical as Alabama. That is why they lost the game.

This championship will be just as sweet as all the others.

Well, the inevitable occurred. Alabama beat MSU. Before the game, I caught some video of an MSU fan giving Bama the one way sign.

Wow! That’s one great edjumacation they get down in Starkville.

It’s about time for football to be here. I really can’t get into any of the summer sports. Other than Nashville Predator hockey, I don’t get into anything besides football. Of course my college didn’t have football, so I pull for the team my dad raised me to pull for, Alabama. Needless to say, I’ve had my share of ribbing over the years. Even though recent years have been mostly embarrassing, I’ve never let my love of the Crimson Tide wane. It can be frustrating to be a Tide fan. The national media treats us as an easy punchline. So what. Whether Nick Saban has a short stay or a long one, the Tide will be better off with having him coach there. I’ll talk more about my pro team, the Titans, another time.