There is something refreshing about seeing a superhero without his or her powers. It’s a story arc most comic books dabble with at some point: a moment when the immortal become vulnerable. The expectations and the response shift dramatically and without much warning.
Alabama is this superhero. And Alabama has lost its powers.
Over the past decade, the success has been undeniable. Nick Saban is the greatest coach to ever walk a sideline, and his successes in Tuscaloosa will be difficult for any team or coach to replicate as the transfer portal, NIL and playoff expansion change the way the sport is perceived.
Crimson Tide team? It’s one of the most vulnerable groups Saban has ever had since arriving at his current school.