I never thought of Mack Brown as a great coach. For years and years, he would win every game he was supposed to win and lose EVERY game against anyone ranked higher or within a few spots of him. He'd finish 10-2, 9-3 and the Longhorn nation would "look forward to next year." Then, he went and won the National Championship in one of the greatest games ever played with Vince Yong as his QB so WTF do I know. I still don't think Mack Brown is a GREAT coach. I just think Vince Young had one of the greatest games ever played that particular day.
Now, Nick Saban has proven himself a great coach everywhere he's been. Everywhere. Michigan State, Toledo, LSU and now Bama. (yes, I know, there's the Dolphins but that was pro ball so I don't count that :-) )
Anyway, I don't really care who wins. I'm just hoping for a great game. But, I'll go ahead and pick the Tide by 11.
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