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The Texas defensive co-ordinators did a great job of confusing McElroy and the passing game. I hated to see him take all those sacks, but he did it to avoid interceptions, imho. His way of dealing with a confusing situation. Texas is one of the nation's premier programs. They showed their class and their heart last night. I have tremendous respect for their program, always have. We now join Notre Dame at the top of the list of repeat national champions. Texas and Oklahoma right behind. This is our peer group. With the possible exception of Tennessee, and maybe Florida, I sometimes find it a little insulting that some of our fans get some kind of pride from defeating some of the good SEC teams. They are not our peers, shouldn't be raised to the level of the acomplished programs in importance. Not trying to be disrespectful, but it should be earned on the field and not through media hype, imho. Saban brought in assistants that could teach offensive linemen how to block, how to get better. Shula and his people did not know how to teach people how to get better--especially offensive linemen. This was pointed out to me by a former assistant under Bryant. Maybe it's why some coaches are better at the college level, some are better at the pro level. It's a cold world out there, especially this winter. A little warmer today, though. Roll Tide!