re: What grade did you give your team this season

More so than the lack on nagging and lasting injuries affecting health and depth of the team, a 6 game tOsU schedule against a soft B1G conf schedule wherr they weren't really challenged, rarely played full strength, and did not have to open the playback or show a lot in defensive schemes or STs tendencies, there is very little game film to dissect and prepare against for opposing teams.

That is a huge advantage in today's game. It is a large reason I'd bet Saban would rather face Clemson in the finals than tOSU. They are more of a known quantity at this point. And, the prep process and talented rosters are 90% of Saban's success recipe. Gameday coaching is not the strength of the staff. Not necessarily a glaring weak spot, but it is a disproportionate aspect of the game.