Old School: Bear Bryant Sifts Through the Ashes, 1967
The Tide entered 1967 with enormous expectations after an undefeated1966 season that ended in outrage and disappointment. Ken Stabler returned; Alabama was outraged after Bryant's bid for a third straight national title ended in controversy. Voters awarded it to Notre Dame despite Ara Parseghian playing for a tie in the 1966 "Game of the Century" (of the year) against Michigan State. Cue the first stirrings of SEC paranoia.
Anyway, the stakes were high. Alabama fell flat with a devastating tie against a Florida State team that opened its season with a 20-point loss to Houston. Bear was a picture of composure in the aftermath:
No, the defense did not play particularly well. 'Bama would end up 8-2-1, though they would claim a national championship anyway.*
*(Ha. Not true. Yet. Check back next year.)
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