[MJT1212]

So everyone who had Bama just be happy he was out and don't boast on your capping skills because they were off for the Bama pick.

[MJT1212]

I had Bama myself, and realize I GOT LUCKY!

[BadNina]

I disagree. I don't think the second half letup would have been as great if he were in.

[BadNina]

I base this on the fact that both Ingram and Richardson both rushed for over 100 yards. McCoy doesn't play defense.

[MJT1212]

If those guys let up second half they're stupider than I thought, I think the Texas D played as hard as they could the entire game.

[BadNina]

Bama's O Co-ordinator went into prevent Offense mode. I hate it when he does that. He calls plays desgned not to lose instead of to win.

[eidolon]

I base this on the fact that both Ingram and Richardson both rushed for over 100 yards. McCoy doesn't play defense.

Me and my buddy were saying people were going to bitch about McCoy not being in the game, and that Texas would have won if he was in. I said that exact thing, "last time I checked, McCoy doesn't play defense"

[MJT1212]

Seriously, I had Bama and I still think that.

[donjuan]

I'm continually amazed by how stupid people are on this forum.

[PAPSMEAR]

I won an absolute bundle on bama and I agree apart from the second quarter and the injury to QB Texas were undoubtedly the better team for the majority of the game. That said I couldn't give a flying fuk. Books payout on the winner not coulda, shoulda, wouldas. Christ I've had so many bad beats over the years from teams that were the better side but lost. They don't pay the mortgage.

[jjgold]

It looks like that but one never knows, Colt is a choke also

[wookieehumper]

Hard to tell what would have happened, but honestly after watching the game I don't think Colt would have made a difference. He probably wouldn't have made as many critical mistakes as Gilbert did, but I can't see the outcome being much different in the end.

[teaserpleaser]

who knows one thing i can tell you is that Gilbert kid is going to be a good one.

[Chi_archie]

no doubt

good experience for Gilbert looking forward for the next 3 years though

[paco]

f\*\*k Alabama!

[ZBOIZ]

I think Bama would have still won but it would have been closer. Maybe Texas Covers, but Bama wins.

[ngates815]

Texas with a 1st and goal after bama gets the opening Kickoff = Mccoy would of put that in the endzone. 7-0

Texas somehow gets the kickoff back, and put up 3. 10-0

Bama breaks off 2 big td runs/FG. 17-10.

Bama then picks off a retarded pass by gilbert, and takes it to the house to end the 2nd qtr. NEVER WOULD OF HAPPENED TO MCCOY.

Would of probably been 14-10 at halftime if mccoy was in there. NOT 24-6


Then again I didn't care since I had the game teased. Had Texas +11.5 and under 5X, and had them +15.

I felt good when it was 24-21 bama with 3 minutes left. Figured Texas would put together a 1:30 drive and maybe a FG attempt, or something, but didn't think they'd score(then bama run out the clock) But instead they fumble bama goes in for a TD. 31-21. Then theres 2 minutes left, and texas down 10, I'm still covering and felt really good at that point, Texas throws INT. ****ing Saban could ran out the clock since they had it at the 27. But no they decide to run up the score...I just sat in bed hoping that Saban gets Pneumonia after that gatorade bath(gets better in a week though)

[ouman101]

Hard to tell what would have happened, but honestly after watching the game I don't think Colt would have made a difference. He probably wouldn't have made as many critical mistakes as Gilbert did, but I can't see the outcome being much different in the end.

So your saying that the 5 turnovers that Gilbert had didn't effect the outcome??

Obviously, who know if the game would have played out how it did in the first two possessions, but Texas was kicking Alabama's ass. If a freshman QB kept them to within a field goal halfway through the 4th, I can only imagine what would have happened. Lets face it, Alabama's offense is sub-par at best.

[THE PROFIT]

If McCoy Had been in the game would have been 14-0 instead of 6-0 in first 5 minutes & bama would have went into "*hit their pants" mode & texas would have won

[Sam Odom]

but Texas was kicking Alabama's ass.

Alabama gifted Tex those 1st 2 FGs , Fake Punt INT & not fielding a short K.O

Bama's QB played the whole fuking gm with cracked ribs , McCoy took one hit and quit

[cadillac pete]

If Colt plays there is no doubt in my mind the Horns win the game.

[mmike032]

playcalling would have been totally different for the Tide if McCoy was in the game.
like Nina said , Bama played not to lose in the 2nd half instead of attacking.

[ouman101]

Alabama gifted Tex those 1st 2 FGs , Fake Punt INT & not fielding a short K.O Bama's QB played the whole fuking gm with cracked ribs , McCoy took one hit and quit

Alright, well I'm not trying to get into an argument about this game. We can bitch and argue as much as we want and nothing is going to change. All I'm saying is that Texas was moving the ball and Bama wasn't. I watched Bama all year long and their offense is not good at all. If Ingram goes out first quarter, Bama doesn't have a prayer.

[Sam Odom]

I watched Bama all year long and their offense is not good at all. If Ingram goes out first quarter, Bama doesn't have a prayer.

No sense in arguing and getting ugly , I AGREE But if you have followed Ala all yr then you should know Bama does not miss a beat when Ingram is on the sideline. Also , the TEAM (Alabama) have scored 72pts last 2 games against Fl & Tex two of the best defenses in the BCS

[BigdaddyQH]

I was at the game, and you could tell in the beginning of the 3rd quarter that 'Bama was out there to just run out the clock. Texas had 6 points, and those were a gift. Alabama did not come to play the 2nd half. Finally, in the 4th Quarter, they woke up. Both defenses were terrible. I know that McCoy's absense cost Texas big time in the 1st half, however the 3rd quarter was a different story. The whole game was just weird.

[Mac4Lyfe]

If Colt plays there is no doubt in my mind the Horns win the game.

If Colt played there's no doubt in my mind that he would have gotten knocked the fuk out again

[teaserpleaser]

Alabama gifted Tex those 1st 2 FGs , Fake Punt INT & not fielding a short K.O

Bama's QB played the whole fuking gm with cracked ribs , McCoy took one hit and quit

[EaglesPhan36]

Game plan changed for both teams when McCoy got KO'ed and Bama took the big lead. We'll never know what would have happened, McCoy could have choked in another big game this year or he could have been the difference. Who knows. Who cares.

[BigdaddyQH]

Game plan changed for both teams when McCoy got KO'ed and Bama took the big lead. We'll never know what would have happened, McCoy could have choked in another big game this year or he could have been the difference. Who knows. Who cares.

Spot on. What if's are like excuses. Totally worthless. Something to think about while you are drowning your sorrows in booze.

[Sam Odom]

Spot on. What if's are like excuses.

http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-ta...roll-tide.html

[Hammew]

I bet on Bama, but I thought I was screwed at the beginning of that game. Lets say McCoy stays in and instead of 2 FGs, McCoy throws 2 TDs, which is very likely. Texas would have been up 14-0, then Bama would have to depend on Mcelroy to throw the ball. We will never know what would have happened but I feel lucky that Mccoy was injured. One more thing... For all the people that say we can't talk about this go away. This is the number one topic in sports today, so save the carpal tunnel for one of your other SBR message board arguments. ROLL TIDE!!!

[Sam Odom]

Hammew , what if ? Colt plays the whole gm and throws 2 pick6 , just as likely. Name a gm against a quality team that McCoy put on his shoulders and won?

The whole gm plan from both teams would have been different than what we saw.

[Hammew]

Hammew , what if ? Colt plays the whole gm and throws 2 pick6 , just as likely. Name a gm against a quality team that McCoy put on his shoulders and won?

The whole gm plan from both teams would have been different than what we saw.

I am glad it happened. I believe the only reason my Bama bet cashed was because he was hurt. I think the beginning of a championship game is the most important time. A team comes out and sets the tone for the game. Bama was getting handled, then Saban makes a terrible call on the fake. It is my opinion that Bama looked like a deer in head lights, then Mccoy went out and Bama woke up. Do people really believe that Mccoy being out had no effect on the outcome of the game?

[Sam Odom]

Do people really believe that Mccoy being out had no effect on the outcome of the game?

I dont think anyone of good will have said his injury didnt change the gm. But it is like asking how would your life be different if you left the house 30mins sooner last Monday.

[Moonpie0954]

If Mccoy is in it 14-0 in the first qrt. Texas would have won in my mind no doubt.