Why is Alabama football so good?

"I think that Nick and his football program do such an extraordinary job with their players. That's why they're so good when they play there. When (the players) leave (Alabama), they don't have Nick coaching them," Carroll said. "I think he's that good. I think he's that special. read more

SInce Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama's defense has been so good that analysts frequently wonder if they could compete in the NFL. It's an asinine argument, but it's still amazing that they've had 29 players drafted in the last four years — 13 of them in the first round. read more

But perhaps the most significant reason Alabama is the number one football program of all time is the one offered by Bear Bryant himself, "When we have a good team at Alabama, I know it's because we have boys who have good mamas and papas." The sophisticated are ill advised to snicker at this prescription for winning. read more

So there you have it, that's why Alabama is so good. They recruit very consistently with their format and are able to coach the guys to an elite level. The only way to stop Alabama is to have a great offense. read more