A Natty?
A Natty?
Depends on the coach. 2014, good chance. 2018, hell no
The DL depth on the 2018 team was unbelievable. You essentially had a 3-deep rotation of guys who you could rotate in and out without seeing a drop in production. The 2014 defense was pretty solid, but they could've been even better if not for the 1A-1B crap. The 2018 defense had the depth to make mass rotations like that. The 2014 defense did not.
I think the '14 defense was a little stifled because of the 1A/1B stuff, and probably would have been higher rated if they stuck to a traditional player rotation.
That being said, I think the difference in the 2 defenses was the back end. Abrams was such a beast.
Yes, we wouldn’t have gone down 19-0 to Alabama and had to mount a furious comeback in Tuscaloosa. And no way does the 18 defense give up that many points to a one-legged Bo Wallace or allow that run in Oxford to happen. The 2014 defense for whatever reason was susceptible to the big play, but the 2018 defense gave up one all year.
All this assumes Mullen was the coach. Moorhead’s check with me BS would have ruined that offense too.
does this mythical season include a trip to Tuscaloosa?
Playoffs w/ Mullen, sure. But not a Natty.
Is the HC Mullen or Moorehead
the 15 offense and the 18 defense would've been unstoppable.
Yes, if Grantham is the Defensive Coordinator and we don't do the 1a/1b BS.
Depends on Coach / Year
Mullen - 2014: We beat Bama in T-Town. We win Egg Bowl. Win SECCG. Lose to anOSU in Playoffs.
Moorhead - 2014: Lose to Aub. Lose in T-Town.
Mullen - 2018, all 2018 roster: Lose in T-Town. 11-1. Would lose rematch / vs Clemson if given chance in playoffs.
Mullen - 2018 mixed roster: 13-0. Lose rematch w/ Bama if they are there or to Clemson.
Moorhead - 2018 mixed roster: 11-1. Lose in T-town. Would lose any playoff game.