Surprise!

Open mouth, insert foot.

Alabama sure looked like an unbeaten National Champion.  In general, they had played like one.  For the most part, they played like one Saturday.  So why does War Eagle own the Iron Bowl?

Two poor decisions by Nick Saban.

Why not kick the 32 yard field goal with five and half minutes to play?  I agree Cade Foster had looked like the last deer that rearranged my Buick.  He seemed truly overwhelmed by the situation, but has been your man all year.  Live with him, die with him.

What was Nick thinking? A ten point lead makes Auburn play with a little bit of desperation instead of confidence.  Maybe another missed field goal seals Alabama's fate, but the odds are almost insurmountable in your favor should he make.  Seems worth the gamble to me.

Why is the 57 yard attempt okay at the end of regulation?  It's possible he could make to win, but the return going all the way could not have been in mind.  "The Book" says you go for the win on the road and play for overtime at home.  While it is a one-in-a-whole-lot situation for the return, it is a possibility.  College football is all about the possibility.  Those possibilities are why I love college football.

These decisions are why college coaches are paid so much.  It has cost Alabama a whole host of outcomes.  I want to give Auburn their due.  They executed well, and made the big plays when they needed them.  They took advantage of what Alabama gave them, which none have been able to accomplish in the last three seasons.  I hope they enjoy the ride.

So...am I off base?