99, this is very valid. Can't believe I am agreeing with a Gator. It isn't like we do not have talent. we do, but it isn't nearly as developed as the talent of a Saban coached team. People can blame injuries, and I am sure that played a part, but if Bama has a player go down, the next guy is ready to step in, and you never notice a decline in performance.
I believe our glaring weakness is with the O-line coaching, and O game planning. The O line couldn't give Dobbs more than 1 second to throw, couldn't open up a hole that a mouse could scurry through, and couldn't fire off the ball more than three ties the entire game.
Debord couldn't adjust to Bama's blitz, refused to move the pocket, and stuck to a 2 yard or less passing attack that was getting destroyed time and time again. No adjustments. There was nothing we did that would come close to stretching the field, and challenging the defense to play honest at the line.
I do not see next year being any better if Butch ticks with the same o line coach and same o coordinator.