Alabama is running out of time to get a few things fixed that could ultimately be its downfall in the National Championship race.
It's important to remember the context surrounding Alabama's come-from-behind win over South Carolina, and it's that context that has the majority of Crimson Tide fans overjoyed with escaping Columbia with a win.
Alabama just went through a gauntlet. They played - and beat - four consecutive ranked SEC opponents before facing the Gamecocks on Saturday with a much-needed - and well-deserved - bye week on the horizon.