Former Alabama QB turned college football analyst Greg McElroy made a bold claim on his radio show this morning regarding the significance of Alabama's win over Georgia.
It's hard to overstate just how important Alabama's win over Georgia was. Not just for this team, but for Kalen DeBoer and the perception of the program moving forward.
A loss would have put Alabama at 2-2, removing any remaining margin for error in the College Football Playoff race. Another loss on the road would have brought more uncomfortable questions about DeBoer's ability to get his team ready and their ability to overcome adversity.