The championship quarterbacks at Alabama all had to prove themselves to fans, in terms of owning the big moment.
Whether it was Greg McElroy, AJ McCarron, Blake Sims, Jake Coker, Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovailoa, all of them took pride in responding well with games on the line.
Supporters of the Crimson Tide will forever remember two things: quarterbacks that carried teams to championships and those that never got it done.
In these circumstances, players would much rather be remembered for the former.
For Mac Jones, the potential legacy of the redshirt junior will hinge on three games.