PHOENIX -- Alabama receiver Richard Mullaney finished up the TV interview by, upon request, offering up an enthusiastic, "Roll Tide!"
Oh, what a difference a year makes. And how bold moves can pay off.
Last December, Mullaney was an Oregon State receiver and Mike Riley was his coach. Then Riley bolted for Nebraska, and Mullaney saw the Beavers adopting new offensive systems under new coach Gary Andersen.
Mullaney went through spring practices with the new regime and an uncertain situation at quarterback and began to ask some tough questions.
"I wanted to win.