Scarbinsky: When they least expect it, expect Alabama to beat Indiana in the Rose Bowl
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Key Points:
- The author argues that despite Indiana's strong season and accolades for players and coaches, Alabama still has a real chance to win the Rose Bowl due to its storied history and resilience as a "blueblood" program.
- Historical examples are cited where Alabama overcame underdog status to defeat favored teams, such as the 1993 Sugar Bowl against Miami and the 2023 SEC Championship Game against Georgia.
- Indiana's coach Curt Cignetti, a former Alabama assistant, has built a strong program grounded in principles learned under Nick Saban, making Indiana a formidable opponent.
- Alabama's coach Kalen DeBoer has also done remarkable work managing the program through a challenging transition, maintaining the team's competitiveness despite skepticism.
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