A loss to Mississippi brought Alabama together. It learned leadership, toughness, togetherness and under head coach Nick Saban, it learned how to stand in the face of adversity.
The Crimson Tide ripped off 10 straight wins since Sept. 19, including a 29-15 victory over Florida in the Southeastern Conference title game. ESPN and the Associated Press took notice of Alabama’s success, as both media outlets name some crimson and white players to their All-America team.
Alabama on ESPN’s 2015 All-America team
RB Derrick Henry
OL Ryan Kelly
LB Reggie Ragland
Alabama on AP’s 2015 All-America team
RB Derrick Henry, first-team offense
LB Reggie Ragland, first-team defense
DT A’Shawn Robinson, first-team defense
OL Ryan Kelly, second-team offense
DB Eddie Jackson, third-team defense
Alabama stands at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff.
It will face No.4-ranked Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl for a semifinal playoff game on Dec. 31 in Dallas, Texas.
Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.
