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Actually the Vols lost one and tied one so we were champs at 6-1 to their 5-1-1. We were undisputed champs in 90 also.Well, one title technically. And keep in mind, he won exactly 1 in his final 5 seasons. As I've said, landscapes change.
You'll never hear me bad mouth '91 because it was not only a ridiculously good team that should've been playing for it all, but also was very special because of the official first SEC crown. But as much as we technically were first in the SEC in 1990, we ended with the same record as the vols, but were also smoked 45-3 in the head to head. I can't even imagine the uproar if Mullen ever tried to claim a title of any sort in a season that featured a loss like that. And '92 had 3 blowout losses(one to Msu) and was the definition of "backing in" to Birmingham. It would've been no different than Auburn beating uga last year and giving us the East title. They didn't lose, '92 tenn did. Only difference. So again, I think we can favorably remember things without looking at the whole picture.
The fact that we're pacing a trip to Atlanta with a chance for an SEC and/or NC is very comparable to those '91 and '06 seasons. I'm not equating Mullen with two all time greats. Just stating there are other measurables that have to be considered.
I don't think Mullen is to the level of the other 2 but there are only a couple coaches in the game today who are. Mullen can win the NC this year if he doesn't get too cute or too conservative. It remains to be seen if he can. But I'll enjoy this ride. It's nice to know the Gators can drop half a hundred on any one at any time. It's been a long time.
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