Okay, so, today I want to talk about something I messed around with a while back – the 2011 Alabama football roster. You know, back when they were absolutely crushing it on the field. I was digging around for some info and thought, “Why not share my little adventure with everyone?”
First off, I started by just poking around the internet, trying to get a feel for the team’s overall vibe that year. What I found was pretty interesting. They were ranked number one in the final AP poll, which is, you know, a big deal! Their conference record was 7-1 in the SEC (West Division). And the coach, Nick Saban, was 12-1 for the season. I mean, come on, those are some serious numbers! They scored 453 points total, averaging 34.8 points per game, which put them in the top 20 nationwide. On defense, they only let in 106 points all season!
Then, I wanted to see who was actually on this powerhouse team. I found a whole bunch of websites listing the 2011 roster. It was like a walk down memory lane seeing all those names.
After that, I got curious about the people behind the scenes – the coaches. I found out that Nick Saban was the head honcho, obviously. But also, I learned that Jim McElwain was the offensive coordinator, running a pro-style offense. Then there was Kirby Smart, the defensive coordinator.
- Head Coach: Nick Saban
- Offensive Coordinator: Jim McElwain
- Offensive Scheme: Pro Style
- Defensive Coordinator: Kirby Smart
I also stumbled upon some fun facts about Alabama football in general. Like, through the 2020 season, they had over 900 wins and had been to 73 bowl games. Crazy, right? And they even won the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2021.
Overall Record
- Wins: 929
- Losses: 331
- Ties: 43
I noticed something kind of funny, too. There’s a country music band called Alabama, and they’ve released a ton of albums and had a bunch of hit songs. I guess the name “Alabama” just brings success, whether it’s on the football field or in the music charts, huh?
Anyways, that was my little deep dive into the 2011 Alabama football roster. It was a fun trip down memory lane, and I hope you enjoyed hearing about it. It’s always cool to look back and see how dominant some teams were and appreciate all the work that went into making them great.
