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Triple option or option offenses are always held to a higher standard, MNC, or it doesn't work . Losing to those Miami teams, twice on the road is hardly an indictment.   Yes, they didn't win 34 in a row from 85-87 but they were much more successful than umpteen pro style offenses .

Nobody suggests anybody scrap the spread or pro style after being humbled .

Shutting out Nebraska back then was a big deal.  And I differentiate between wishbone and option.  The option out of the 'I' is a whole different animal than 3 backs and 1 WR.  

On the one hand, pro-style offenses gained popularity because of the logical conclusion that being able to run and pass was better than only running.  However, and this is true to this day - if outmatched teams use the option to gain an advantage, and the option allows them to stay close and/or win games they shouldn't, then shouldn't a very talented team do well using it?

Sure, it's great if the other team doesn't know what kind of play you're going to run, but isn't it better if they do know and can't stop it?

only thing that comforts me some is:

That Alabama has a second string that's better than the first string of 95% of CFB programs? 

alabama's roster is loaded, no denying that, and very likely the best top to bottom.

but i don't buy that it's worlds better than several other schools.

at best (from bama's perspective) it's still within a marginal % for the next 10-20 teams such that they could have a better than 50% chance to win based on other factors (location, injuries, prior opp, etc.).

i'm not in denial that bama is in a major position of power. nor am i delusional to think this will last indefinitely. i just want it to last as long as it can.

this year could be that 'oh no, we suck again' 10-2 ( ) type season, though, and if it turns out to be, my guess is because of the secondary, not qb.

Cool, hopefully you guys figure it out late in the year again and demolish us in the Citrus Bowl

it's a good consolation prize to be sure.

I thought you can't spell Citrus without "UT" right?

I think Miami beating OU three straight years probably put a dent in the wishbone.  Then that very next year, OU lost 4 games, scoring single digits in 3 of the losses.  They were all top teams, so with the right talent, I think defending the wishbone became a known thing.
But that's just guesswork supported by weak evidence.

Miami's defense at home beat many offenses, not just the wishbone or the I as Marq pointed out.
I'll defer to the Pirate's opinion on offenses over guesswork supported by weak evidence.