🏈 So where does the 2011 defense rank in all time Alabama defenses?

[BigAl]

Something tells me this years defense ranks right behind the 1961 defense and the 1992 defense comes in 3rd. Whats your opinion?

 

[Southern Bama]

I never watched the 61 defense.....but certainly watched the 92 defense. I do feel like its comparing apples to oranges though.....but...that being said......if the 92 defense had been on the field last night against that LSU team.....LSU would have done alot better IMO. The size, speed, DEPTH, and complexity of this defense sets it above all others IMO.

 

[FLTidefan]

The. Best. Ever.

 

[rammerjammer]

First team since 86 Sooners to lead all 4 defensive categories. That speaks volumes

 

[BrianG1979]

Watching ESPN they seem to think The 2006 Canes trump our defense this year. lol

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

I kinda hate these comparisons but man the 2011 Defense really showed it last night.

I have no issues w/ it being the best I've seen. Truly, Truly special to be a fan of this team & to see this performance.

 

[bamajt]

I don't know where, but it is one that other defenses (and I think other teams defenses too) will be compared to for a while. Pitching a shutout in the championship game was down right nasty.

 

[BAMA JAMMA]

^^Agree

This defense will be a measuring stick for many defenses to come for a long time. I wasn't alive in the 60's. Football today is not the same as football back then, or even 20 years ago. I would have to say this is the best defense I've ever seen and quite possibly the best ever when taking into consideration how the sport, and players, have evolved over decades.

 

[Duder]

I'm somewhat torn between this year and 92's D. They were equally as dominant and, for that era, had next level speed and depth.

Last night was certainly the best defensive performance I've seen since Brother Oliver's in 92

 

[gregkelley]

It was best ive seen.

 

[EuroTide]

i havent been around that long , so its the best i witnessed for sure .

 

[ElephantStomp]

The Gameday crew think this is the best defense ever and I will say it's the best I've ever seen.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Best ever, no question.

 

[jdpas29]

the talent on the d-line is not as good as some prior teams i've seen, but they play with a lot of heart and are very orderly and well-coached.

this is the most disciplined defense i've ever seen at Alabama

i think it's the best and deepest group of linebackers i've ever seen at alabama and in the top 3 or so on secondaries that i've seen in my lifetime.

 

[BamaHubMan]

They Played a perfect game against the a very very good team in a championship game. I remember 79 and 92 having to have heroic plays to win. But this team just dominated. LSU was putting lots of points on everybody. Scored Just 9 points in 9 quarters on Bama. Some of the defenses in the 60s did not let some teams past the 50. But this Defense is special. It is really telling that they did not win a single national award. Public Opinion really can suck. Roll Tide Rollll

 

[UAgrad93]

I would have to put it at the top. Based on the development of the offenses and rules being changed to more or less help offenses, this bunch was downright nasty!!

 

[TerryP]

One thing to take into consideration when you look at the 1961 defense is there were four teams on that schedule with winning records; Georgia Tech at 7-4 and then we faced an 8-3 Arkansas team in the Sugar Bowl.

On the other hand, this year we're looking at four SEC teams with records under .500 on our schedule.

Based on records of opponents, hands down this one is the best.

 

[LBS]

'92 benefitted from Miami being stupid enough to try to throw against us. There was not George Teague pick 6, but then again we did not need a George Teague to chase down an LSU WR to save a certain score.

I was there in '92. I have to give the nod to '11. IMHO

 

[CaptainTide]

Best defense I have ever seen play. Best stats, best players, depth, coaches.

Kirby Smart will get a raise, no doubt about it, and he will be here for a long time.

 

[BamaFan12]

It was one of the best defensive efforts I have ever seen against a good team. Only 92 yards allowed to the supposed #1 team? Awesome.