Here is a quote from Oklahoma State's coach Mike Gundy after winning the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Trophy for 2011:

"It's been an unbelievable season, I don't know that Oklahoma State's ever been perceived the way we are now from coast to coast all through the country. I'm so proud of our team and the administration and coaches for getting to this level and continuing to work hard."

Now imagine Nick Saban saying this quote after a season like Oklahoma State's. Would he even be considered? Would the Crimson Tide fans agree with him getting a Coach of the Year  trophy without winning a National Championship?<...

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