I know this is based on the AP poll which started in 1936, but I would think that one of Coach McGugin's teams would have beaten a top five team during his tenure. Any football historians know if that was the case with some other polling service at the time?
Also, I've heard a lot about Saban never lost and would never lose to Vanderbilt. But in the 2007 game, Chris Nickson threw a long pass on first or second play that was caught by Bennett but they called offensive interference on him which was very questionable. That led to a punt that was returned to the one and then a Bama TD. Later we had a punt return for td called back for a facemask penalty which I don't recall if it was legit or not. Anyway, I just remember a couple of officiating calls that changed the momentum and cost a decent Vanderbilt team a shot at beating Saban.
Also, I've heard a lot about Saban never lost and would never lose to Vanderbilt. But in the 2007 game, Chris Nickson threw a long pass on first or second play that was caught by Bennett but they called offensive interference on him which was very questionable. That led to a punt that was returned to the one and then a Bama TD. Later we had a punt return for td called back for a facemask penalty which I don't recall if it was legit or not. Anyway, I just remember a couple of officiating calls that changed the momentum and cost a decent Vanderbilt team a shot at beating Saban.
