Record: 1-2
Conference Record: 0-0 (Mountain West Conference – Mountain Division)
Last Game: Colorado State 34 Cal Poly 17
Alabama - 2013
Record: 2-0
Conference Record: 1-0 (SEC – Western Division)
Last Game: Alabama 49 Texas A&M 42
History lesson
This is the first meeting between Colorado State and Alabama.
Setting the scene
Colorado State vs. Alabama
Bryant-Denny Stadium – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Betting Line: Alabama -39.5 (as of 9/17)
Beat writer of the week
In lieu of a prominent beat writer for Colorado State, The Crimson Elephant implores Tide fans to follow head coach Jim McElwain and the CSU Rams via Twitter.
Jim McElwain: @CoachMcElwain
Colorado State Football: @CSUFootball
Follow both social media accounts to get the latest (breaking) news concerning the Colorado State Rams as they prepare for Alabama.
Colorado State on the wire
>> Football Game Notes: Colorado State at Alabama, Sept. 21
>> Colorado State wants to see where it stands against No. 1 Alabama
>> Colorado State views Alabama game as a prime opportunity
>> Colorado State hopes for the best against top-ranked Alabama
>> Jim McElwain says his CSU Rams won't be intimidated at Alabama
.@CoachMcElwain talks about the entire CSU football operation experiencing gameday at Alabama. #CSURams #1TTD pic.twitter.com/w3enSI648PThe weekly quotables
— CSU Rams Football (@CSUFootball) September 16, 2013
In honor of CSU head coach Jim McElwain, and the significant role he played in aiding to build Alabama's current dynasty, this section is dedicated to the former Alabama offensive coordinator.
McElwain on playing Alabama...
"Who gets a chance to match yourself against the best? You don't get that every week." - @CoachMcElwain
— CSU Rams Football (@CSUFootball) September 16, 2013
.@CoachMcElwain "It isn't about the mystique, it isn't about the tradition, it's about the opportunity to measure up against the best."McElwain on AJ McCarron...
— CSU Rams Football (@CSUFootball) September 16, 2013
"I probably did more to screw AJ up than I did to help him. I'm glad he overcame that," McElwain joked about Alabama QB AJ McCarron.
— CSU Rams Football (@CSUFootball) September 16, 2013
"In my opinion I believe AJ McCarron is the best player in college football for his football team. Proud to watch him play." Coach McElwainMcElwain on his time at Alabama...
— The Game (@TheGameWDGM) September 17, 2013
"I was the luckiest guy in the world to be able to work with Coach Saban...he taught me so much it's hard to explain." - Coach McElwain
— The Game (@TheGameWDGM) September 17, 2013
"When you put on the Crimson Tide uni you never have to hit the panic button." - Coach McElwain #RollTide
— The Game (@TheGameWDGM) September 17, 2013
"I just can't tell you what a great experience I had. Those players meant so much to me." - Coach McElwain on coaching at AlabamaSaban on McElwain...
— The Game (@TheGameWDGM) September 17, 2013
Saban: "I have as much respect for Jim McElwain as anybody that's ever worked for me."The Crimson Elephant Verdict
— Pete Roussel (@coachingsearch) September 16, 2013
While the Colorado State/Alabama contest shouldn't be much of a game in respect to head-to-head competition, the game will provide a quality service for both teams.
The Rams will get a nice read on where they stand as a program in terms of talent, heart, and mental resolve, while 'Bama will be able to experiment with personnel on both sides of the ball...especially at the cornerback position.
Excluding the obvious money grab for the Rams, and an easy win for the Tide, the Saturday night contest at Bryant-Denny Stadium will be of great benefit for both teams moving forward.
Jim McElwain is in the process of building a competitive program, while Nick Saban is in the process of sustaining "the process."
Pay little attention to the scoreboard, because the importance of this game won't be recorded in numbers.
Alabama 45
Colorado State 7
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