The Alabama Dynasty is not Dead

Michigan beat Alabama in the CFP semifinal, and let the overreactions starts. Whatever you read on the internet today, the Alabama dynasty is not dead. I have seen some pretty ridiculous takes thrown out there. The worst one being a tweet saying Bama should fire Nick Saban because of the 4th down play call. What a ridiculous premise. The Alabama dynasty is not dead by any means. Alabama is currently in their longest National Championship drought in the Nick Saban era. Three years... with two of those years getting into the playoff and beating Georgia. Alabama currently sits as the second best recruiting class according to ESPN and 247Sports. They have the third best class according to Rivals. The point is the talent at the high-school ranks continues to flock to Tuscaloosa.

And it is not just at the high-school ranks where Alabama recruits at an elite level. Bama has shown an ability to get big time players out of the Transfer Portal. Rivals- who has the Tide ranked 3rd in high-school recruiting classes- grades the Tide out as the best comprehensive class. All that means is they combine high-school commits and transfer portal acquisitions. The point I am trying to make is don't expect Alabama to wither away like some frail old person. Coming into the season Georgia was the only team that could take the mantel away from Bama as the best college football program. The Tide ended that conversation in Atlanta. Congrats to Michigan and Washington for getting to the CFP, I am not taking anything away from them. However, the Alabama dynasty is not dead.

What is in a name? This is a question that has been pondered for years. It could mean a standard to live up to. It could mean a less than stellar tradition. Or it could also make you laugh. And not in a disrespectful way. College Football has a history of great names, but the 2023 batch is a really good list. Ranker.com has listed the 50 funniest names in college football from the 2022 season. I thought it'd be fun to take their list and build off it with college football's best names for the 2023 season. There will be no discrimination here. Power 5 or MAC players, if your name is funny it stands on it's own. Your conference's television contract won't gain you any preferential treatment. The barometer is making me laugh, not where you play or how good you are.

Some of the best names in college football that we lost from 2022 to 2023 include Tank Bigsby, Thunder Justice-Keck, and Boogie Knight. For what it's worth Thunder Justice-Keck is an all-time name and should be signed by a CFL or XFL team based on the name alone. Some of the highly rated prospects coming out of high school stick out early in the recruiting process. Whether it's funny or just unique, a name that stands out seems to elevate to profile around a prospect. I'm looking at you, General Booty. The season is still a ways away, but let's start looking at the best names in college football for the 2023 season.

The most famous third-string quarterback in college football. He has a deal with Rock ‘Em Socks producing branded socks and underwear, the boxer briefs  say “Booty” across the back.

Not just a fun name. He is considered to be a top cornerback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Transferred from LSU. Parents are Quincy and Yvonne Cage

Decoldest Crawford has the “perfect NIL deal” with Omaha-based SOS Heating & Cooling. We should be seeing a new ad soon.

Originally he transferred to Penn State, but after Spring Ball he then transferred to Louisville.

Played one game last year, then had season ending surgery.

Made Sauce Gardener's list for Sauciest names in college football. The Thai Curry sauce.

His real name is Nataurean. But I like Phat. 

Third season with LSU. Major is majoring in Sports Administration.

Not his 'real' name. Nickname originated from his great grandmother, who called him "Squirrel" as an infant after he moved simultaneously with a squirrel in her garden.

Transfer from James Madison. Now a starter for the Gamecocks.

Fun name and a solid player. He has been named to the 2023 #BednarikAward watch list.

Since everyone pronounces his first name wrong, he'd rather people just call him 'smoke'.

Came to Ohio State as a running back, but switched to linebacker.

Linebacker Chief Borders spent two seasons at the University of Florida before transferring to Nebraska. It really seems like a lot of guys on this list are transfers.

The fourth-year sophomore is finally healthy after enduring five surgeries since arriving in the program as a walk-on.

Tiger Shanks is Canadian. Has a sister named Maria.

Recognize that last name. His cousin is Jadeveon Clowney.

Living up to that name. Honorable Mention All-ACC (2022)

Didn't just play for Ohio State at Indiana, but registered a sack, too.

This big DL had choices. Lono-Wong turned down offers from Hawaii and Boise State.

Wrap it up with a Florida player. Rowdy is committed to FIU as a TE.

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