Pyrrhic victory \PIR-ik\ , noun;
1. A victory achieved at great or excessive cost; a ruinous victory.

Although the Tide ultimately cruised to a 40-14 victory over Florida International, it became a Pyrrhic victory after both Julio Jones and Roy Upchurch sustained injuries that would hamper their performance for most of the season.



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