As much as we revel in the victories accumulated by our beloved Crimson Tide, it seems we're mistaken in assuming these games were "won" by Alabama. In fact, all of these triumphs were actually the result of fate, caprice and possibly a little bit of lucre passed under the table. Or, at least, that's the way the losers tell it.

So here's a list of some of the more recent excuses rival fans have offered for their defeats at the hands of Alabama. Which one is your favorite?