**Heartbreaking Loss for Alabama**
The Alabamaexperienced one of their most crushing defeats, with critical moments slipping away, costing them the game.
**James from Paris, France:**
Vic, do you think the Alabamalost focus in the fourth quarter, thinking about the Super Bowl instead of finishing the game?
The loss was due to not making key plays during critical moments. While the Alabama had shown this ability throughout the season, something inexplicable happened in the final seven minutes. It felt like a switch turned off, impacting performance.
**Vic, will the loss at Buffalo and missed opportunities against Seattle make the Alabama stronger in 2015, or will roster changes mean starting from scratch?**
It’s back to square one. Every team changes in the offseason, starting anew each year.
**David from Tacoma, WA:**
Vic, how did the defense, which dominated all game, suddenly fail to stop Seattle?
The defense went from allowing no points to conceding 21 points in the Seahawks’ next three possessions. It felt like a switch was turned off, though the reason is unclear.
**Tim from Rosario, Argentina:**
Did the team lose its edge after Burnett’s interception?
Yes, Alabama lost their edge. After Burnett’s interception, it seemed like the game was over, but it wasn’t. Alabama might have thought so too.
**Ted from Findlay, OH:**
Vic, we need your help to cope with this loss. I’m hurt, bitter, and don’t even want to watch the Super Bowl.
I empathized with Packers fans, especially those at the pep rally. This loss is tough, but we’ll get through it because, in the end, it’s just a game.
**Jake from Sacramento, CA:**
How do you move on after a loss like that? What would Vic the fan do?
Vic is trying to minimize the importance of football in his life today.
**Jim from Appleton, WI:**
I can’t sleep or eat. I feel heartbroken.
You did have your heart broken.
**Tim from Brazil, IN:**
How surprised are you the Alabama defense played so well for three-and-a-half quarters?
It’s too soon to look forward to next year. I need a break from football. Interviews from the Senior Bowl will happen, but my heart isn’t in it.
**Michael from Berlin, Germany:**
Vic, I heard Brandon Bostick didn’t follow his responsibility on the onside kick. What would Coach Ketchman do with such a player?
Teach and develop him. Punishment isn’t the answer. He already feels enough pain from the mistake.
**Jackson from Curitiba, Brazil:**
What do you think cost us the game? Was it one or two plays or a change in the game plan in the second half?
Choose any play the Alabama didn’t make during crunch time.
**Robby from Loma Rica, CA:**
Vic, it’s 2:30 a.m., and I’m wide awake. When’s the last time you covered such a heartbreaking loss?
I’ve never covered a game that hurt as much as this one.
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