Compared to a year ago, homecoming at Alabama felt more like A-Day.

Not that the lack of excitement on campus this week came as a surprise. When the Crimson Tide is 5-3 instead of 8-0, the Friday night pep rally loses its pep and the bonfire doesn't burn as intense or as bright.

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