Easiest multiverse what if revolves around the 2001 Iron Bowl. All Auburn had to do was beat Alabama and they make the SECCG over LSU and you know who. How different does Auburn, the SEC and Nick Saban’s career look if Auburn plays Tennessee instead of LSU in the SECCG? (Full disclosure: I’ve never forgiven Tuberville for that loss to this day.)
Another factor for the what if about Anfernee not getting hurt is that he was on draft boards at that point in the season as a late second round pick. You somewhat alluded to it Justin, but if he doesn't get hurt then I feel like there's a good possibility that he continues to improve his stock and potentially doesn't stay all 4 years. I doubt he would've left after that season but if he had added on the type of season he had the final four year, or better, without coming off the injury, then I feel like he could've been drafted after that year as a borderline first rounder.
My big what if is what if Bobby Petrino is actually hired in 2003. No 2004, maybe no 2010 or 2013. Does Gene Chizik even get the Texas job? Does Texas now not have 2005?
Easiest multiverse what if revolves around the 2001 Iron Bowl. All Auburn had to do was beat Alabama and they make the SECCG over LSU and you know who. How different does Auburn, the SEC and Nick Saban’s career look if Auburn plays Tennessee instead of LSU in the SECCG? (Full disclosure: I’ve never forgiven Tuberville for that loss to this day.)
Another factor for the what if about Anfernee not getting hurt is that he was on draft boards at that point in the season as a late second round pick. You somewhat alluded to it Justin, but if he doesn't get hurt then I feel like there's a good possibility that he continues to improve his stock and potentially doesn't stay all 4 years. I doubt he would've left after that season but if he had added on the type of season he had the final four year, or better, without coming off the injury, then I feel like he could've been drafted after that year as a borderline first rounder.
My big what if is what if Bobby Petrino is actually hired in 2003. No 2004, maybe no 2010 or 2013. Does Gene Chizik even get the Texas job? Does Texas now not have 2005?