By Gina Gomez
Tuscaloosa, Sep 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Top ranked Alabama did not have much trouble beating San Jose State on Saturday despite the fact that two of its key players Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram as well as defensive end Marcell Dareus missed out last night’s game. Although it was defeated by the No.1 team, San Jose State did not have much to complain about with the team’s coach Mike MacIntyre telling the media sources later that it was surely a learning experience for his players.

The large number of crowds who attended the clash between Alabama’s Crimson Tide and the San Jose State at Bryant-Denny Stadium could have asked for a better performance by the top ranked team as they went on to defeat their opponents with a 48-3 win. The San Jose State were not successful in slowing down the pace of the Alabama despite the absence of Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram who was out the game due to a minor knee surgery that took place earlier this week. The manner in which the players of the Crimson Tide played made sure that Alabama coach Nick Saban was hardly left with any complaints about his team as Alabama cruised effortlessly towards their victory fulfilling the expectations of their innumerable fans.

While talking to the reporters after the Crimson Tide defeated the Spartans, coach Nick Saban expressed that he was really pleased with the effort and intensity with which the his team played while also appreciating the way in which Alabama played and focused to create an identity for themselves.