Clemson Football: 5 stats Alabama, SEC fans will not want to hear

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 05: Head Coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to the media during the College Football Playoff National Championship Media Day at SAP Center on January 5, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 08: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to pass against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

4. Total fourth quarter appearances: 2

It gets worse, though.

Tua Tagovailoa played in just two fourth quarters the entire season. Remember when Alabama fans were absolutely bragging about the fact that he- and the other starters- were sitting on the sidelines during all these fourth quarters?

There was never any talk about fatigue.

Rather, the only talk being had about the snap counts and playing time was if it would cost Tua the Heisman Trophy.

He was already penciled in to win another National Championship, according to national analysts, so all that was left was for him to win the biggest individual award in the sport.

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