Love ’em or hate ’em, college football fans have to appreciate what Nick Saban is currently doing for Alabama football.
Monday night’s 45-40 win over Clemson gave the Crimson Tide their fourth title in seven years, a feat only done one other time in the history of college football (Notre Dame) during a time before there were microwaves and rock n’ roll.
Here’s a quick look back at the damage the Tide has done since their run began in 2009.
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Josh Helmuth is the editor of Crave Sports.
Alabama Dynasty
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Alabama Dynasty #1
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide takes the field with his team prior to the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #2
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Jake Coker #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide talks with offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin in the first half while taking on the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #3
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Kenyan Drake #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide returns a kickoff for a 95 yards touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #4
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Kenyan Drake #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores on a kickoff return for a 95 yards touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #5
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Derrick Henry #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates by kissing the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with a score of 45 to 40. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #6
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: The Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with a score of 45 to 40. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #7
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Jake Coker #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with a score of 45 to 40. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #8
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: O.J. Howard #88 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after scoring a 53 yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #9
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with a score of 45 to 40. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #10
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Ty Flournoy-Smith #83 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with a sign that reads, "Alabama Crimson Tide National Champions" after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with a score of 45 to 40. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #11
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Kenyan Drake #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide returns a punt for a 95 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #12
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates by hoisting the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with a score of 45 to 40. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #13
MIAMI, FL-JAN 7, 2013: Amari Cooper, #9 wide receiver of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 BCS National Championship at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on January 7, 2013. The Crimson Tide won 42-14. (Photo by JT Haugen/BCS/Collegiate Images/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #14
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: xx of the Alabama xx of the Notre Dame during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** xxxx
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Alabama Dynasty #15
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: xx of the Alabama xx of the Notre Dame during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** xxxx
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Alabama Dynasty #16
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: xx of the Alabama xx of the Notre Dame during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** xxxx
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Alabama Dynasty #17
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: xx of the Alabama xx of the Notre Dame during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** xxxx
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Alabama Dynasty #18
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 7: Alabama Crimson Tide fans celebrate victory against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/ Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Alabama Dynasty #19
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 7: Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/ Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eddie Lacy
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Alabama Dynasty #20
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Dre Kirkpatrick #21, Christion Jones #22, and Nico Johnson #35 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a defensive stop against the Louisiana State University Tigers during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #21
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Jordan Jefferson #9 and the Louisiana State University Tigers line up against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #22
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Jeremy Shelley #90 of the Alabama Crimson Tide kicks his fifth field goal of the game in the third quarter against the Louisiana State University Tigers during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #23
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a 34-yard touchdown run by Trent Richardson #3 in the fourth quarter against the Louisiana State University Tigers during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #24
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a 34 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Morris Claiborne #17 of the Louisiana State University Tigers during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #25
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with the trophy after defeating Louisiana State University Tigers in the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #26
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide shouts at Alex Watkins #91 during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #27
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after defeating Louisiana State University Tigers in the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alabama won the game by a score of 21-0. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #28
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Nick Saban and AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide speak to the media after defeating Louisiana State University Tigers in the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alabama won the game by a score of 21-0. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #29
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Jeremy Shelley #90 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with Cody Mandell #29 late in the game against the Louisiana State University Tigers during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alabama won the game by a score of 21-0. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #30
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Cornerback Tyrone King #20 and wide receiver Earl Alexander #82 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate during the Citi BCS National Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. The Crimson Tide defeated the Longhorns 37-21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #31
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Quarterback Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns in the second half of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #32
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Running back Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a touchdown with teammates against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #33
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Lineman Marcell Dareus #57 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the ball after an interception against the Texas Longhorns during the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. Dareus would score on the play giving the Crimson Tide a 24-6 lead over the Longhorns. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #34
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: of the Texas Longhorns against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. The Crimson Tide defeated the Longhorns 37-21. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Alabama Dynasty #35
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: of the Texas Longhorns against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. The Crimson Tide defeated the Longhorns 37-21. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Alabama Dynasty #36
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: of the Texas Longhorns against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. The Crimson Tide defeated the Longhorns 37-21. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Alabama Dynasty #37
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: of the Texas Longhorns against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. The Crimson Tide defeated the Longhorns 37-21. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Alabama Dynasty #38
Alabama's head coach Nick Saban holds up the Coaches' Trophy with Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram at his side following Alabama's victory. The Texas Longhorns play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, January 7, 2010. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #39
Alabama's Javier Arenas, left celebrates with Mike Johnson after a play late in the 4th quarter of the BCS championship game Thursday night in Pasadena. The Texas Longhorns play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, January 7, 2010. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #40
Alabama's quarterback Trent Richardson (3) outruns the Texas defense for a 49 yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The Texas Longhorns play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, January 7, 2010. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #41
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Wide receiver Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the ball as he is grabbed by cornerback Aaron Williams #4 of the Texas Longhorns during the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #42
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Quarterback Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after a touchdown by running back Trent Richardson #3 against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Alabama Dynasty #43
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Linebacker Courtney Upshaw #41 of the Alabama Crimson Tide recovers a fumble by quarterback Garrett Gilbert #3 of the Texas Longhorns during the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
