NEW ORLEANS - Do you believe in second chances?

Yes? No?

The debate will rage on all offseason about tweaking the system to determine a national champion. But no one can deny Alabama making the most of its shot at redemption.

On the field, there's no debate.

The Crimson Tide tamed the Tigers on Monday night in the Big Easy to claim its 14th national championship Monday night with a 21-0 victory in the BCS National Championship.

Nick Saban

snapped a two-game losing streak to LSU and coach

Les Miles

and did so claiming his third national championship, including his second in three seasons.

Looking for legends?

Look no further than Alabama's defense, which cemented its place as one of college football's all-time greats.

The Tide shutout the Tigers, limiting LSU to 92 total yards.

Look no further than linebacker

Courtney Upshaw

, who led the defense with 7 tackles including a sack while shining brightly on college football's biggest stage.

Look no further than sophomore quarterback

AJ McCarron

, who wiped away all of the criticism to show the college football world he isn't scared to throw tough passes in tight spots.

Together with outgoing offensive coordinator

Jim McElwain

, who is the new Colorado State coach, McCarron shined throwing for 234 yards.

Looking for kickers?

Field goals were a major concern during Alabama's 9-6 overtime loss to LSU in Tuscaloosa.

Not Monday.

Look no further than

Jeremy Shelley

, who scored every point for Alabama until Trent Richardson's fourth quarter touchdown and set all-bowls records with seven field goal attempts and five field goals made.

The stories are endless, and will continue for years to come padding Alabama's historical archives with another stacks of tales for its libraries.

Izzy Gould | Alabama beat reporter

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