Did you know Bama gets help when Bama needs help?
Since 1998, Bama has beaten State by 14 or more points, 8 times. State has won or lost by 14 or less, 6 times.
In the 8 games where Alabama won easily, Bama was flagged a total of 54 times compared to State's 51 penalties. Pretty close.
In the 6 games where State either won or played relatively close (lost by 13 or less), Bama was flagged 37 times compared to State's 62 penalties.
So it looks like over the past 14 years when Bama needs help, they get help.