It is not completely different than ND. Alabama is a traditional power like ND and will always have high expectations. 6-6 will never do at either place, except for the first or second year in a rebuilding process. This was Shula's fourth year.
I guarantee you that if Ohio State lost to Michigan 5 years in a row the Buckeyes here in Ohio would not stand for that either. Bama, ND, nor Ohio State will never except constant mid-power status as there is too much money involved.
I though the A-holes in the media were too tough on ND when they fired Ty W. The same goes for Bama this time.
Bear friggin Bryant wouldn't have done any better with that team or any of the others Shula inherited.
Alabama is kidding itself, again.
Sad to see.