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ATLANTA -- This was merely an annoyance for Alabama, a chance to add another trophy to its overflowing cases. The Crimson Tide did just enough things wrong to give Nick Saban something to complain about over the next month, but in the end it was another dominating victory for the nations top-ranked team.Florida coach Jim McElwain was certainly impressed after his No. 15 Gators lost 54-16 in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday. He called it Sabans best team yet in a dynasty that shows no signs of stumbling.I dont see a lot of weaknesses, marveled McElwain, Sabans offensive coordinator from 2008-11. Theyve really accumulated a lot of speed at some spots where they were always big.Alabama (13-0) unleashed all its weapons against the overmatched Gators, scoring off an interception and a blocked punt in the first half, snuffing out their last gasp with a goal-line stand, and wearing down Florida at the end with a dominant running game.The Tide now heads to the College Football Playoff for the third year in a row, most likely returning to Atlanta for a semifinal game on Dec. 31. Alabama will be seeking its second straight national title and its fifth crown in the last nine years. Saban already has five national titles, counting his first at LSU, and is one shy of Bear Bryants record for the most by any coach.Challenging his players, Saban said they have a chance to do something to create a legacy for this team. Thats something they should think about, how important that is, what they are willing to do to do it. Because all the teams you play from here on out are really, really good.The Crimson Tide bolted to a 16-9 lead in the first quarter, despite being held to minus-7 yards and no first downs. Minkah Fitzpatrick returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown, and Josh Jacobs went 27 yards for a score with a blocked punt. A field goal was set up by another pick -- one of three thrown by Florida quarterback Austin Appleby in the first half.The Tide led 33-16 at halftime and iced the victory with scoring drives of 98 and 91 yards, sparked by a goal-line stand that finished off the last gasp by the Gators (8-4). It was most points surrendered by Florida since a 62-24 loss to Nebraska in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl.The Gators marched the length of the field on their opening possession, the first touchdown given up by the Tide in more than 17 quarters. They had another long TD drive near the end of the first half to give themselves a glimmer of hope.It wasnt perfect, said Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster, who was named the games MVP. We had to persevere, overcome some hard times.The last of those hard times came when Florida drove to the Crimson Tide 1 in the third quarter. Jordan Scarlett attempted to leap over the line on third-and-goal, but he never got off the ground. Rashaan Evans, who took over after Shaun Dion Hamilton went out with a likely season-ending knee injury, blew by his blocker and slammed the running back for a 1-yard loss.Appleby then threw incomplete in the back of the end zone on fourth down, giving the Tide all the momentum.Alabama finished with 174 yards rushing in the second half. The bulk of the carries went to bruising sophomore Bo Scarbrough, who had two short touchdown runs and finished with 91 yards on 11 carries.We just wanted to do what we do best, and thats run the ball, Scarbrough said.BLOCK PARTYDuring a wild sequence in the first quarter, each team scored off blocked kicks on back-to-back plays.Jacobs TD came after Derrick Gore blocked a punt, giving Alabama a 16-7 lead. But when Adam Griffiths extra-point attempt was swatted down by Jabari Zuniga, David Reese scooped up the ball and went the length of the field to give the Gators a 2-point conversion.POLL IMPLICATIONSAlabama will remain No. 1 in The Associated Press poll, as well as the College Football Playoff rankings. Florida can expect to drop at least four or five spots.UP NEXTAlabama: Projected to meet the No. 4-ranked CFP team in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.Florida: Two straight losses probably cost the Gators a shot at the Sugar Bowl. 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The world No 4, standing 1.96 metres tall and weighing in at nearly 100kg, moved surprisingly smoothly, and Cowan feels his performance put down a marker for Djokovic, who looked out of sorts during his three-set victory over Dominic Thiem. Highlights of Milos Raonic v Gael Monfils at the World Tour Finals Raonic has yet to record a victory in eight matches over former world No 1 Djokovic, including defeats at Indian Wells and Madrid earlier this year.Ive always thought if there was a player that would win a Grand Slam, and I think he is very, very dangerous. In the Djokovic group, he is the player that could potentially beat Djokovic, said the Sky Sports Tennis analyst.I think its really exciting about what could happen tomorrow. He has struggled against Djokovic in the past mentally, but you have to say that now is a good a time as any if he wants to beat him. Raonic was at the Sky Pad with Mark Petchey explaining his service action, how meditation helps his relax, and why he hates eating dates Cowan also feels the Canadian must play smart tennis in order to overcome his losing streak against the Serb.ddddddddddddI think generally Djokovic likes playing big servers, so Raonic has got to be smart tactically, hes got to serve and volley, not the whole time, but he has to especially on the second serve, he said.In the final of Indian Wells he got stuck of being in a rut on his second serve and barely won a point. It will be a bit more competitive but the memory of that defeat will be there. Raonic was delighted after kicking off his Tour Finals with an impressive win over Monfils But Milos will be saying, Marin Cilic lost 14 times in a row against Djokovic and then beat him, so why cant I?. This is as good a chance as hes ever had. Hes got to be smart and the second serve will decide whether he can keep holding onto his serve.Check our game-by-game coverage from all group matches at the ATP World Tour Finals in London - including Milos Raonic against Novak Djokovic - on skysports.com/tennis, our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportstennis.Also See:Raonic sweeps aside MonfilsRaonic relieved about injuryDjokovic denies temper issueNow well see the real Novak ' ' '