Would like to see the losers of these two games have to play each other next week. See the number of opt outs. Show how meaningless all of this is.
CFP Semi #1, Rose Bowl, 'Bama vs. Michigan
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Bama hasn’t looked all that great all year except for one game…that’s why I felt FSU should have gotten in over them. I hope I’m wrong, but I think Michigan wins this game.
Bama better do something about that pass rush or its Going to be a long day
A player on the ground is, by definition, a defenseless player.
Agree. It’s about as defenseless as it gets and it sure looked to be helmet to helmet.
Like the NFL's Bert Bell Benefit Bowl (aka the 3rd place game), which took place between 1960 and 1969?
I disagree that the CFP is meaningless. But I doubt most coaches, players, or fans would have any interest in a 3rd place game in CFB
Bad wording on my part. Take these teams out of the playoff and watch the number of opt outs for a 3rd place game. Essentially that is what every other bowl game that isn’t CFP is.
Agreed. Harbs been building this team for years. UGA only team that matches up with them IMO.
Yeah seemed like it would have had a solid season.
And he hires good position coaches...ones who actually develop their recruited talent.
So you admit that dominating line play is important for success? It's too bad Franklin doesn't comprehend this very simple concept
I thought that they did this because the two teams and fan base for the Rose were located mainly in Eastern TZ. the Sugar teams and fans mostly Western zones. In terms of the game yes it is backwards. I was surprised these games were on Jan 1. Mostly these games were played a few days before the 1st
will these bowls even exist next year? the playoff committee will do what it needs to do.
TD, Michigan.
The PAT is messed up, so it's 13-7, Michigan, with 3:49 left in the 2nd qtr.
The PAT is messed up, so it's 13-7, Michigan, with 3:49 left in the 2nd qtr.
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Which is why Saban is more than miffed. Halftime adjustments (a concept foreign to PSU fans under Franklin) should be interesting.
Making Bama look like everyone else they’ve played this year.
Saban needs to call B OB at halftime and say Bill, I’m going to hand the phone to Milroe. Please tell him again he shouldn’t be a QB so he gets pissed and comes out on fire in 2nd half.
Bama with a 50-yard FG attempt which is good at the end of the half (with 0:07 sec left), making it 13-10, Michigan.
You’re so pumped to see these games and you end up seeing almost a carbon copy of our first half against Michigan…you must be so disappointed.
Milroe and Bama staff not recognizing scUM blitzes. Milroe trying be pocket passer. Bama did not get here based on him being stationary. Saban staff being out coached. the run option has not been tried.
Since when?
They are NYD bowls. The Rose Bowl started in 1902. It took a hiatus until 1916, but has since been played every year. It is always played on Jan. 1, except on years when Jan. 1 falls on a Sunday, in which case the game has been played on Jan. 2. The Rose Bowl has NEVER been played "a few days before the 1st."
As coordinators Moore and Minter have done a great job calling offense and defense respectively.
yet neither got a mention for HC positions, like they did with Diaz all year.
Bama doesn't have much of a running game.
Half time what did Harbaugh do to turn this program around so quickly.
yet neither got a mention for HC positions, like they did with Diaz all year.
Bama doesn't have much of a running game.
Half time what did Harbaugh do to turn this program around so quickly.
Neither Minter nor Moore strike me as having head coaching personalities. They are position specialists....and there's nothing wrong with that. Not everyone can or should be a head coach
Bama can run the ball on the right side of their OL, Left side...not so much.