Rose Bowl Report: Three final thoughts before Michigan vs. Alabama in CFP

PASADENA, Calif. — It's here: Michigan vs. Alabama in the Granddaddy of Them All for a national championship game berth. The time for talking is over. The month-long preparation is over. The hay is in the barn. It's time for maize and blue vs. crimson and white in the most iconic stadium in the sport. Here are three final thoughts before kickoff, after spending a week with both teams in Southern California.