College Football Playoff Game Thread - ND/Clem & Bama/Okla

[nolasoxfan]

OK’s defense isn’t very good, but this Clemson stuff we’ve seen isn’t likely to cut it against Alabama. The wunderkind Will be brought back to earth pretty quickly.

Bring it.

 

[Buster Olney the Lonely]

Get a motherfucking life, Sweeney. Every one of the borderline calls have gone your way. You are up 30 to 3.

Swinney

 

[dcmissle]

Bring it.

I’m sure they will. Alabama’s defense has felt dissed all year. If they win, you’ll Get their best. And Tua’s best.

 

[nolasoxfan]

I’m sure they will. Alabama’s defense has felt dissed all year. If they win, you’ll Get their best. And Tua’s best.

I hope so. The last Clemson-Alabama final was one of the best ever.
Also, Clemson’s OL is equally overlooked.

And....fumble. Crud.

 

[nolasoxfan]

Is Dexter Lawrence eligible for the final or does the suspension remain?

 

[dcmissle]

Good points being made about Syracuse now. How did that happen, exactly?

I don’t mean that game. I mean Syracuse becoming a very good team.

 

[BaseballJones]

Good points being made about Syracuse now. How did that happen, exactly?

I don’t mean that game. I mean Syracuse becoming a very good team.

Accumulation of some pretty good talent that jelled this year. Babers is good. Very good.

 

[canderson]

Oklahoma should fare better vs Alabama than ND vs Clemson.

 

[soxin6]

Oklahoma should fare better vs Alabama than ND vs Clemson.

I certainly hope so. This game has been over for a very long time and ND has been completely overmatched.

 

[dcmissle]

State trooper pissed over Gatorade bath.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

I don't know if this will end up being competitive, but it should be fun for a while

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

I think Tua’s ankle will be a factor in this game.

 

[canderson]

I don't know if this will end up being competitive, but it should be fun for a while

This offense is better than anything Saban has faced probably.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

This offense is better than anything Saban has faced probably.

I agree. I'm just not sure how much work the Alabama punter is going to get.

 

[canderson]

I agree. I'm just not sure how much work the Alabama punter is going to get.

Agreed. Should be fairly high scoring.

So watch it be like 10-6.

 

[johnmd20]

Not gonna be a lot of stops for Oklahoma.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Well, that's about right.

 

[canderson]

Land thieves secondary is historically awful.

 

[Ale Xander]

Bama is gonna score 55

 

[McBride11]

Oh wow.

He looks down

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Saban will insist on running the ball, even when they can probably average 30 yards a play through the air.

 

[FenwayFrenzy]

I’m watching the coaches round table live analysis feed, Herm Edwards with a video clicker is...awkward.

I dig the analysis and lack of commercials though.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

I think that's the right call.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

I’m watching the coaches round table live analysis feed, Herm Edwards with a video clicker is...awkward.

I dig the analysis and lack of commercials though.

What channel is that on?

 

[FenwayFrenzy]

What channel is that on?

ESPNews

There is also a ‘data’ centric feed on goal line, and a 4 camera feed on ESPN2.

 

[BaseballJones]

Wow what a tackle by Jennings.

 

[dcmissle]

Yeah, this is not your daddy’s ND Defense.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Even when Bama screws up, it works out for them. Punt took a 10 yard backwards bounce.

 

[dcmissle]

I want Tua on the NEP

 

[FenwayFrenzy]

Looked like DPI, too

 

[Deathofthebambino]

If the Sooners don't score on their next possession, even just a field goal, this game is over.

 

[BaseballJones]

I want Tua on the NEP

As do I. Too bad that's never gonna happen unless the Pats trade picks for a future first rounder to a crappy team that happens to get the #1 pick the same year Tua comes out. The guy is really really good and fun to root for.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

I think Tua’s ankle will be a factor in this game.

When?

 

[PedroKsBambino]

Blatant DPI and not a catch even by college rules.

Nice refereeing.

But so doesn't matter---these teams do not look closely matched

 

[johnmd20]

If the Sooners don't score on their next possession, even just a field goal, this game is over.

How about that?

These games today couldn't be worse. Literally. Over in the first quarter.

edit - ok, not officially over, refs are bad

 

[PedroKsBambino]

That would be funny, but clearly not a lateral

 

[canderson]

Kyler no longer thinking of abandoning MLB.

 

[dcmissle]

Omg what a dime

 

[Deathofthebambino]

So fucking accurate.

 

[soxin6]

What a throw

 

[canderson]

OU secondary 1-on-1 with anyone is a fail.

 

[shawnrbu]

Georgia got screwed not making the playoff. Oklahoma is a bigger fraud than ND.

 

[nolasoxfan]

This one is going to get ugly. ALA is scary good.

 

[Couperin47]

ahh your majesty...there is no second

 

[soxin6]

OU's defense is pathetic. Their offense might put up some points, but this game is over.

 

[Dr. Winston O'Boogie]

This is like Auburn-purdue

 

[PedroKsBambino]

Georgia was a lot better than this.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Why even bother with an 8 team playoff?

 

[soxhop411]

The ratings for these games will be interesting to see.

 

[PedroKsBambino]

I like going for it. I mean, there is zero chance OU wins this game playnig straight. Trick plays, a bunch of blitzes, 4th down attempts...might as well try.