National championship game open thread

Without cheating. Saban cheats and the sec cheats. We can’t get those 5 star players, maybe one, not 10-20 over three years. It’s almost no fun. The NCAA wants Bama and the sec to win They have two really good qbs and we can’t complete a pass in the end zone

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uofmchris

January 9th, 2018 at 12:24 AM ^

I think you have forgot that it is beyond cheating now. Alabama doesn't need to cheat.

They have the Bill Bellicheck of college coaches and the best pipeline to the NFL and CFB National Championship

Saban can recruit 5 stars on his cell phone, in Bali, without breaking a sweat. 5+ kikds drool to play at Alabama.

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SpilledMilk

They're obviously allowing OSU to get boat loads of five stars too. They're the only program that recruits on Bama levels every year. I wish Barrett could stay there forever because he's been holding that team back for years. I fear that a competent passer could turn them into world beaters. Hope I'm wrong

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Catchafire

Go to Bama, win a championship...

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Mgoczar

So Freshmen can't play. That excuse needs to die on the board.

Alabama and Georgia QB > Peters, JOK, Speight.

Shocking.

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Badger

I bet Georgia's kicker could play better than our QBs.

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ckersh74

He's more accurate.

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January 9th, 2018 at 12:23 AM ^

Yeah, I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s time we quit striking out at the QB position. Maybe Patterson and McCaffrey are the real deal. People around these parts never heard of Chad Henne, either. There are plenty of true freshmen and RS freshmen that kick ass each and every year.

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RoBu23

January 9th, 2018 at 12:32 AM ^

They’re not good. Doesn’t matter their class. Peter’s could be good, but isn’t now. Tua and Fromm are good. I don’t get the fascination with over analyzing things.

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ckersh74

Jalen might already be looking at schools during this interview.

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Blue_Bull_Run

Would Harbaugh take him?

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I think Michigan just threw an interception

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MJ14

Well too bad for Kirby Smart. This was his one chance to get the job done. I doubt he ever makes it back to the championship game. We'll have to see how they look next year but they're about to lose a ton of talent.

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ghostofhoke

January 9th, 2018 at 7:34 AM ^

You’re joking right? Or don’t know what the hell youre talking about

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MJ14

Not even a little bit. Wait and see how next year plays out.

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Badger

January 9th, 2018 at 12:23 AM ^

Have you seen their incoming class?

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WorldwideTJRob

Now we have to hear all offseason about how great Tua is, and with all these freshmen contributors how can Bama lose a game in the next 2/3 years

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I mean - damn - after watching tonight and all the freshman that contributed , that seems like a distinct possibility

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ken725

I don't think anyone has said this yet. Playing freshman is no excuse.

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ShruteBeetFarms

was burned all night long.

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Hotel Putingrad

expecting safety help. it wasn't his fault. the QB just made a pro look off and perfect throw.

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January 9th, 2018 at 12:25 AM ^

Expecting safety help, but that was still his man, and he got toasted like a mofo.

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RoBu23

January 9th, 2018 at 12:29 AM ^

But this is just wrong. He has the crossing route coming underneath. Terrible defensive call for the situation. 100% on the safety getting moved by Tua.

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Clarence Boddicker

January 9th, 2018 at 12:51 AM ^

The cornerback was shading to take away the sideline and needed but didn't get safety help when the wr adjusted. Comrade Putin is correct.

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January 9th, 2018 at 12:17 PM ^

#1 rule for a cornerback? Don’t get beat deep. . . . You’ve got to know your down and distance. There wasn’t another receiver within 20 yards; stay with your man and go for the PBU on an out or curl but don’t sit and then get beat deep. A CB has to have better awareness. https://mobile.twitter.com/LevontaTaylor/status/950598318769541120

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ckersh74

He was 15 feet behind the corner when he caught that.

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South TX MFan

This makes me feel even worse about our QB situation. Didn't think it was possible, yet here we are.

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maize-blue

Best team money can buy.

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The Maize Halo

The window is officially shut until 2021. Yay football.

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killerseafood3

January 9th, 2018 at 12:26 AM ^

Michigan is light years away from this level. That is truly depressing. It’s not just the young talent. It’s the play calling offensively as well. Just wow.

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WolverineMan1988

Not to mention mental toughness. If Michigan took a sack like that on first down this year it would have been over.

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Qmatic

Freshman QB throws a dime to a freshman WR; much thanks to the freshman RB who helped get them back in it. Jim: it's your turn

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Badger

January 9th, 2018 at 12:27 AM ^

Were those 3 freshmen all 5 star recruits?

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Qmatic

Yes, Yes, and No. We will have a 5 star QB, a Five star WR next year

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January 9th, 2018 at 12:43 AM ^

What was Kareem Walker’s star rating? I thought at one point he was a 5 Star, but I admittedly don’t follow recruiting very closely.

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Qmatic

January 9th, 2018 at 12:50 AM ^

When he committed he was a 5 star on 247 and #1 RB in his class

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January 9th, 2018 at 12:56 AM ^

Ah...it would appear that we have the star-composition Badger is looking for then.

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January 9th, 2018 at 12:28 AM ^

With a true frosh stepping in at LT. Maaaaaan, so many players out there tonight that took a hard look at Michigan.

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uminks

January 9th, 2018 at 1:53 AM ^

Has a much superior OL than Michigan. I've been waiting for a good OL since '07 but I think it will be a few more years before we have an average to good OL.

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Occam's Razor

Our freshman receivers are just as good as Bamas. The difference is our coaching sucks on offense whereas Bamas excels.

This stupid “complicated” Harbaugh offense needs to go with Pep and Drevno.

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