National Championship Open Thread: Alabama vs. Clemson
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January 7th, 2019 at 11:55 PM ^
One can only hope.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:49 PM ^
Let me guess: you also think UM has the best Wide Receivers in the nation.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
Nah, but they're in the top 5 discussion. Wouldn't know with the trash offense tho.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:05 AM ^
Why do you think there are in the top 5? Do you watch a lot of other teams throughout the year? Do you follow recruiting closely?
DPJ was ranked #1 at his position. Nico Collins was in the top 15. Tarik Black was top 25.
Why would you suspect that makes a top 5 WR group? It certainly can't be the productiton on the field? But it can't be based on their recruiting rankings, either, since there are easily 10 teams in college football that can boast 3 WRs that were all top 10.
I get the feeling that you just recognize that they're talented WRs, and they wear the uniform of the team you root for, so you make the leap to believing they're special. They're not. It's a very good receiving corps, but it's no better than most other teams in the top 15. Plenty of fans get to root for a team that has three legitimately talented WRs starting.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:13 AM ^
Nah, they're just as talented as anyone. Your adoration for an inept coaching staff blinds you.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:32 AM ^
What? I called Harbaugh a dinosaur when he was hired, and said he wouldn't be able to compete with Ohio State. I don't believe I have posted anythin in the intervening years that could possibly lead anyone to believe I think he's anything other than an average coach.
I literally have no clue what you're talking about. Maybe you have me confused with someone else.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:54 PM ^
Yes, you're probably the only one, Cube.
Trevor Lawrence was the top recruit in the entire country, and one of the highest-ranked recruits of all time. He's a rare and special talent.
Both Shea and McCaffrey were highly rated, but neither of them were virtually can't-miss superstars like Lawrence.
The dude is incredible, and he showed everyone tonight. Wow.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:59 PM ^
I thought stars doesn't matter.
January 8th, 2019 at 1:04 AM ^
On SportsCenter, SVP just said Mike Ferrell told him Lawrence was the best high school prospect he'd ever seen.
That's not "starz", that's recognizing a rare, special talent. Lawrence has "it".
As far as the starz debate goes, I'm agnostic. Sure they matter. Nope, they're not everything.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:47 PM ^
Dabo and Harbaugh can't possibly be any different with a microphone in front of them.
Dabo is actually somewhat charming even tho his fake religious schtick can get old. And he can't shut up LOL
January 7th, 2019 at 11:53 PM ^
Why do you say fake religion? You personally know Him and his faith? Seriously Cube, come on! He comes off genuine and a great leader. I see why kids wanna go play for him.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:31 AM ^
Me too. He is a sincere coach as far as I can see
January 7th, 2019 at 11:47 PM ^
I just love the fact that Dabo is the polar opposite of Saban in disposition.
I'm so sick of Nick's Grumpy Cat routine.
College football is supposed to be FUN.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
That was a good post game interview. And I genuinely believe it's not a schtick.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:47 AM ^
Dabo is the rare breed of successful coach who still cheats his ass off, but doesn't act like he's the most miserable person earth in order to get sympathy. Mark, Urbz, and Nick are certainly less fun to be around than Dabo
January 7th, 2019 at 11:48 PM ^
Love seeing Bama get smacked around on ESPN of all stations.
Eat shit Finebaum
January 8th, 2019 at 12:32 AM ^
Haha.
January 8th, 2019 at 8:27 AM ^
hey, look who made it back from the gym to see the game. surprised you had the energy to watch after your vigorous workout. kudos to you big fella.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
Dabo can't wait to celebrate but won't SHUT THE FUCK UP
January 7th, 2019 at 11:52 PM ^
I'm listening to every damn word he says.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:55 PM ^
I cant do it...he rambles with the best of them!
January 7th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
Trevor Lawrence looks like Galadriel from Lord of the Rings. Maybe that’s why he’s so good. He can see the future.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
It was great watching bama get bitch slapped. Though we may have go through 3 more years of Clemson being NC.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
what a boring game. Please not these teams again next year I've had enough of it...
January 7th, 2019 at 11:55 PM ^
If someone can stop Bama again next season, either from getting to the playoffs or beat them in it, maybe after two seasons of not winning it all their recruiting might slow down and college football can finally rid itself of Nick Saban.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:55 PM ^
Alabama gets its ass kicked and I don't even have to stay up until midnight to see it. Pretty good night.
January 7th, 2019 at 11:56 PM ^
In the past, teams could win with a dominating defense, playing for field position/TOP, delivering body blows, and the offense having 3-4 successful drives.
With enough talent, that game plan can still beat most teams. But against the best, you need the philosophy that your offense will score every time they touch the ball. You can’t run a scheme that requires the team to be perfect over a 13+-play drive to score a TD, where if any play knocks them off schedule, the drive just dies.
In games like this (like @OSU this year and @PSU last year), your drive stalling at midfield needs to be seen as a turnover. Idk if Harbaugh will ever be willing to change enough to have that mindset.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:04 AM ^
Hmm...could be that Lawrence was probably the most accurate QB I've seen in a long time. His receivers caught pretty much everything near them.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:05 AM ^
Case-in-point: 7 years ago, a year after Harbaugh left Stanford for the NFL, Alabama beat LSU 21-0 in the title game with 5 field goals and 1 touchdown. Now a true freshman qb is throwing for 347 with a true freshman wr going for 153. The times have changed.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:09 AM ^
How many true freshman you have seen do that? Kid should be one and done. He is NFL ready. If he was here at Michigan he'd be red shirtting.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:29 AM ^
I think that’s the point I was trying to express. Even just a few years ago, no game plan for a freshman in the national title game against the #1 defense would be to air it out to his freshman wr. It would be ball control and treating him like a game manager. That’s not the philosophy of championship teams anymore.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:12 AM ^
"Body blows"? Pep is that you? Do us all a favor and drive south past Lake Erie and take a left till you get to Maryland. Navy wants to beat Army again and they are looking for an innovative offense like yours. Late.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:21 AM ^
“In the past” was literally my first three words.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:07 AM ^
I hope no one took my advice and bet the house on Bama.
I’ve got one thing to say about that game. SEC what now?
January 8th, 2019 at 12:14 AM ^
And Ohio State could end up at #2 ARgggh
January 8th, 2019 at 12:15 AM ^
ESPN...you are a joke. Loved Tua and promoted him for 14 games. You’ve already forgotten about him and jumped to Lawerence after one game.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:34 AM ^
Hey Paul you bald headed dick. How does this look.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:37 AM ^
That kid played a great game!
January 8th, 2019 at 12:37 AM ^
That kid played a great game!
January 8th, 2019 at 12:42 AM ^
Ok neg me. See you.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:44 AM ^
Gone.
January 8th, 2019 at 12:47 AM ^
Done . Go Blue!