Pick the score: Clemson vs. Alabama (National Championship Game)

Dont really have a score but its amazing how much the media is judging Mondays game due to one playoff performance by both teams

Bama wins 24-17

JTBama said:

Dont really have a score but its amazing how much the media is judging Mondays game due to one playoff performance by both teams

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the eeyore brigade here is doing the same

Bama 27
Clemson 23

Loam said:

The first two drives by Clemson will tell that tale. Our D seems to give up early TD's before settling in at times. If we hold Clemson scoreless on their first two drives, or at the very least, hold them to a single FG on their first two drives, then watch out because it'll be a long game for Clemson's offense and at that point, yeah, I could see them struggling to get 17, much less 20.

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Yeah, I have noticed that. They'll be throwing everything at the defense.


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Yep, Clemson will open up throwing against us. I suspect we'll see 12 throws compared to 3 runs within their first 15 plays. They are going to try to TKO our defense early. Which might be a mistake on their part coming out uber aggressive like I think they will.

I picked Bama 23 Clemson 17 before the news broke about Sark taking over. Today I read that Calvin Ridley says things are running smoother in practice so I'm feeling better about it as the week wears on.

What I hope will happen is that Sark opens up the passing game a little more. I think it'll take more balance than we had last week against Washington. Even if JH throw an INT by being more aggressive, our D can handle it. But if JH gets some early confidence, our offense will be able to score more points than what I thought after last week. I won't change my predicition, but I'm feeling more confident everyday, FWIW.

TrueCrimson7 said:

Welcome! Bama just got a huge shot in the arm with Sarkisian. They will play very well offensively. I predict

Bama 38
Clemson 27

Be glad to talk more in depth about it. I'll even provide the drinks. Hope you like OJ.

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LOL.

I told some people this week that I hope the coaching staff remembers that Howard is still on the team. Isn't he a 8th year senior now?? Feel like he has been there FOREVER.

I think Clemson will load the box to hopefully slow the run down (which they did pretty well last year) and see if Hurts can beat them passing. Coker played a very good game last year hitting deep targets. I was surprised with how well he threw the ball actually.. I imagine hurts can sling the ball if given the opportunity. Fortunately our dbs go man all the time and aren't afraid of being on an island.

wumarshall82 said:

LOL.

I told some people this week that I hope the coaching staff remembers that Howard is still on the team. Isn't he a 8th year senior now?? Feel like he has been there FOREVER.

I think Clemson will load the box to hopefully slow the run down (which they did pretty well last year) and see if Hurts can beat them passing. Coker played a very good game last year hitting deep targets. I was surprised with how well he threw the ball actually.. I imagine hurts can sling the ball if given the opportunity. Fortunately our dbs go man all the time and aren't afraid of being on an island.

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This has been everybody's gameplan all year. It's not as simple as just loading the box, and I hope that's what Clemson tries to do.

LSU did a decent job but their offense was pathetic. Clemson will do more than feed the ball to a hurt running back all game and hope for the best.

We can agree that both teams will face the best teams they have played all year Monday.

wumarshall82 said:

LSU did a decent job but their offense was pathetic. Clemson will do more than feed the ball to a hurt running back all game and hope for the best.

We can agree that both teams will face the best teams they have played all year Monday.

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No doubt about it.

Bama 31 Clemson 20

Well it's finally here, game #15.

Bama has a chance to make history. Another title, Coach tying Bear, first team to go 15-0 in one season, first #1 team to actually win the playoff title, and probably some other firsts.

I learned long ago from guys with many rings of life experience say "defense wins championships." I got to learn first hand about that adage in 1992 when Bama had no chance. Many Bama elders were telling me Miami didn't have a chance. A young me had my doubts but decades later I've seen it proven over and over and over again. Monday, I'm going with that belief as I watch Bama win again in the most incredible run of dominance in college football history. Even if they lose this has been incredible to witness and it's been an honor I've enjoyed immensely.

Bama 34
Clemson 17

Roll Tide


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Griff goes out a hero with a 4th qtr FG, Bama wins 24-21.

bamacpa said:

Griff goes out a hero with a 4th qtr FG, Bama wins 24-21.

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I "predicted" the same thing in my post...said he'd hit 3 fgs in this game. 23-17.

I think our defense is going to show up huge! And they can't stop our RBs as no one has yet this year.

31-17. Roll Tide!!



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RollinTider1335 said:

I think our defense is going to show up huge! And they can't stop our RBs as no one has yet this year.

31-17. Roll Tide!!



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I agree, I don't see them running on us. Bama fares very well when turning a team into one dimensional

CajunCrimson said:

Are we better than NC State? Are we better than Pitt?

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Ohio State?


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