National Title Game Thread

[RedOctober3829]

Im jacked for this game tonight. What has Saban cooked up to counter what Watson did last year? How much of a difference will Mike Williams being here make? Can Alabama's offense put up enough points and will Sark call a good game? So many storylines outside of these as well.

 

[Drocca]

I am also so pumped. I give a slight edge to Clemson; I do believe Williams makes a huge difference and I also think their Defense is fast and playing at a really high level. That said, it's Alabama. Can't wait.

 

[jsinger121]

Roll tide

 

[Marciano490]

Anyone gambling? I'm ice cold this week, but I like teasing Clemson and the over.

 

[canderson]

I have a gut feeling Alabama wins by 13.

 

[JoePoulson]

Yea I don't see how Clemson can hang. Bama should win comfortably, but still can't wait.

 

[Drocca]

They hung last year and have a better team than that one.

 

[ernieshore]

Big question of the night - how long will I stay tuned to "The Cool Room" on ESPNU? I've already made it 3 minutes.

 

[canderson]

Bill Walton wearing an Uncle Sam on ESPNU doing the game. Already talked about getting high and how he and his wife get down.

 

[DJnVa]

Fowler said Clemson "thrives as an underdog". How many times have they been underdogs the last 2 years? Once or twice?

 

[canderson]

The coaches roundtable is a good watch too on ESPNews.

 

[jcd0805]

They anthem was flat

 

[ernieshore]

Boooooo

 

[DeadlySplitter]

ugh get that forehead off of my screen

 

[RedOctober3829]

Two great teams coached in polar opposite approaches. Love it.

 

[shawnrbu]

Was Spurrier getting booed by the Clemson fans or the Bama fans?

 

[dhappy42]

An Air Force flyover, country group anthem, ginormous flag, chubby cheerleaders and a real live freakin bald eagle. And Peyton Manning! USA, USA, USA!!! America IS great again!

This is already better than the Super Bowl.

 

[HriniakPosterChild]

Was Spurrier getting booed by the Clemson fans or the Bama fans?

Yes!

 

[tims4wins]

Two great teams coached in polar opposite approaches. Love it.

Kind of like Pats-Hawks

 

[canderson]

Saban wasn't pleased he had to do that interview.

 

[HriniakPosterChild]

When does he look different?

 

[mauidano]

Thought I'd check out the ESPN Voices for a minute. Six people talking at the same time including Bill Walton dressed as Uncle Sam. WTF?

 

[PedroKsBambino]

Pretty impressive to be 18 as a true freshman in this game.

 

[McBride11]

I had it on mute, wtf was Peyton there? Because SEC?

 

[ernieshore]

Kind of a weird, shaky camera angle here.

 

[Ale Xander]

Win it for Paulfrommyrbch and son

 

[Ale Xander]

I had it on mute, wtf was Peyton there? Because SEC?

Camera hog

 

[PedroKsBambino]

That was odd

 

[Ale Xander]

Go for it

 

[PedroKsBambino]

Play for the win, Clemson.

 

[Ale Xander]

Bootleg pooch kick option?

 

[RedOctober3829]

Punt it and make Hurts go 90 yards.

 

[Ale Xander]

Like the decision
Hate the play call

 

[RedOctober3829]

So dumb why give them anything????

 

[canderson]

I hate that spinning overhead camera angle.

 

[McBride11]

Why not pin Bama deep?? And why use that play call

 

[PedroKsBambino]

They aren't kidding around on the roughing the passer calls tonight. Though, both to the head, so...

 

[dhappy42]

Bad call.

 

[shawnrbu]

I had it on mute, wtf was Peyton there? Because SEC?

College football HOF inductee.

 

[Ale Xander]

Nice tackling

 

[Dr. Gonzo]

What a run. Roll Tide

 

[RedOctober3829]

And that's why you don't give them easy opportunities

 

[McBride11]

Bad call.

?

 

[54thMA]

TD tide.

Thanks for the short field and the dumb penalty.

 

[shawnrbu]

OJ Howard likes pancakes.

 

[PedroKsBambino]

And that's why you don't give them easy opportunities

I think the concern is whether Bama is going to do that every drive, isn't it?

 

[shawnrbu]

Daz is on ESPN2 in the coaches room.

 

[HriniakPosterChild]

I think the concern is whether Bama is going to do that every drive, isn't it?

No, there should be some inoffensive TDs as well.

 

[Cellar-Door]

Haha, announcer repeatedly highlighting the "great block" by the tight end. The great block was to out and out tackle a DB, how that isn't called a hold is unbelievable

 

[Buster Olney the Lonely]

Spurrier and Peyton overseeing the coin toss. What? Reggie Jackson wasn't available?