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CFB National Championship Game: Alabama vs. Clemson - 8pm

arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 6:48 pm
Figured a separate game thread would be a good idea as to not cloud up the draft prospects thread with 300 other posts from other game-related stuff.

I know most of the world is already tired of this matchup. But they're the two best teams, and if the goal is to have the two best teams be left standing at the end, it's happening here.

We can debate the recruitment process and everything else until the cows come home, but that's for another day.

Saban vs. Dabo. Tua vs. Lawrence. Bama vs. Clemson.

Expecting another one to go down to the wire with these teams. They've been on a collision course all year. Now they're here.

Roll Tide, Roll!
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I took Bama -5.5  
GoBlue6599 : 1/7/2019 6:55 pm : link
Saban vs a freshman Qb ( albeit a very good one) give me Saban
Think Clemson will take this  
jeff57 : 1/7/2019 7:02 pm : link
Two great teams.
I laid the 6 as well...  
bw in dc : 1/7/2019 7:04 pm : link
I have a lot of respect for Clemson. But I'm holding the weak ACC against them.

I think Bama wins by 10+.
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arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 7:11 pm : link
The rest was huge for Tua. He was really slowing to a crawl before the playoffs with the bulky knee brace and just kept re-aggravating it. I was worried he wasn't even going to manage to make it to this game. Really tough kid.

He's been undergoing a really crazy treatment schedule. Literally around the clock. Looked so much better against Oklahoma, though and seems to be as healthy as he's been in a while.
I'm not tired of this matchup  
Eman11 : 1/7/2019 7:12 pm : link
They're the two best teams in the country and have proven they belong in this game. If they continue to be next year and the year after, so be it.

Both teams have plenty of future NFL players on their rosters and that just adds to the draw of watching this game for me.

I like Saban and Bama. I'm pulling for them and think they'll pull this one out but I expect a helluva game and wouldn't be surprised if Clemson wins.

They're well coached too and have been here before,only difference this time is a Frosh QB. A great talent but he hasn't been under lights as bright as these yet. If he plays like he's capable, this should be a great battle and I'm looking forward to it.
RE: I took Bama -5.5  
bw in dc : 1/7/2019 7:14 pm : link
In comment 14252813 GoBlue6599 said:
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Saban vs a freshman Qb ( albeit a very good one) give me Saban


Lawrence doesn't pose a real running threat either.

Typically the Kryptonite for Saban - the mobile, improvising QB...
RE: I laid the 6 as well...  
BigBlueShock : 1/7/2019 7:19 pm : link
In comment 14252820 bw in dc said:
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I have a lot of respect for Clemson. But I'm holding the weak ACC against them.

I think Bama wins by 10+.

I’m not sure why anyone would would hold “the weak ACC” against Clemson. I think they’ve proven over the past several years that they can play against anyone and beat anyone. And they have the best player on either side, imo. Trevor Lawrence. And I don’t care that he’s a Freshman. He’s not your average Freshman. He’s absolutely incredible.
Shit  
Bluesbreaker : 1/7/2019 7:21 pm : link
I don't don't have cable ..lol
But I would love if we took Lawrence ! Hope he has a solid
game . Clemson has always been one of my favorite teams
Along with Georgia Syracuse Texas Longhorns .
Quinnen Williams, Is a load and pretty likeable character
Too bad Dexter Lawrence is suspended . I think Alabama
is gonna take this one but I want Clemson to win .
RE: RE: I took Bama -5.5  
BigBlueShock : 1/7/2019 7:21 pm : link
In comment 14252824 bw in dc said:
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In comment 14252813 GoBlue6599 said:


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Saban vs a freshman Qb ( albeit a very good one) give me Saban



Lawrence doesn't pose a real running threat either.

Typically the Kryptonite for Saban - the mobile, improvising QB...

Lawrence doesn’t pose a real running threat? I think you’ve been watching the wrong guy. He may not do it a ton, but it’s definitely in his arsenal when he needs it.
Alabama goes back to back  
Stan in LA : 1/7/2019 7:21 pm : link
Amazing what money can buy.
Let's go Clemson!  
adamg : 1/7/2019 7:25 pm : link
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RE: RE: I laid the 6 as well...  
bw in dc : 1/7/2019 7:26 pm : link
In comment 14252828 BigBlueShock said:
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I’m not sure why anyone would would hold “the weak ACC” against Clemson. I think they’ve proven over the past several years that they can play against anyone and beat anyone. And they have the best player on either side, imo. Trevor Lawrence. And I don’t care that he’s a Freshman. He’s not your average Freshman. He’s absolutely incredible.


I just don't think they've played the level of competition that Bama has played. Doesn't mean they can't win. They are a great, great program.

So I'm looking for an angle why I think Bama is more likely to win.

I don't watch a lot of college FB  
kennyd : 1/7/2019 7:32 pm : link
but I've seen a couple of Clemson games this year and Lawrence sure as hell looks like the real deal. I can't remember a freshman playing like he is. Anyone have any comparisons? And he cant come out until 2021 (his junior year), correct?
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arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 7:34 pm : link
One thing I always get nervous about in games like this that are going to be tight is the Alabama kicking game.

It has been a problem for a long time and for whatever reason, they can't seem to get it fixed. Remember that it was a missed kick (and a very makeable one) that made OT necessary last year against UGA.

So, as usual, I am crossing my fingers that this doesn't come down to needing to kick a FG at the gun.
I think Trevor Lawrence is gonna...  
M.S. : 1/7/2019 7:34 pm : link

...light up the Crimson Tide.

Clemson for the win.
Huge Clemson fan...  
chilly460 : 1/7/2019 7:46 pm : link
But I have to admit I think Alabama will win, just a bit more complete and they have the one matchup advantage that’s clearly in their favor...TE Irv Smith vs Clemson’s mediocre safeties.

Etienne on a long run and Ross/Higgins with chunk plays could be an equalizer, they’ve done it all year. Same can be said for Bamas WRs though
F*ck Clemson.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/7/2019 7:47 pm : link
Roll Tide.
Bama pulls and runs away with this  
micky : 1/7/2019 7:48 pm : link
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Took the Bama defense/specials scoring twice  
ajr2456 : 1/7/2019 7:48 pm : link
20 to win 280
Irv Smith over Yards.
Tua over 2.5 TDS.
And Bama
& what time is kickoff?  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/7/2019 7:48 pm : link
950 PM EST? I was talking with a buddy last week about last year's title game & we both remember it starting incredibly late.
RE: & what time is kickoff?  
arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 7:51 pm : link
In comment 14252866 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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950 PM EST? I was talking with a buddy last week about last year's title game & we both remember it starting incredibly late.


Should be a little after 8 EST.
RE: RE: & what time is kickoff?  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/7/2019 7:53 pm : link
In comment 14252870 arcarsenal said:
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In comment 14252866 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:


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950 PM EST? I was talking with a buddy last week about last year's title game & we both remember it starting incredibly late.



Should be a little after 8 EST.


Arc, yeah. God willing. I'd like to watch the entire game without being cranky tomorrow at work due to a lack of sleep.
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arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 7:54 pm : link
Right there with ya, buddy. Hoping this doesn't go until midnight.
Because I'm crazy...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/7/2019 7:57 pm : link
I'm going to watch 1 quarter of this game with the MNF crew on ESPN News. I just want to see how bad they are at college football too.
RE: Because I'm crazy...  
figgy2989 : 1/7/2019 7:59 pm : link
In comment 14252877 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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I'm going to watch 1 quarter of this game with the MNF crew on ESPN News. I just want to see how bad they are at college football too.


Why would you do that to yourself!

I have  
dep026 : 1/7/2019 8:01 pm : link
Over tua 299 yard
Over TLaw 263
Over Jeudy 75
RE: RE: Because I'm crazy...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/7/2019 8:01 pm : link
In comment 14252880 figgy2989 said:
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In comment 14252877 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:


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I'm going to watch 1 quarter of this game with the MNF crew on ESPN News. I just want to see how bad they are at college football too.



Why would you do that to yourself!


Hahaha. I'll do it on beer 3 so the beer will numb the atrocious announcing.
This should be a great game!  
nicky43 : 1/7/2019 8:04 pm : link
I think Clemson can win this!
I've never been so enamored with a college QB  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/7/2019 8:06 pm : link
like I am with Lawrence. He'd look good in Giants blue.
RE: RE: RE: I took Bama -5.5  
bw in dc : 1/7/2019 8:13 pm : link
In comment 14252832 BigBlueShock said:
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Lawrence doesn’t pose a real running threat? I think you’ve been watching the wrong guy. He may not do it a ton, but it’s definitely in his arsenal when he needs it.


He's got 150 yards rushing for the season.
Clemson  
redwhiteandbigblue : 1/7/2019 8:13 pm : link
for the win. Lawrence and the passing game plus their D-line wins it for them. Go Tigers!
Watson looks like he just woke up  
The_Boss : 1/7/2019 8:14 pm : link
15 minutes ago.
RE: I've never been so enamored with a college QB  
The_Boss : 1/7/2019 8:15 pm : link
In comment 14252892 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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like I am with Lawrence. He'd look good in Giants blue.


I’m with you. 2021 is so far off though.
Deshaun watson  
gmenatlarge : 1/7/2019 8:16 pm : link
Looking like an idiot in the hoodie...
Tua...ouch  
dep026 : 1/7/2019 8:22 pm : link
...
Yikes.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/7/2019 8:22 pm : link
Pick 6 for Clemson.
That should put a dent in  
nicky43 : 1/7/2019 8:22 pm : link
Tua's confidence!
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arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 8:22 pm : link
Wonderful.
That was  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 1/7/2019 8:22 pm : link
Awesome!
That hurt  
Jim Bur(n)t : 1/7/2019 8:23 pm : link
oooofff
Pick six baby!  
adamg : 1/7/2019 8:23 pm : link
Hell yeah.
Yeah,  
AcidTest : 1/7/2019 8:23 pm : link
that was not a good decision, and an even worse throw.
Seeing that more and more....  
Britt in VA : 1/7/2019 8:24 pm : link
saavy defenders coming off their man coverage.
I May  
ajr2456 : 1/7/2019 8:24 pm : link
Have bet the wrong special teams and defense to score twice
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arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 8:25 pm : link
I don't know why they call so many fucking pass plays. They have 3 outstanding RB's. Use the Harris' and Josh Jacobs. Najee Harris never gets enough work. He makes at least one big play a game.

I know Tua has been great this year, but they've gotten so pass happy. This isn't the same Alabama team that used to grind you down with the run and wallop you up front.
Go Tigers!  
markky : 1/7/2019 8:25 pm : link
I have a kid at Clemson so I'm biased.
Well they'll sure as hell go to the run, now.  
Britt in VA : 1/7/2019 8:27 pm : link
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RE: .  
AcidTest : 1/7/2019 8:27 pm : link
In comment 14252923 arcarsenal said:
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I don't know why they call so many fucking pass plays. They have 3 outstanding RB's. Use the Harris' and Josh Jacobs. Najee Harris never gets enough work. He makes at least one big play a game.

I know Tua has been great this year, but they've gotten so pass happy. This isn't the same Alabama team that used to grind you down with the run and wallop you up front.


Harris with a tough run.
Nevermind.  
Britt in VA : 1/7/2019 8:28 pm : link
Nice throw! That's a good way to answer.
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arcarsenal : 1/7/2019 8:28 pm : link
Jeudy!!!!!
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