Bcs national championship pre-game thread!!!!

[RollTideinGA]

I have a question. Maybe someone has pointed it out and I missed it. But is ’12 ND Defense better than ’11 LSU Defense? I ask because I’m hearing a lot of the experts say Bama’s offense hasn’t dropped off last year versus this year on offense. Not saying it will turn out the same but I looked it up and here is the comparison. And LSU absolutely had some big NFL talent on the field last year. I believe much more than ND.

2011 LSU Defense
Total Defense 2^nd (262 yds/gm)
Scoring Defense 2^nd (11 pts/gm)
Rushing Defense 5^th (90 yds/gm)
Passing Defense 8^th (171 yds/gm)


2012 ND Defense
Total Defense 6^th (287 yds/gm)
Scoring Defense 1^st (10 pts/gm)
Rushing Defense 4^th (92 yds/gm)
Passing Defense 21^st (194 yds/gm)


The big thing that sticks out to me is that LSU was much better versus the pass with the likes of Reed, Claiborne, and company. Not to mention their pass rush. If the Bama OLine is truly the best in the country and AJ has a great game they should prevail.

[bamaraider]

Watching CFB Daily, there is definitely a ton of Crimson in that crowd....

[bamaraider]

Lou Holtz has been unbearable on College Football Live, good lord. He went on a rant about how Bama has no chance of stopping Eifert and then when Mark May brings up how Amari Cooper is a huge weapon, Lou makes the point that you can take away one good receiver but if you dont have another one you're done. I was speechless.

I really wish he would get on a sports radio talk show after the game so I could call in just bash the hell out of him for being such a homer. I'm not a guy that talks smack, but IDC what age he is, he's way too stubborn.

[bamaraider]

I have a question. Maybe someone has pointed it out and I missed it. But is ’12 ND Defense better than ’11 LSU Defense? I ask because I’m hearing a lot of the experts say Bama’s offense hasn’t dropped off last year versus this year on offense. Not saying it will turn out the same but I looked it up and here is the comparison. And LSU absolutely had some big NFL talent on the field last year. I believe much more than ND.

2011 LSU Defense
Total Defense 2^nd (262 yds/gm)
Scoring Defense 2^nd (11 pts/gm)
Rushing Defense 5^th (90 yds/gm)
Passing Defense 8^th (171 yds/gm)


2012 ND Defense
Total Defense 6^th (287 yds/gm)
Scoring Defense 1^st (10 pts/gm)
Rushing Defense 4^th (92 yds/gm)
Passing Defense 21^st (194 yds/gm)


The big thing that sticks out to me is that LSU was much better versus the pass with the likes of Reed, Claiborne, and company. Not to mention their pass rush. If the Bama OLine is truly the best in the country and AJ has a great game they should prevail.

If we could run against LSU like we did, we can run on anyone. I expect a lot of draw plays and screens. I just hope Yeldon tucks that ball tight because Te'o looks like one of those guys who would punch it out quickly

[ElephantStomp]

Lou Holtz is the dumbest college football "expert" I have ever heard. His pick ND wins 24-10. Mark May has us winning by three touchdowns

[bcracker]

Hope everyone was watching College Football Live, they just had a really moving story about Nico Johnson and his moms passing. He said he couldn't believe it when all of his teammates showed up to the funeral and then Coach Saban showed up and then he said "right then I knew this was my family." Great stuff.

I wish I would've seen that. I have a lot of respect for Nico. My 11 year-old-son wears his jersey.

[bcracker]

Watching CFB Daily, there is definitely a ton of Crimson in that crowd....

Yeah, I noticed that too. ESPNU interviewed the youtube guy and his son. I was proud to see them there.

[PhillyGirl]

I am currently watching last years game on ESPN Classic .. That time, I was watching the game in Birmingham, screaming my head off with about a hundred other fans. It was one of the most fun experiences of my life!

It's great to be able to sit down and watch it, just me this time. Alabama just struck first with a field goal .. I remember being so nervous only being up 3 points! Anyone else watching?

[TerryP]

I am currently watching last years game on ESPN Classic .. That time, I was watching the game in Birmingham, screaming my head off with about a hundred other fans. It was one of the most fun experiences of my life!

It's great to be able to sit down and watch it, just me this time. Alabama just struck first with a field goal .. I remember being so nervous only being up 3 points! Anyone else watching?

I'm keeping track of it in a sense.

We'll kick another field goal here in the next few minutes to go up 9-0.

I knew Brent Musberger was going to say, "Here we go again, Bama kicks another field goal" before going to that commercial break.

Yes. I've seen it a few times.

[PhillyGirl]

Just noticed this: Les Miles was the AP Coach of the Year last season .. and Brian Kelly won it this year. If all goes well, two straight Coach of the Year winners are gonna lose on the big stage

Also, I forgot about Maze's injury!! Watching him cry on the sideline as the half began made my stomach go to knots .. He is a free agent, right?

Bell just got a 30 yard gain .. Love it.