would love to see Saban and Bama take home his 3rd in a row, and 5 in the last 8 yrs.
It should be every bit as exciting a game as last yr's bout b/t both.
Clemson has not beat Bama since 1905, but that means nothing.
Perhaps, Saban's firing of Kiffen (Kiffen's a natural born asshole, who burns bridges everywhere he's been)...will cost him the game. Steve Sarkisian
without their Offensive Coordinator of the last 3 Championship caliber teams, and not having an offense that is 81st passing offense, tho' passing is Saban's 2nd style of offense, it's as critical to this game, as his #1 Defense of all time. I pray Bama's incredible defense, that looks lackadaisical at times, then gets a few INT's, fumble recoveries, and wins the game for them, as they have all year, more or less....
http://www.si.com/college-football/...steve-sarkisian-alabama-offensive-coordinator
I always take Bama, or Saban in any match up, can usually beat the odds all year riding a Saban team.... But- my money is on Dabo Swinney, and Clemson, the Sr. QB- DeShaun Watson vs the Freshman QB- Jalen Hurts.... should still be as exciting as last years Title Gm; I hope....
Tho' the press swears Kiffen was fired, both Kiff and Saban have stated: "It's a mutual decision. I guess the press didn't see Saban embarassed Kiffen in front of the Camera's on the sidelines during the Washington game. Kiffen has never done well when not on top, or when having his ass torn apart on Natl. Tv. Imo, from following every Bama game, since Saban arrived, (same with LSU, not the Dolphins, when Nick was Head Coach)....I'd put my money on Kiffen having a melt down, in the Locker room, after the WU game.... that is Kiffen's style, often reminding me of a troubled, temper tantrum throwing (behind the scenes) kid, boy.....
Go Crimson Tide, and if ya' beat 'em you deserve it, ....
as for Steve Sarkisian- he's replaced Kiffen in 3 different jobs, but is he enough, or a bit too late, imo yep... he is.. and imo, this one probably goes to Clemson, and that is where my bet lies, not my loyalty, or should I always go with my loyalty, and screw the rest....? Hell, I'm not sure myself.... tho' I'd love to see a Freshman QB win a Natl. Title. Without looking, or googling, I'd guess no Freshman has ever won a FB Natl. Title......??? but I'd love to see it.....(chuckling)....
http://www.sbnation.com/college-foo...lane-kiffin-alabama-usc-national-championship
Roll Tide Roll......(I tell ya', I'm a real flip flop on this game). So that being said, good thing I haven't paid the bookie,.... I'm gonna' take Bama, and my crying tissues, and pray these guys take #3 Consecutive NCAA Titles; and no one has done that since the Fighting Irish of the latter 40's, and Minnesota's Gopher's in the 30's............
perhaps Saban can do a magic hat trick....and pull this one out...!