Alabama-Clemson....any thoughts?

[Stalker]

I did a roster check finding Clemson has 57 players from South Carolina....with 107 of 112 coming from the deep south excepting the 2 from Va.

Bama has 35 of 110 from in-state, with 87 of 110 coming from the South. Counted Texas as "the south" per affiliating with Confederacy in Civil War. Actually because of Tex AM affiliation 'tho it is as much southern as western in many respects.

Nothing like home cooking with GA, FL, LA, AR, added to the mix!

Interestingly, many players are from no name schools meaning the roster is NOT stocked with players from Hoover, Prattville, etc....or when from FL, CA, TX from their name schools.

Both do a heck of a job finding players from throughout their respective states and others.

 

[Fletchster1]

Bama by 14 or so - don't think Saban lets QB right and QB left beat him.

 

[ChesmontLeague1]

Bama by 14 or so - don't think Saban lets QB right and QB left beat him.

Agreed Fletcher. I attended this years Orange Bowl game and the Clemson QB won't be tucking the ball and running over the Tide. DBs much better at Alabama vs Oklahoma. Ohio State - Alabama would have bee the best match in the title game.

 

[Stalker]

Wow Fletch and Chesmont....then you guys are jumping on Bama laying 6 1/2. Kidding. Losing by 14 puts Clemson in same class as Wisconsin, Ark, LSU, Tex AM, Auburn and Florida margin wise.

Keying on FSU and OU I think it's a game tho Clemson hasn't seen a D like this anymore than Bama has seen this many weapons since? Closest is Tennessee in terms of style not talent and they kept it close at 19-14.

No horse or $ in the race just thinking it will be a great game.

 

[sammyk]

The QB from Clemson = best player on the field. And look for the South to continue to rule college football

 

[yesman3]

The QB from Clemson = best player on the field. And look for the South to continue to rule college football

Agree..

Went to game....Cardinal stadium nicest I've been in, save AT&T/Cowboy stadium. The Westgate Entertainment District that borders is fantastic, includes Gila River arena, home of the Coyotes. That's a gorgeous spacious arena, entire 1st level seating below ground.

As for the game... D. Watson the most dynamic playmaking QB seen in some time. Throwing those dimes in TIGHT coverage and eluding contain from THAT prepped 'Bama defense was beyond comprehension. NOBODY is making those plays except him, he had a very special night, otherwise I feel 'Bama would have eased to much wider victory.