12-31-2021, 01:39 PM
Cotton Bowl up first. Cincinnati vs. Alabama about to kickoff.
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College Football Playoff Thread
Cotton Bowl up first. Cincinnati vs. Alabama about to kickoff.
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12-31-2021, 01:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-31-2021, 02:08 PM by OutsiderFan.)
Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
(This post was last modified: 12-31-2021, 02:08 PM by OutsiderFan.)
Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
12-31-2021, 02:13 PM
(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
12-31-2021, 02:18 PM
(12-31-2021, 02:13 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Metchie was the most reliable first down getter for them. Williams their biggest play threat.
(12-31-2021, 02:13 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Metchie was the most reliable first down getter for them. Williams their biggest play threat.
12-31-2021, 02:19 PM
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Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
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Except, had first down pass not been batted down, Cincy had 6.
Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
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Except, had first down pass not been batted down, Cincy had 6.
[quote="OutsiderFan" pid='339759' dateline='1640983966']
Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
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Except, had first down pass not been batted down, Cincy had 6.
Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Nick Saban just demonstrated some of what makes him such a great coach. Called TO after Cincy rolled down the field to Bama 9, and they didn't gain another yard, settling for a FG instead.
Of course, why Cincy stopped running once inside the 9 is a mystery to me, given they had 5 YPC on first drive.
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Except, had first down pass not been batted down, Cincy had 6.
12-31-2021, 02:24 PM
(12-31-2021, 02:18 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:13 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Metchie was the most reliable first down getter for them. Williams their biggest play threat.
Williams 68-1,445 yards (21.3 ypc), 15 touchdowns.
Metchie 98-1,142 yards (11.9 ypc), 8 touchdowns.
Yes, Metchie was their most reliable first down target, certainly not their top WR. Williams being out would be much more damaging.
(12-31-2021, 02:18 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:13 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Metchie was the most reliable first down getter for them. Williams their biggest play threat.
Williams 68-1,445 yards (21.3 ypc), 15 touchdowns.
Metchie 98-1,142 yards (11.9 ypc), 8 touchdowns.
Yes, Metchie was their most reliable first down target, certainly not their top WR. Williams being out would be much more damaging.
12-31-2021, 02:36 PM
(12-31-2021, 02:24 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:18 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:13 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Metchie was the most reliable first down getter for them. Williams their biggest play threat.
Williams 68-1,445 yards (21.3 ypc), 15 touchdowns.
Metchie 98-1,142 yards (11.9 ypc), 8 touchdowns.
Yes, Metchie was their most reliable first down target, certainly not their top WR. Williams being out would be much more damaging.
Backup is probably close to as good. After all, these guys played behind two No.1 picks. They have so much depth and talent.
(12-31-2021, 02:24 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:18 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:13 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 01:52 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: Alabama went RIGHT down the field with 10 straight runs, then a short pass TD.Their top WR is Jameson Williams, not Metchie. I think Alabama just wanted to pound on Cincinnati and let them know who's boss.
I would imagine Cincy was expecting a lot more pass, but Alabama is missing their top WR, so maybe should have started with more guys at LOS on defense.
Metchie was the most reliable first down getter for them. Williams their biggest play threat.
Williams 68-1,445 yards (21.3 ypc), 15 touchdowns.
Metchie 98-1,142 yards (11.9 ypc), 8 touchdowns.
Yes, Metchie was their most reliable first down target, certainly not their top WR. Williams being out would be much more damaging.
Backup is probably close to as good. After all, these guys played behind two No.1 picks. They have so much depth and talent.
12-31-2021, 02:52 PM
(12-31-2021, 02:47 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:36 PM)lex24 Wrote: After all, these guys played behind two No.1 picks.
Not sure if this is what you meant but you're right: last year Metchie played behind Jaylen Waddle and DaVonta Smith, Williams played behind Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Scary.
Yes and no. Didn’t realize that Williams transferred from OSU.
(12-31-2021, 02:47 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-31-2021, 02:36 PM)lex24 Wrote: After all, these guys played behind two No.1 picks.
Not sure if this is what you meant but you're right: last year Metchie played behind Jaylen Waddle and DaVonta Smith, Williams played behind Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Scary.
Yes and no. Didn’t realize that Williams transferred from OSU.
12-31-2021, 02:56 PM
I was confident Alabama would beat Cincinnati, but this is looking a little mis-matchy with less than 5 mins left in the second quarter.
Cincinnati holding Alabama to FGs and Alabama just missing one, is keeping them in it!
Cincinnati holding Alabama to FGs and Alabama just missing one, is keeping them in it!
I was confident Alabama would beat Cincinnati, but this is looking a little mis-matchy with less than 5 mins left in the second quarter.
Cincinnati holding Alabama to FGs and Alabama just missing one, is keeping them in it!
Cincinnati holding Alabama to FGs and Alabama just missing one, is keeping them in it!
12-31-2021, 03:26 PM
If Cincy wants to stay (or get) in this game, they need to get some points first drive.
12-31-2021, 03:47 PM
Cincy looking like a different team on first drive of second half until drive stalled and had to settle for FG.
Cincy looking like a different team on first drive of second half until drive stalled and had to settle for FG.
12-31-2021, 04:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-31-2021, 04:47 PM by OutsiderFan.)
OK, Alabama has asserted its dominance and ended the drama (if there ever was any).
Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.
Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.
(This post was last modified: 12-31-2021, 04:47 PM by OutsiderFan.)
OK, Alabama has asserted its dominance and ended the drama (if there ever was any).
Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.
Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.
12-31-2021, 04:58 PM
I believe the announcers said something like “every single recruiting class by Saban at Bama has experienced a national championship”—that’s pretty impressive.
12-31-2021, 05:00 PM
(12-31-2021, 04:58 PM)JJJ Wrote: I believe the announcers said something like “every single recruiting class by Saban at Bama has experienced a national championship”—that’s pretty impressive.
Yep. Great coach obviously. Even better recruiter. They have the one or two class every single year. So unbelievable talent and he knows what to do with it.
(12-31-2021, 04:58 PM)JJJ Wrote: I believe the announcers said something like “every single recruiting class by Saban at Bama has experienced a national championship”—that’s pretty impressive.
Yep. Great coach obviously. Even better recruiter. They have the one or two class every single year. So unbelievable talent and he knows what to do with it.
12-31-2021, 05:09 PM
(12-31-2021, 04:46 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: OK, Alabama has asserted its dominance and ended the drama (if there ever was any).
Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.
I don't think (m)any believe Cincy was undeserving of a CFP spot. And without question, Alabama would have beaten down many an opponent in semis. I'm hoping (and expecting) Michigan-Georgia to be more competitive. But if either team gets out to a big lead early, things could snowball as those defenses might just be in attack-the-QB mode. Don't see that happening, but we'll find out soon enough.
(12-31-2021, 04:46 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: OK, Alabama has asserted its dominance and ended the drama (if there ever was any).
Before anyone buries Cincinnati as a "Group of 5 doesn't belong," there are a whole lot of Power 5 teams who could have been similarly curb stomped in a playoff semi-final against Alabama.
I don't think (m)any believe Cincy was undeserving of a CFP spot. And without question, Alabama would have beaten down many an opponent in semis. I'm hoping (and expecting) Michigan-Georgia to be more competitive. But if either team gets out to a big lead early, things could snowball as those defenses might just be in attack-the-QB mode. Don't see that happening, but we'll find out soon enough.
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