National Championship Game

Looking at that last TD again, that was more than a pick. It was an out and out block beyond the line of scrimmage. And since the ball was thrown beyond the line of scrimmage it should have been an offensive penalty. It was obvious.

Having said that, Clemson wore down the Bama defense and was able to make the big plays because of that.

Was it a block or "accidental" contact? A lot of no calls in this game, I rather enjoyed it that way too!

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

Was it a block or "accidental" contact? A lot of no calls in this game, I rather enjoyed it that way too!

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Definitely a block

Apparently Watson even admitted that was what they were going for.

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

Just by watching the Clemson receiver Renfro, who does he remind you of?

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Who...? Hmmmm......

I know!!!

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

Was it a block or "accidental" contact? A lot of no calls in this game, I rather enjoyed it that way too!

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The Bama DB "picked" was not the one who was covering Renfrow. The guy covering Renfrow was not touched, but did have to go over the top of the "collision." I don't think there was any foul on that play. Obviously, the zebras agreed, and that all that matters now.

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Originally Posted by Tech52

Definitely a block

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The Bama DB almost TACKLED the outside (blocking) receiver on the slant. There's no way you can make that call without calling holding on the Bama defender. Hence the no call.

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Always bet on the team with the best QB. Tonight, that's Clemson. Clemson wins.

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Alabama QB Jalen Hurts completed 13 of 31 passes for 131 yds and no TD's. He finished with a QB rating of 25.2.
Clemson QB Deshaun Watson completed 36 of 56 for 420 yds and 3 TD's. He finished with a QB rating of 67.1.

http://www.espn.com/college-football...meId=400876570

The best QB won.

Bama had to know that play might be coming. It seems like the DB's could've planned to switch men like you do in BB.

If I was Saban I would think about moving Hurts to RB or WR. I'm not sure he is going to develop sufficiently as a passer. He had two miserable games.

Clemson deserves the win I guess but the game winning play was illegal

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Originally Posted by glm47

Looking at that last TD again, that was more than a pick. It was an out and out block beyond the line of scrimmage. And since the ball was thrown beyond the line of scrimmage it should have been an offensive penalty. It was obvious.

Having said that, Clemson wore down the Bama defense and was able to make the big plays because of that.

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Nope

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Originally Posted by BhadDawg

Was it a block or "accidental" contact? A lot of no calls in this game, I rather enjoyed it that way too!

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No contact

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Originally Posted by Tech52

Definitely a block

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Nope

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Originally Posted by Tech52

Apparently Watson even admitted that was what they were going for.

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No he didn't

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Originally Posted by dawg80

The Bama DB "picked" was not the one who was covering Renfrow. The guy covering Renfrow was not touched, but did have to go over the top of the "collision." I don't think there was any foul on that play. Obviously, the zebras agreed, and that all that matters now.

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This is what happened

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Originally Posted by Dixonfor6

Clemson deserves the win I guess but the game winning play was illegal

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Not illegal


Amazing that people listen to these talking heads like they know WTH they are talking about.

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Originally Posted by glm47

Bama had to know that play might be coming. It seems like the DB's could've planned to switch men like you do in BB.

If I was Saban I would think about moving Hurts to RB or WR. I'm not sure he is going to develop sufficiently as a passer. He had two miserable games.

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Higgins had a miserable season in 2013, and look how he turned out. I don't think I'd give up on the kid just yet, especially given how Bama's offense has been centered on a strong running game for years.

Glad to see Clemson win the rematch, and we had an exciting close game again.

IMO, there were many good "no calls" in the game. They let the athletes determine the outcome.

Great game. I believe the better team won. As some of y'all predicted the difference was in the quarterbacks. But the young Bama QB played ok under such pressure. A very fitting national championship game.

I bet some bad NFL team is licking its chops to draft Watson. Great player and evidently very smart, graduating in three years.