Random thoughts:
- Florida's defense really impressed me. It's a shame they lost their QB earlier this year and had what I think was the equivalent of a CB playing the QB spot for them last night. I think had Florida's offense been able to at least sustain some drives and allowed the defense to at least catch their breath, it could have gone Florida's way easily
- that said, Alabama's defense looks really good. I'm impressed with them as well.
- all the Heisman contenders showed up last night. Though, I'm not sure if I am just being salty or truly objective here, but I really don't find it impressive when a running back has to have 40+ carries to get over 150 yards.
- I'd like to see McCafferty (or whatever that kid's name is from Stanford) win the Heisman. It should go to the best player, and it's clear to me he's the best player. Watson is the best QB, Henry is the best RB (though it's debatable with Elliot and Fournette in that mix), but McCafferty is the best player. (Unfortunately, the Heisman all too often just goes to the best QB on a really good/the best team.)
- so as a consolation prize, we get to go smoke Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl (a decade has past, so Notre Dame is due for their 10-year beating at Ohio State's hands) or go get in a dog fight with Stanford in the Rose Bowl. I'm okay with either. Of course, I'm disappointed with us not having a chance at the playoff, but that's our fault, not anyone else's
-I am now a huge Michigan State fan. Wouldn't it be great to have B10 teams win it back to back? Not that I want to be a B10 honk, but I know what another NC would mean in terms of enhancing the team's clout and Ohio State's chances moving forward
-if Michigan State doesn't win it, then I hope Clemson does. If Clemson doesn't, then I'm pulling for Oklahoma. Alabama, you've already won enough lately.