GAME THREAD: #1 Alabama vs. #4 Washington - CFP Semifinal

Post #1 » by **bleu** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:14 am

#1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. #4 Washington Huskies
Peach Bowl - College Football Playoff semifinal
Saturday, December 31 3:00 PM Eastern, ESPN
Atlanta, Georgia

Post #2 » by **bleu** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:27 am

Okay, so I understand that the poll is probably going to go overwhelmingly Alabama's way. They're the clear favorite here, no way around it. But what are you guys expecting to see from this game? Blowout? Close one?

I think that it will be a close game, and that it will be a highly defensive battle. I feel like 14 points may win this thing. Both teams have very solid defenses, but I think that Alabama out-muscles Washington and when they need plays they'll create them. My pick:

Alabama 17
Washington 13

Post #3 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:52 am

Go Dawgs! Can't wait!

It's going to be an uphill battle but my heart says the Dawgs keep it a close game for the most part. I expect Browning to have a tough go. But, I also think the defense will keep them in the game. The coaches will try to establish the run as much as possible.

Spoiler:

Post #4 » by **bwgood77** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:06 am

I haven't even voted. I expect a blowout yet hope for a close game. If it was who do you pick with Bama giving up 21 or something, then I feel I'd have a decision to make. I hope I'm wrong though.

El Turco · Post #5 » by **El Turco** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:36 pm

i think it is going to be closer than most expect, i wouldnt expect true frosh to dominate these type of games. at the end bama has superior talent though.

OsuCavsfan103 · Post #6 » by **OsuCavsfan103** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:42 pm

I just hope it's a close game. I somehow doubt it though. Maybe for a half.

goober · Post #7 » by **goober** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:03 pm

I want washington to win badly, however i'm sure Bama takes it.

Post #8 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:13 pm

Here we go!

Post #9 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:16 pm

Damn should have been picked!

Post #10 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:18 pm

Good job D!

Post #11 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:27 pm

Woooooooohooooooo! TD Huskies!

Post #12 » by **bleu** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:29 pm

Lets goooooo Huskies!! 7-0

Post #13 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:31 pm

bleu wrote:Lets goooooo Huskies!! 7-0

Great start! Hopefully we force Hurts into a couple of TO's.

Post #14 » by **studcrackers** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:32 pm

Washington'a oline is giving Browning enough time to get comfortable back there

Post #15 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:37 pm

studcrackers wrote:Washington'a oline is giving Browning enough time to get comfortable back there

It's one of the best in the country. Just doesn't get the recognition.

Post #16 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:38 pm

That was a quick answer.

Post #17 » by **studcrackers** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:39 pm

Couple of big boy runs that drive

Post #18 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:42 pm

We maybe in for a shootout.

Post #19 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:46 pm

Post #20 » by **studcrackers** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:56 pm

Stewart's dumbass might've cost bama a td

Who ya got?