Howard wasn’t playing great, but K-State was getting dominated by Bama’s offense. It would have been nice for Adrian to get more PT in his final game, but Kleiman was probably thinking that Howard could use some experience against great talent on defense.
Yeah I understand that but he looked like a frozen statue at times when the o-line was getting dominated by the d-line. Chris Kleiman could have switched it up by giving Alabama a different look. Kinda like what I'm thinking this upcoming season with Matt Rhule with Casey Thompson and Jeff Sims. I think we all thought that Adrian wasn't going to be sitting on the bench during his last game. It sucks to see him battle through inconsistency's and then go out like that.
Big XII is 2-6 in bowl games after TCU’s win. B1G is 4-1 so far after Michigan’s loss.
TCU runs a base 3-3-5 on D. They did a great job against UM rushing attack. I know that UM was down Corum, but gives me hope. If TCU can get the the NC game, no reason NU can't recruit, develop and coach their way to getting a shot.
Agreed, I really was encouraged by the confusion TCU’s D caused. I am really excited about what White can do at NU with his scheme.
It was a great win by TCU and a prime example as to why the 12 team playoff will be such an improvement for the sport.
The best wins? :blink:
I’m not trying to discredit tcu because they easily could’ve folded 3 outta the last 4 weeks and they found a way to win. But when you add in the conversation of a 12 team playoff ask how legitimate this conversation goes beyond 4. IMO the bcs never got it wrong.
BCS never got it wrong--Nebraska vs Miami? USC vs OU? OU vs LSU- none of these games were ever competitive. BCS did get it right sometimes, but not always. Close wins, hum, we had a few a close win at Mizzou in order to win the Natty. Close wins teach teams and players how to win under pressure.
It’s coming to an end. Saban retiring soon, Bama as a program isn’t the same dominant force it was a few years ago. Georgia on a nice run but they too don’t feel the same as Bama did during the last decade.. the dawgs almost lost to an Ohio state team missing its whole receiver room, quite a few who will be playing on Sundays.
Completely agree. I do think that parity will take place in a few years once the 12 team format gets going. I still think that the SEC will get more teams into the playoff each season( Media bias) and the fact that they just have better talent right now. OU and Texas will challenge the bag men in the SEC. They have cash. They will compete for recruits with Georgia and Bama. I hope that they have a rule where all conference champs go to the playoffs. P-5 conferences at least. This at least allow for some other schools to at least get a shot and hope they start soon as the regular season is over. No layoffs.Just like basketball. If you have injuries, so be it.
