College Football

A friend of mine and I were discussing Fournette not playing the bowl game in preps for going pro. McCafferey from Stanford then does the same.

I hope this is not the start of a trend. If they are banged up or not healthy then I can see it but for me it is a knock on them as a teammate. That offensive guard who has taken a beating all year in order for the highlight guys to be on ESPN is going to suit up for who ever is running the ball behind him. I would think others would do the same. Maybe I am too old school but that looks like a character issue.

I liken it to the coaches leaving for the big job prior to the bowl game and leaving the kids hanging. "I need you to run thru that brick wall for me, but if I get a chance for greener pastures, I'm outta here".

But then when they list salaries and bonuses and contracts, I guess I can understand. LOL. I'd leave my job in a heart beat and pump gas across the road for a 4 year deal for 20 million. LOL

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A few years ago I Cincinatti was going to back end to the national title picture but Kelly bailed in November and the team did not respond well.

I think the coaches/universities contracts should prevent them from leaving til the end of the season at least.

The players are not contracted, except when leaving.

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Agreed.

I seen a sign that said, "The Pipeline University of Alabama"......Just saying. LOL

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Without the best defense in the country Lane Kiffin's play calling would cost Alabama a title. How does Scarborough not finish the game with like 20-25 carries? They could not stop him yet Kiffin threw the ball enough to give Washington three, maybe four possessions they should not have had in the 2nd half.

I am not sure why the bus driver stopped.

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If Clemson uses the 3 and 5 step drops Watson will be shelled. Last night he three straight drops and was sacked all three times. The mis direction and the jet sweep motion can make a fast team, especially a fast team that gets to the ball, over run plays. Alabama is susceptible to the cut back and inside traps. I think Clemson can score on Alabama I just am not so sure Clemson can stop Alabama.

I'm not saying #9 should have ran the ball 40 times but 13 was far too low. 20-25 carries and they put up two or three more touchdowns.

Lane Kiffin may be Clemson's best chance.

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I am now really pulling for PSU over USC more than ever. A great PSU showing should put some egg on the face of the selection committee.

I picked Clemson, but I thought they would need 35-40 to win, not just 1 point. OSU got exposed in almost every facet of the game.

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