#1 Auburn (14-0) defeated #2 Oregon (12-1) last night 22-19 to win the BCS National Championship. The Tigers kicked a field goal as time ran out to come away with the victory. Oregon had scored a touchdown and two point conversion just a couple of minutes earlier to deadlock the game at 19.
I was surprised by how well both team's defenses played throughout the game. Both schools seemed to have trouble putting points on the board, especially Oregon. Auburn seemed to move the ball a little bit more consistently, which is the opposite of what I thought would happen. However, both teams made plays on offense when they needed to. It was a thrilling game and was just about everything you could ask for from a BCS Championship Game except that the wrong team won. I still think it's a little ridiculous that Cam Newton wasn't punished at all with regard to all the allegations of a pay-for-play type agreement orchestrated by his father. However, Newton is a great player and played really well. I think the NCAA should have done something about the allegations, but we just have to live with what happened I guess.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
College football BCS National Championship Game tomorrow night
The college football BCS National Championship Game is tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. MT on ESPN and espn3.com. The game pits #1 Auburn (13-0) against #2 Oregon (12-0). Auburn is led by Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton who is capable of beating teams with his arm and his legs. He will be a handful for the Ducks. Oregon features an explosive, fast-paced offense that few teams have been able to keep up with or contain this season. The Ducks are paced by running back LaMichael James.
Both teams look solid, but in my view the clear edge goes to Oregon. I think the Ducks are just too fast and efficient for the Tigers to hold them down. Auburn will give them a game but I'm picking Oregon to win by 10. Auburn will have to make a few defensive stops and take some time off the clock on offense to stay in the game, but Newton should make some plays to keep it competitive. You can follow me on Twitter during the game and I'll be back on here afterward for recap and analysis.
Both teams look solid, but in my view the clear edge goes to Oregon. I think the Ducks are just too fast and efficient for the Tigers to hold them down. Auburn will give them a game but I'm picking Oregon to win by 10. Auburn will have to make a few defensive stops and take some time off the clock on offense to stay in the game, but Newton should make some plays to keep it competitive. You can follow me on Twitter during the game and I'll be back on here afterward for recap and analysis.
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