Bama Is National Champion Once Again

The College Football Championship game last night between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide was a great game. You had the Bulldogs playing in their backyard and seeming to have the powerhouse Crimson Tide team under control throughout much of the first half. Then you had Bama, down 13-0 at the half, inserting a freshman quarterback by the name of Tua Tagovailoa in to begin the third quarter. The freshman delivered with sensational play as the Alabama Crimson Tide "TOOK" the championship out of the grasp of the Bulldogs with stout defense and electrifying offense.

Tua would throw the game winning touchdown in overtime to seal what could have easily been a Bulldogs post-game celebration. One play on a crucial 3rd down had Tua escaping a sure sack and instead scrambling for a first down. I agree with one post-game announcer who identified that play as the defining moment which began Alabama's resurgence. The entire team, offense and defense, was energized by the play of the freshman quarterback from then on; and I'm sure coach Saban was convinced by that Russell Wilson like scramble, to keep the freshman in the game for better or worse.

Gotta give head coach Nick Saban credit for making all the right calls and adjustments to get his Alabama team back to playing the kind of football that has defined their program over the past nine seasons. They've won five championships in that time.

Congratulations Alabama and Tua for a hard fought and well deserved Championship. 

Roll Tide!

Final Score (OT)

Alabama 26

Georgia 23

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