re: Tell me why Texas A&M is getting the nod for the Fiesta Bowl by all the gurus--

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The reverse wasn't run into the teeth of the defense. It involved some misdirection against the defense. The sneak by ware was directly into an 11 man front. All 11 Alabama defenders were between the hash marks. If you can't see the problem there, you are not very football savvy.

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This.

Plus Bama's defense takes prides (just like LSU) that they are very physical and can line up and stop you in short yardage situations. When we go 2 tights and toe to toe, they man up and expect exactly what we did: run something between the tackles.
But look back at their alignment when we have 4 wide. Gaps & therefore creases are created for backs, or even the QB, to slide through for a yard or two. I don't understand why CLM is so hard headed to think that you have to go Heavy Package every time you need 1-3 yards.
Plus, Mett was hot. Play action would have probably gone for TD as Bama was jumping the dive play all night(or QB equivalent) EVERY time we came out in 2 tights in short yardage situations.