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tOfficial 2017 National Championship Game Prediction Thread
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:07 pm
Monday, January 9, 7:00 PM on ESPN
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
No. 2 Clemson @ No. 1 Alabama
No. 1 ACC vs. No. 1 SEC
All-time series: Alabama leads 13-3.
Current streak: Tide 13 wins in a row. Clemson won first three meetings from 1900-1905.
National Championships: Alabama 15 Clemson 1
Wins all time: Alabama 878 Clemson 716
Only way I see Clemson winning, aside from very unusual circumstances, is if Lane Kiffin does not feed Scarborough at least 20-25 times. Alabama should be able to run the ball in between the tackles and need to avoid becoming too cute. Both defenses are legit.
Prediction: Alabama 23 Clemson 20
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
No. 2 Clemson @ No. 1 Alabama
No. 1 ACC vs. No. 1 SEC
All-time series: Alabama leads 13-3.
Current streak: Tide 13 wins in a row. Clemson won first three meetings from 1900-1905.
National Championships: Alabama 15 Clemson 1
Wins all time: Alabama 878 Clemson 716
Only way I see Clemson winning, aside from very unusual circumstances, is if Lane Kiffin does not feed Scarborough at least 20-25 times. Alabama should be able to run the ball in between the tackles and need to avoid becoming too cute. Both defenses are legit.
Prediction: Alabama 23 Clemson 20
This post was edited on 12/31/16 at 9:09 pm
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Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:07 pm to rpg37
Bama 27
Clemson 25
Clemson 25
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:08 pm to rpg37
Bama- 28
Clemson - 9
Clemson - 9
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:08 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
Bama-32
Clemson-30
Clemson-30
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:08 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
Clemson blowing out Bama or a close 23-20 Clemson win.
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:16 pm to rpg37
quote:
Only way I see Clemson winning, aside from very unusual circumstances, is if Lane Kiffin does not feed Scarborough at least 20-25 times.
well this is very possible.
Alabama can not play their typical game and win this game. What I mean by that is, potatoing around offensively in the first half to soften up the defense. Clemson has too many good athletes on defense for Alabama to play from a deep hole and be able to win the game.
The Alabama defense can make an argument for being the best ever. Dispute that all you want, but the stats back it up in an offensive age of football like we've never seen. They're fricking savages. That said, they're vulnerable to the scripted plays and usually take a series or two to settle in and clamp down. A 17-0 hole to Clemson could be insurmountable though.
Watson torched us last year, I don't expect the same type of performance from him. Kirby Smart has been pretty bad his entire career in regards to game planning against a true dual threat quarterback. Jeremy Pruitt is one of the best in the business at this.
All that said:
For Clemson to win- jump out to a big early lead. Score points early on bama before they settle into the game and adjust to what you're doing
For bama to win- just weather the storm. A 7-10 point game either way at the half bodes well for Alabama. The defense will settle in and eventually Alabama will be able to run the ball.
prediction- 27-24 bama
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:16 pm to PianoTiger
quote:
Clemson blowing out Bama
this will not happen, get the frick out of here. Saban has never been blown out at Alabama , he's not about to do it with the best defense he's ever had
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:18 pm to rpg37
Bama 27-17
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:19 pm to rpg37
Bama 20
Clemson 16
Clemson 16
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:23 pm to rpg37
Bama- 23
Clemson- 24
Clemson- 24
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:25 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
I was being sensational on purpose, but I truly believe Clemson has a decent chance to "blowout" Bama this year. By "blowout" I mean win by 14 or more points like when Utah beat them years ago.
Watch. Bama offense will struggle. Watson and co will hang 30+ on them. Final score will be similar to Utah game.
Watch. Bama offense will struggle. Watson and co will hang 30+ on them. Final score will be similar to Utah game.
This post was edited on 12/31/16 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:25 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
quote:
For Clemson to win- jump out to a big early lead. Score points early on bama before they settle into the game and adjust to what you're doing
Must win the red zone. Must score at least 20 points IMO to win and must score TDs when in the scoring zone.
quote:
For bama to win- just weather the storm. A 7-10 point game either way at the half bodes well for Alabama. The defense will settle in and eventually Alabama will be able to run the ball.
Win the line of scrimmage on offense. Defense will do their thing, but they need 150-175 yards rushing to keep their dink and dunk passing attack worthwhile and to stay balanced.
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:26 pm to rpg37
Bama 24
Clemson 23
Clemson 23
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:26 pm to rpg37
Bama by two scores.
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:27 pm to rpg37
Clemson 24 Bama 14
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:41 pm to jlc05
Bama 34
Clemson 17
Roll Tide
Clemson 17
Roll Tide
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:42 pm to tigerinthebueche
Clemson 27
Bama 17
Bama 17
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:43 pm to rpg37
Bama - 24
Clemson - 13
Clemson - 13
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:50 pm to rpg37
Bama is believing it's press clippings and is more smug and arrogant than ever...it is a recipe for a total as whooping...
Clemson wants it more...
Clemson 32
Bama 16
Clemson wants it more...
Clemson 32
Bama 16
Posted on 12/31/16 at 9:51 pm to rpg37
Clemson 27, Bama 16.
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