I was in for the full ride here, pulling for the Dogs to keep a trophy away from Alabama for the second straight year.
Through the first half, it certainly looked that way. Georgia found its footing in the 2nd quarter and put up 13 points. Alabama's offense was stuck in first gear and I texted Boy No. 2 Bryant that the back up was coming in for the Tide if Jalen Hurts didn't play better to start the second half. Hurts never saw the second half.
Evidently Tricky Nicky had seen enough and brought in Tua Tagovailoa and opened up the entire playbook. ESPN also felt it necessary to remind viewers about 187 times that Tua and Georgia QB Jake Fromme were FRESHMEN!!!
After maybe their best half of offense all season, the Tide were in position to win but kicker Andy Pappanastos kicked it wide left and it was overtime. If Alabama lost old Andy was going to need to change his phone number and shut down his twitter feed.
You know the outcome by now. Alabama somehow baited Georgia on a 2nd and 26 and threw a 41 yard pass for the winning score. What will be forgotten by most fans was the clutch 51-yard field goal made by Georgia's Rodrigo Blankenship in overtime that should have been for the win if Georgia's defense could have benefited from the 1st down sack of Tua.
But there he was, Tricky Nicky holding another national championship trophy. I was hoping that during the trophy presentation the real national champions would enter the stadium, maybe rappelling from the roof top.
Alabama 26 Georgia 23
My Pick: I had Oklahoma and Clemson in the title game.
What Did I Eat: Macaroni and cheese, a salad.
Bowl Game Swag: Technically this isn't a bowl game, but the players do receive an "Iconic Gift" whatever that is but at least it sounds awesome.
Top Three Bowl Swag Gifts:
3. Fiesta Bowl (PS4 Pro Bundle, Fossil Watch, Ogio backpack)
2. Peach Bowl ($300 Visa Gift card, Wonderboom speaker, Fossil watch and Football)
1. Championship Game (The Iconic Gift)
Congrats to the Big 10 for the nearly perfect bowl game record of 7-1, looking at you Michigan. The Pac 12 needs to regroup, a horrendous 1-7 record, the only win going to Utah.
Just 232 days until the season starts.
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