Bama and Dawgs Advance

                           

Bama played their best game of the season last month against UGA. Cincy played tough but made numerous mistakes, and came up far short. Yesterday Bama played perhaps their second best game of the year, do you think?

Some "fans" are never happy. Last night the Dawgs took the lead, but some complained when UGA didn't keep their foot on the gas and win 50-3. Many Bama fans are the same way. Saban had spoken out about that, and the fans keep complaining. Most games don't play out that way, especially against one of the top four teams in the country. What should Georgia have done, open up their playbook in the second half and not leave anything for Bama?

Good to see the Dawgs hit so hard last night. Several more pass interference penalties could've been called against both teams. A few were called against Georgia.

Bennett and Daniels are both gunslingers, able to get rid of the ball quickly and without hesitation, and stand in the pocket without getting rattled by the pressure. Stetson is very mobile, faster and quicker than the more powerful but plodding Clemson QB DJ Ukulele. BTW several times during the Cheez-It Bowl the announcers hinted that the incoming freshman QB would be competing for DJ's starting position.

Sure most every QB's stats aren't as good when they're pressured. Most QBs don't play well against Bama. Look at "first round pick" Desmond Ritter last night. Against Bama he looked like Stetson.

That's another pet peeve. So many players are described as a first round pick. Bearcats had two CBs that are supposed to be first round picks. That's three first rounders on one team. There's only what, 31 first round picks. So many highly touted players fall to later rounds. Some leave school early then don't get drafted at all.

A few months ago I hung out with a big fan. Season ticket holder. But when I tried to talk to him about the team, he acted like he knew everything and my opinion was worthless. He didn't even go to the school. Just because fans go to games and sit in the stands doesn't mean they're more knowledgeable. They may see things the fans at home don't see, but fans at games miss out on analysis and can't watch other games while they're traveling to and from their games.

Both Bama and UGA should be bringing their best to the championship game.

Babe Ruth hit over 500 home runs after Betty White was born. 

I'm pretty sure she was the last living person named Betty.

Dan Reeves passed away early this morning. He was 77. 

After playing at South Carolina he won championships and Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach - with the Cowboys, Broncos, Giants, and Falcons. 

Yesterday was the anniversary of the Ice Bowl in Green Bay. Reeves threw a go-ahead 50 yard TD pass in that game.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2015/01/09/dan-reeves-cowboys-packers-ice-bowl-memories 

Friday was my ninth day off in a row, and I have three more days off including today. I kinda hit a wall yesterday. Crashed. After golf I did a decent amount of organizing and cleaning out upstairs. Still a long way to go, which can be overwhelming. Ran out to Wendy's and the bank. Just didn't feel like socializing. Glad we weren't going out anywhere. Just wanted to veg out. M ate supper with us: chicken meatballs on jasmine rice, and green beans with potatoes.

Saturday: slept late. I was a bum today as well. Pretty much was in my PJ's - I just threw on a pair of shorts and slid into my Crocs.

Good discussion on College GameDay today about how many of today's college players are more focused on making it to the pros than having any allegiance to a school, with so many entering the transfer portal and opting out of bowl games. It's like they're only in it for themselves and don't really care about anyone else. I know at work it's easy to spot people like that. There are still tons of players who just love to play and love to be with their teammates. Perhaps Stetson Bennett should opt out of the natty and transfer.

Later I kept some games on while I did a little organizing. Ceil was making the BBQ and turned on Heartland, her Canadian horse whisperer show. M made a run to Dekalb Farmers Market. Ate supper earlier than usual. BBQ was great. On toasted buns. Cole slaw. I ate too much.

Rose Bowl: Utah came to play. Making up 78% of the crowd. Buckeyes must've had some players opt out. Herbstreit thought OSU would come out motivated. So far he's been wrong. The son of former Colts receiver Marvin Harrison scored a TD for Ohio State. Instead of wearing dad's number 88 he wears the number of his father's QB - Peyton Manning's 18.

Seeing several defenses this bowl season not finishing the play. Buckeyes, Michigan, & others. Utah made a few mistakes, and let OSU back in the game.

SPdL: the church is close to 170 years old, right?