I am glad Clemson won, but “pick plays” were not always legal. I first noticed them at the rise of the Patriots. They were definitely not always acceptable either. If the receiver is not in a position to make a catch, or doesn’t even turn towards the ball while impeding a defender, that was commonly called pass interference. Yes, I did have money on last nights game, and I won straight up, and would have won if the play came up short, so this is a “clean” opinion.
I think there was a penalty called for a pick earlier in the game, I was bored until the last 8 minutes, then it became one of the best national championship games ever. Two great teams, inconsistent play, I expected bama’s last, touchdown, even predicted it out loud, Clemson scratching right back was awesome. My Huskers are at least one coach and ten years away from playing at that level again, (if ever).
Clemson lead a grand total of 2 minutes out of 60. But for some reason they are being called “better than Alabama”. That my friends is a joke. If Scarborough hadn’t got hurt Alabama would have probably blown them out. Clemson almost lost to 6 teams this year. That’s right, 6. If not for NC State missing a 20 yard FG there would have been no Clemson in the title game.