[Steve_Seattle]

Like many games, this came down to two or three big plays: the pick six (which drained the air out of the bar where I was), the Alabama conversion on the third-and-nine from the three yard line, and the subsequent 65-yard Alabama TD on the play with a couple of broken tackles.

I figured Washington could only win if Browning had an error-free game, and he didn't. Alabama had - by far - the best defense the UW has seen this year.

[blam]

"Alabama had - by far - the best defense the UW has seen this year. "

Alabama's defense scored as many points as did Washington's whole team.
Think about that.

[petitfour]

Washington’s defense played well. I was baffled by Kiffin’s play calling. But I am baffled every game by it. When I saw the Washington offense, I knew the Bama would eat them alive IF they did their jobs. They are so good because they are smart. They are intelligent. With a few exceptions, they are real college students. I do sometimes judge a book by its cover and have misjudged quite a few Bama players over the years. But the really good Bama players this year are the real deal as far as student athletes go. (I am not sure about Bo Scarbrough. Heh. Tonight was the first time I have heard him speak. He has had issues with grades. And he has not been given a star role.)

[petitfour]

I said Scarbrough had grade issues, but I must have confused him with someone else. He has been plagued with injuries and is finally healthy. He sounds like a sweet and selfless player.

If you want to know the character of this Bama team, read Eddie Jackson’s letter to the team.