Live from the BCS title game, where the Irish have landed
The view from my seat. There are several more folks in the stands now. (Panoramic photo by M. Bradley)
Miami Gardens, Fla. – Maybe it was because this correspondent spent more time counting ocean waves than hanging out on South Beach, but it was hard to get a read on the fans. I saw far more Alabama folks walking around, and it wasn’t until Sunday that I saw more than a few Notre Dame shirts. (And I’d even gone to Mass, where there were actually more folks wearing crimson. Go figure.)
That changed today. When the first media bus rolled into the parking lot at Sun Life Stadium — that’s what this place, which has known many names, is now called — at 3:40 p.m., we saw Irish fans by the boatload. If I had to guess, I’d say the crowd will be 55-45 Bama, but I’m bad at estimating crowds.
I’m sometimes bad at predicting games, too, but the responsibility to offer a pick comes with the job. I’m on video record with Noah Coslov of CineSport as taking the Tide to win 17-10, but I’ve covered a few of these BCS title games and I know the favorite doesn’t always win. (Exhibit A: USC in January 2006; Exhibit B, Ohio State in the desert the next year.)
OK, enough of me. I’ll be here until a national champ has been identified, and I’d appreciate the company. And I thank you, as ever, in advance.
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DILLIGAF
January 7th, 2013
11:24 pm
” A ND Touchdown” – rings about as hollow as an “American Dollar” right now in the true spectrum of things.
GATA!
Big Crimson 75
January 7th, 2013
11:24 pm
I take much heat on these blogs for my support of McCarron.
I know he isn’t the best QB, butt this is the 2nd Title he’s led Bama too & the 2nd BCS Title Game he’s played very, very well.
MVP tonight — Lacy.
Prometheus
January 7th, 2013
11:24 pm
Six teams in SEC>ND. Five in SEC>Bama (in their heads).
stephen
January 7th, 2013
11:24 pm
saban and staff clearly better than nd staff. don’t the nd players are quite as bad as they look tonight. coaches didnt prepare them well and have called a poor game.
DawgDa
January 7th, 2013
11:25 pm
“Not that I’m ever one to cut ESPN/ABC much slack, but this is nightmare for the guys in the booth. They know nobody’s watching, but they still have to say something.”
The system is a product of the ESPN influence and politicing. You can’t honestly believe a whole season of ND hype by the network and media didn’t influence the voting.
Todd grantham
January 7th, 2013
11:25 pm
Why not try an on sides kick? Towel tossed in apparently.
DILLIGAF
January 7th, 2013
11:26 pm
Irish in the Top 10 next year – of course…
Left Coast Dawg
January 7th, 2013
11:27 pm
@Timmy – like Big Crimson said….Ohio St is irrelevant and not even worth mentioning because they don’t factor into the BCS polls this season.
1. Alabama – won it on the field when it mattered
2. Oregon – offense is unbelievable, too bad they lost one
3. Georgia – finished strong even in defeat at “true” national championship game (SECCG)
4. Stanford – finished strong, also
5. Texas A&M – got better and better all year during first SEC season
DawgDad
January 7th, 2013
11:27 pm
Too bad Georgia and South Carolina didn’t get to beat up on those Pac-12 teams (Oregon, Stanford).
SenoiaDawgs
January 7th, 2013
11:27 pm
Wow, what a butt whoopin… Top three should be Alabama, UGA and TXAM.
Folks UGA gave Bama all they wanted and I am even more proud tonight for our DAWGS. Way to represent the SEC Bama.
Can’t wait for next season.
ESPN should be ashamed of Musberger pulling so hard for the Irish.
Ga Fan Here
January 7th, 2013
11:27 pm
Did Herby just put Louisville up toward the Top 5 last yr.? That idiot hates the SEC.
GFY
January 7th, 2013
11:28 pm
Furburger just stated that the irish have played Bama even in the 2nd half…..who gives a flying …. about just the second half.
sflanagan21
January 7th, 2013
11:28 pm
Timmy Ohio St may get the love but they will get an SEC beat down. How do ya not A&M in the top 5?
Kingdaddy
January 7th, 2013
11:28 pm
What was that all about?
stephen
January 7th, 2013
11:28 pm
barrett jones just hit mc carron harder than any nd player tonight
Todd grantham
January 7th, 2013
11:29 pm
Sabans mad. McCarrons mad and close to getting his but kicked by his center.
Prometheus
January 7th, 2013
11:29 pm
Hope Jones kicks his are. He deserves it.
Alphare
January 7th, 2013
11:29 pm
Alabama players are so bored, they started fighting each other, rather than fighting against ND players.
Castle pines canine
January 7th, 2013
11:30 pm
The biggest hit a Bama player took tonight was Barrett Jones hitting Mccarron
Big Crimson 75
January 7th, 2013
11:30 pm
King — acting.
Their trying to be like Saban.
It wouldn’t bother me if Barrett popped McCarron!!
DILLIGAF
January 7th, 2013
11:30 pm
A lovers quarrel…hahaha…..
GFY
January 7th, 2013
11:31 pm
Jones should put a foot up the qb’s backside……showing up your OL is not smart…..he might just let that LB get by him on the next pass play.
DawgDad
January 7th, 2013
11:31 pm
What are the odds on McCarron crying on national TV?
Kingdaddy
January 7th, 2013
11:32 pm
You do not want to pissoff Barrett. What’s he thinking?
SenoiaDawgs
January 7th, 2013
11:32 pm
Don’t agree with the Oregon offense is incredible. The one team with even somewhat close to SEC defense shut them down.
Not drinking the Oregon Kool-aid
This Just In........
January 7th, 2013
11:32 pm
Golston is rolling to the Left and feels the Tide, now to the right, and they on his hide, Seeing Crimson, seeing White, seeing Lacy run all night. Oh here comes Yeldon, is that the back up you say, man couldn’t ya’ll save him for another day? This is the SEC, where we win titles, the rest audition for “American Idol”. Ah Rumble, Rumble, Rumble,
The Bear
January 7th, 2013
11:32 pm
Roll Tide
oldfart
January 7th, 2013
11:32 pm
Wonder how many attendees wish they had just blown those thousands of bucks they paid for a seat for a good time on South Beach instead?
DILLIGAF
January 7th, 2013
11:33 pm
Jones should have body slammed McCarron… that would have at least made this game interesting.
UGA85′
Big Crimson 75
January 7th, 2013
11:34 pm
Left coast — is Ohio St off probation next year?
Not that it’s relevant, their un-defeated stretch this year was basically the same as ND’s — play no one & win em all.
The Buckeyes will have a high rank in the pre-season, butt if their bowl eligible next year, they aren’t going in-defeated. Example….USC!
FarTrain
January 7th, 2013
11:35 pm
I say give the MVP to McCarron’s girlfriend. She’s hot, and she deserves it for the 73 yr. old Brent Hamburger hitting on her on live TV. It’s even one of the Yahoo Sports headlines now. LOL, they must be bored.
Big Crimson 75
January 7th, 2013
11:36 pm
Bear — Roll Tide!!
Kingdaddy
January 7th, 2013
11:36 pm
Big Crim
that’s too funny. Guys had a great game, they’ll be alright …
oldfart
January 7th, 2013
11:37 pm
I was wrong Mark. Lacy got the MVP.
Big Crimson 75
January 7th, 2013
11:37 pm
Gainesville’s own, Blake Sims!!
DawgDad
January 7th, 2013
11:38 pm
Watching Alabama’s offense leaves me thinking how much fun it’s going to be watching UGA next year!
Prometheus
January 7th, 2013
11:38 pm
Golston is going to be very, very good.
The Bear
January 7th, 2013
11:38 pm
Big Crimson 75 same to you
DILLIGAF
January 7th, 2013
11:38 pm
Not sticking around for the trophy presentation. I only hung in this long because the NC falls on my birthday and I’ve had a couple of JD’s to celebrate the end of an interesting season.
Happy New Year to all and congrats to the Tide for another one.
UGA85′
GATA!
Alphare
January 7th, 2013
11:38 pm
DILLIGAF,
“Jones should have body slammed McCarron… that would have at least made this game interesting.”
Agreed. That’s the only hight point for this NC game.
Dum-Bass
January 7th, 2013
11:39 pm
Note to ND players: Soccer practice starts at 8AM tomorrow morning and you are expected to be there!
jbill
January 7th, 2013
11:40 pm
ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oldfart
January 7th, 2013
11:41 pm
The Gatorade shower thing is beyond lame at this point.
Left Coast Dawg
January 7th, 2013
11:41 pm
@Big Crimson – yes, they are bowl eligible next year but I doubt they’ll even go undefeated in the Big (Irrelevant) 10.
juice sourcer
January 7th, 2013
11:41 pm
Let me get this straight….the BCS system had Notre Dame ranked # 1 and Alabama # 2…ughh…OK the BCS got that one right…..the system sucks and this is another example.
Bama14
January 7th, 2013
11:41 pm
Well, it’s time for a new handle…
SenoiaDawgs
January 7th, 2013
11:42 pm
Oh yeh and Teo was a joke. Certainly not an all sec lb
The Bear
January 7th, 2013
11:42 pm
15
Bama15
January 7th, 2013
11:42 pm
Roll Tide everybody!!!
Left Coast Dawg
January 7th, 2013
11:43 pm
Congrats Tide. Thanks for continuing to set the bar high for SEC teams and opponents.
Go Dawgs!