Thursday, January 8, 2009

Whose Got it Tonight?

I've been mulling this one over for quite awhile; going back and forth between Florida and Oklahoma but I have indeed made my pick for tonights BCS National Championship Game.

At first I was positive that this was the Sooners year. I thought that Sam Bradford would lead his team to victory, Heisman in tow but alas it is not meant to be. The mighty Tim Tebow cannot be slain and this day will belong to the Florida Gators.

In actuality it is going to be the defense that makes the difference in this one. Bradford has been hit on all of about 50 passing plays this year. He is not used to constant pressure and the physical game that comes with an SEC defense. The speed on the Gators is absolutely incredible and they will bring it full force to Sam Bradford. Maybe not sacks but that pressure can disrupt a QB's flow, especially when he hasn't dealt really dealt with it at all this year.

Lightning in a bottle, aka Percy Harvin will be at least 90% for tonight's game which still makes him the biggest weapon on the field. He can strike from anywhere and at anytime. Also don't forget the face of all this absurd talent, Tim Tebow. As tired as I am of hearing annoucners pronounce their love for the guy he is pretty damn good.

Most importantly, however, the Gators have Urban Meyer. The uber-genius behind the spread who has already won a national title and is one of the most successful coaches in the BCS era. Yes I am aware that Bob Stoops is no slouch himself but it is going to be Meyer that wins this coaching battle.

Every year people try and come up with a reason why the SEC is no longer the dominant conference in all the land, but at the end of the season the SEC always reigns supreme. Nothing will be different about this year. Look for the Gators to take home the trophy tonight.

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