Big game tonight in the college football world that pits #1 vs. #2, say what you will about the crappy BSC system at least we get to see a quality match up tonight. Granted the winner of this game should have to go play Boise State, but that’s a conversation for another time.
There is a lot to like in this Alabama vs. Texas match up, high-powered offenses going up against rock solid defenses, the Heisman Trophy winner vs. the winningest QB in FBS history and finally two of the best coaches in all the land doing battle.
Even though the Longhorns are 4 point underdogs they should be poised to take victory in this one. Let’s take a look at 10 reasons why the Hook ‘em Horns should be crowned National Champions of College Football by nights end.
10. Sully once got his phone stolen at Houndstooth, and Houndstooth is an Alabama bar
The Houndstooth Saloon is a fine establishment in Wrigleyville that we frequent often, however on one fateful night Mr. Sullivan had his prized iPhone stolen from right under his nose. I will say this, karma is a bitch Alabama.
9. Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp is a psychopath
There is no way this guy has slept in at least 34 days and if I am the underdog in a National Championship game I want a guy like this on my side. These videos should tell you just about all you need to know.
Muschamp when he was the D-coordinator at Auburn
You have to respect a guy who was willing to chest bump a fired up Brian Orakpo with no pads on
8. These girls
Okay, I know there are good-looking girls that go to both schools, but as uncle Jesse would say, “have mercy”.
7. Matthew Mcconaughey needs a new shirt
Winning a National Championship means free t-shirts for everyone; this includes Texas “super fan” Matthew Mcconaughey. Judging by what we’ve all seen lately it looks like Mcconaughey is fresh out of shirts and could use a new one.
6. They beat Cush
The last time Texas played for a National Championship was way back in 2006 against USC. Who was on that USC team starting at linebacker? None other than NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Brian Cushing (aka Figgin Cush), that’s who. That year the Longhorns went buck wild on the USC defense to the tune of 289 yards on the ground and another 267 in the air. So if they could take down the mighty Trojans with Cush they should have no problem taking out ‘Bama.
No, he wasn't on the sauce or anything...
5. McCoy to Ship = Touchdown
It is the simplest equation in all of college sports; Colt McCoy to Jordan Shipley. With all apologies (we apologize for nothing) to Graham Harrell & Michael Crabtree, Jimmy Clausen & Golden Tate (my Eskimo brother) and Todd Reesing & Dezmon Briscoe the McCoy to Ship connection is the most exciting duo in all of college football the past two years. That’s a fact too, and you can’t argue with facts.
4. Pat Green – Way Back Texas
Pat Green is awesome, Pat Green sings a song called Way Back Texas, and the Longhorns are from Texas…hence Texas is awesome. See how that all adds up?
3. The underdog factor
It happened in 2006 when they beat USC and in this college bowl season the underdogs are 22-10 in covering the spread. Now I know the Longhorns could cover the spread and still lose, but the spread is only 4 points so I like their odds here.
2. Shipley’s guitar
Okay I don’t even need to explain this one…
1. Mickey?
Sadly, I’d take Mickey to QB the Tide over Greg McElroy.
