Chapter 138 Peak Showdown
Attention, hot discussion, focus——
Originally, the final battle for the annual NCAA national championship was an absolute favorite, with average ratings of up to 50 million or more; this year, the popularity was soaring to the sky because of the matchup between both sides.
For the second consecutive year, the University of Alabama and Clemson University will meet in the finals and face off at the top of the Forbidden City. Old and new grudges are about to battle again.
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The two teams ranked first and second in the NCAA rankings this season respectively, and both showed amazing form in the semifinals, defeating their opponents in a crushing manner and once again defending their reputation and status as the strongest players in the season.
There is no doubt that this is the ultimate showdown.
No one wants to miss it, and no one should miss it.
So, who can reach the top?
One thing to say, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm have indeed shown absolute dominance. They have remained undefeated so far this season. Their stable and strong performance is very convincing. At the same time, they have shown top level on both ends of the offense and defense, and are considered by many to be the best in the game. The most perfect class in the class.
So, is the University of Alabama perfect?
No, of course not.
Careful fans can find that the only shortcoming of the University of Alabama this season is that they have never faced a true top quarterback.
There is no Jackson, no Watson, no Mayfield, etc. Although the University of Alabama has also faced some traditional offensive teams, they have never had a head-on collision with a strong passing team. The defensive team led by Allen has not. Facing a tough test with a strong quarterback.
Until now.
Regardless of whether people like Watson and agree with Watson's words, the fact before them is that Watson is indeed the most severe and difficult ultimate challenge for the University of Alabama this season.
If you were to pick a team that has the best chance of defeating the University of Alabama among the college teams this season, the Clemson Tigers led by Watson would undoubtedly be the best choice, even better than Jackson's Louisville Reds. Birds are more suitable——
The Clemson Tigers almost did it last year, just a little bit.
This year, the upgraded and fully grown Clemson Tigers will once again be challenged to stop the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm.
Some clues can be seen from the Peach Bowl and Festive Bowl games.
Indeed, Alabama performed well, but they still exposed some loopholes; Clemson performed perfectly, showing high morale and positive state. They put themselves in a position to compete for the championship. This will also become the pinnacle matchup of this year's NCAA. an important variable.
In contrast, Shaban was also aware of the tremendous pressure Alabama was under, and issued an early ban on all forms of media interviews. It can be seen from the side that Shaban lacks confidence in the mental stability of this group of young players in the face of pressure. , hoping to stay as focused as possible.
As soon as they entered and exited, the positions of the two teams also changed subtly.
After all, in a duel between experts, mentality and state are the key to on-the-spot performance.
Maybe the Clemson Tigers can really break the Alabama Crimson Tide's undefeated streak?
Because of this, the predictions of professionals before the game were slightly off track, and the view that the Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm to reach the top of the game slightly gained the upper hand.
Las Vegas odds echo the same sentiment.
Of course, the opinions are not one-sided, and the supporters of the two teams are almost the same; and whether they support the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm or the Clemson Tigers, they at least reach a consensus:
The game should be It will be very anxious. The final difference between victory and defeat should be within one touchdown. What determines the difference between heaven and hell may be a moment, a mistake or a decision, which can change rapidly.
However, before the final showdown of the National Championship, there are still a series of games to be played one after another, such as the Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl, etc., from December 31st to January 6th, bowls at different levels will be played. The game made a brilliant debut, a perfect ending to the season.
Then, the ultimate decisive battle finally takes place——
On January 9, Richmond-James Stadium, the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florida, welcomed the two teams in the final battle of college football, and the venue was packed.
Just a week ago, the final round of the NFL regular season was still held here. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the rival Carolina Panthers in the same region. Unfortunately, this victory did not help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers advance to the playoffs. game, the seasons of both teams came to an end. In the blink of an eye, this venue is about to host the final showdown of the NCAA season. Fans from all corners of the North American continent flock to celebrate the ultimate event of college football.
The treatment is not inferior to the Super Bowl.
Air is burning.
Not only the fans, but also the players, the coaching staff of the two teams are also excited.
Shaban and Sweeney, Sweeney and Shaban, their eyes collided in the air.
At this time, standing at Richmond-James Stadium, looking back at the warm-up games of the spring training camp in April this year, I have to say that the vision and calculations of the two coaches finally came true. Their preparations and strategies all came true. The two teams finally came to Tampa Bay to compete for the final championship.
Sweeney, the young head coach of the Clemson Tigers, took a deep breath, secretly clenched his fists, and regained his composure.
He has not forgotten that warm-up match. To be more precise, he keeps looking back at the video of that match to remind himself not to forget the shame.
In that game, they not only lost the game, but also gave up a 21-point lead. It didn't help that all the main players were out in the fourth quarter.
He has been waiting for the opportunity for revenge, and has been waiting for the opportunity to defeat Shaban in the official game. Watson's thoughts are also in his mind:
He hopes Alabama doesn't lose. If anyone could beat them, it had to be Clemson, who prayed about it day and night.
Now, the wish has finally come true.
He won't let the nightmare come back, he will beat his opponents, and do so convincingly, all season long, they have been preparing for today.
look up. Keep your chest out.
Sweeney secretly clenched his fists, and a bright light of faith burst out in his eyes.
At eight o'clock in the evening, the referee officially blew the whistle and announced the start of the game.
In the coin guessing session, the Clemson Tigers, who accurately guessed the number of heads, did not hesitate to choose the venue and gave up the opportunity to take the lead in the first half to the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm, which also meant that Clemson would be the first to attack in the second half. The Tigers' Watson started to attack.
The game has begun.
Make public!
fierce!
Surge!
The atmosphere at Richmond-James Stadium bursts with incredible energy. The final game of the U.S. Championship is the decisive game. The whole atmosphere and feeling are completely different. You can feel the tension and anxiety of the finals even before you get on the court.
Then, amid the deafening cheers and confrontation, Hurts led the offensive team on the stage.
Levi was among them, looking up at the audience stands. The splendid and turbulent scene made his heart hit his eardrums with scorching echoes, and he knew he was ready.
The decisive battle, the horn sounds.
The second update today.
(End of this chapter)