after rewatching the championship game, i was reminded of some post-game impressions i had immediately following the game.
- why in the world didn't LSU throw deep more often? if you watch how they came out in 2nd half, that's what they began doing with some success. why not more play-action followed by vertical throws?
- also, wouldn't you think with so much time to practice that LSU's option plays would appear more rehearsed than they appeared during the game? seriously, every option play looked like they were doing it for the first time ever.
- how about the poise of AJ during this game? the guy looked like a seasoned vet dodging LSU defenders while maintaining his focus down field.
- no Bama penalties until a meaningless 4th quarter off-sides penalty on a LSU punt, when the game was already decided. no turnovers either. credit the players for their preparation, focus, and execution but even more praise goes to the coaching staff. notice all the unforced mistakes committed by LSU during this game.