Bama Knocks Out McCoy; Wins Title

 Photo: Bob Rosato/SI

A championship game is supposed to be a battle of two teams playing at the highest level.  That was certainly not the case in the BCS Championship game.  Alabama knocked out Texas star quarterback Colt McCoy from the game in the first drive.  Heisman winner Mark Ingram was limited due to severe cramping.  That forced both coaches to call a game more conservative than Glen Beck.

The game was downright hard to watch in the third quarter.  Run up the middle for 2 yards.  Run up the middle for no gain.  Incomplete pass.  Punt.  Commercial.

I am esctatic that the Tide wins the championship.  I just wish it could have been done with a healthy McCoy and a 100% Ingram.  I really hated that McCoy couldn't play.  I admire his play, and I hope he has a great NFL career.

Ingram did get 22 carries for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game sealing one yard plunge late in the game.  He showed he was very worthy of the Heisman trophy, and I wonder if he will turn pro.

It is amazing that in 3 years Nick Saban has transformed a mediocre Alabama program into National Champions.

Congrats Bama!  ROLL TIDE!