Bowl Game Bonanza!

I think the College Football Playoff might be the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. Seriously. The only bad thing about it is that I have to wait a whole year for it to happen again. Yesterday was quite possibly the most fun I have had watching college ball all season. It was enjoyable watching the SEC West get repeatedly waxed - yes, I am one of those annoying fans who cannot STAND hearing endlessly about how superior the SEC is to every other conference. I sure did like watching Jameis Winston finally take the fall that was long overdue. The guy is no doubt a great player, but as a fan of a fellow ACC school, I really don't like the negative attention he has brought to FSU. It was nothing but a THRILL watching Nick Saban and Alabama lose to Ohio State's 3rd string quarterback...and how impressive is that freaking team??? It's hard to imagine another team in the nation that could lose not one, but two QBs and experience very little drop off in production. I do feel like the Oregon Ducks are going to win it all, though. That is the fastest offense I have ever seen; there were times I felt like I was watching the game on fast forward. The National Championship game next week is going to be one for the ages! On one hand, I can't wait, but on the other, I'll be bummed because the off-season will officially begin. 

Can't let this post end without a shout-out to my Clemson Tigers. I am ashamed to say that I had chalked the Russell Athletic Bowl against Oklahoma up to a loss before we ever took the field. Leave it to my boys in orange to remind me that you never count a Tiger team out...EVER! I won't make that mistake again! Congratulations to all of our seniors, who are leaving as the winningest class in school history. Special shout-out to Cole Stoudt, who handled a roller coaster of a season with dignity and class, and ended the season in true hero fashion...so happy for that guy! I'm expecting really good things in the future...ever loyal to dear old Clemson. GO TIGERS!

Finally, my older son's new favorite pastime is to ask Siri on his phone who won a certain game, just to see which verb she chooses to describe the beatdown. Here is our favorite from the bowl game: 

Cheers!