The Field of 12:
Alabama Gets Bumped: Reaction?
Miami Gets Bumped: Reaction?
Easiest Path to the Final: What team has the easist path to the final game, and is it the No. 1 seed Oregon Ducks?
Prime Time: Notre Dame (Friday) and Ohio State (Saturday) get the prime time games. What does this say about the two programs?
The First Round:
Other News:
Rumor mill is working overtime with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick going to UNC? We discuss if it’s a fit or not?
We discuss the joy and entertainment Nick Saban has brougt to ESPN’s “College Gameday.”
Coach Prime warns potential portal players to think before transferring.
The Heisman:
The four finalists for the Heisman Trophy are set, and no real surprise as to who is being invited to New York.
Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon: Led the Ducks to an undefeated regular season, Big Ten championship, and No. 1 seed in the first annual CFP.
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado: Mr. Everything for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise St.: Not since Barry Sanders’ 1988 season, have we seen numbers like this from a running back, including yards and touchdowns. Jeanty’s production helped spur the Broncos into the CFP as the No. 3 seed and a first-round bye.
Cam Ward, QB, Miami: Ward led the most prolific passing offense in the nation.
Brian’s Pick: Travis Hunter
John’s Pick: Ashton Jeanty
Gary’s Pick: Ashton Jeanty
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John’s Game of the Week: Army-Navy
It’s more than a game when these two fine institutions come together to play. This year’s game will be played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be in attendance.
Both teams raced to undefeated starts, the first time both squads had been undefeated that deep in season since WWII.
Army quarterback Bryson Daily turned in one of the finest performances by any player this year, leading the Black Knights to an 11-1 record and American Athletic Conference championship.
Brian’s Pick: Navy
John’s Pick: Army
Gary’s Pick: Army
Just For Men (#notsponsored) College Pick’em Challenge:
Brian and Gary tie for the week, leaving Brian with his one game lead. Meanwhile, John drops another game this week, but he’s not worried since he has lots of money to buy beard dye.
Gary’s Cocktails of the Week:
Gary’s been waiting to bring us this one for weeks. So belly up to the bar and salute your bartender.
Army and Navy
2 oz Gin
1 oz Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Orgeat Almond Syrup
1 dash Aromatic Bitters
1 Lemon Twist
Combine ingredients in shaker, shake and pour into coupe glass.
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