Independence Bowl
Background:
The two teams have never met.
Colorado: Win at Nebraska
Alabama: 4 Straight Losses
Colorado Advantages:
They beat Oklahoma.
They have a knack for comebacks, but this may only show people how badly they always start off.
Sometimes, their offense clicks quite well.
They have a very good running back (Hugh Charles). However, it remains to be seen if the O-Line can open any holes for him.
They have a very good running back (Hugh Charles). However, it remains to be seen if the O-Line can open any holes for him.
Their kicker can be clutch (Oklahoma game).
Colorado Disadvantages:
Their offensive line is an abhorration. In some games earlier this season, they had to call a shotgun formation on every play, because if they didn't, the Quarterback would be sacked. And no, they didn't run it either.
Their offensive line is an abhorration. In some games earlier this season, they had to call a shotgun formation on every play, because if they didn't, the Quarterback would be sacked. And no, they didn't run it either.
It can be argued that Cody Hawkins (Colorado QB) would never have seen the light of day if his Dad (Dan Hawkins) was not coach of his football team.
Aside from their win at Oklahoma, their terrible losses outplay their so-so wins. Loss to Iowa State? Comeon.
They have never blown out a team, except for Baylor (And Baylor has beaten football powerhouses such as Texas State! Buffalo! Even Rice!)
Colorado State is beating Colorado in many categories....hell, maybe they're even better than Colorado. Colorado only beat them by a field goal.
Alabama Advantages:
Solid wins over Tennessee, Houston, and Arkansas (when they were ranked.)
Every single loss was winnable. This team just had a few (more than a few) bad bounces their way. A few catches here and there, and this team could be in the BCS.
They'll probobly have a lot of fans making the trip.
Alabamas defense has a good chance of stopping Colorados rollercoaster offense.
If they can complete a few passes, they can beat Colorados 102-ranked pass defense.
Alabama Disadvantages:
Just completely collapsed at the end of the season, with losses to Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State.
This team simply hasn't been able to finish their business in the games and in their schedule.....and we can only wonder about the bathroom.
The whole season has been a Titanic dissapointment.
Writer Predictions:
Jason Frost: TBA
OKLuschen: TBA
Zorgon: Alabama. Colorado really hasn't gotten a lot going this season. Sometimes records do lie, and Colorado scratched and clawed their way to a 6-6 season while Alabama slipped a couple steps to get there. On top of that, Alabama has Colorados number in pretty much every facet of the game.
Bottom Line: Colorado 0, Alabama 1
