re: I have a tough time rooting for Alabama to win

Well I did say I would be cheering for Clemson to lose very very badly, so that should indicate which scenario I think is more likely.

All kidding aside. I am a fan of good football games and I love the philosophical contrasts these two teams represent.

I just think Alabama is better at what they do than Clemson is at what they do.

All that being said, I am still struck that I will be watching a championship game between two teams we have to face next year. I was hoping we would not see that again after Bama/LSU.