cincy was the first nonpower five school to ever make the playoff. they fought hard against the tide but bama too big, too strong, too fast for the bear cats. their offensive line was bulldozing, averaging over three yards per rush before anyone even touched the ball carrier. brian robinson with the best game of his career, every 200 yards rushing. bryce rice throwing for three touchdowns. roll tide. a 27-6 win. alabama trying to win back to back titles which would make their seventh championship in 15 seasons under nick saban. georgia coach is a former assistant for saban at alabama. saban is 25-1 all time against former assistants, his only loss came this season. so those dogs are hopeful, ready for redemption and a rematch one week from monday in indy. all right. coy, it s a new year, but it s the same old problem for the national hockey league dealing with covid after unexpectedly pausing the season at christmas