10 Questions Heading into the National Championship Game
T'was the night before the National Championship Game, and all through Lucas Oil Stadium, not a creature was stirring ...
Except for maybe Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who had to deal with star Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr., and in two games against the Crimson Tide had seen five of his passes intercepted.
Ok, this isn't a night for anyone in college football getting a lot of sleep, especially among those about to square off for a second time in roughly a month, as Alabama handily won the SEC Championship Game 41-24.
Alabama fell behind early 10-0, and then went on a long, extended stretch into the fourth quarterback during which it outscored Georgia 38-7.
A lot of things went right for the Crimson Tide that day, and the Bulldogs know that they can play better. They feel they proved that by dominating Michigan in the Orange Bowl.
"I think we just came out hot against Michigan in the Orange Bowl," offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer said. "We came out hot first drive. We got the ball first and things just started rolling. The ball started rolling down the hill. We were executing at a really high level. All the plays that were called, we were just kind of all on the same page, understanding not necessarily what we were doing but why we were doing it, at the same time.
"I think that's even more important especially when you talk about a game like football where there has to be cohesiveness. It kind of felt different. We all felt we were pushing in the same direction."
But this isn't Michigan.
Here are 10 things we're wondering about on the eve of the National Championship Game, and the rematch between Alabama and Georgia:
1] Who will play right tackle for the Crimson Tide?
2] Who will play right guard?
3] How will Alabama use junior wide receiver Jameson Williams?
4] Will Alabama try and run a little more?
5] So how will Georgia defense attack Alabama?
6] Will senior linebacker Christopher Allen play?
7] Does Alabama alter how it covered freshmen tight end Brock Bowers?
9] Will going for a run help Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis?
9] What's the mentality of the Crimson Tide?
10] What's more important, having more overall talent, or having more talent at the key positions?
Christopher Walsh's column regularly appears on BamaCentral