Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Auburn 22 ? Oregon 19: A Close Game, But a Classic?

Auburn 22 ? Oregon 19: A Close Game, But a Classic?  Yes it was as close as it could be, and yes, it was decided by a field goal as time expired.

But was this game a classic?  Probably not.

For one, each defense neutralized the offensive facet their opponents do best.  Fans tuned in to watch Cam Newton light it up with both his legs and his arm.  He didn?t do either, struggling through a back injury, mechanical issues, and a swarming Ducks defense.

The Ducks, for their part, never got their vaunted, spread-open ground game going.  Fans reading about Chip Kelly?s revolutionary offense for the past couple months could be forgiven for wondering what the fuss was about.

Secondly, for two teams at the peak of their sport, there was something disappointing about the game?s four turnovers.

Lastly, even the game-winning field goal wasn?t as dramatic as you?d think it was.

Close, compelling game?  Yes.  Classic?  Nah.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/569167-bcs-championship-2011-recap-nick-fairley-cam-newton-and-more/entry/41579-auburn-22-oregon-19-a-close-game-but-a-classic

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