West Virginia did not play like a 16 seed today

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Maybe Cincinnati did not want to see the Texans come back up north, as the Bengals lost to Houston in Week Six at home.However, after the win last week, the Jets may have the confidence needed in order to pull off the upset. Despite major successes and new world champions, you still consider Gary Shaw Promotions second banana to Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions.Fact Gary Shaw is starting to get up there but isn’t quite on the Top Rank or Golden Boy class just yet. When negotiating Brown's contract, the Dolphins put in a sixth year of the deal that would kick in if there was no new CBA. There was similar build-up to last season's finale, but the Cowboys succeeded in deflating it with a spectacular implosion. 1 team.West Virginia managed to settle things down the wrong way. The managed to mess things up with several dumb penalties that finally stalled what might have been a promising drive on the Tide 35 yard line with a fumble. The first quarter ended 14-7 with the promise of some rocking times to come.And they did...quickly!Alabama immediately started to drive behind Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram who was pretty much "all purpose" in that second quarter with 30 receiving yards and 20 yards on three rushing attempts. With the Heisman winner proving the Heisman jinx is just a myth, Alabama was suddenly tied with West Virginia at 14-14. Suddenly, West Virginia was feeling the heat of the pro Alabama home crowd. Nick Saban was heard saying after the game, "We had a great season and it was so cool to have this home game awarded to us for the great season we are having. I'm just thankful we honored the fans for sticking with us, if just barely!" The Mountaineers next drive stalled at their own 45 yard line which led to a 42-yard punt. The Tide then started to roll. Ingram took the handoff from Greg McElroy and swept around the left side for 26 yards. Next, Trent Richardson rumbled up the middle for 10 yards. A few plays later the Tide drive stalled but they still found themselves up 17-14 at half time with a 22 yard field goal as time ran out.On West Virginia's first drive of the second half they sent notice to the NCAA world that they were a worthy participant. Behind a very impressive 69 yard drive with several passes and impressive runs by Jarrett Brown they now found themselves ahead once again 20-17 after the extra point was missed.The scored stayed that way until 30 seconds left in the third quarter as Mark Ingram powered down the field for 26 yards and Greg McElroy found Marquis Maze in the end zone for a 22-yard strike to hit pay dirt and the score was now 24-20 entering the last stanza.The best was yet to come as West Virginia struck quickly on Jarret Brown to Ryan Clark 15 yard touchdown and once again the Alabama fans were heard calling their travel agents and making contingent plans to cancel their bowl reservations. The score now stood at 27-24. After a untimely safety on the Mountaineers next possession narrowed the score to 27-26, the game entered the final 10 minutes with the final score in serious doubt and the fans at the game were in a frenzy trying to decide whether they liked this playoff idea or not! Nick Saban interview after the game credited the intensity of these GridIron Gauntlet 16 Team Playoffs for creating such intriguing matches. "West Virginia did not play like a 16 seed today. This was a great game between two great teams in a terrific atmosphere. What took us so long to get a playoff"With seven minutes left in this very intense game, Alabama added a 26-yard field goal by Leigh Tiffin and the crowd stood in stunned disbelief and the thought of being the first team knocked out of the GridIron Gauntlet 16-Team Playoff as they led just 29-27 with West Virginia driving again to what appeared to be the winning score.And score they did was 2:30 left as Jeno Smith substituting for Jarret Brown who had just injured himself, plunged for a two yard touchdown to ice the game for the Mountaineers. Who knows, if you rely on computers you may have that outcome, but we rely on students, coaches and a little common sense from the College Conference leaders who finally have said yes to this playoff, so no this game is not over Alabama fans. Just take a breath and keep reading!Roll the Rudy music and picture this...The final score was a picture of beauty as Greg McElroy complete a 36-yard touchdown swing pass to Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram who caught the ball in the back field and proved that he was the right Heisman pick by breaking four tackles on the way to the end zone.The crowd mobbed the field. The cheerleaders mobbed Ingram and Nick Saban was seen taking an oxygen tank from a stunned student trainer and administering it to himself. Whew, it had thankfully come to an end.The game was over! Alabama had survived! These playoffs were off to a great start! If you are interested in changing this mess, check out FanRevolt for more information! .

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