BCS National Championship Game

Apparently once wasn't good enough. Do I really even need to put who's playing?

Preview: LSU v. Alabama
The rematch. The game that will end the SEC's dominance, yet let it continue. The irony. Two coaches who have tons of supporters and a lot of haters as well. Two teams that met for the Game of the Century just over two months ago. Can the world handle the Rematch of the Century? It is 2012, and the world could end according to the Mayans, so I guess if there's a blog post up tomorrow reviewing the game, we'll know we made it.

First time around it was a defensive struggle. This time? I don't think it will be another field goal battle. LSU beat every team they faced this season by at least thirteen, not counting the first game against the Crimson Tide. The last five times these teams have faced each other the difference at the end of the game has been nine points or less. That might point in the Crimson Tide's favor.

Alabama has the top ranked defense in the country and has plenty of stars on that side of the ball, but on offense it was Trent Richardson who attracted the most attention and rightly so. His numbers prove he was a worthy Heisman finalist. LSU held him to just 89 yards the first time these two teams met, but look for him to have more of an impact tonight.

So far I've been all about Alabama, but in the words of Lee Corso, not so fast.

LSU may not have the top ranked defense in the nation, but they do hold the second spot. They are the first team ever to have two first-team All-American cornerbacks in a season in Tyrann Mathieu and Morris Claiborne. Mathieu isn't just a threat on defense. He might be more intimidating as a return specialist. Another thing to keep in mind? He'll be returning home to New Orleans. Look for him to shine in the hometown spotlight tonight.

There are tons of names to watch for in this game as far as guys that could play a big role. Jordan Jefferson. A.J. McCarron. Trent Richardson. Tyrann Mathieu. Courtney Upshaw. Dont'a Hightower. Marquis Maze. Rueben Randle. Point proven?

This game has the potential to be almost anything. I doubt it will be an offensive showdown, but with the way this bowl season has been, I won't be surprised by anything. I do expect the LSU Tigers to finish their season undefeated. Geaux Tigers.