On defense, they just beat us with stronger, faster athletes. No genius necessary there.

Petersen's game plan on offense was outstanding. He did what few coaches would do, he took the ball out of the hands of his stud QB and ran it down our throats. Old school. Hell, in the 4th quarter they mostly kept it between the tackles and we still couldn't stop them.

It will be a crime if UW doesn't get into the playoff. They are clearly one of the four best AND most deserving teams. Michigan beat us early in the season in Ann Arbor in a game that was closer than the score indicates. UW played us on the biggest stage and dominated every dimension of the game on a neutral field.

IMO UW will give Alabama a helluva game. They are big enough and fast enough to compete. Plus, Petersen has proven his ability in big bowl games. It's gonna be fun of the committee is smart enough to put UW in.