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Top cornerbacks will play crucial role in championship game
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – 2 of the very best cornerbacks in the country, Shaun Wade of Ohio State and Patrick Surtain II of Alabama, are going to have their hands complete throughout Monday night’s nationwide championship game.
Both are extremely embellished All-Americans and top NFL potential customers – which one is finest is a matter for an argument that this game might assist settle. Every action and response will be dissected and assessed in their matches with a few of the college game’s finest receivers.
Those battles ought to be enjoyable to see.
Wade played outside cornerback for the very first time this season. The Buckeyes (7-0) will depend on him to include DeVonta Smith, who has actually been almost unstoppable versus man-to-man protection on his method to winning the Heisman Prize, the very first receiver to be so honored in 29 years.
“We got to put the best on the best and go from there,” Wade stated today.
Tide receiver John Metchie III – and the possibility of receiver Patrick Waddle playing in the game after missing out on much of the season with an injury – will make it a lot more difficult for Wade and the Buckeyes defense.
Wade has 2 interceptions, consisting of a Pick-6 that wound up being the game-winning rating versus Indiana.
“He’s very crafty,” stated Smith, who had 7 catches for 130 lawns and 3 goals in Alabama’s (12-0) win over Notre Dame in the semifinal. “He mixes his technique up some. He’s a technician with everything he does.”
Smith made it clear he anticipates to benefit from the match.
“I’m looking forward to it,” he stated. “It’s my last game. I’m only guaranteed the last one, so I’m looking forward to getting to play against him.”
Surtain will need to compete with Ohio State’s duo of top receivers, Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Olave had 2 goal catches, consisting of a spectacular 56-yard bomb, in the Buckeyes’ win over Clemson in the semifinal.
“(Olave) creates separation fast at the top of his route,” Surtain stated. “He’s also very patient and fluid with his route running. He keeps the defense guessing. He’s an excellent vertical threat. It’s going to be a challenge, of course.”
Olave stated practicing daily versus the Buckeyes’ NFL-bound protective backs over the previous 3 seasons assisted prepare him for what Surtain will bring. Those people consisted of All-American cornerback Jeff Okudah, who was the 3rd general choice in the 2020 draft.
“(Surtain) is long, fast, physical – can’t really ask for much more in a DB,” Olave stated. “And I played against Okudah last year, and he’s equal to him. He’s a great player.”
Surtain go back to Acid rock Arena, the place where his dad starred as a cornerback in the NFL. The senior Surtain was prepared by the Miami Dolphins in 1998 and invested 7 seasons with the group. The more youthful Surtain, who matured in south Florida where his household still lives, got to play in the arena as a freshman in the Tide’s 2018 CFP semifinal win over Oklahoma.
“He’s going to be there,” Surtain stated. “I’m just looking forward to it. It’s impressive, you know? I know they’re going to be happy to see me, I’m going to be happy to see them. It’s going to be a great moment.”
Wade dismissed a recommendation that using the exact same phase with Surtain, among 3 finalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award as the country’s top protective gamer, offers included inspiration.
“Really, no,” he stated. “I’m just worried about winning this game and that’s the motivation right there – winning the national championship.”
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – 2 of the very best cornerbacks in the country, Shaun Wade of Ohio State and Patrick Surtain II of Alabama, are going to have their hands complete throughout Monday night’s nationwide championship game.
Both are extremely embellished All-Americans and top NFL potential customers – which one is finest is a matter for an argument that this game might assist settle. Every action and response will be dissected and assessed in their matches with a few of the college game’s finest receivers.
Those battles ought to be enjoyable to see.
Wade played outside cornerback for the very first time this season. The Buckeyes (7-0) will depend on him to include DeVonta Smith, who has actually been almost unstoppable versus man-to-man protection on his method to winning the Heisman Prize, the very first receiver to be so honored in 29 years.
“We got to put the best on the best and go from there,” Wade stated today.
Tide receiver John Metchie III – and the possibility of receiver Patrick Waddle playing in the game after missing out on much of the season with an injury – will make it a lot more difficult for Wade and the Buckeyes defense.
Wade has 2 interceptions, consisting of a Pick-6 that wound up being the game-winning rating versus Indiana.
“He’s very crafty,” stated Smith, who had 7 catches for 130 lawns and 3 goals in Alabama’s (12-0) win over Notre Dame in the semifinal. “He mixes his technique up some. He’s a technician with everything he does.”
Smith made it clear he anticipates to benefit from the match.
“I’m looking forward to it,” he stated. “It’s my last game. I’m only guaranteed the last one, so I’m looking forward to getting to play against him.”
Surtain will need to compete with Ohio State’s duo of top receivers, Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Olave had 2 goal catches, consisting of a spectacular 56-yard bomb, in the Buckeyes’ win over Clemson in the semifinal.
“(Olave) creates separation fast at the top of his route,” Surtain stated. “He’s also very patient and fluid with his route running. He keeps the defense guessing. He’s an excellent vertical threat. It’s going to be a challenge, of course.”
Olave stated practicing daily versus the Buckeyes’ NFL-bound protective backs over the previous 3 seasons assisted prepare him for what Surtain will bring. Those people consisted of All-American cornerback Jeff Okudah, who was the 3rd general choice in the 2020 draft.
“(Surtain) is long, fast, physical – can’t really ask for much more in a DB,” Olave stated. “And I played against Okudah last year, and he’s equal to him. He’s a great player.”
Surtain go back to Acid rock Arena, the place where his dad starred as a cornerback in the NFL. The senior Surtain was prepared by the Miami Dolphins in 1998 and invested 7 seasons with the group. The more youthful Surtain, who matured in south Florida where his household still lives, got to play in the arena as a freshman in the Tide’s 2018 CFP semifinal win over Oklahoma.
“He’s going to be there,” Surtain stated. “I’m just looking forward to it. It’s impressive, you know? I know they’re going to be happy to see me, I’m going to be happy to see them. It’s going to be a great moment.”
Wade dismissed a recommendation that using the exact same phase with Surtain, among 3 finalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award as the country’s top protective gamer, offers included inspiration.
“Really, no,” he stated. “I’m just worried about winning this game and that’s the motivation right there – winning the national championship.”
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More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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Follow Mitch Stacy at http://twitter.com/mitchtacy
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