Here are the “We Want Bama!” types, the “Chris Petersen is a coaching immortal” souls who truly believe the Washington Huskies can scale Mount Saban and upset the most dominant college football program in recent history.
After hanging on to the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoffs and drawing undefeated Alabama in the Peach Bowl, one would think that Washington Huskies fans would be crowing about their chances against the Crimson Tide.
Instead, it seems the prevailing view from the Pacific Northwest – at least on the electric Twitter machine – is one of gratitude. Happy to be a part of the CFP, happy to rep the Pac-10, happy to earn a trip to Atlanta on New Year’s Eve.
Just kinda happy that the seemingly inevitable beatdown has yet to fully realize itself.
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As always, of course, there are the more vocal group. The “We Want Bama!” types. The “Chris Petersen is a coaching immortal” souls who truly believe the Huskies can scale Mount Saban and upset the most dominant college football program in recent history.
We present them to you here:
Some seem awfully sure of themselves …
The Washington Huskies WILL beat Bama.
— cam wilson 🧚🏾♂️👒🦎 (@camtheripper) December 5, 2016
The sun doesn't shine on the same dogs ass every day. #CFPlayoff #WashingtonHuskies win this!
— Andrew (@Milleaj) December 5, 2016
So you’re saying there’s a chance …
Give Coach Pete a month to prepare and he has a chance to beat anyone. I'm fully aboard the #WashingtonHuskies Bandwagon in the #CFPlayoff. https://t.co/CKrWKK4bDc
— SeanWinnett (@SeanWinnett) December 5, 2016
Washington Huskies gonna do it...
— Tucker Dauzat (@tucker_dauzat) December 5, 2016
Know I'm late... but all @UWAthletics fans....y'all got your wish "Bring On 'Bama." I...Can't....Wait. #CFPlayoff
— Geoff (@Kilrah01) December 5, 2016
@MikeAndMike r the UW huskies Trevor Berbick or buster Douglas?
— scott c. clement (@springlakechef) December 5, 2016
Give Peterson 4 weeks to prepare, yeah I think UW has a shot, plus Bama hasn't seen an offense quite like the Huskies.
— TROY HARRISON (@LOUHOOZER) December 5, 2016
Woke up this morning thinking the Huskies can beat Bama.
— DJ Van Court (@djvancourt) December 5, 2016
Hope is an amazing thing.
https://twitter.com/Kellee_II/status/805597767158665216
https://twitter.com/Benny3boyy/status/805581007541956611
I bet all of you talking crap about the Washington Huskies didn't watch more than one game. I watched EVERY game, we can beat Alabama!
— Spencer Melton (@SpencerMelton15) December 4, 2016
Someone is looking ahead just a hair …
https://twitter.com/RIP_JIMBO/status/805820336583409664
We wonder what color the sky is in their worlds …
Huskies win and Saban leaves for the broadcast booth. Not that unimaginable. Both coaches have had success with extra time.
— kahuna57 (@kahuna4357) December 5, 2016
Next: Hire ME as the new Alabama offensive coordinator!
Naturally, Alabama rival fans are jumping on the Washington bandwagon early and often.
Looks like I'm a Washington Huskies fan on Dec 31st
— katie martin (@ktmartin_13) December 5, 2016
Alabama ❌ Never cheer for a rival
— Kyle Calandra (@_kyle1765) December 5, 2016
Clemson ❌ ACC Sucks
Ohio St. ❌ Don't deserve it#PurpleReign ✅
Go Huskies Go!!https://t.co/gjGFM6WALQ