Unexpected Rose Bowl 'MVP' Emerges For Alabama
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After trailing Michigan at halftime of today’s Rose Bowl matchup, Alabama reclaimed the lead early in the fourth quarter after a second rushing score from running back Jase McClellan.
But, it’s another Crimson Tide player who’s getting some serious praise in today’s contest.
Alabama punter James Burnip has been absolutely stellar in today’s College Football Playoff semifinal. The junior special teamer has punted six times for 301 yards (50.2 average).
Burnip boomed a massive punt to pin the Wolverines inside their own ten when Alabama trailed 10-13 in the third quarter.
Fans around the college football world believe Burnip deserves serious game MVP consideration for this performance.
“Bama punter is the MVP of this game,” one wrote.
“No joke if Bama wins this game punter should get MVP lol,” another added.
“Alabama’s punter been their MVP really,” another said.
“Not winning anything when the punter is the MVP,” another wrote.
Alabama leads Michigan 17-13 early in the fourth quarter.