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Where's the Love for

MIKE MCCARTHY?

BY AUSTIN MURPHY P. 60

What's Different About

THE CLIPPERS?

BY BEN GOLLIVER P. 106

DOUBLE ISSUE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEW

THE SEMIS

#1 Alabama

VS. #4 Washington

#2 Clemson VS.

#3 Ohio State

WHY THE TIDE WILL WIN IT

BY ANDY STAPLES P. 42

Freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts leads Bama's quest for a 12th national title.