PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Running back Trent Richardson #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California.
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Quarterback Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide makes a pass against the Texas Longhorns during the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. 
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Running back Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for an 11-yard gain after a catch as cornerback Aaron Williams #4 of the Texas Longhorns tackles him in the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California.
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Linebacker Sergio Kindle #2 of the Texas Longhorns sacks quarterback Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California.
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Running back Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a 49-yard touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California.photo: gettyimages