ATLANTA _ The overwhelming feeling everywhere east of the Cascade Mountains and south of the Columbia River seems to be that No. 1 Alabama is destined to play for the national championship on Jan. 9. That the Washington Huskies, in Saturday's first national semifinal, are merely a warmup act in the Crimson Tide's path to certain glory.
Few outside the UW football program believe an upset is possible.
Do the Huskies have any hope? What would it take to pull off one of the greatest upsets in Seattle sports history?
Here are 10 reasons a Husky victory is possible: