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The Other Legion of Boom Is Washington's Key to Upsetting Alabama

ATLANTA — Psalm Wooching searches for the appropriate words. They're in there somewhere, and he wants to get them right.

The Washington linebacker, who plays directly in front of the most dynamic secondary in the country, is trying to capture the essence of the players behind him.

"Humble, quiet beasts," he finally proclaims.

Given everything we've seen, it feels right. Only there's a catch. According to Wooching, that applies only part of the time.

Oh, they are always beasts. That part never changes. But during the week, the Washington corners and safeties do nothing to generate a reaction.