SEATTLE (AP) — By this point, the best way for Washington coach Chris Petersen to deal with the task of facing Alabama in the national semifinals is through self-deprecation.
The more Washington's coach watches film of the Crimson Tide, the more he realizes the gargantuan task awaiting the Huskies.
"You know, probably the best college team I've seen. So what can you do but keep humor about it?" Petersen said Tuesday as Washington officially accepted its invitation to the Peach Bowl and a date with top-ranked Alabama. "I mean, these are some — top to bottom, there's no weaknesses out there.