... that case, let me bellow out a sarcastic sigh and ask the question "Who cares?" while an infinite number of pundits and so-called experts dissect the matchup between No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas from every perceivable angle. Sure, there are plenty of reasons why you should catch this game. For posterity's sake, you may even want to TiVo it. But since I'm not the compulsive gambling type, and thus have no immediate emotional tie to the game outside of my love for college football, I'll play the voice of reason that will quell the tornado of hype that will undoubtedly touch down in Pasadena, Ca., in a matter of days. Here's five reasons why you'd be wise to be far away from your television come 8:37 ET Thursday night.

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