Tuesday's A.M. Hot Clicks: Scenes From the National Championship

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Andy Gray | Jan 12, 2015

Tuesday's A.M. Hot Clicks: Scenes From the National Championship /

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Ohio State Takes the Title

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Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones celebrates with the Buckeyes' mascot after his team's 42-20 win over Oregon in the National Championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 12, 2015.

Ohio State wide receiver Kato Mitchell celebrates with his teammates after the Buckeyes' 42-20 win over Oregon.

Ohio State's Jeff Heuerman (5), Nick Vannett (81) and Marcus Baugh (85) whoop it up at the national title game.

Oregon Ducks players and coaches walk off the field as the confetti falls in the wake of their 42-20 defeat at the hands of Ohio State.

Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer fist pumps during his team's 42-20 win over the Oregon Ducks.

An Ohio State receiver catches the ball behind the back of an Oregon Ducks cornerback at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott runs over two Oregon Ducks for one of his four touchdowns.

Ezekiel Elliott celebrates with teammate Corey Smith after one of his four touchdowns.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota tries to stiff arm Ohio State linebacker Michael Bennett (53).

Ohio State receiver Jalin Marshall evades an Oregon defender along the sideline.

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones drops back to throw. Jones finished with 242 yards against the Oregon Ducks in the Buckeyes' 42-20 win.

Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith attempts a catch over Oregon cornerback Reggie Daniels.

Oregon was called for pass interference on this play in the end zone.

Ohio State tight end Nick Vannett goes to the ground after his touchdown catch in the first half.

Ohio State safety Tyvis Powell stops Oregon running back Thomas Tyner short of the goal line in the Buckeyes' 42-20 win.

Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson rises for a catch between two Ohio State defenders.

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones stumbles in his own end zone as the Oregon defense pursues him. Jones avoided a safety on the play.

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones spun out of a tackle and bulled his way in for a touchdown on this play.

Replay officials took a close look to see if Byron Marshall let the ball go before he crossed the goal line on this play.

Byron Marshall could have cost his team a touchdown had he celebrated by dropping the ball too early.

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones prepares to throw in the face of three Oregon defensive linemen. Jones completed 16 of his 23 passes during the Buckeyes' 42-20 win.

Ohio State lines up for a quarterback sneak at the one-yard line against the Oregon defense.

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones leaps over two Oregon defenders. Jones ran for 38 yards on 21 carries in the Buckeyes' 42-20 win.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott ran for over 200 yards in all three games that Cardale Jones started at QB for the Buckeyes.

Ezekiel Elliott evades an Oregon defender -- something he did all night.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota tries to evade Ohio State defensive lineman Adolphus Washington. Mariota threw for 333 yards in the Ducks' loss.

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones throws from his own end zone during the Buckeyes' 42-20 win.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota drops back to pass. Mariota combined for 372 yards in the air and on the ground.

Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe catches a touchdown pass for the first score in the National Championship game.

Keanon Lowe's touchdown gave the Ducks false hopes that this would be their night. Despite getting four Ohio State turnovers, Oregon scored only 20 points.

Oregon celebrates its first touchdown.

Oregon offensive lineman Hanitelli Louisi leads the Ducks on to the field for the National Championship game.

Ohio State Buckeyes players line up across the school's marching band before the start of the National Championship game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes marching band performs.

Ohio State players run out onto the field before the start of the first ever College Football Playoff National Championship game.

AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, hosted the first final of the new College Football Playoff.

The Ohio State marching band performs on the field during the first championship game.

Ezekiel Elliot ran for 246 yards and four scores as Ohio State defeated Oregon 42-20 to capture the national championship. Some other random highlights from the night: An OSU player trampled a cheerleader while running out of the tunnel ... The Oregon mascot waddled onto the field during pregame introductions while assistant coach Gary Campbell wore a purple suit to the game ...Darnell Dockett and others fell in love with a random Oregon cheerleader (or cheer coach, not sure) ... Nike fooled everyone by tweeting out a fake coin flip photo ... The Best Hair Award for the night goes to the Ducks ballboy ... Buckeyes QB Cardale Jones had an embarrassing fumble, which (of course) got turned into an internet meme ... Ducks receiverByron Marshall almost had an embarrassing fumble that would've made DeSean Jackson proud ... Some TCU fans showed up to do some expert trolling ... Urban Meyer drank his Red Bull at halftime ... Chipper Jones took a bunch of selfies while watching at home ... LeBron James celebrated from the luxury box, meanwhile cops in Columbus used tear gas to disperse rowdy OSU fans ... OSU received mucho Twitter props after the victory and held a locker room dance-off to celebrate the national title.

Amputated Finger of the Day

What do Suns guard Gerald Green and The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia have in common? Both have an amputated finger. While Garcia went on to become one of the best guitarists of all time, Green has carved out a nice role for himself with the Phoenix Suns and the team will honor the high-flying guard with a foam finger giveaway (that some may mistake for a certain X-rated hand gesture).

One Way To Spend $300,000

The Canadian Museum of History has acquired the world's oldest known hockey stick for $300,000.

Lovely Lady of the Day

I've been waiting for a good time to feature Hannah Polites as LLOD and the end of the college football season seems as good a time as any (click here for full-size gallery).

Tim Duncan: Fashion Icon

Tim Duncan, who was once voted as the 10th worst-dressed athlete, visited the White House with his Spurs teammates to commemorate their NBA Championship. Everyone wore a tie except one person. Can you guess who?

Bob Newhart's New Gig

Is Bob Newhart officiating the National Championship? http://t.co/0NC00DEEfh pic.twitter.com/8GKaYFxQLG
— theScore (@theScore) January 13, 2015

In regards to my new career as head ref for #OSUvsORE - Hey, I don't have a series any more - I had to do something. #OSUvsORE
— Bob Newhart (@BobNewhart) January 13, 2015

One Brave Duck

Class photo day at Big Walnut. @11W pic.twitter.com/M5iPvcOUZ9
— 𝙍𝙮𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙘𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙚 ☘️ (@McLane_Ryan) January 12, 2015

At Least Fake It

About Our Expert Prediction...

Oops, we did it again.

Sorry, @WinTheDay… pic.twitter.com/v1Xm3fN7HH
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 13, 2015

Poor Pau

While you were watching Oregon vs Ohio State, Pau Gasol life was ended. https://t.co/DjQDn1YoM0
— White Bball Pains (@WhiteBballPains) January 13, 2015

Odds & Ends

The Empire State Building was lit up in Oregon and OSU colors last night ... Kevin Garnett does not like Dwight Howard and here's the head-butt to prove it ... Zach Randolph donated $20,000 to keep the heat and electricity on for over 100 families in the Memphis area ... The NFL has nobody to coach the Pro Bowl ... Six other deceptive plays the Patriots used to defeat the Ravens ... Sharks enforcerJohn Scott got a T-shirt made to celebrate his only goal this season ... Beer made from whale testicles will soon be on sale in Iceland ... This bottle of apple juice looks like Adolf Hitler ... Ben & Jerry's is introducing three new flavors.

Mean Tweets: College Football Edition

The best feature on late-night TV is back, this time with a college football playoffs edition.

J.R. Smith, Big in Phoenix

The Cavs guard gets a huge ovation while walking to the team bus.

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Matthew McConaughey's Dazed and Confused Audition

Alright, alright, alright!

Life of a Musician

Keys N'Krates is in the middle of a performance when a naked girl rushes the stage and jumps on one of the DJs. Also, I don't understand EDM. This is somewhat NSFW so proceed at your own risk. Thanks to Chris from Toronto for the link.

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Published Jan 12, 2015

ANDY GRAY

A senior editor atSI.com, Andy Gray oversees Hot Clicks, Extra Mustard and the Swimsuit site. A Boston sports loyalist and Columbia graduate, he joined SI in 2005.