Would leaving out Alabama — for the second year in a row — be controversial? Undoubtedly, but it appears like the correct decision for the committee to make.
In a riveting match that his team very well could have — and maybe should have — lost, Messi assisted on Rodrigo De Paul’s go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and added another assist in the dying moments as Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.
Budding Blue Devils star Cameron Boozer piled up 18 points, including 16 in the second half, as well as 15 rebounds and 5 assists while navigating foul trouble in the road victory.