despite the rivalry, the tigers head coach dabo sweeney and the tieds' nick saban have become close friends. they became closer. >> i'm the only guy on this island that knows anything about college football. i've got kind of my own little world down there. it's just quiet. nobody's there. go down there. and then all crap breaks loose. nick saban buys the place. a little dinner place down there we both like. it's a very small little place. it's interesting, because you've got one little grocery. we're, like, competing for wall space to claim clemson dominance, and got alabama stuff down there. it's kind of neat. >>> erleg to high-flying dunk to give the bruins a 1-point lead. moving to the 2nd half, cal down 4. chris smith goes up over the bears for the put-back slam. ucla goes on to win 98-83. >>> well, with the win, the bruins are 2-0 since firing head coach steve al ford on friday. hall of famer and bruins great bill walton had an interesting choice for who he'd like to see ucla hire. >> who do you think can succeed here? what type of characteristic should ucla look for in the next coach?

the tigers led by head coach dabo sweeney have now won their second national championship in e past three years, handing alabama the most lopsided loss in coach nick saban' incredible career as 'bama's head coach. the final score, a rout, 44-16. this is clemson's 15th win in an undefeated season. they're the only team to achieve that mark in theol a.p. area that dates back to 1936. congrats to the national pi chs, clemson tigers. >>> a little bit of white out there. let's check to see who's going to g t what withs snow. >> good morning. two storms we're going to deal with in two days. winter weather advisories for 26 million people. a new one has been issued in the central appalachians. let me time this for you. here's storm one. that will be exiting prey ickly early today. storm two located back toward chicago. storm two is the one that's going to get stronger during the day today, bringing rain and snow through areas of mir. storm one just a little bit of rain and snow in maine. watch what happens later tonight. stor two reallyn ifn tentensifi enhanced lake-effect snow. also significant

president trump welcomed coach dabo sweeney and his players just a little more than an hour ago. the visit is the second for clemson since mr. trump became president. they last visited in june of 2017. a bit of a different twist this time, because the white house, mr. trump bought the team fast food because much of the white house staff is on furlough. >> i had a choice. do we have no food for you because we have a shutdown? or do we give you some little quick salads that the first lady will make along with the second lady. they'll make some salads. and i said you guys aren't into salads. >> clemson is the first champion in a major sport to visit the white house since the astros dropped in after winning the 2017 world series. you might remember the warriors and the super bowl champion philadelphia eagles from a year ago were both disinvited by the president last year. >>> more drama for the academy of motion pictures arts and sciences ahead of the oscars. they're now in an open feud with the screen actors guild. in a statement sag actors said it's received multiple reports they'r

head coach dabo sweeney was also seen high- fiving with the kids. this is the fourth time these two teams are meeting up for the championship. (ken) the college football playoff foundation is raising money and collecting donations for those affected by the camp fire. throughout the weekend people can donate money to the foundation for butte county teachers.. donations will end after the game monday night. before the game there are also donations set up in santa clara for people to donate items to the schools. we got a chance to talk with the butte county schools superintendent about what the national recognition means to the district. (ken) community.> (ken) 16 butte county teacher

head coach dabo sweeney was also seen high fiving with the kids. this is the fourth time these teams are meeting up for the championship. (vicki) the college football playoff national championship in santa clara on monday will go on rain or shine... but what about thefan festivities? as kron four's rob fladeboe reports now, organizers are working on contingency plans. nats (cheerleader)the big game will be held at levi's stadium in santa clara but mcenery convention center is the fifty yard line for pre game festivities with tons of interactive fun. fans can run drills, kick field goals or go out for a pass and they are pumped for the big game says john salberg.john salberg/fgoing to the gamefans were clearly enjoying the sunshine here at the quad at plazea de cesar chavez where several outdoor events are planned. there's rain in the forecastbut organizers say they are ready for that too. elon werner/fan centralrachel lindsay/college football ambassadoryou might recognize rachel from the bachelorette. she is also helping to promote a fundraiser for

head coach dabo sweeney was also seen high-fiving with the kids.. this is the 4th time these teams are meeting up...making it pretty much an annual event.. some might argue this championship is disappointingly predictable. but these are the two best teams in college football. there were no interviews available with players or coaches today...we'll hear from them tomorrow. reporting in san jose dan thorn kron 4 news. coming up at eight.. a big party in oakland ... with steph curry as the star host. what is it like inside the concert. kron 4 news.jose dan thorn kron 4 news. coming up at eight.. a big party in oakland ... with steph curry as the star host. what is it like inside the concert. plus. a ca for the president's impeachment. see the moment it happened . and next. flu season is here... and cases are soaring.. why ---this year--- older americans may be at lower risk than the young returning to the bay area after traveling for the holidays are bringing something nasty and contagious back home with them - the flu virus. doctors warn, the chances

. >> dabo sweeney handed nick saban his biggest loss for alabama and clemson might be even better next out. congrats to clemson tigers fans across the nation. >> i think you told me wrong yesterday. we checked the tape and you told me to root for alabama because we liked their outfits, i mean their costumes. >> you asked me who had the better uniform, you didn't say who was the better team. >> all right. >>> president trump prepares to address the nation tonight. can he convince americans there is a crisis on the border when they keep using erroneous stats. when heartburn hits... fight back fast with tums smoothies. it neutralizes stomach acid at the source. tum tum tum tum tums... smoothies... ...and introducing new tums sugar-free. we can't guarantee, you'll find gold on your wild west vacation... but we can guarantee the best price on that thar rental cabin or any hotel, home, boat, yurt, whatever. ♪ just don't get carried away with the wild west thing. hey guys. get the best price on homes, hotels and so much more. booking.com, booking.yeah in the time it takes to brew a cup... her

dabo sweeney has not spent of time in the bay area and he is taking in every detail. >> literally saw spent any time of my life in this area. it is cool. neat for our guys to land. yesterday was beautiful. so to land and to see all of the mountains and just, you know, the beauty that this area has to offer, especially flying in. we got to see the snow-capped mountains and then also of a sudden there was no snow, and then it was flat and then it looked like mars with moguls and then it was farmland. it was like all of this unique terrain coming out here. this is a fascinating country. >> this abc 7 sports report is sponsored by river rock casino. the final wild card game, chargers and eagles at chicago. how do you not like his enthusiasm? >> the tumbleweed. >> i love that. >> wouldn't you love to play for that? >> so funny. >> that's it for tonight. i'm davis love for mindi and drew and everyone here at "abc 7 (john h.) it's that time, america! (man and woman) aah! what goes up must wipe out. ♪ let my big balls go (john a.) and wipeout they will... (smack) aah! as 24 competitors fall h

head coach dabo sweeney and nick saban have become close friends. they became even closer when say ban bought a vacation home on the same small island in florida. >> i'm the only guy on this island that knows anything about college football. i've got kind of my own little world down there. it's quiet. nobody's there. go down there, and then all -- you know, all crap breaks loose. nick saban buys a place. we always have a bet on this game. we have a diner place down there we both really like. but it's a very small place. it's interesting, because you've got one little grocery. we're competing for wall space to claim clemson dominance, and got alabama stuff down there. so it's kind of neat. >>> now to the warriors. they lost 3 straight games at home. so it may not be a bad thing they're heading east a few miles to play the sacramento kings tonight. steve kerr acknowledging today his team is nowhere near its potential yet. >>> to college basketball. wyking jones and cal taking on ucla. the bears turn it over, and this one leads to a high-flying dunk by

. >> we are not going to be like dabo sweeney of clemson disseminate fake news. just finished 15-0. >> bill: who picked clemson to blow out alabama? >> very few. i will bet very few people actually. 44-16 most lopsided loss ever for the great nick saban and alabama. the state was going for sixth title. >> sandra: we don't need to say that name around lsu peeps. come on. >> you should be happy. >> sandra: it was quite a game to watch though. >> what was nice is if had you to get up early this morning for folks who didn't have. halftime turned it off 31-16 halftime. clemson scored the final 30 points. how about the true freshman trevor lawrence, ice water in his veins. 347 yards. three touchdowns. outlaid and clear from some of the decisions alabama made mentally, i think they saw themselves as the underdog. even though they were favored to win last night by four. >> bill: probably agree with that. >> some of those decisions the fake field goal going forward on fourth down. >> bill: in summary do you agree with the playoff series as it stands now? >> yes. >> bill:

heartened and excited about the success of clemson university on the field, i thought listening to dabo sweeney as he talked about success in life, it reminded me of my civility, fairness, and opportunity agenda for 2019. he said something to this effect: when asked about his success and the greatness of his football team and the wonders that our winning the national championship, what did he celebrate the most. he said in this fashion: when i think about being selfless, when i think about real success it's in this order. first it's honoring jesus christ, his lord and savior. second is honoring others. and, third, finally it comes down to self. i think there is something for us to learn in putting others before ourselves as we look for a more civil society filled with fairness, brimming with opportunity. mr. president, i note the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: will the senator withhold his request? mr. scott: i will. mr. whitehouse: i appreciate that. thank you very much, senator. and if i may through the chair congratulate the junior senator from south carolina on the spectacular