With Oklaohma ST losing to Iowa ST looks like we are going to have a LSU vs Alabama rematch! Unless Oregon or someone else in the top 10 slips ahead somehow. So what now BCS? This is why college football needs a playoff system for the top 10 in BCS ranking.
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I totally agree me being K-state fan (some may hate) but i think there needs to be a top 16 playoff
I totally agree me being K-state fan (some may hate) but i think there needs to be a top 16 playoff
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HighPoint</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Top 16 is digging a little deep, top 8 would be more than plenty. </div></div>
Top 8 is what I meant instead of top 10.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HighPoint</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Top 16 is digging a little deep, top 8 would be more than plenty. </div></div>
Top 8 is what I meant instead of top 10.
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No top 16 would be good heck they have 72 bowl game and 30 or more days before the national chapionship game. Rather watch great teams play instead of watching two 6-6 team. I dont think average should be rewarded with a bowl game.
No top 16 would be good heck they have 72 bowl game and 30 or more days before the national chapionship game. Rather watch great teams play instead of watching two 6-6 team. I dont think average should be rewarded with a bowl game.
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I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
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I'm sure the fact that you are from Alabama has anything todo with your stance!
Top 4 play off with no conference championships. Just my thoughts..GO DUCKS!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
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I'm sure the fact that you are from Alabama has anything todo with your stance!
Top 4 play off with no conference championships. Just my thoughts..GO DUCKS!
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I agree that 'Bama is the ONLY team in the league that has a fair shot at beating LSU.
I'm from GA where there are a LOT of Dawg fans, and I've been hearing for the last couple of week's that UGA's defense can stop LSU. Give me a freaking break - they're not fast enough and they're not strong enough.
Alabama should have won the game the first go round, you can bet your butt they'll do ANYTHING they have to in order to win it this time around.
I agree that 'Bama is the ONLY team in the league that has a fair shot at beating LSU.
I'm from GA where there are a LOT of Dawg fans, and I've been hearing for the last couple of week's that UGA's defense can stop LSU. Give me a freaking break - they're not fast enough and they're not strong enough.
Alabama should have won the game the first go round, you can bet your butt they'll do ANYTHING they have to in order to win it this time around.
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Yup,..I have to agree,...and that's hard for me to do since I'm a Oklahoma guy
Yup,..I have to agree,...and that's hard for me to do since I'm a Oklahoma guy
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Willys46</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
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I'm sure the fact that you are from Alabama has anything todo with your stance!
Top 4 play off with no conference championships. Just my thoughts..GO DUCKS!
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Lol... Willi Look a little closer at what town is in front of Alabama on my location. who hates the Crimson Tide worse then anyone???? Your just mad that we beat you guys last year. Dont worry though if you cant beat USC at home, you dont have a shot agains a team like LSU..
It was a good game though.. What a nail biter.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Willys46</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
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I'm sure the fact that you are from Alabama has anything todo with your stance!
Top 4 play off with no conference championships. Just my thoughts..GO DUCKS!
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Lol... Willi Look a little closer at what town is in front of Alabama on my location. who hates the Crimson Tide worse then anyone???? Your just mad that we beat you guys last year. Dont worry though if you cant beat USC at home, you dont have a shot agains a team like LSU..
It was a good game though.. What a nail biter.
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It was a good game but shouldn't have been that close, USC almost beat themselves. Looks like OU has all they can handle in Baylor. It should be LSU and Bama in a rematch no doubt about it now. As long as they both win out.
It was a good game but shouldn't have been that close, USC almost beat themselves. Looks like OU has all they can handle in Baylor. It should be LSU and Bama in a rematch no doubt about it now. As long as they both win out.
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Possible my ass.... It's gonna happen, and Bama won't make the same mistakes twice against LSU...
Possible my ass.... It's gonna happen, and Bama won't make the same mistakes twice against LSU...
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I have to agree with JR, I dont think Bama is going to make the same mistakes again... as much as I hate to admit it.
Maybe the iron bowl will shake things up some more. Would be nice, but Im not holding my breath with a 19 Bama already being a 19 point favor.
I have to agree with JR, I dont think Bama is going to make the same mistakes again... as much as I hate to admit it.
Maybe the iron bowl will shake things up some more. Would be nice, but Im not holding my breath with a 19 Bama already being a 19 point favor.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Possible my ass.... It's gonna happen, and Bama won't make the same mistakes twice against LSU... </div></div>
You talk like Bama already beat Auburn. You know as well as I do that strange shit happens in the Iron Bowl. Bama has done it to Auburn and Auburn has done it to Bama. Lets just wait to see what happens next weekend. And no, I am not strictly an Auburn fan. I like to see both teams that represent my state win.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Possible my ass.... It's gonna happen, and Bama won't make the same mistakes twice against LSU... </div></div>
You talk like Bama already beat Auburn. You know as well as I do that strange shit happens in the Iron Bowl. Bama has done it to Auburn and Auburn has done it to Bama. Lets just wait to see what happens next weekend. And no, I am not strictly an Auburn fan. I like to see both teams that represent my state win.
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I'll take my humble pie! The damn ducks do it to us every time! It's got to be LSU vs Bama.
Us PAC 12 guys will go hide tell next season!
Good news, it frees up my Saturday's for shooting!
I'll take my humble pie! The damn ducks do it to us every time! It's got to be LSU vs Bama.
Us PAC 12 guys will go hide tell next season!
Good news, it frees up my Saturday's for shooting!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DamnYuppie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LSU vs Bama is going to be mind numbingly boring! </div></div>
Yup. Lets hope the gods mix it up.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DamnYuppie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LSU vs Bama is going to be mind numbingly boring! </div></div>
Yup. Lets hope the gods mix it up.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
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Don't want to see this at all, and if we do see it, and if Bama wins the series is tied 1-1. Why should the title be awareded to a team that has split the series...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate to say it but any other match up besides lsu and alabama wont even be fun to watch.
I dont wanna see Oregon get beaten a second time. I think Alabama stands a better shot of beating LSU.
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Don't want to see this at all, and if we do see it, and if Bama wins the series is tied 1-1. Why should the title be awareded to a team that has split the series...
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Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides.
Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides. </div></div>
That will be a good game. So will LSU and Arkansas
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides. </div></div>
That will be a good game. So will LSU and Arkansas
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides. </div></div>
You can say that again! And I'm a RABID Alabama fan.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides. </div></div>
You can say that again! And I'm a RABID Alabama fan.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snowtop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No top 16 would be good heck they have 72 bowl game and 30 or more days before the national chapionship game. Rather watch great teams play instead of watching two 6-6 team. I dont think average should be rewarded with a bowl game. </div></div>
But do you really think Nevada would have had a chance against Auburn last year? How about BYU against Bama in '09? Or Georgia Tech against Florida in '08? 16 is too deep. I am a fan of the NFL 4 round 12 team playoff with the top 4 getting a first round bye. That gives them an extra week to rest/recuperate/plan for the games ahead. It is also an incentive that will keep them fighting for those spots rather than sit. Keep the BCS for the sole sake of ranking the teams and that's it. Outside of the top 12 I don't think there is a realistic chance someone could win a CFB playoff.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snowtop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No top 16 would be good heck they have 72 bowl game and 30 or more days before the national chapionship game. Rather watch great teams play instead of watching two 6-6 team. I dont think average should be rewarded with a bowl game. </div></div>
But do you really think Nevada would have had a chance against Auburn last year? How about BYU against Bama in '09? Or Georgia Tech against Florida in '08? 16 is too deep. I am a fan of the NFL 4 round 12 team playoff with the top 4 getting a first round bye. That gives them an extra week to rest/recuperate/plan for the games ahead. It is also an incentive that will keep them fighting for those spots rather than sit. Keep the BCS for the sole sake of ranking the teams and that's it. Outside of the top 12 I don't think there is a realistic chance someone could win a CFB playoff.
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Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship?
Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship?
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I agree but tell that to Oklahoma in 2003 and Nebraska in 2001. Both lost their conference championship yet made it out to the NCG. However there has not been a team to play for the NC that hasn't at least won their division....
I agree but tell that to Oklahoma in 2003 and Nebraska in 2001. Both lost their conference championship yet made it out to the NCG. However there has not been a team to play for the NC that hasn't at least won their division....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship?</div></div>
Because the bottom line is it's all about the dollar and it doesn't matter who wins what or how they do it (within reason), they're going to put two teams in the NC that are going to bring in the most money, plain and simple.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship?</div></div>
Because the bottom line is it's all about the dollar and it doesn't matter who wins what or how they do it (within reason), they're going to put two teams in the NC that are going to bring in the most money, plain and simple.
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im an alabama fan and there isnt two better teams than alabama and lsu. some ppl say that the game was boring but if actually pay attention to whats goin on instead of just following the ball u would have been amazed with the game. if they play anyone else in bowl games they will both win. with everyone else losing i dont see it shaping up any other way unless arkansas beats lsu. i think the two best teams should play for the nc. no matter if they win the conference or not. alabama shouldnt be punished just for being in the same conference (division) as lsu.
im an alabama fan and there isnt two better teams than alabama and lsu. some ppl say that the game was boring but if actually pay attention to whats goin on instead of just following the ball u would have been amazed with the game. if they play anyone else in bowl games they will both win. with everyone else losing i dont see it shaping up any other way unless arkansas beats lsu. i think the two best teams should play for the nc. no matter if they win the conference or not. alabama shouldnt be punished just for being in the same conference (division) as lsu.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship? </div></div>
It is simple if the two best teams in the country are in the same division. That is the whole purpose of the BCS is to get the best two teams in the country in the championship game. If Bama and LSU both win out then I think there is no doubt that they are the best two teams. OSU lost to Iowa, Oregon lost 2 games, OU lost 2 games. Bama's only lost was to LSU in OT, and that game could have went either way. What team do you think should be in there over Bama? Houston? Stanford? OSU? No other team is more deserving than Bama, just because some team plays in a weak conference doesn't give them a leg up over a really good team in a really strong conference and division. Until we get a playoff this is the best we have.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship? </div></div>
It is simple if the two best teams in the country are in the same division. That is the whole purpose of the BCS is to get the best two teams in the country in the championship game. If Bama and LSU both win out then I think there is no doubt that they are the best two teams. OSU lost to Iowa, Oregon lost 2 games, OU lost 2 games. Bama's only lost was to LSU in OT, and that game could have went either way. What team do you think should be in there over Bama? Houston? Stanford? OSU? No other team is more deserving than Bama, just because some team plays in a weak conference doesn't give them a leg up over a really good team in a really strong conference and division. Until we get a playoff this is the best we have.
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I really doubt there will be a rematch. It'll be the winner of the SEC vs. OSU if OSU wins out. Reason 1: Pollsters outside of the SEC don't want an SEC/SEC NCG. The BCS isn't some random amalgamation of computers and algorithms. 2/3 of it is human based. Reason 2: OSU still has a top ten opponent to play which will give them a boost in the computers especially if Auburn doesn't win and drops out of the top 25.
Also don't count out Virginia Tech. They get a fairly easy game with 8-3 Virginia then will most likely face a 10-2 Clemson in the ACC Championship game (assuming Clemson beats USC).
Does the SEC West have the best 2-3 teams in College Football? Yes. However I see too many excuses pollsters will use to only allow one in the NCG.
I really doubt there will be a rematch. It'll be the winner of the SEC vs. OSU if OSU wins out. Reason 1: Pollsters outside of the SEC don't want an SEC/SEC NCG. The BCS isn't some random amalgamation of computers and algorithms. 2/3 of it is human based. Reason 2: OSU still has a top ten opponent to play which will give them a boost in the computers especially if Auburn doesn't win and drops out of the top 25.
Also don't count out Virginia Tech. They get a fairly easy game with 8-3 Virginia then will most likely face a 10-2 Clemson in the ACC Championship game (assuming Clemson beats USC).
Does the SEC West have the best 2-3 teams in College Football? Yes. However I see too many excuses pollsters will use to only allow one in the NCG.
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I disagree, if you look at the poll numbers LSU has every #1 vote and Bama has all but a few of the #2 votes. In the AP poll OSU is 5 and in the USA today poll they are 6. Their loss is to such a weak team and even if LSU losses to Arkansas they might still play for the NC. Bama BCS avg. .9491, OSU avg. .8408, and VT avg. is .7842. OSU and VT are to far behind to catch up even if they both win out as long as Bama wins out. It is the computers that are keeping OSU in the top 4 not the pollsters. If LSU and Bama win out then they will play for the NC. Just my 2 cents.
I disagree, if you look at the poll numbers LSU has every #1 vote and Bama has all but a few of the #2 votes. In the AP poll OSU is 5 and in the USA today poll they are 6. Their loss is to such a weak team and even if LSU losses to Arkansas they might still play for the NC. Bama BCS avg. .9491, OSU avg. .8408, and VT avg. is .7842. OSU and VT are to far behind to catch up even if they both win out as long as Bama wins out. It is the computers that are keeping OSU in the top 4 not the pollsters. If LSU and Bama win out then they will play for the NC. Just my 2 cents.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Robot Doc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides. </div></div>
You can say that again! And I'm a RABID Alabama fan. </div></div>
+1 on the Iron Bowl. Even if Alabama wins it they will still have to get thru the SEC Championship (if they win their division).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Robot Doc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bama has to make it through the Iron Bowl first. I don't care what the rankings are, that game is always unpredictable, and have often upset a good season on both sides. </div></div>
You can say that again! And I'm a RABID Alabama fan. </div></div>
+1 on the Iron Bowl. Even if Alabama wins it they will still have to get thru the SEC Championship (if they win their division).
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship? </div></div>
Because that conference (the SEC), has the best teams in football right now. No teams in any other conference can even touch the top 3 in the SEC at this moment unless they have a very bad day. This is coming from an ACC fan in North Carolina, so I have no bias. Only another SEC Team has a shot at beating LSU. I believe Alabama is the true #2 and should play for the NC if they win another tough SEC game next week. Now if LSU loses we will have a mess, which could mean a Alabama vs Arkansas LOL.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship? </div></div>
Because that conference (the SEC), has the best teams in football right now. No teams in any other conference can even touch the top 3 in the SEC at this moment unless they have a very bad day. This is coming from an ACC fan in North Carolina, so I have no bias. Only another SEC Team has a shot at beating LSU. I believe Alabama is the true #2 and should play for the NC if they win another tough SEC game next week. Now if LSU loses we will have a mess, which could mean a Alabama vs Arkansas LOL.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship?</div></div>
Because the bottom line is it's all about the dollar and it doesn't matter who wins what or how they do it (within reason), they're going to put two teams in the NC that are going to bring in the most money, plain and simple. </div></div>
I agree 100%.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rammerjammer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">im an alabama fan and there isnt two better teams than alabama and lsu. some ppl say that the game was boring but if actually pay attention to whats goin on instead of just following the ball u would have been amazed with the game. if they play anyone else in bowl games they will both win. with everyone else losing i dont see it shaping up any other way unless arkansas beats lsu. i think the two best teams should play for the nc. no matter if they win the conference or not. alabama shouldnt be punished just for being in the same conference (division) as lsu. </div></div>
Your opinion is all theoretical. I say the best two teams are OSU and VT. (not really, just for arguments sake) Why should Alabama get a second chance? You lost on your home field. If Alabama gets to play in the BCSCG then the first match up meant nothing.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Knife</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship? </div></div>
It is simple if the two best teams in the country are in the same division. That is the whole purpose of the BCS is to get the best two teams in the country in the championship game. If Bama and LSU both win out then I think there is no doubt that they are the best two teams. OSU lost to Iowa, Oregon lost 2 games, OU lost 2 games. Bama's only lost was to LSU in OT, and that game could have went either way. What team do you think should be in there over Bama? Houston? Stanford? OSU? No other team is more deserving than Bama, just because some team plays in a weak conference doesn't give them a leg up over a really good team in a really strong conference and division. Until we get a playoff this is the best we have.</div></div>
again, all theoretical arguments. Bama had their chance on their home field and lost. It is someone else's turn, someone who wins their conference championship.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: halcyon575</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree but tell that to Oklahoma in 2003 and Nebraska in 2001. Both lost their conference championship yet made it out to the NCG. However there has not been a team to play for the NC that hasn't at least won their division....</div></div>
I agree 100%. In 2003 I argued against OU going. They didn't deserve it, they lost to K-State in the Big 12 Championship.
My point to all this is simple, you all are basing your fact on opinion. You have opinions that the SEC is the best conference. Most years you are right, but not all years.
Alabama had their chance AT HOME, and lost. Arkansas got blown out by Bama, LSU will play ARK this weekend.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship?</div></div>
Because the bottom line is it's all about the dollar and it doesn't matter who wins what or how they do it (within reason), they're going to put two teams in the NC that are going to bring in the most money, plain and simple. </div></div>
I agree 100%.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rammerjammer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">im an alabama fan and there isnt two better teams than alabama and lsu. some ppl say that the game was boring but if actually pay attention to whats goin on instead of just following the ball u would have been amazed with the game. if they play anyone else in bowl games they will both win. with everyone else losing i dont see it shaping up any other way unless arkansas beats lsu. i think the two best teams should play for the nc. no matter if they win the conference or not. alabama shouldnt be punished just for being in the same conference (division) as lsu. </div></div>
Your opinion is all theoretical. I say the best two teams are OSU and VT. (not really, just for arguments sake) Why should Alabama get a second chance? You lost on your home field. If Alabama gets to play in the BCSCG then the first match up meant nothing.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Knife</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why should you be eligible to win a National Championship if you didn't win your conference championship? </div></div>
It is simple if the two best teams in the country are in the same division. That is the whole purpose of the BCS is to get the best two teams in the country in the championship game. If Bama and LSU both win out then I think there is no doubt that they are the best two teams. OSU lost to Iowa, Oregon lost 2 games, OU lost 2 games. Bama's only lost was to LSU in OT, and that game could have went either way. What team do you think should be in there over Bama? Houston? Stanford? OSU? No other team is more deserving than Bama, just because some team plays in a weak conference doesn't give them a leg up over a really good team in a really strong conference and division. Until we get a playoff this is the best we have.</div></div>
again, all theoretical arguments. Bama had their chance on their home field and lost. It is someone else's turn, someone who wins their conference championship.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: halcyon575</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree but tell that to Oklahoma in 2003 and Nebraska in 2001. Both lost their conference championship yet made it out to the NCG. However there has not been a team to play for the NC that hasn't at least won their division....</div></div>
I agree 100%. In 2003 I argued against OU going. They didn't deserve it, they lost to K-State in the Big 12 Championship.
My point to all this is simple, you all are basing your fact on opinion. You have opinions that the SEC is the best conference. Most years you are right, but not all years.
Alabama had their chance AT HOME, and lost. Arkansas got blown out by Bama, LSU will play ARK this weekend.
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But if LSU loses to Arkansas, it becomes an entirely different scenario because Alabama beat Arkansas.
But if LSU loses to Arkansas, it becomes an entirely different scenario because Alabama beat Arkansas.
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I think it is a fact that Alabama is ranked #2 in the BCS and that is what I was basing my point on. OSU had there chance and so did Oregon, Stanford, OU, and BSU. All they had to do was win and they didn't even have to play the best ranked team in the country. So one of these teams that lost to a team other than the #1 team in the country and in some instances an unranked team deserve to play more than a team that only lost to the #1 ranked team in the country? I just can't see it any other way. If Arkansas beats LSU then that will be interesting but LSU still might be strong enough to get into the NC game. Not trying to be difficult but this just makes the most sense to me.
I think it is a fact that Alabama is ranked #2 in the BCS and that is what I was basing my point on. OSU had there chance and so did Oregon, Stanford, OU, and BSU. All they had to do was win and they didn't even have to play the best ranked team in the country. So one of these teams that lost to a team other than the #1 team in the country and in some instances an unranked team deserve to play more than a team that only lost to the #1 ranked team in the country? I just can't see it any other way. If Arkansas beats LSU then that will be interesting but LSU still might be strong enough to get into the NC game. Not trying to be difficult but this just makes the most sense to me.
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With the LSU and Bama match up you you have to consider margin of victory. Not one touchdown scored and a field goal in OT. How far could they really drop? When #2 loses to #1 by that small, to me it shows how well the BCS called it this time. The fact that OU, OS, and OR lost to unranked opponents tells me that they dont belong in the #2 spot by comparison. I am sorry that for you guys that dont want to see two teams from the same division play, but they truly are the best two teams period even if they are from the same division. Its how the cards fell this year.
But I will say if there is one thing that Auburn is good at, its throwing a monkey wrench into Bamas long term plans with the iron bowl and vise versa.
With the LSU and Bama match up you you have to consider margin of victory. Not one touchdown scored and a field goal in OT. How far could they really drop? When #2 loses to #1 by that small, to me it shows how well the BCS called it this time. The fact that OU, OS, and OR lost to unranked opponents tells me that they dont belong in the #2 spot by comparison. I am sorry that for you guys that dont want to see two teams from the same division play, but they truly are the best two teams period even if they are from the same division. Its how the cards fell this year.
But I will say if there is one thing that Auburn is good at, its throwing a monkey wrench into Bamas long term plans with the iron bowl and vise versa.
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I'm a Pac-10 veteran but have to concede that Stanford and Oregon do not deserve to play in the NC now. Although USC is a playing well and would be top 5 if they were allowed, it still doesn't take away that they both lost and lost huge.
Both Auburn and Alabama both know how much this game means to each other.
I'm a Pac-10 veteran but have to concede that Stanford and Oregon do not deserve to play in the NC now. Although USC is a playing well and would be top 5 if they were allowed, it still doesn't take away that they both lost and lost huge.
Both Auburn and Alabama both know how much this game means to each other.
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If Alabama beats Auburn, Arkansas has no shot at anything other than playing spoiler. If AR beats LSU and Bama beats AU, AR might end up ranked higher than Bama. However even if they are, Bama will not drop 6 spots lower. That means Bama wins the tiebreaker and goes to Atlanta.
The only way AR goes to the SECCG and NCG is if Auburn beats Bama and they beat LSU and UGA.
If Alabama beats Auburn, Arkansas has no shot at anything other than playing spoiler. If AR beats LSU and Bama beats AU, AR might end up ranked higher than Bama. However even if they are, Bama will not drop 6 spots lower. That means Bama wins the tiebreaker and goes to Atlanta.
The only way AR goes to the SECCG and NCG is if Auburn beats Bama and they beat LSU and UGA.
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It was nice to sit with the whole family for Thanksgiving today. Half had on AU garb and the other Bama. We had to make a rule to keep the game and BCS out of today's table talk. What a divided family. Should be a fun day Saturday..
It was nice to sit with the whole family for Thanksgiving today. Half had on AU garb and the other Bama. We had to make a rule to keep the game and BCS out of today's table talk. What a divided family. Should be a fun day Saturday..
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Come on superconference. Let all teams, big and small, play the SEC. Geaux Tigers.
Tomorrow's game will be interesting because it always been a flip/flop when playing Arkansas
Come on superconference. Let all teams, big and small, play the SEC. Geaux Tigers.
Tomorrow's game will be interesting because it always been a flip/flop when playing Arkansas
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Alabama and LSU are the best teams in the country this year. Although bama blew it on the first outing (vs lsu), i think one would be hard pressed to name a better team to face the tigers for the title.
Alabama and LSU are the best teams in the country this year. Although bama blew it on the first outing (vs lsu), i think one would be hard pressed to name a better team to face the tigers for the title.
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Admittedly I am biased. But LSU now has to go play another SEC game (SEC Championship)and risk injury. Alabama gets to sit at home, rest, and watch another LSU game to study them.
LSU is ranked #1 and must play an extra game. It has been said that even if LSU loses, they may still be strong enough to make the #2 slot and still go to the NC game.
Even so, that's an unfair advantage for AL. It would be tough for any team to beat LSU or AL twice in one season. Again, if nothing else but a 50/50 deal, advantage AL.
They have it all going their way unless Auburn beats them today.
Admittedly I am biased. But LSU now has to go play another SEC game (SEC Championship)and risk injury. Alabama gets to sit at home, rest, and watch another LSU game to study them.
LSU is ranked #1 and must play an extra game. It has been said that even if LSU loses, they may still be strong enough to make the #2 slot and still go to the NC game.
Even so, that's an unfair advantage for AL. It would be tough for any team to beat LSU or AL twice in one season. Again, if nothing else but a 50/50 deal, advantage AL.
They have it all going their way unless Auburn beats them today.
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Yep it would have been easier to be #2, sit on your ass and beat a #24 team today. Then rest up real good and act like you deserve an automatic bid to the BCS. and if you get lucky enough to get in and win it, you can claim you are the Nat Champs because you might beat LSU once!! lol
Gimme a break, look like it pays to be NO 2!!!
Yep it would have been easier to be #2, sit on your ass and beat a #24 team today. Then rest up real good and act like you deserve an automatic bid to the BCS. and if you get lucky enough to get in and win it, you can claim you are the Nat Champs because you might beat LSU once!! lol
Gimme a break, look like it pays to be NO 2!!!
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What a bunch a whiney crybabies. Wah Wah Wah we have to play an extra game. Give me a break. You eeked out a lucky win the first time around an now you're scared because you know you can't get lucky twice. So to hide your fear you bitch and moan about how it's not fair Bama plays for the NC. Bama deserves to be there more than any other team from any other conference. Their only loss is to the then and current number 1 and only lost by 3 points. No other team can make a deserved claim to play in the NC game other than they're in another conference.
Bama is going to whip Auburns ass and come gunnin' for you LSU. Stand by.
What a bunch a whiney crybabies. Wah Wah Wah we have to play an extra game. Give me a break. You eeked out a lucky win the first time around an now you're scared because you know you can't get lucky twice. So to hide your fear you bitch and moan about how it's not fair Bama plays for the NC. Bama deserves to be there more than any other team from any other conference. Their only loss is to the then and current number 1 and only lost by 3 points. No other team can make a deserved claim to play in the NC game other than they're in another conference.
Bama is going to whip Auburns ass and come gunnin' for you LSU. Stand by.
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Sorry Dag, I call it like I see it. Everyone on the country not on LSUs tit knows Bama is the best opponent out there. If LSU is so "bad ass" they should want and welcome a rematch. If LSU plays anyone else in the NC game, all that will be talked about is "what if" scenario discrediting their victory.
Bottom line is for LSU to make it "real" they're going to have to beat Bama again in the NC game. You know it, I know it, every football fan in the country knows it. So LSU fans need to stop whining and step up and play.
Sorry Dag, I call it like I see it. Everyone on the country not on LSUs tit knows Bama is the best opponent out there. If LSU is so "bad ass" they should want and welcome a rematch. If LSU plays anyone else in the NC game, all that will be talked about is "what if" scenario discrediting their victory.
Bottom line is for LSU to make it "real" they're going to have to beat Bama again in the NC game. You know it, I know it, every football fan in the country knows it. So LSU fans need to stop whining and step up and play.
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Not whining at all Mike, I just pointed out how advantageous being Number 2 sets up this year. Would have been hard to do in previous years.
Far as Im concerned, playing Georgia is as big a joke and important as Bama beating Auburn today. Far as I'm concerned bring it on lets get it on!!!
Oh and wait, if Bama wins, the first game wasn't real and we just erase it right. If you lose what say you and the Bama groupies then!! We have beaten you 9 times since the year 2000
Make it real, everybody hyped Bama up in 2010, we beat your ass, and I wasn't on here saying to make it "real" you have to play us again!! You won the NC, period. You ended up playing Texas!! So what, you won and crowned the best Team in College football,and deservedly.
Where does this entitlement mentality come from that we "owe" you a re match to make it real. Please
Not whining at all Mike, I just pointed out how advantageous being Number 2 sets up this year. Would have been hard to do in previous years.
Far as Im concerned, playing Georgia is as big a joke and important as Bama beating Auburn today. Far as I'm concerned bring it on lets get it on!!!
Oh and wait, if Bama wins, the first game wasn't real and we just erase it right. If you lose what say you and the Bama groupies then!! We have beaten you 9 times since the year 2000
Make it real, everybody hyped Bama up in 2010, we beat your ass, and I wasn't on here saying to make it "real" you have to play us again!! You won the NC, period. You ended up playing Texas!! So what, you won and crowned the best Team in College football,and deservedly.
Where does this entitlement mentality come from that we "owe" you a re match to make it real. Please
