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NCAA Football '06 Week 14


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Posted by: the nut

Associated Press Top 25

No. School Record Points Prev
1 Ohio State 12-0 1625 1
2 Southern California 10-1 1540 3
3 Michigan 11-1 1504 2
4 Florida 11-1 1441 4
5 LSU 10-2 1303 9
6 Louisville 10-1 1241 8
7 Wisconsin 11-1 1212 10
8 Arkansas 10-2 1095 5
8 Oklahoma 10-2 1095 13
10 Boise State 12-0 1044 12
11 Auburn 10-2 966 14
12 Notre Dame 10-2 940 6
13 Rutgers 10-1 906 15
14 Virginia Tech 10-2 775 17
15 West Virginia 9-2 667 7
16 Wake Forest 10-2 621 20
17 Tennessee 9-3 542 19
17 Texas 9-3 542 11
19 Nebraska 9-3 405 23
20 Brigham Young 10-2 394 21
21 California 8-3 367 22
22 Texas A&M 9-3 318 _
23 Georgia Tech 9-3 210 16
24 Hawaii 10-2 174 25
25 Boston College 9-3 91 18

Others Receiving Votes: Georgia 44, TCU 31, Oregon St. 17, Penn St. 4, South Florida 4, Maryland 3, South Carolina 3, Houston 1.



Posted by: the nut

Coaches Poll

No. School Record Points Prev
1 Ohio State 12-0 1575 1
2 Southern California 10-1 1491 2
3 Michigan 11-1 1445 3
4 Florida 11-1 1405 4
5 LSU 10-2 1255 8
6 Wisconsin 11-1 1221 9
7 Louisville 10-1 1169 11
8 Arkansas 10-2 1042 5
9 Boise State 12-0 1018 12
10 Oklahoma 10-2 994 14
11 Auburn 10-2 985 13
12 Notre Dame 10-2 928 6
13 Rutgers 10-1 777 16
14 Virginia Tech 10-2 744 17
15 West Virginia 9-2 668 7
16 Wake Forest 10-2 607 20
17 Texas 9-3 596 10
18 Nebraska 9-3 523 19
19 Tennessee 9-3 434 21
20 California 8-3 343 22
21 Brigham Young 10-2 339 23
22 Georgia Tech 9-3 259 15
23 Hawaii 10-2 203 25
24 Texas A&M 9-3 202 NR
25 Boston College 9-3 138 18

Others Receiving Votes: TCU 41; Houston 19; Oregon State 16; Georgia 15; Penn State 8; Maryland 7; Clemson 6; South Carolina 2.



Posted by: the nut

Harris Poll

No. School Record Points Prev
1 Ohio State 12-0 2850 1
2 Southern California 10-1 2711 2
3 Michigan 11-1 2614 3
4 Florida 11-1 2528 4
5 LSU 10-2 2294 8
6 Wisconsin 11-1 2176 9
7 Louisville 10-1 2175 10
8 Arkansas 10-2 1890 6
9 Boise State 12-0 1872 12
10 Notre Dame 10-2 1765 5
11 Oklahoma 10-2 1743 14
12 Auburn 10-2 1680 13
13 Rutgers 10-1 1558 15
14 Virginia Tech 10-2 1298 17
15 West Virginia 9-2 1226 7
16 Wake Forest 10-2 1071 20
17 Texas 9-3 945 11
18 Tennessee 9-3 872 19
19 Brigham Young 10-2 798 21
20 Nebraska 9-3 793 22
21 California 8-3 598 23
22 Georgia Tech 9-3 439 16
23 Hawaii 10-2 370 25
24 Texas A&M 9-3 349 NR
25 Boston College 9-3 229 18

Others Receiving Votes: TCU 109; Georgia 23; Penn State 15; Oregon State 14; Houston 12; Maryland 12; Clemson 7; South Florida 5; Minnesota 4; Missouri 3; Ohio 1; Rice 1.



Posted by: the nut

Bowl Championship Series Standings

BCS Rank -- Team -- Previous Rank -- BCS Average
1 Ohio State 1 1.0000
2 Southern California 3 0.9460
3 Michigan 2 0.9216
4 Florida 4 0.8897
5 LSU 10 0.8106
6 Louisville 9 0.7618
7 Wisconsin 8 0.7096
8 Boise State 11 0.6744
9 Arkansas 6 0.6616
10 Notre Dame 5 0.6262 1
11 Auburn 12 0.6183
12 Oklahoma 15 0.5509
13 Rutgers 14 0.5500
14 Virginia Tech 17 0.4426
15 West Virginia 7 0.4014
16 Tennessee 20 0.3705
17 Wake Forest 21 0.3471
18 California 19 0.3192
19 Texas 13 0.2967
20 Nebraska 22 0.2268
21 Brigham Young 23 0.1917
22 Georgia Tech 16 0.1195
23 Texas A&M NR 0.0969
24 Oregon State NR 0.0950
25 Hawaii NR 0.0862



Posted by: the nut

WEEK 14

Thursday, Nov. 30
MAC Campionship Game
Central Michigan @ Ohio ESPN 7:30 pm

Friday, Dec. 1
Conference USA Championship Game
Southern Mississippi @ Houston 8:00 pm

Saturday, Dec. 2
Connecticut @ Louisville ESPN 12:00 pm
San Diego @ Monmouth (NJ) 12:00 pm
ACC Championship Game
Wake Forest @ Georgia Tech 1:00 pm
Alcorn State @ Grambling 2:00 pm
Army @ Navy CBS 2:30 pm
New Hampshire @ Massachusetts 2:30 pm
Southern Illinois @ Montana 2:30 pm
Louisiana Tech @ New Mexico State 3:00 pm
Stanford @ California FOX 3:00 pm
Air Force @ TCU CSTV 3:30 pm
Fresno State @ San Jose State 4:00 pm
Montana State @ Appalachian State 4:00 pm
Southern California @ UCLA ABC 4:30 pm
Louisiana-Monroe @ La.-Lafayette 5:00 pm
SEC Championship Game
Arkansas @ Florida CBS 6:00 pm
Illinois State @ Youngstown State 6:00 pm
Troy @ Florida International 7:00 pm
Rutgers @ West Virginia 7:45 pm
Colorado State @ San Diego State 8:00 pm
Big 12 Championship Game
Nebraska @ Oklahoma 8:00 pm
Oregon State @ Hawaii 11:59 pm

Sunday, Dec. 3
Alcorn State @ Grambling 2:00 pm

BCS Implications



Posted by: IainDaniel

Go Ucla :d



Posted by: goandykid

Yea, I'm a Bruins fan this week.



Posted by: the nut

Stranger things have happened!



Posted by: JerseyDevil

Go USC! Am I nuts? After watching USC demolish Notre Dame the other night, I should be pullng for Blue.

But I'm not. Michigan had their chance and they lost. As a Buckeye fan what could possibly be a better end to the year? First OSU comes out in the preseason polls at number 1. When I heard that a big smile came across my face.... Then I realized how difficult it would be to maintain number 1 throughout the year. One look at the number 2's during the season proves that. But they did it!

Then came the 1 vs 2 AT Texas. Convincing win. Next big game was the big match up AT Iowa... another convincing win. Then they beat Michigan AGAIN. All of Troy Smith's biggest games in his career, are the biggest games he has played in. That is incredible when you think about it.

So what a fitting finish to play USC, the best college team of the last 3-4 years. Plus old timers like myself remember the old Big Ten vs Pac Ten Rose Bowls, when those USC teams owned Ohio State.



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Go USC! Am I nuts? After watching USC demolish Notre Dame the other night, I should be pullng for Blue.

But I'm not. Michigan had their chance and they lost. As a Buckeye fan what could possibly be a better end to the year? First OSU comes out in the preseason polls at number 1. When I heard that a big smile came across my face.... Then I realized how difficult it would be to maintain number 1 throughout the year. One look at the number 2's during the season proves that. But they did it!

Then came the 1 vs 2 AT Texas. Convincing win. Next big game was the big match up AT Iowa... another convincing win. Then they beat Michigan AGAIN. All of Troy Smith's biggest games in his career, are the biggest games he has played in. That is incredible when you think about it.

So what a fitting finish to play USC, the best college team of the last 3-4 years. Plus old timers like myself remember the old Big Ten vs Pac Ten Rose Bowls, when those USC teams owned Ohio State.
If OSU plays USC and wins, they will have beaten the #2 team twice (Michigan, USC) and the #3 team (Texas) in the same season. I wonder if that has ever happened.



Posted by: goandykid

I believe Texas was number 2 at the time



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
I believe Texas was number 2 at the time
You know, I thought that too, but this is what i found for rankings.

AP Top 25: Week 1


Records through Sun Aug 20, 2006
AP Top 25 Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. Ohio State (35) (0-0) 1558 NR
2. Notre Dame (10) (0-0) 1470 NR
3. Texas (8) (0-0) 1411 NR
4. Auburn (3) (0-0) 1395 NR
5. West Virginia (6) (0-0) 1354 NR



Posted by: ReproMan

OK, how in the fuck does Notre Dame drop to 12th when their only 2 losses are to the #2 and #3 teams in the nation? Polls are retarded.



Posted by: goandykid

They played in week 2:


Week 2 AP Top 25
1. Ohio State (39) 1-0 1,568
2. Texas (7) 1-0 1,453
3. USC (3) 1-0 1,410
4. Notre Dame (8) 1-0 1,408
4. Auburn (3) 1-0 1,408
6. West Virginia (5) 1-0 1,356
7. Florida 1-0 1,191
8. LSU 1-0 1,185
9. Florida State 1-0 1,130
10. Michigan 1-0 841
11. Tennessee 1-0 839
12. Georgia 1-0 836
13. Louisville 1-0 820
14. Iowa 1-0 800
15. Oklahoma 1-0 725
16. Virginia Tech 1-0 673
17. Miami (FL) 0-1 624
18. Clemson 1-0 564
19. Penn State 1-0 467
20. Oregon 1-0 436
21. Nebraska 1-0 358
22. California 0-1 212
23. TCU 1-0 198
24. Texas Tech 1-0 196
25. Arizona State 1-0 134



Posted by: goandykid

Quote:
Originally Posted by FatCatMC View Post
OK, how in the fuck does Notre Dame drop to 12th when their only 2 losses are to the #2 and #3 teams in the nation? Polls are retarded.
They got shat on both times...



Posted by: goandykid

ND's close game against GT in week 1 was what knocked them back to 4 nut



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
ND's close game against GT in week 1 was what knocked them back to 4 nut
Now I remember, and the win over Penn State jumped back 2.



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
They played in week 2:


Week 2 AP Top 25
1. Ohio State (39) 1-0 1,568
2. Texas (7) 1-0 1,453
3. USC (3) 1-0 1,410
4. Notre Dame (8) 1-0 1,408
4. Auburn (3) 1-0 1,408
6. West Virginia (5) 1-0 1,356
7. Florida 1-0 1,191
8. LSU 1-0 1,185
9. Florida State 1-0 1,130
10. Michigan 1-0 841
11. Tennessee 1-0 839
12. Georgia 1-0 836
13. Louisville 1-0 820
14. Iowa 1-0 800
15. Oklahoma 1-0 725
16. Virginia Tech 1-0 673
17. Miami (FL) 0-1 624
18. Clemson 1-0 564
19. Penn State 1-0 467
20. Oregon 1-0 436
21. Nebraska 1-0 358
22. California 0-1 212
23. TCU 1-0 198
24. Texas Tech 1-0 196
25. Arizona State 1-0 134
Which means there is a serious flaw in the system. A group of humans said that Michigan was #10. They were obviously wrong, now that they are the #3 team in the nation. So in essence, Notre Dame really lost to the #2 and #3 teams in the nation, not a #10 team. Notre Dame would mop the fucking floor with #10 Boise State. Just ridiculous. There is no way to really know what a team is "Ranked" until they play all their games....



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by FatCatMC View Post
OK, how in the fuck does Notre Dame drop to 12th when their only 2 losses are to the #2 and #3 teams in the nation? Polls are retarded.
Last 4 losses are to USC, Michigan, OSU, USC... pretty crazy.



Posted by: goandykid

Yes but by now they are supposed to have seen all that. They ahve incorporated Michigan's new rank into ND's current rank. UM and USC took a shit on ND, and ND didnt play anyone besides those two. They are lucky to be number 10, number 11 Auburn would mop the floor with them.



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
Yes but by now they are supposed to have seen all that. They ahve incorporated Michigan's new rank into ND's current rank. UM and USC took a shit on ND, and ND didnt play anyone besides those two. They are lucky to be number 10, number 11 Auburn would mop the floor with them.
2nd most wins in college football against winning teams, thats a pretty tough schedule.



Posted by: the nut

And, Michigan best accomplishment this year... a loss to OSU!



Posted by: goandykid

Sept. 2, 2006 at Georgia Tech (ABC) W 14-10 1-0 -3.5
Sept. 9, 2006 Penn State (NBC) W 41-17 2-0 -4
Sept. 16, 2006 Michigan (NBC) L 47-21 2-1 -3
Sept. 23, 2006 at Michigan State (ABC) W 40-37 3-1 even
Sept. 30, 2006 Purdue (NBC) W 35-21 4-1 -8
Oct. 7, 2006 Stanford (NBC) W 31-10 5-1 -29.5
Oct. 21, 2006 UCLA (NBC) W 20-17 6-1 -12.5
Oct. 28, 2006 at Navy1 (CBS) W 38-14 7-1 (1-0) -13.5
Nov. 4, 2006 North Carolina (NBC) W 45-26 8-1 -24.5
Nov. 11, 2006 at Air Force (CSTV) W 39-17 9-1 -11.5
Nov. 18, 2006 Army (NBC) W 41-9 10-1 (2-0) -29
Nov. 25, 2006 at Southern Cal (ABC) L 44-24



Posted by: goandykid

ND showed they don't deserve to be anywhere near the top 3 of Michigan USC and OSU



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by the nut View Post
Last 4 losses are to USC, Michigan, OSU, USC... pretty crazy.
Exactly my point, and I'm in no way a ND fan. Any poll taken before thanksgiving is pure speculation, and to take into account that ND lost to a "#10" ranked team is pure bullshit. And how can you justify Arkansas being ranked #8 when they lost to USC and a lesser team than Michigan? Grrrr....



Posted by: goandykid

ARk had a tougher schedule and met most of their spreads



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
ARk had a tougher schedule and met most of their spreads




Posted by: goandykid

Check it before you roll those miniature eyes at me



Posted by: the nut

I would put Arkansas ahead of ND, SEC toughest conference hands down... that's why I say Florida is #3.



Posted by: goandykid

ARK played - Both USC's, Bama, Auburn, Ole Miss, Tenn, LSU, and is about to play Florida


That is infinitely harder than ND's



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
Check it before you roll those miniature eyes at me




Posted by: goandykid

I wouldnt put Florida at 3 the way theyve been playing recently, but if they beat Arkansas I wouldnt be surprised if they went to 3...UM and Florida in a bowl?



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
I wouldnt put Florida at 3 the way theyve been playing recently, but if they beat Arkansas I wouldnt be surprised if they went to 3...UM and Florida in a bowl?
I'd like to see that... would answer a lot of questions.



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by the nut View Post
I'd like to see that... would answer a lot of questions.
Sure would.



Posted by: goandykid

They jsut showed on today's ESPN the difference between FL, UM, and USC

Michigan - played 3 teams in top 25 on defense, 3rd overall schedule rank based on opponents winning pct

USC, 0 teams in top 25 on defense including 5 in the bottom 80, and the 5th overall schedule rank.


What was that?



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
They jsut showed on today's ESPN the difference between FL, UM, and USC

Michigan - played 3 teams in top 25 on defense, 3rd overall schedule rank based on opponents winning pct

USC, 0 teams in top 25 on defense including 5 in the bottom 80, and the 5th overall schedule rank.


What was that?

Michigan's opponents' winning % 57.9 (84-61) (padded by loss to 12 win OSU)
USC opponents' winning % 59.2 (77-53) If they beat UCLA 58.4% (83-59)

Wins over teams with winning records:
Michigan 4
USC 7 (top in nation by 2)

Quality wins:
Michigan: ND, Wisconsin, Penn State
USC: Arkansas, Nebraska, Cal, ND



Posted by: P-funk

What do you guys thing? If UCLA can beat USC, Michigan gets a re-match with OSU?



Posted by: JerseyDevil

A lot depends on if Florida can win the SEC Championship tonight, and by how much.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

OMG. Booty throws an INT. USC is going down.



Posted by: P-funk

Mich vs. OSU

THE REMATCH


It could happen!!



Posted by: P-funk

Holy Crap!! What a terrible play. that punt returner should be shot!


Either way...I think FSU has showen that they are not a great team today, even if they win. I think they should not play for a national title.



Posted by: IainDaniel

Go Blue !!!!



Posted by: IainDaniel

So will the Gators get the #2 spot. They had the tougher schedule?



Posted by: goandykid

Nope, Go Blue.

Bout time people got off USC's dick, they were overrated from the start.

I hate to say I told you so, Looking forward to the rematch.



Posted by: goandykid

Shame Rutgers lost



Posted by: IainDaniel

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
Nope, Go Blue.

Bout time people got off USC's dick, they were overrated from the start.

I hate to say I told you so, Looking forward to the rematch.
I hope so too, but if you base it off of toughness of schedule then Gators get it hands down.



Posted by: goandykid

Quote:
Originally Posted by IainDaniel View Post
I hope so too, but if you base it off of toughness of schedule then Gators get it hands down.
Yep, but quality of play and each's one loss goes to Michigan hands down.



Posted by: IainDaniel

Of course quality of play goes to michigan, they had an easier schedule.

What was Auburns rank when Florida lost to them? And they lost in the middle of the schedule, not at the end of the season (most crucial time)



Posted by: goandykid

It depends on Auburns rank now, and beyond the easier schedule (by only 2 rankings overall mind you, the actual quality of play is considered higher. Fewer mistakes, larger leads, no close games.



Posted by: IainDaniel

Mchigans Games

09/02VanderbiltW 27-7
09/09C MichiganW 41-17
09/16at #2 N DameW 47-21
09/23WisconsinW 27-13
09/30at MinnesotaW 28-14
10/07Mich StW 31-13
10/14at Penn StateW 17-10
10/21IowaW 20-6
10/28N'westernW 17-3
11/04Ball StW 34-26
11/11at IndianaW 34-3
11/18at #1 Ohio StL 42-39



Posted by: IainDaniel

Florida's Games

09/02So MissW 34-7
09/09C FloridaW 42-0
09/16at #13 TennesseeW 21-20
09/23KentuckyW 26-7
09/30AlabamaW 28-13
10/07#9 LSUW 23-10
10/14at #11 AuburnL 27-17
10/28at GeorgiaW 21-14
11/04at VanderbiltW 25-19
11/11S CarolinaW 17-16
11/18W CarolinaW 62-0
11/25at Florida StW 21-14
12/02#8 ArkansasW 38-28



Posted by: goandykid

Florida - 5 games decided by 7 points or less, their loss by 10

Michigan - 2 games, a win over Penn State and a 3 point loss to OSU.



Posted by: IainDaniel

Florida 5-1 vs top 30
Michigan 3-1 vs top 30

Florida 2-0 vs top 10
Michigan 0-1 vs top 10



Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
Florida - 5 games decided by 7 points or less, their loss by 10

Michigan - 2 games, a win over Penn State and a 3 point loss to OSU.
and Mich. had a win over 10-1 Wisconson, who played great this year.



Posted by: the nut

coaches poll

1. Ohio State (62) 12-0 1,550
2. Florida 12-1 1,470
3. Michigan 11-1 1,444



Posted by: the nut

Ap
1. Ohio State (65) 12-0 1625 1
2. Florida 12-1 1529 4
3. Michigan 11-1 1526 3



Posted by: goandykid

Fuck. If Michigan had played this week, even a bottom feeder team, I feel like we'd be ahead of Florida in those polls. Stop riding the UF train.



Posted by: IainDaniel

Why is it riding the uf train. They have just as much reason to be there.



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by IainDaniel View Post
Why is it riding the uf train. They have just as much reason to be there.
Somebody's thinking with their heart first.



Posted by: the nut

The way I see it is there are 3 teams that have a legitimate claim to playing in that championship game. Florida, Boise State and Louisville... all three won their conference championship, and had 1 or less loss. Michigan may be the 2nd best team in the country, but they had the unfortunate (if you're a Wolverine fan) luck of having the best team in the country in their conference.



Posted by: the nut

Florida vaults to No. 2 in BCS, will play Ohio State for national title, USC likely to face Michigan in the Rose Bowl.

By Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
12:54 PM PST, December 3, 2006


BCS Worthy

There isn't going to be a rematch. No. 1 Ohio State will play No. 2 Florida, not Michigan, for the Bowl Championship Series national title on Jan. 8 in Glendale, Ariz. According to a BCS source, Florida moved from fourth to second today ahead of No. 3 Michigan in the final BCS standings.An official announcement will come this evening in a televised unveiling on Fox.

The news means that USC will play Michigan, not Louisiana State, in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. LSU had pre-sold more than 42,000 tickets in advance of making its first-ever Rose Bowl appearance, but UCLA's upset win over previously No. 2 USC on Saturday, coupled with Florida's win over Arkansas in the Southeastern Conference championship game, changed the final pairings.

The BCS bowl lineup is now expected to be:

Rose: USC vs. Michigan.

Sugar: Notre Dame vs. LSU.

Orange: Louisville vs. Wake Forest.

Fiesta: Oklahoma vs. Boise State.

Florida's jump over No. 3 Michigan, which was idle Saturday and has not played since a three-point loss to No. 1 Ohio State on Nov. 18, likely will cause more uproar in BCS circles.

This will mark the fifth time in the nine-year history of the BCS that there has been controversy involving the title-game participants.

In the end, enough voters in the Harris Interactive and USA Today coaches' polls moved Florida to No. 2, ahead of Michigan, on their final ballots.

Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel released a statement today saying he did not vote in the final coaches' poll to avoid the perception of a conflict of interest. "After consultation with my director of athletics, Gene Smith, and based on our unique position in the BCS standings, I believe it is only fair that we not participate (in) the final poll," Tressel said in a statement.

Michigan and Florida each finished the regular season with one loss, on the road. Michigan was 11-1 with its defeat at Ohio State, while 12-1 Florida lost at Auburn.

Florida picked up 66 points on Michigan in the coaches' poll and finished with a 26-point advantage.



Posted by: goandykid

Quote:
Originally Posted by the nut View Post
The way I see it is there are 3 teams that have a legitimate claim to playing in that championship game. Florida, Boise State and Louisville... all three won their conference championship, and had 1 or less loss. Michigan may be the 2nd best team in the country, but they had the unfortunate (if you're a Wolverine fan) luck of having the best team in the country in their conference.
I dont think the conference championship should count as anything more than another game and schedule booster. It's a title that is supposed to have no effect on the Championship Game, don't bring it up.



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
I dont think the conference championship should count as anything more than another game and schedule booster. It's a title that is supposed to have no effect on the Championship Game, don't bring it up.

I disagree with that. As long as their is no playoff system, it's got to count for something. I think most voters saw that, and that's is why Florida was moved to #2.



Posted by: goandykid

It is supposed to have no play on the BCS rankings. The Big 10 doesnt even have a Championship game. Oh, and about USC...

I told you so



Posted by: JerseyDevil

Jim Tressell is a class act. If the tables were turned, you can bet your ass Lloyd Carr would have voted to keep Ohio State out of a rematch.



Posted by: goandykid

Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Jim Tressell is a class act. If the tables were turned, you can bet your ass Lloyd Carr would have voted to keep Ohio State out of a rematch.
You're funny.



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Jim Tressell is a class act. If the tables were turned, you can bet your ass Lloyd Carr would have voted to keep Ohio State out of a rematch.
Wouldn't he want to play them again, so they get the win?



Posted by: goandykid

Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Jim Tressell is a class act. If the tables were turned, you can bet your ass Lloyd Carr would have voted to keep Ohio State out of a rematch.
He voted for UM? Just like that class act did earlier to Texas right? Nope. Class act my ass. Plus when he was caught violating those NCAA rules a couple years back. Class out the ass. Yep.

"Ohio State coach Jim Tressel told reporters at his weekly media luncheon he voted Saturday opponent Texas No. 1 in the USA TODAY Coaches' Poll. However, Tressel's official ballot on record at USA TODAY shows he did not vote for the Longhorns as No. 1.

USA TODAY's policy is that when a vote is made public and the paper knows it to be inaccurate, then USA TODAY, in its oversight role as administrator of the poll, will set the record straight to protect the integrity of the poll, according to Jim Welch, deputy managing editor for sports. The newspaper's policy is to not reveal coaches' ballots, except in the final regular-season poll under an agreement with the American Football Coaches Association."

He voted for OSU.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:
Originally Posted by the nut View Post
Wouldn't he want to play them again, so they get the win?
Exactly. Florida is tough. We KNOW we can handle Michigan .

goandykid. It would be very tough to beat Michigan again....



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
He voted for UM? Just like that class act did earlier to Texas right? Nope. Class act my ass. Plus when he was caught violating those NCAA rules a couple years back. Class out the ass. Yep.

"Ohio State coach Jim Tressel told reporters at his weekly media luncheon he voted Saturday opponent Texas No. 1 in the USA TODAY Coaches' Poll. However, Tressel's official ballot on record at USA TODAY shows he did not vote for the Longhorns as No. 1.

USA TODAY's policy is that when a vote is made public and the paper knows it to be inaccurate, then USA TODAY, in its oversight role as administrator of the poll, will set the record straight to protect the integrity of the poll, according to Jim Welch, deputy managing editor for sports. The newspaper's policy is to not reveal coaches' ballots, except in the final regular-season poll under an agreement with the American Football Coaches Association."

He voted for OSU.
He should run for congress.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:
Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
He voted for UM? Just like that class act did earlier to Texas right? Nope. Class act my ass. Plus when he was caught violating those NCAA rules a couple years back. Class out the ass. Yep.

"Ohio State coach Jim Tressel told reporters at his weekly media luncheon he voted Saturday opponent Texas No. 1 in the USA TODAY Coaches' Poll. However, Tressel's official ballot on record at USA TODAY shows he did not vote for the Longhorns as No. 1.

USA TODAY's policy is that when a vote is made public and the paper knows it to be inaccurate, then USA TODAY, in its oversight role as administrator of the poll, will set the record straight to protect the integrity of the poll, according to Jim Welch, deputy managing editor for sports. The newspaper's policy is to not reveal coaches' ballots, except in the final regular-season poll under an agreement with the American Football Coaches Association."

He voted for OSU.
Ok, how about Lloyd Carr in the officials ear the whole fucking game trying to intimidate. YES Tressell is a class act.



Posted by: the nut

Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Ok, how about Lloyd Carr in the officials ear the whole fucking game trying to intimidate. YES Tressell is a class act.
Tressell rocks the sweater vest!



Posted by: JerseyDevil

The Mr Rogers look is in .



Posted by: IainDaniel

tis the gators



Posted by: Malley

I think it is completely messed up that Florida has been said to be not even in the running (for the most part, compared to USC and Michigan) and they beat Arkansas pretty handly and all of a sudden they leap frog Michigan, thats just ridiculous imo. Of course thats all college football is, a bunch of opinions. The best team doesnt always come out on top.



Posted by: the nut

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Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
It is supposed to have no play on the BCS rankings. The Big 10 doesnt even have a Championship game. Oh, and about USC...

I told you so
Big Ten champion is decided in regular season. Your boys will have their chance to prove how overrated USC is.



Posted by: IainDaniel

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I think it is completely messed up that Florida has been said to be not even in the running (for the most part, compared to USC and Michigan) and they beat Arkansas pretty handly and all of a sudden they leap frog Michigan, thats just ridiculous imo. Of course thats all college football is, a bunch of opinions. The best team doesnt always come out on top.

Florida was always in the running, just the USC/ Michigan Hype overshadowed there existence.

Florida had a heck a run to get there.



Posted by: the nut

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I think it is completely messed up that Florida has been said to be not even in the running (for the most part, compared to USC and Michigan) and they beat Arkansas pretty handly and all of a sudden they leap frog Michigan, thats just ridiculous imo. Of course thats all college football is, a bunch of opinions. The best team doesnt always come out on top.
You cannot listen to commentators about who is best. They can say all they want, but they have no idea how the coaches will vote. Herbstreit, a big ten guy, and company all year said Florida had no style points and what not. All that matters is wins, losses and opponents. Bottom line.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

Bottom line is Florida deserves the shot. Michigan had their chance. Case closed. See you in Glendale.



Posted by: Malley

JD you a Ohio fan right?



Posted by: the nut

Just ordered my Sugar Bowl tickets... $500 to watch my Irish get their asses kicked. Awesome!



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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JD you a Ohio fan right?
Definitely, and that is Ohio STATE (Ohio is a small school in Athens).

I hate to tell you Michigan fans, but everyone else in the country felt Michigan had their chance and nows it's Florida's turn.



Posted by: P-funk

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Bottom line is Florida deserves the shot. Michigan had their chance. Case closed. See you in Glendale.
I wonder how I can get tickets to Cardinal Stadium for that? I wonder what they would cost?



Posted by: the nut

And Boise State has their chance to show they belong. I hope they win and give voters some more headaches.



Posted by: the nut

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I wonder how I can get tickets to Cardinal Stadium for that? I wonder what they would cost?
Good Luck... http://www.ticketliquidator.com/tix/...fswafqodkmezpa



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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And Boise State has their chance to show they belong. I hope they win and give voters some more headaches.
Exactly. Go Boise State!



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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I wonder how I can get tickets to Cardinal Stadium for that? I wonder what they would cost?
If I get tickets can I stay with you and GG?



Posted by: Malley

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Definitely, and that is Ohio STATE (Ohio is a small school in Athens).

I hate to tell you Michigan fans, but everyone else in the country felt Michigan had their chance and nows it's Florida's turn.

Yeah I know the difference between the 2...


So what your saying is you are scared to play Michigan again huh?



Posted by: P-funk

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If I get tickets can I stay with you and GG?
anything for an OSU fan.



Posted by: the nut

Here's some reasonably priced tickets for the championship game.

Scroll down to the bottom and look at the prices!



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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So what your saying is you are scared to play Michigan again huh?
No way .... Florida will be tougher competition. OSU is 5-1 against Lloyd since Tressel took over, and more then likely would be 6 and 1



Posted by: P-funk

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Here's some reasonably priced tickets for the championship game.

Scroll down to the bottom and look at the prices!
yea....i am pretty much not going.



Posted by: Malley

How can the competition be any tougher than a 42-39 game?



Posted by: the nut

I have nothing against Michigan, but how gay would it be if they got the rematch and didn't win.



Posted by: Malley

This is true. I dont even like Michigan! I just like to play devils advocate.



Posted by: the nut

Don't we all.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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How can the competition be any tougher than a 42-39 game?
I was joking . But a rematch would have made that awesome game meaningless. One thing is for sure, the BCS system is a joke.



Posted by: goandykid

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Ok, how about Lloyd Carr in the officials ear the whole fucking game trying to intimidate. YES Tressell is a class act.
Oh, I forgot that yelling at officials was the same as lying to the media and violating NCAA rules. Oh, my fault, you're right. Class.



Posted by: goandykid

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Definitely, and that is Ohio STATE (Ohio is a small school in Athens).

I hate to tell you Michigan fans, but everyone else in the country felt Michigan had their chance and nows it's Florida's turn.
More than half the people on espn.com voted for a rematch, you're points are all jokes.



Posted by: goandykid

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How can the competition be any tougher than a 42-39 game?
Let's not forget that it'll be on a neutral field. Even if this was two SEC teams, after a game like that I'd still like to see the rematch if they were obviously the best 2 in the country. Urban Minor is a bitch for campaigning for his team all week when Lloyd Carr, a real class act, didn't lash back at any of Minor's statements.



Posted by: goandykid

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I have nothing against Michigan, but how gay would it be if they got the rematch and didn't win.
Agreed. And yes, I am looking forward to showing you how overhyped USC was.



Posted by: goandykid

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Originally Posted by the nut View Post
You cannot listen to commentators about who is best. They can say all they want, but they have no idea how the coaches will vote. Herbstreit, a big ten guy, and company all year said Florida had no style points and what not. All that matters is wins, losses and opponents. Bottom line.
Herb's a joke.



Posted by: goandykid

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Originally Posted by Double D View Post
I think it is completely messed up that Florida has been said to be not even in the running (for the most part, compared to USC and Michigan) and they beat Arkansas pretty handly and all of a sudden they leap frog Michigan, thats just ridiculous imo. Of course thats all college football is, a bunch of opinions. The best team doesnt always come out on top.
Alot of people think that if Michigan had played this week and reminded people of their play, theyd be number 2 right now. Florida jumped from something like .880 to .945. Granted that they had a good run, but they are not the second best in the country and people shouldnt have voted against the rematch, they shouldve voted for the 2 best teams, as their job req is.



Posted by: goandykid

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I was joking . But a rematch would have made that awesome game meaningless. One thing is for sure, the BCS system is a joke.
Agreed. I'll be a big 10 fan come Jan 8th...

















I hope your tv reception is staticky.



Posted by: ReproMan

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How can the competition be any tougher than a 42-39 game?
If they had lost 42-39



Posted by: Pepper

Florida won the SEC. Tougher conference, more quality wins. They HAD to be the team to play Ohio State. It sucks for Michigan though.



Posted by: Pepper

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Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
More than half the people on espn.com voted for a rematch, you're points are all jokes.
That poll notwithstanding, most people do think Michigan had their shot and Florida should go.



Posted by: Pepper

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Originally Posted by Double D View Post
I think it is completely messed up that Florida has been said to be not even in the running (for the most part, compared to USC and Michigan) and they beat Arkansas pretty handly and all of a sudden they leap frog Michigan, thats just ridiculous imo. Of course thats all college football is, a bunch of opinions. The best team doesnt always come out on top.
Florida's schedule was BRUTAL. They play in arguably the best conference and undeniably stronger conference than the Big 10. Then add FSU and the SEC Championship game and Florida has been through HELL. Their record is much more impressive than Michigans.

The only thing in Michigan's favor is their one loss is a "better loss" than Florida's. However, Florida was one somewhat questionable call away from winning that game too.

It's Florida and should be.

(I am an ACC guy, so I hate giving props to the SEC)



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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He voted for UM? Just like that class act did earlier to Texas right? Nope. Class act my ass. Plus when he was caught violating those NCAA rules a couple years back. Class out the ass. Yep.

"Ohio State coach Jim Tressel told reporters at his weekly media luncheon he voted Saturday opponent Texas No. 1 in the USA TODAY Coaches' Poll. However, Tressel's official ballot on record at USA TODAY shows he did not vote for the Longhorns as No. 1.

USA TODAY's policy is that when a vote is made public and the paper knows it to be inaccurate, then USA TODAY, in its oversight role as administrator of the poll, will set the record straight to protect the integrity of the poll, according to Jim Welch, deputy managing editor for sports. The newspaper's policy is to not reveal coaches' ballots, except in the final regular-season poll under an agreement with the American Football Coaches Association."

He voted for OSU.
Love the way you left out the next two paragraphs of that story. Yeah I'm sure it was a huge conspiracy and cover up on Tressell's part .

USA TODAY editors became aware of the quotes when a story appeared on Gannett News Service by The (Mansfield, Ohio) News Journal quoting Tressel at the luncheon saying he voted the Longhorns No. 1 because "I think they deserve that." A transcript on the Ohio State athletics website confirmed Tressel's words, including him saying, "I've got them ranked No. 1 on our ballot." Ohio State is No. 1 with 41 first-place votes, Texas No. 2 with 14.

Stan Jefferson, OSU director of player development, told The News Journal the Texas vote was a case of miscommunication between Tressel and him: "When it came time to vote on the preseason poll, we voted Texas No. 1 and us No. 3 after talking about it as a staff. When I called in his poll (Tuesday), he did not tell me to put Ohio State No. 1. I put that down because we were No. 1 in the preseason poll. ... I did not have time to get with him (Tuesday) before the press conference. It was an honest mistake on our part. It was not meant as a psychological ploy."
A coach can have another person call in his vote as long as the head coach is the one making the selections.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Oh, I forgot that yelling at officials was the same as lying to the media and violating NCAA rules. Oh, my fault, you're right. Class.
Constantly jawing in an officials ear is completely legit..... it just doesn't show much class, and he does that all the time.

I will agree that Carr did show class by not making comments when the Florida coach was lobbying for his Gators.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Herb's a joke.
Herb was saying on ESPN before the announcement that Michigan should get the rematch...



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Agreed. I'll be a big 10 fan come Jan 8th...


I hope your tv reception is staticky.
Ditto, except I hope your reception is great so you can see those Buckeyes nice and clear .

I always route for the Big Ten come bowl time.



Posted by: IainDaniel

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Originally Posted by Pepper View Post
Florida's schedule was BRUTAL. They play in arguably the best conference and undeniably stronger conference than the Big 10. Then add FSU and the SEC Championship game and Florida has been through HELL. Their record is much more impressive than Michigans.

The only thing in Michigan's favor is their one loss is a "better loss" than Florida's. However, Florida was one somewhat questionable call away from winning that game too.

It's Florida and should be.
I am a Michigan fan, but this is my point of view as well.



Posted by: goandykid

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Herb was saying on ESPN before the announcement that Michigan should get the rematch...
I know, he's still a joke. He wants Tressel's dick.



Posted by: goandykid

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Originally Posted by Pepper View Post
Florida's schedule was BRUTAL. They play in arguably the best conference and undeniably stronger conference than the Big 10. Then add FSU and the SEC Championship game and Florida has been through HELL. Their record is much more impressive than Michigans.

The only thing in Michigan's favor is their one loss is a "better loss" than Florida's. However, Florida was one somewhat questionable call away from winning that game too.

It's Florida and should be.

(I am an ACC guy, so I hate giving props to the SEC)
Michigan 2-1 vs top 25 teams

Florida 3-1 vs top 25 teams

Doesnt seem that big of a difference to me....

Oh yea, all three of Michigan's games came against not only top 25 but all were ranked in top 10. (number 10 ND, A stomping of Number 7 Wisc, and OSU)



Posted by: goandykid

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That poll notwithstanding, most people do think Michigan had their shot and Florida should go.
Is that a joke? I'm Pepper, lets say that a poll of half a million people doesnt count for shit and that my opinion is ofcourse what the rest of the country wants. Submit a link Pepper.



Posted by: goandykid

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Constantly jawing in an officials ear is completely legit..... it just doesn't show much class, and he does that all the time.

I will agree that Carr did show class by not making comments when the Florida coach was lobbying for his Gators.
Tressel never yells?



Posted by: goandykid

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil View Post
Love the way you left out the next two paragraphs of that story. Yeah I'm sure it was a huge conspiracy and cover up on Tressell's part .

USA TODAY editors became aware of the quotes when a story appeared on Gannett News Service by The (Mansfield, Ohio) News Journal quoting Tressel at the luncheon saying he voted the Longhorns No. 1 because "I think they deserve that." A transcript on the Ohio State athletics website confirmed Tressel's words, including him saying, "I've got them ranked No. 1 on our ballot." Ohio State is No. 1 with 41 first-place votes, Texas No. 2 with 14.

Stan Jefferson, OSU director of player development, told The News Journal the Texas vote was a case of miscommunication between Tressel and him: "When it came time to vote on the preseason poll, we voted Texas No. 1 and us No. 3 after talking about it as a staff. When I called in his poll (Tuesday), he did not tell me to put Ohio State No. 1. I put that down because we were No. 1 in the preseason poll. ... I did not have time to get with him (Tuesday) before the press conference. It was an honest mistake on our part. It was not meant as a psychological ploy."
A coach can have another person call in his vote as long as the head coach is the one making the selections.
BZZZZZT! You left out the kicker. It was Tressell's signature on the mailed ballot.



Posted by: Pepper

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Is that a joke? I'm Pepper, lets say that a poll of half a million people doesnt count for shit and that my opinion is ofcourse what the rest of the country wants. Submit a link Pepper.
No link. I have just not heard many people outside of Michigan claiming Michigan deserved a second shot. You can get pissy if you want, but most think justice was done here.

And..if you think that ESPN poll is at all scientific, I can't tell you how many times Clemson fans has posted links on message boards etc to drum up votes. Those media outlet polls are jokes.



Posted by: the nut

Here's how they break down...

Opponents winning %
Michigan 57.9% (84-61)
Florida 60.0% (87-58)

Record Vs. Bowl-Eligable Teams
Michigan 6-1
Florida 9-1 (only 2 games against bowl-ineligable teams)

Record Vs. Current BCS Top 10
Michigan 1-1
Florida 1-1

Record Vs. Current BCS Top 25
Michigan 2-1
Florida 3-1

Loyd Carr can say all he wants about the BCS, but Florida finished 2nd in every human poll. I believe they were tied in the computer polls and the coaches poll put Florida over the hump.

On sporstcenter this morning they showed their poll about the rematch. It was 51% - 49% Florida, Michigan won more states. If it was a presidential election Michigan would be in .

Andy, I don't think it's as obvious to as many people as you think that Michigan is clearly the 2nd best team in the country. There is , however, a consensus that the SEC is the best conference in the country, 9 Bowl eligable teams is ridiculous. For Florida to come out of that conference with 1 loss is huge.



Posted by: the nut

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Michigan 2-1 vs top 25 teams

Florida 3-1 vs top 25 teams

Doesnt seem that big of a difference to me....

Oh yea, all three of Michigan's games came against not only top 25 but all were ranked in top 10. (number 10 ND, A stomping of Number 7 Wisc, and OSU)
Incorrect, ND is 11 or 12 depending on which poll you are going by.



Posted by: goandykid

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Incorrect, ND is 11 or 12 depending on which poll you are going by.
Forgive me, top 11.



Posted by: the nut

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Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
Forgive me, top 11.
All is forgiven.



Posted by: goandykid

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All is forgiven.




Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Originally Posted by goandykid View Post
I know, he's still a joke. He wants Tressel's dick.
Real mature statement. I could say Desmond Howard wants.... but I ain't gonna say it .



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Tressel never yells?
Of course he does. But Tressell doesn't walk up and down the sideline the whole game trying to 'work' the officials. If Carr REALLY had confidence in his team he would be 'coaching', not trying to intimidate the officials.



Posted by: JerseyDevil

Get over it dude. Maybe I'm missing something, but IF Michigan rolls over USC, AND Ohio State loses a unimpressive game by a few points to Florida, I THINK Blue will win the Nat'l Championship. Why not focus on that instead of pissing into the wind?



Posted by: JerseyDevil

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IF Michigan rolls over USC, AND Ohio State loses a unimpressive game by a few points to Florida, I THINK Blue will win the Nat'l Championship. Why not focus on that instead of pissing into the wind?
Am I right about that, or is it a done deal? In the BCS title game is the winner #1, and loser #2 no matter what?



Posted by: the nut

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Am I right about that, or is it a done deal? In the BCS title game is the winner #1, and loser #2 no matter what?
Since they are 1 and 2 in all polls, the champion will be the winner of the Championship game. The loser doesn't necessarily drop to only #2. In this case Michigan will be #2 if they beat USC and OSU beats Florida.



Posted by: the nut

Since 1998, there has only been one split national champion. That was in 2003 when LSU beat Oklahoma in the BCS championship game. USC was number one in every human poll, but was shut out of the BCS championship game(Oklahoma and LSU were one and two in the Harris and computer polls). This was a case where Oklahoma was #1 all year then lost their conference championship game. The voters didn't like the fact that Oklahoma lost their own conference and voted USC #1 (all three teams had 1 loss). But, the computer put Oklahoma and LSU one and two based on schedule strenght and quality wins. LSU beat Oklahoma and USC destroyed Michigan. LSU was named BCS champion and USC was named AP champion. The BCS was tweaked to give and even split between the human vote and computer ratings.

LSU fans were bitter about that one!




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