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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. |
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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.
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ND's close game against GT in week 1 was what knocked them back to 4 nut
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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? |
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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. |
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I hope so too, but if you base it off of toughness of schedule then Gators get it hands down.
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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. |
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Why is it riding the uf train. They have just as much reason to be there.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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goandykid. It would be very tough to beat Michigan again....
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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It is supposed to have no play on the BCS rankings. The Big 10 doesnt even have a Championship game. Oh, and about USC...
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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.
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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.
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Bottom line is Florida deserves the shot. Michigan had their chance. Case closed. See you in Glendale.
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I wonder how I can get tickets to Cardinal Stadium for that? I wonder what they would cost?
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And Boise State has their chance to show they belong. I hope they win and give voters some more headaches.
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Exactly. Go Boise State!
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I wonder how I can get tickets to Cardinal Stadium for that? I wonder what they would cost?
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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. |
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So what your saying is you are scared to play Michigan again huh?
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Here's some reasonably priced tickets for the championship game.
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Don't we all.
. But a rematch would have made that awesome game meaningless. One thing is for sure, the BCS system is a joke.
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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.
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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. |
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I have nothing against Michigan, but how gay would it be if they got the rematch and didn't win.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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More than half the people on espn.com voted for a rematch, you're points are all jokes.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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Agreed. I'll be a big 10 fan come Jan 8th...
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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. |
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Herb was saying on ESPN before the announcement that Michigan should get the rematch...
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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) |
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That poll notwithstanding, most people do think Michigan had their shot and Florida should go.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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) |
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Incorrect, ND is 11 or 12 depending on which poll you are going by.
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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?
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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?
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