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2008/9 COLLEGE Football Thread
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And therein lies the biggest part of the rub with the Utes as far as I'm concerned. You feel (and so do a lot of others after the sugar bowl ironically) that Alabama didn't belong. See the thing is, they did belong because they are in the SEC, the fact that they would have easily gone to the NC game this year combined with the fact that a lot of people are suddenly saying they didn't deserve to be in the NC picture pisses me off. So if Bama can get in when they "don't belong", Florida can get in with a loss to a then unranked opponent. Why can't Utah be even considered with an undefeated schedule and wins over a handful of top 25 (some of those top 15) teams. Now that we've beaten the team who was #1 for the biggest part of the season (though many are trying to diminish that by saying they didn't belong afterall) we should absolutely be given a shot.
If nothing else they should hold off on putting 2 teams in the NC game until all the BCS games have been played and look at records and schedules at that point. No doubt Utah would have to be in it if that were to happen. It would require 2 less BCS teams to get in though but I'm fine with that.
A playoff would still be better though!
SLC
A poll for Badandy (I kid)
I do find it funny, though, that California didn't vote overwhelmingly in favor of USC.
P-Worm
I do find it funny, though, that California didn't vote overwhelmingly in favor of USC.
P-Worm
Haha. Please.
EDIT:
My opinion is simple. To have a legitimate national champion, you need to let teams that have a legitimate claim to being the best in the land earn that distinction. This year, more than two teams had that claim and it's unfair to use some system no one likes to exclude those other teams. I'm not talking about just USC either. I am always critical of SLC but it's pure, unadulterated BS that Utah is not given an opportunity to show their mettle and play for a national championship. Same with Texas, same with USC. In a four team playoff, the winner is the last team standing and there would be little controversy. The only controversy would be who the 5th team that got left out was, but that's a hell of a lot better than what we have now.
Every sport has a playoff because it's important. As someone above me said, you don't just just let UNC play Duke every year for the NCAA championship because they're always ranked highly (let's just assume #1 and #2). A small play off is the best of both worlds: The regular season is hugely important as there would only be 4 or 8 spots to fill. Once those are filled, each team knows that they control their own destiny and the championship is theirs for the taking.
Ok, so you have a 4 team playoff. Which 4 teams? You just listed 5 that you think should be included, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, USC, and Utah.
Wow... you mean because alabama was ranked in the top 25 before the season.. then they beat teams with rankings. Medicore? Please define? Wow.... Sorry there reputation hasn't been good the past 7 years thank you very much, if not longer.
Of course not. We beat all of the other teams in California so often and are so cocky about it they hate us.
Of course not. We beat all of the other teams in California so often and are so cocky about it they hate us.
Haha. Fair enough.
P-Worm
NO I mean because TCU was ranked #12 when we beat them, BYU was #7 at one point and they were #16 when we beat them, Oregon State finished Ranked and took USC off the #1 spot for good, and Alabama was #1 for a big chunk of the season, and #4 when we beat them.
If those wins and an undefeated season don't qualify a team for a National Title bid then I don't know what does, honestly.
If any team from a BCS conference had the same resume, even a lesser known team like Pitt or someone, they'd be in the title game this week.
SLC
my top4 for a playoff would be:
1. florida
2. texas
3. oklahoma
4. utah
top 8
5. usc
6. bama
7. psu
8. lsu or osu- yes i did mean to put lsu
1. florida
2. texas
3. oklahoma
4. utah
top 8
5. usc
6. bama
7. psu
8. lsu or osu- yes i did mean to put lsu
haha you guys have to listen to this, its about the 2006 michigan st vs notre dame game
http://houserockbuilt.blogspot.com/2006/09/msu-radio-host-melts-****ing-down-on.html
"They sat there and choked! They choked on APPLESAUCE!"
it gets real good a few minutes in
almost as good as the bama fan who broke down crying on the radio
the link has the "f" word in it, so replace the stars with the real word
http://houserockbuilt.blogspot.com/2006/09/msu-radio-host-melts-****ing-down-on.html
"They sat there and choked! They choked on APPLESAUCE!"
it gets real good a few minutes in
almost as good as the bama fan who broke down crying on the radio
the link has the "f" word in it, so replace the stars with the real word
that wouldn't work... #5 v #2, #4 v #3. then you have three teams left. #1 team gets two bye weeks?
8 team playoff is the best. you'll get at least 1/2 mid majors amongst the "big boys"
Bah! Stop this playoff talk! There's a GAME on tonight. Texas. Ohio State. Hell YES!
I shall drink one Shiner Bock every time either team scores (TD, FG, or Safety).
Hook'em!!!!
None of the other games matter. The champion already played, Friday night in the Sugar Bowl.
SLC
Our championship hopes died in Lubbock - I'm just rooting for my team, who has a game to play this evening in Phoenix.
lol im a fan of utah/mwc as i went to a mwc school but seriously, time to give it a break
good call! I didnt think that scenario through too well obviously
however, i still like my original idea
this post is very funny looking back lol
haha i still stand by the bad conference part.
and i wish bama woulda came ready to play and their all american o-line guy didn't get suspended for the game
and i wish bama woulda came ready to play and their all american o-line guy didn't get suspended for the game
You and me both. How I wanted bama to win that game. But for some reason I don't think the loss of this one particular guy would of made much of a difference. Just my opinion. But you have to admit, we did a hell of a lot better then say the last 4 seasons.
i think it made a difference. those 8 or 9 sacks basically all came from his side and his back up was hurt. so by the end of the game they had 2 of the 5 in their normal positions.
but bama's defense still let up 31 points
not taking away from utah, they played great. just wish we could have seen bama at their best also.
but bama's defense still let up 31 points
not taking away from utah, they played great. just wish we could have seen bama at their best also.
I'm with you... hook'em horns!
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Hook'em Horns! HA! You're funny! Just wait until the Buckeyes stomp all over the longhorns!!! GO BUCKS!
Hook'em Horns! HA! You're funny! Just wait until the Buckeyes stomp all over the longhorns!!! GO BUCKS!
Seriously... should be a good game
Ohio State is a much better team with Wells and Pryor
But I think the Texas offense has too much firepower for the Buckeyes
Remember what USC and Penn State's offenses did
Woof, Woof - Dawg
we didn't do much but thats cuz darryl clark suffered a bad concussion in the middle of the 2nd quarter but didn't come out till 6minutes left in the game
but thats cuz darryl clark suffered a bad concussion in the middle of the 2nd quarter but didn't come out till 6minutes left in the game