2006 College Football

Kevin · #1 12-03-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

Kevin, I agree. I thought you were talking about BCS/Poll splits exclusively. Alabama claims just about everything. Bear Bryant once made a statement regarding that if anyone would name them national champs, they'd take it. There have been some comparisons, and while Alabama would still lead in championships, if using UA standards, several SEC teams would have quite a few more claimable titles than they currently advertise.

Before the BCS, the AP was pretty much the deciding factor. Once the BCS came about, the AP still existed, but when they realized that they could create split champions, the AP got out of that business entirely.

That said, to declare a championship which is claimed by anyone else, you ought to at least place an * next to it.

MJo19 · #2 12-03-2006, 10:42 PM

I'll care!! The rest of Buckeye Nation will care!!

PM_Mama00 · #3 12-03-2006, 10:46 PM

I haven't seen what the Florida coach has said about Michigan, I've just heard that shit was being talked. Wow. What a petty, sore competitor. How do men who are supposed to be influencing younger men act like children?

On January 8th, I will be wearing red. This will be the ONLY time I cheer for OSU.

Kevin · #4 12-03-2006, 10:51 PM

I really can't fault Meyer for trying to prop up his own team even if it's at Michigan's expense.

SigKapSweetie · #5 12-03-2006, 10:59 PM

Why did Michigan even want to play OSU again? They got spanked last time. If I were them, I'm not so sure I'd be saying 'Thank you, sir. May I have another?'.

macallan25 · #6 12-03-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SigKapSweetie

Why did Michigan even want to play OSU again? They got spanked last time. If I were them, I'm not so sure I'd be saying 'Thank you, sir. May I have another?'.

Losing by 3.....in Columbus......to the #1 team in the country = getting spanked?

DeltAlum · #7 12-03-2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Losing by 3.....in Columbus......to the #1 team in the country = getting spanked?

I certainly wouldn't call it a spanking. In many ways Ohio State might be better off not having to play Michigan again.

I think the Buckeyes would win again -- but I wouldn't put money on it.

I also think they'll be national champions. But then I've been impressed with Ohio State all year.

SigKapSweetie · #8 12-03-2006, 11:17 PM

Spanked. I was totally unimpressed by Michigan in that game.

jon1856 · #9 12-03-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Losing by 3.....in Columbus......to the #1 team in the country = getting spanked?

Brother, I agree with you.
And just for the record: Michigan leads the overall series 57-40-6 and the conference series 45-40-4.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michiga..._State_rivalry
The only rivalry, that I know of off the top of my head, that is closer is Boston VS New York. IIRC, over past four years or so, they are just about even.

docetboy · #10 12-04-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jon1856

Brother, I agree with you.
And just for the record: Michigan leads the overall series 57-40-6 and the conference series 45-40-4.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michiga..._State_rivalry
The only rivalry, that I know of off the top of my head, that is closer is Boston VS New York. IIRC, over past four years or so, they are just about even.

Nebraska vs Oklahoma is 43-37-3 in favor of Oklahoma. Considering the number of times (dozens) that both teams were ranked in the Top 15 at the time and an Orange Bowl or other top bowl/Conference Championship was on the line, I'd say it ranks right up there.

polarpi · #11 12-04-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jon1856

Brother, I agree with you.
And just for the record: Michigan leads the overall series 57-40-6 and the conference series 45-40-4.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michiga..._State_rivalry
The only rivalry, that I know of off the top of my head, that is closer is Boston VS New York. IIRC, over past four years or so, they are just about even.

I also remember from yesterday's Army/Navy game, the series was 50-49-7, in favor of Navy.

/hijack

valkyrie · #12 12-04-2006, 12:25 PM

I stopped caring about this year's college football a while ago, but this is completely assy. Michigan should be in the championship game, period. This BCS crap is beyond ridiculous.

macallan25 · #13 12-04-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

I stopped caring about this year's college football a while ago, but this is completely assy. Michigan should be in the championship game, period. This BCS crap is beyond ridiculous.

Why? Why should Michigan get rewarded for losing to Ohio State once already? That is ridiculous. They had their shot, and LOST. Florida was a controversial call away from a perfect season, in the toughest conference in football, with the most difficult schedule. Nevermind the fact that Florida also had to play in a conference championship...........which makes them all the more a legit pick. Michigan is not better than Ohio State. Period. Ohio State gave up 400 yards and turned the ball over three times, all leading to scores. They were outscored in the second half...........and still won. It was a close game.......but you could easily see who was the better team.

valkyrie · #14 12-04-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Why? Why should Michigan get rewarded for losing to Ohio State once already? That is ridiculous.

Why should Florida get rewarded for losing to Auburn?

I'm not saying that Michigan is better than Ohio State. Michigan is better than Florida.

SigKapSweetie · #15 12-04-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

I'm not saying that Michigan is better than Ohio State. Michigan is better than Florida.

In what alternate universe?