2007-2008 NCAA Football

[UofISigKap]

I'm hoping all the upsets mean that I may actually get to "smell the ROSES!!!"

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by UofISigKap

I'm hoping all the upsets mean that I may actually get to "smell the ROSES!!!"

I don't understand this. After the two upsets last night (BTW, Congrats to the Sooners too) Kirk Herbstreit said something about 2 teams from the same conference cant go to BCS games. They were speaking specifically about the Rose Bowl. He then mentioned something about, "wouldn't it be great to see USC and LSC in Pasedena?".

I always thought the Rose Bowl was automatically Pac 10 vs. Big 10. I'll need to re-read the rules again. That probably changed when the whole BCS thing came about.

Anyways, it will be interesting tonight when they announce the pairings. Go Bucks!

[UofISigKap]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

I don't understand this. After the two upsets last night (BTW, Congrats to the Sooners too) Kirk Herbstreit said something about 2 teams from the same conference cant go to BCS games. They were speaking specifically about the Rose Bowl. He then mentioned something about, "wouldn't it be great to see USC and LSC in Pasedena?".

I always thought the Rose Bowl was automatically Pac 10 vs. Big 10. I'll need to re-read the rules again. That probably changed when the whole BCS thing came about.

Anyways, it will be interesting tonight when they announce the pairings. Go Bucks!

This is what I found regarding the rules for BCS selection: A bowl choosing a replacement team may not select any of the following:

A. A team in the NCG;
B. The host team for another BCS Bowl;
C. When two bowls lose host teams, then the bowl losing the number one team may not select a replacement team from the same Conference as the number two team, unless the bowl losing the number two team consents.

My thinking is: obviously, they can't pick tOSU, since they fit A.
B: Illinois is not a host for another BCS since we weren't "in" yet.
C: Now, since the Rose Bowl lost (or will lose shortly) tOSU, they cannot replace them with a team from the same conference as the conference as the team ranked number two unless that other bowl says it's okay. So, let's just say Georgia is the number 2 team; the Rose Bowl can't pick someone from the SEC to replace Ohio, unless the bowl that had Georgia says it's okay since they had the right to the next highest ranked team from the SEC.

Anyone else, did I say that correctly??...or am I misinterpreting it?

[Kevin]

In 2001, Ohio State, the Big 10 got into the NC game. At that time, instead of taking the Big 10 #2, the Rose Bowl instead selected Oklahoma as an at-large. Oklahoma then throttled the Pac-10 champ Washington State.

I'm not saying Oklahoma, the Big 12 champ is going to the Rose Bowl, but I think the Rose takes an at-large over Illinois. Missouri, Kansas or Hawaii maybe.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by UofISigKap

consents.



Anyone else, did I say that correctly??...or am I misinterpreting it?

The whole thing confuses me. But, there is one rule I do understand is that Notre Dame will not receive a BCS bid because they are not in the top 8

[Benzgirl]

Here we go:
1. Ohio State
2. LSU
3. Oklahoma
4. Georgia
5. V Tech
6. USC
7. Mizzou (AP and USAToday), Hawaii (ESPN)
8. Kansas (AP and USAToday), Mizzou (ESPN)
9. Florida (AP), WVa (USA), Kansas (ESPN)
10. Hawaii (AP and USA Today), Florida (ESPN)

BSC Rankings come out tonight, but most are saying OSU and LSU in the BSC Title Game

This gal is still nursing the hangover from last night. I cried like a baby once the clock hit 00:00 and Colt was carried onto the field.

Holy fuck. This feeling's awesome.

Off to the Stan Sheriff in a few hours to await the BCS announcement.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by OTW

This gal is still nursing the hangover from last night. I cried like a baby once the clock hit 00:00 and Colt was carried onto the field.

Holy fuck. This feeling's awesome.

Off to the Stan Sheriff in a few hours to await the BCS announcement.

I'm guessing Hawaii goes to the Sugar. That's based on the rumors I've read coming out of the Oklahoma athletic office.

I hear that the Orange Bowl is trying to get Oklahoma because they don't want to see an Oklahoma v. Kansas game (ratings).

We'll know in a few minutes.

[sigtau305]

Originally Posted by SECdomination

Looks like Ohio State will probably be playing LSU in January.

Watch out buckeyes- the SEC is comin' for you again!

I can't wait when the SEC goes down and eat their words......I'm looking forward to it. LSU may be good, but Ohio State will be even better come game time.

GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!

[ThetaLove]

Originally Posted by sigtau305

I can't wait when the SEC goes down and eat their words....

I will come back and eat my words, IF LSU loses.

Both teams will be able to take advantage of the much needed time off. We should have our starting QB healthy, along with a few other starters that were out with injuries.

What is Ohio States record against SEC teams in bowl games????
0-8

And to the poster that said SEC fans were arrogant... we aren't, we're just better than you! Kidding....


Seriously, I'm looking forward to the matchup. Good Luck!

[jojapeach]

^^^ Enjoy the game! *sigh* I guess I'll be supporting UF again. Not cheering for, just supporting. I can't stand Michigan either.

It would be cool to see UF beat Michigan after they beat OSU last year. *trying to keep head from exploding from holding my laugh in*

[ISUKappa]

Originally Posted by SECdomination

I don't think anyone was trying to put down the Big XII. It would be hard to do that when you've got three in the top 10.
Big XII- 4,6,8
SEC-2,5,9
That's why I haven't said anything derogatory about the Big XII.

I did, and I'm alumna of a Big XII school. My only comment was that I don't think the Big XII is necessarily excellent top to bottom. I think each team had some outstanding games this year but there's a definite separation.

I love my Cyclones. I think Chizik did above and beyond what anyone expected him to do in his first season as head coach (beating Iowa and two conference teams), but there is so much room for improvement. We made too many stupid mistakes IMO to be considered excellent. Decent, maybe, and I'm excited for the next few years, but not excellent.

I also love that the North is finally getting some recognition beyond Nebraska.