2007-2008 NCAA Football

Kevin · #1 01-02-2008, 02:07 AM

Yep. Hawaii had as much business being in the Sugar as Illinois had in being in the Rose.

As a Big XII fan, I'm still a little ticked that Mizzou, with the better record got left out of the picture despite the fact that they had actually beaten Illinois.

em_adpi · #2 01-02-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Yep. Hawaii had as much business being in the Sugar as Illinois had in being in the Rose.

As a Big XII fan, I'm still a little ticked that Mizzou, with the better record got left out of the picture despite the fact that they had actually beaten Illinois.

No kidding. I thought the whole Mizzou thing was ridiculous. But hey, they won their bowl game.

TSteven · #3 01-02-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Yep. Hawaii had as much business being in the Sugar as Illinois had in being in the Rose.

The BCS rules state that only two teams from a conference may play in the BCS bowls (Fiesta, Orange, Rose, Sugar, BCS Title Game). As such, if Hawaii or Illinois didn't belong in their BCS game, which team from which two conferences not already represented - Atlantic Coast, Big East, Pacific Ten - would you have selected? Or do you feel the restriction to only two teams per conference should be lifted?

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Originally Posted by Kevin

As a Big XII fan, I'm still a little ticked that Mizzou, with the better record got left out of the picture despite the fact that they had actually beaten Illinois.

With the understanding that only up to two Big Twelve teams may play in a BCS bowl, would you have put Mizzou in the Orange instead of Kansas? Frankly, I found it odd that KU was selected over Mizzou.

em_adpi · #4 01-02-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TSteven

With the understanding that only up to two Big Twelve teams may play in a BCS bowl, would you have put Mizzou in the Orange instead of Kansas? Frankly, I found it odd that KU was selected over Mizzou.

I know you weren't asking me, but I'll answer anyway. YES.

Kevin · #5 01-02-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TSteven

The BCS rules state that only two teams from a conference may play in the BCS bowls (Fiesta, Orange, Rose, Sugar, BCS Title Game). As such, if Hawaii or Illinois didn't belong in their BCS game, which team from which two conferences not already represented - Atlantic Coast, Big East, Pacific Ten - would you have selected? Or do you feel the restriction to only two teams per conference should be lifted?

I have no problem with the automatic placement of BCS champions. I do think that the at-large spots, at least should be opened up. I think this year illustrates that pretty well.

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With the understanding that only up to two Big Twelve teams may play in a BCS bowl, would you have put Mizzou in the Orange instead of Kansas? Frankly, I found it odd that KU was selected over Mizzou.

I'd absolutely have Mizzou in rather than KU. Missouri beat Kansas, they beat another BCS team in their OOC. They only losses were to Oklahoma (twice). I don't think KU will do very well against VT. I think Mizzou-VT would have been a hell of a game though.

UofISigKap · #6 01-02-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Yep. Hawaii had as much business being in the Sugar as Illinois had in being in the Rose.

As a Big XII fan, I'm still a little ticked that Mizzou, with the better record got left out of the picture despite the fact that they had actually beaten Illinois.

We definitely got a break with the upward movement of Ohio in the polls. (Which I realize was controversial.) Ohio even thought they were the ones going to the Rose Bowl, and I was happy we were just getting a shot at a "good" bowl game at all. Considering it had been since 2001 we had gone anywhere, and with our low performing seasons recently, my thinking went from "let's just get a winning season" to "we're going to have a post season!" to..."we may go to a BCS bowl?!?" Whoo hoo!!

Gift horse comes to mind, and I'm just thankful our seniors (and Mendenhall) were able to have a January football experience for their last year in orange and blue.

For what it's worth, I think Mizzou should have been in over KU too.

AGDLynn · #7 01-02-2008, 11:46 PM

Whew!!

Hubby says at half-time, it's over. I said I don't think so, you never know if Hawaii will score and/or UGA will do something stupid.

I did feel sorry for Colt B...just a little, lol. (and OTW, lol.)

But hey, sUGAr Bowl is our's...for this year!

#8 01-03-2008, 04:28 PM

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I did feel sorry for Colt B...just a little, lol. (and OTW, lol.)

Aww, thanks Lynn. You're sweet.

So uhh...How 'bout 'dem Mountaineers???

MsDGP007 · #9 01-03-2008, 04:31 PM

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So uhh...How 'bout 'dem Mountaineers???

Whoo-hoo...those are my boys! Great game. I'm anxious to see the year-end rankings now!

#10 01-03-2008, 04:37 PM

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Whoo-hoo...those are my boys! Great game. I'm anxious to see the year-end rankings now!

I was very happy to see them win yesterday. I was at Dave and Buster's after work and it was a very WVU kinda crowd. Don't know why, I guess we in Hawaii just like to cheer for the underdog.

Kevin · #11 01-03-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW

I was very happy to see them win yesterday. I was at Dave and Buster's after work and it was a very WVU kinda crowd. Don't know why, I guess we in Hawaii just like to cheer for the underdog.

I don't see how anyone could ever be an underdog against OU in a bowl game.