The stars aligned and LSU is in the National Title game!!!!
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I'm betting on the Bucks and no offense but there's no way LSU deserves a third chance at the BCS title this year. They had there chance and I can understand even a 2nd chance but that's pretty messed up that they get a 3rd shot at it. I'm sorry but there's more deserving teams out there as far as records go.
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I know Georgia is a hot team right now but how can you put them in the National Championship game when they didn't even win their own conference??
This season only goes to prove we need an 8 team playoff. And for those who say we can't get away from the tradition and the $$$ making ability of the bowl games, all you gotta do is make the BCS bowl games the games played in the playoff. Of course, you'd have to add 2 non-BCS bowls into the rotation to make it all fit, but it would be worth it IMO.
This season only goes to prove we need an 8 team playoff. And for those who say we can't get away from the tradition and the $$$ making ability of the bowl games, all you gotta do is make the BCS bowl games the games played in the playoff. Of course, you'd have to add 2 non-BCS bowls into the rotation to make it all fit, but it would be worth it IMO.
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I'm betting on the Bucks and no offense but there's no way LSU deserves a third chance at the BCS title this year. They had there chance and I can understand even a 2nd chance but that's pretty messed up that they get a 3rd shot at it. I'm sorry but there's more deserving teams out there as far as records go.
Why not have a playoff type system and go from there to a championship game???
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This year there is no clear-cut #1 team this year. It's a crapshoot as to who the best team is out of the top ten. I think LSU is the most overrated team that's in the top ten though. They should have four losses. They are the luckiest team in CFB. On the other hand, Ohio St. is pretty weak, having played a ridiculously easy schedule. IMO the two best teams right now are USC and OU. It has definitely been a crazy year in CFB.
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I know Georgia is a hot team right now but how can you put them in the National Championship game when they didn't even win their own conference??
This season only goes to prove we need an 8 team playoff. And for those who say we can't get away from the tradition and the $$$ making ability of the bowl games, all you gotta do is make the BCS bowl games the games played in the playoff. Of course, you'd have to add 2 non-BCS bowls into the rotation to make it all fit, but it would be worth it IMO.
This season only goes to prove we need an 8 team playoff. And for those who say we can't get away from the tradition and the $$$ making ability of the bowl games, all you gotta do is make the BCS bowl games the games played in the playoff. Of course, you'd have to add 2 non-BCS bowls into the rotation to make it all fit, but it would be worth it IMO.
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This year there is no clear-cut #1 team this year. It's a crapshoot as to who the best team is out of the top ten. I think LSU is the most overrated team that's in the top ten though. They should have four losses. They are the luckiest team in CFB. On the other hand, Ohio St. is pretty weak, having played a ridiculously easy schedule. IMO the two best teams right now are USC and OU. It has definitely been a crazy year in CFB.
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Yes it is their fault, they played one of the softest schedules in 1-A, they were taken to the wire by sorry *** teams. I do think they have a pretty good team, certainly not elite though. Georgia is gonna get all up in that ***. As long as HUGE $$$ is involved it's gonna be hard to get a playoff, obviuosly it's needed though. I really think the fact that the BCS championship is in NO helped LSU a lot. I think LSU will hand OSU their ***, they just have too many athletes on their team. If it was up to me I would want to see Georgia and USC, I feel like they are the best 2 teams in the country RIGHT NOW.
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You are dead on with that tournament you created kickassT/A. That would really decide a clear cut winner.
In my opinion this tournament would allow teams like BYU, Troy, Hawaii and Central Michigan to get a shot at the NC because of their records, BUT they would really have to prove their clout playing against some of the best teams in the country. The BCS is a joke and it doesn't include some of these teams that should have better bowl games, despite their weak schedules and conferences. I know they wouldn't last a second against the USC's, OU's, and OSU's of the country, but they have earned the right to a chance.
As far as LSU is concerned, I called this among so many friends last year, I knew they would be in the NC. I just didn't think for the life of me they would have the record they currently do and lost to some of the teams that they did. Honestly, I'm glad they are there, but it is a little unfair.
In my opinion this tournament would allow teams like BYU, Troy, Hawaii and Central Michigan to get a shot at the NC because of their records, BUT they would really have to prove their clout playing against some of the best teams in the country. The BCS is a joke and it doesn't include some of these teams that should have better bowl games, despite their weak schedules and conferences. I know they wouldn't last a second against the USC's, OU's, and OSU's of the country, but they have earned the right to a chance.
As far as LSU is concerned, I called this among so many friends last year, I knew they would be in the NC. I just didn't think for the life of me they would have the record they currently do and lost to some of the teams that they did. Honestly, I'm glad they are there, but it is a little unfair.
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LSU needs to give OSU a full dose of Ryan Perriloux and Trindan Holliday and we could see a blow-out just like last years game. Give OSU a big dose of something they can't handle, a spread option attack with speed. Florida torched them with it last year and LSU should do the same again this year. The only game OSU lost this year was to Illinois, who ran the spread option with Juice Williams. I'll make an early prediction and say LSU by 17.
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I agree with those who say LSU will rout OSU. OSU won't be able to handle LSU's speed and athletes. As Ben said, the Buckeyes were exposed by two teams with speedy, spread offenses in Florida and Illinois and LSU will be added to that list on Jan. 7. I think USC, OU, and Georgia all would beat OSU.
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Yes it is their fault, they played one of the softest schedules in 1-A, they were taken to the wire by sorry *** teams. I do think they have a pretty good team, certainly not elite though. Georgia is gonna get all up in that ***. As long as HUGE $$$ is involved it's gonna be hard to get a playoff, obviuosly it's needed though. I really think the fact that the BCS championship is in NO helped LSU a lot. I think LSU will hand OSU their ***, they just have too many athletes on their team. If it was up to me I would want to see Georgia and USC, I feel like they are the best 2 teams in the country RIGHT NOW.
09/01 YSU W 38-6
09/08 Akron W 20-2
09/15 at Washington W 33-14
09/22 N'western W 58-7
09/29 at Minnesota W 30-7
10/06 at #23 Purdue W 23-7
10/13 Kent St W 48-3
10/20 Mich St W 24-17
10/27 at #25 Penn State W 37-17
11/03 #21 Wisconsin W 38-17
11/10 Illinois L 28-21
11/17 at #21 Michigan W 14-3
01/07 vs #2 LSU 8:00 PM
Won every game except for the Illinois game...
Won every game by 10+ points except against Michigan State...
Their D is a good defense and they played textbook Big 10 style of play all season. Not saying they will beat LSU but don't right them off especially the way this season has been, ANYTHING can happen in ANY game.
LSU has 2 losses against 2 teams that are currently unranked.
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Where exactly were they taken to the wire outside of the game they dropped to Illinois?
09/01 YSU W 38-6
09/08 Akron W 20-2
09/15 at Washington W 33-14
09/22 N'western W 58-7
09/29 at Minnesota W 30-7
10/06 at #23 Purdue W 23-7
10/13 Kent St W 48-3
10/20 Mich St W 24-17
10/27 at #25 Penn State W 37-17
11/03 #21 Wisconsin W 38-17
11/10 Illinois L 28-21
11/17 at #21 Michigan W 14-3
01/07 vs #2 LSU 8:00 PM
Won every game except for the Illinois game...
Won every game by 10+ points except against Michigan State...
Their D is a good defense and they played textbook Big 10 style of play all season. Not saying they will beat LSU but don't right them off especially the way this season has been, ANYTHING can happen in ANY game.
LSU has 2 losses against 2 teams that are currently unranked.
09/01 YSU W 38-6
09/08 Akron W 20-2
09/15 at Washington W 33-14
09/22 N'western W 58-7
09/29 at Minnesota W 30-7
10/06 at #23 Purdue W 23-7
10/13 Kent St W 48-3
10/20 Mich St W 24-17
10/27 at #25 Penn State W 37-17
11/03 #21 Wisconsin W 38-17
11/10 Illinois L 28-21
11/17 at #21 Michigan W 14-3
01/07 vs #2 LSU 8:00 PM
Won every game except for the Illinois game...
Won every game by 10+ points except against Michigan State...
Their D is a good defense and they played textbook Big 10 style of play all season. Not saying they will beat LSU but don't right them off especially the way this season has been, ANYTHING can happen in ANY game.
LSU has 2 losses against 2 teams that are currently unranked.
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Since you brought it up, OSU also had a weak schedule, thanks for posting it.
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Where exactly were they taken to the wire outside of the game they dropped to Illinois?
Their D is a good defense and they played textbook Big 10 style of play all season. Not saying they will beat LSU but don't right them off especially the way this season has been, ANYTHING can happen in ANY game.
LSU has 2 losses against 2 teams that are currently unranked.
Their D is a good defense and they played textbook Big 10 style of play all season. Not saying they will beat LSU but don't right them off especially the way this season has been, ANYTHING can happen in ANY game.
LSU has 2 losses against 2 teams that are currently unranked.
LSU has been pushed to the wire a few times this season, and has been fortunate to win some of the games they did, but they will beat OSU without too much problem.
OSU's only chance is to watch that Arkansas game and figure out how to run the ball like they did. I don't think their QB will be too affective against the LSU defense. They've got a good secondary and lots of experience, especially in big games.
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Last year I told everybody the Gators would beat the Buckeyes and I got torched for it, but I was right. The SEC is by far the toughest conference in football. The Big 10 is probably the 3rd toughest behind the Big XII, and maybe even 4th behind the Pac-10 this year.
LSU has been pushed to the wire a few times this season, and has been fortunate to win some of the games they did, but they will beat OSU without too much problem.
OSU's only chance is to watch that Arkansas game and figure out how to run the ball like they did. I don't think their QB will be too affective against the LSU defense. They've got a good secondary and lots of experience, especially in big games.
LSU has been pushed to the wire a few times this season, and has been fortunate to win some of the games they did, but they will beat OSU without too much problem.
OSU's only chance is to watch that Arkansas game and figure out how to run the ball like they did. I don't think their QB will be too affective against the LSU defense. They've got a good secondary and lots of experience, especially in big games.
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if you just had a playoff game after the bowl games it wouldnt be a problem. dedicate the week of christmas for 3 bowl games a day at non overlapping times and the sponsors of the bowls will still be happy, then the winners of the bowl games play in a playoff for the national championship