Championship Saturday (College Football 12/04/2004)

[duckman]

Virginia Tech at Miami (-6.5)

This should be a very good rivalry game. I think the Hokies upset the Hurricanes, 27-21.


USC (-20.5) at UCLA

Matt Lienart is the Heisman frontrunner and should shore up that prediction win a good performance today. I hoping for a Bruins win, but expecting a Trojan blowout, 31-14.

Tennessee vs Auburn (-13)

On paper, the Volunteers have the best shot saving the BCS. Not going to happen though, Tigers win 23-6 .

Colorado vs Oklahoma (-21)

The Buffs have been saying all week that they are going to pplay to win the Big XII. I think they come out fired up and will give the Sooners a good game.
Sooner should win 33-21.

California (-22.5) at Southern Miss

The Bears have an outside chance of going to the BCS game. They 'll need a win today and hope for two of the three undefeated teams to lose. Expect a Bears victory, 48-14.

Pittsburgh (-7) at South Florida

Pitt is playing for a BCS spot. If they lose, Syracuse (6-5) will get the bid making for interesting topic when they tweak the BCS next season. Pitt should win this one easily 24-10.

[Noop]

Virgina Tech vs. Miami
I think Miami should win this pretty easy... I wish I could go to the game but I guess not this year... 27-17 Miami

USC vs. UCLA
USC should win this easy as well because USC to me is the best team in college football with the dynamic Reggie Bush. 41-23 USC

Tennessee vs. Auburn
I guess I will have to go with history and say Tennessee upsets Auburn saving alot of controversy. 13-6 Tenn.

Colorado vs. Oklahoma
Can history repeat its self? Maybe not but should be interesting to me for two reasons this will be the second time I have watch OU play(Texas game the other) I am very interested to see if they play to set the tone for the National title game with USC... I think Bob Stoops takes these boys to the woodshed... 42-9

Cal should win
and South Florida in an upset!!

[VPI97]

Originally Posted by Noop

I think Miami should win this pretty easy

I seem to remember you saying the same thing last year

[Noop]

Originally Posted by VPI97

I seem to remember you saying the same thing last year

Wont be the first or the last time I am wrong...

[moriarty]

Originally Posted by duckman

California (-22.5) at Southern Miss

The Bears have an outside chance of going to the BCS game. They 'll need a win today and hope for two of the three undefeated teams to lose. Expect a Bears victory, 48-14.

Outside chance? Last I checked they're still 4th in the BCS with Texas (in 5th) done. A win today should clinch the Rose Bowl Berth.


edited for spelling

[Noop]

Originally Posted by moriarty

Outside chance? Last I checked they're still 4th in the BCS with Texas (in 5th) done. A win today should clinch the Rose Bowl Berth.


edited for spelling

I think he meant the title game...

Here is a dream...

All four top teams lose... Texas vs. Utah talk about a stinker....lol

[digamma]

Originally Posted by moriarty

Outside chance? Last I checked they're still 4th in the BCS with Texas (in 5th) done. A win today should clinch the Rose Bowl Berth.


edited for spelling

Most BCS "experts" think Texas would pass Cal if 2 of 3 teams ahead or 3 of 3 teams ahead of them lose.

[moriarty]

Oh, ok. My bad.

No way USC loses today (unfortunately). Colorado maybe a prayer, but I don't see Auburn losing either w/ Tennessee down to their 3rd QB (and barely getting by Kentucky).

[moriarty]

dola

Originally Posted by digamma

Most BCS "experts" think Texas would pass Cal if 2 of 3 teams ahead or 3 of 3 teams ahead of them lose.

Well if 3/3 lose, it won't matter. Cal and Texas wouild be 1/2 or 2/1.

[digamma]

Originally Posted by moriarty

dola



Well if 3/3 lose, it won't matter. Cal and Texas wouild be 1/2 or 2/1.

It depends on the pollsters, but at least Jerry Palm thinks it would be Texas vs. Oklahoma in the national title game. The computers don't like Cal. They wouldn't likely wouldn't pass any of the top 3 with a loss by one of them (or all of them).

[moriarty]

Yeah, my assumption is that late losses typically impact the polls more (even though Ok beat Tx earlier and USC squeaked by Cal).

It'd definitely make it interesting w/ a lot of 1 loss teams. Still it'll never happen.

[digamma]

Originally Posted by moriarty

It'd definitely make it interesting w/ a lot of 1 loss teams. Still it'll never happen.

We definitely agree on this part!

[duckman]

Originally Posted by Noop

I think he meant the title game...

Thanks for clearing it up, Noop.

[Cuckoo]

Was hoping for this thread today.

So, using duckman's template:

Virginia Tech at Miami (-6.5)

I have to go with Noop on this one. I think Miami's the better team and wins fairly comfortably, covering the spread. I'll say 33-17


USC (-20.5) at UCLA

I watched UCLA play this year only once, but they were not impressive in that game. I think they can score a little bit on USC, but their defense is pretty bad. Leinart has a big game, wraps up the Heisman, and the Trojans win 42-21.


Tennessee vs Auburn (-13)

I think this will be the best of the three undefeated teams' games. Tennessee will be fired up and will do a decent job, but in the end and facing yet another 3rd string quarterback, the Auburn defense keeps them undefeated. My guess - 27-17.


Colorado vs Oklahoma (-21)

Colorado has a solid rushing offense, but a horrid rushing defense. Purify will have a good game, and it'll be Peterson racking up the numbers rather than White. OU wins 35-10.


California (-22.5) at Southern Miss

This one's not a game. Cal knows they need a convincing win, and I think Rodgers gets it done. Big win for Cal - 49-14.


Pittsburgh (-7) at South Florida

Pitt's not a great team, but neither is SF. This one's ugly, but Pitt wins 31-21.

[Cuckoo]

Originally Posted by Noop

Can history repeat its self? Maybe not but should be interesting to me for two reasons this will be the second time I have watch OU play(Texas game the other) I am very interested to see if they play to set the tone for the National title game with USC... I think Bob Stoops takes these boys to the woodshed... 42-9

I didn't know you had only seen them once this year, Noop. I'd be really anxious to know what you think after this game. I think OU will win comfortably, but I have those butterflies in my stomach after what happened last year. Plus, Colorado will be fired up and has always played OU tough.

[Noop]

Originally Posted by Cuckoo

I didn't know you had only seen them once this year, Noop. I'd be really anxious to know what you think after this game. I think OU will win comfortably, but I have those butterflies in my stomach after what happened last year. Plus, Colorado will be fired up and has always played OU tough.

I have seen them more then once what I meant was I never watch an entire game of theirs...I have clicked in and out of there games when shown on tv...also Colorado has zero chance. Forget last year they will pick their beaten tonight... either load up the box and Jason White just goes over the top all game or play the pass and AD runs wild.

[Cuckoo]

Originally Posted by Noop

I have seen them more then once what I meant was I never watch an entire game of theirs...I have clicked in and out of there games when shown on tv...

Oh okay. Well, I'd still like to know what you think after watching a whole game. I'm hoping they do really well and impress you so you can cut us OU fans some slack. I'm still hoping to turn you to the dark side.

[VPI97]

Well, Miami has taken their shots and we've come away unscathed. I'm feeling better and better about this game.

[VPI97]

YES!

[VPI97]

ABC has lost the feed.

Miami blocked a VT punt and Gore took it in from the two. 7-7

[VPI97]

Next possession: Randall (VT) fumbles and Miami has it on the 18

[Noop]

Hmm... one thing I will say is this Virgina Tech is alot better then I thought especially early in the season where they were pick to finish in the middle of the ACC.

[VPI97]

Originally Posted by Noop

Hmm... one thing I will say is this Virgina Tech is alot better then I thought especially early in the season where they were pick to finish in the middle of the ACC.

Even us VT fans thought we'd be middle of the pack this year...we have a very, very young team. I gotta give it to Randall, though...apparently he's been a huge leader to the young guys on offense AND defense.

I feel great about the game now...it's close, but I think the defense has played great so far in not allowing Miami to sustain any long drives. And as long as Randall keeps throwing the ball the way he's been doing, we should be in good shape.

[Cuckoo]

VT's defense looks better than I thought they were, and this looks to be a much better game than I thought it'd be... which is good.

[VPI97]

This has been the best game that I've seen in years.

[cthomer5000]

Unless there is one huge play, this looks like it will be a 16-10 finish. They're both really holding each other in check on defense.

[VPI97]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11



ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs! ACC Champs!

[Noop]

I have gained alot of respect for Virgina Tech after this game. I am kinda sad we lost( both Florida State and Miami) but the ACC has a fine champion in Virgina Tech. Go ACC!!

[VPI97]

Originally Posted by Noop

I have gained alot of respect for Virgina Tech after this game. I am kinda sad we lost( both Florida State and Miami) but the ACC has a fine champion in Virgina Tech. Go ACC!!

I only hope we have a good showing vs. Auburn. Regardless though, I cannot even try to express what I'm feeling right now. Our boys have had a season for the ages.

[duckman]

I was really suprised by how poorly Miami played on offense today. Their defense did a great job at keeping the game close, but VT just kept pounding on them. A great win for Virginia Tech.

Also, I thought it was cool how they mentioned Curtis Justus from my hometown of Perry, OK.

What sucks is another Florida-Miami bowl matchup.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by moriarty

dola



Well if 3/3 lose, it won't matter. Cal and Texas wouild be 1/2 or 2/1.

Which would once again give us an example of how relying too heavily on human polls screws up the rankings for the national title race. If you're gonna lose once, make sure it's early.

[Noop]

Well I am 0 for 2 if I pick your team to win I suspect you might want to get nervous...

[Poli]

GO VOLS!

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

GO VOLS!

Agreed.

Sadly, I'm banging my head against the wall less than 60 seconds into the game.

[Poli]

As am I, as am I.

[Poli]

I HATE YOU BROWN, I HATE YOU!

[Poli]

COME ON DEFENSE!!! JEEBERD!

[Poli]

GAH!!!

[Poli]

YEA!!!!!!!!

We scored! Bliss is our MVP!

[JonInMiddleGA]

DEEEE-FENCE

[JonInMiddleGA]

It's now official -- the Tennessee secondary couldn't cover Christopher F'n Reeve.

[duckman]

FUCK!

Signed,

An OU Fan

[Poli]

WOOHOO!!!!!

[JonInMiddleGA]

Gerald f'n Riggs ba-bee !

(meanwhile, at Arrowhead Stadium, the Tennessee secondary appears to be moonlighting as the CU 2ndary)

[ISiddiqui]

Hooboy!

All the momentum is with Tennessee... WOW! This ain't like the game earlier this year!

[Poli]

YIPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

[ISiddiqui]

Btw, refering to earlier... glad to see two Big East teams in the BCS this year (VTech is really still a Big East team, as is Miami, to all those ACC's stealers ).

[Poli]

AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH

[JonInMiddleGA]

AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH !

[ISiddiqui]

Auburn takes the lead again... 53 yard reception!