National Title Game: 1.USC vs. 2.Oklahoma

[Noop]

So yeah today is the day... for those who don't know myself and the gangbang have a little bet going on. So this game has me more into it then I would normally be... Anyway I just wanted to know what are the thoughts of everyone out there on this game. Me personally I feel like this is going to be a great game and maybe even top Miami-Ohio State... After having a chance today to look at some stats and what not. I am going to have to say if I was betting OU by 10. But I am not so I will go with USC by 2 points.

[Chubby]

Go OU!

[Bomber]

Today OU proves no team in the Pac-10 deserves to go to the BCS.

[SunDancer]

I think this game has the potential to be a ulimate classic. The talent level is in this game alone amazing, has their been this much talent in one game? I clearly think now that these two teams are the BEST teams in the country after seeing Auburn's performance and looking at the team's season last night.

[SunDancer]

Dola..

Go Trojans!

[TLK]

I'm putting the money on Oklahoma with the line at even.

[Cuckoo]

My opinion: the game comes down to pass rush.

USC's offensive line is young but stout. However, I don't think they've faced a pass rush like Oklahoma's, and from what I've seen, Leinart can be rattled if he gets hit a few times (although it has rarely happened). Bush is going to make some moves and pick up some yards. It's unavoidable, and I think USC will score. But if OU gets consistent pressure on Leinart, they have a major edge.

On the other side, OU's O-line has only given up seven sacks all year. But Michigan's line had only given up twelve all year last year, and USC racked up like nine against them in the Rose Bowl. We all know that if Jason White gets knocked down a lot, it throws his game off, and although I think he's a better scrambler than a year ago and not injured, he'll make mistakes if he's under pressure. Adrian Peterson will get yards, and he'll score. It's unavoidable as well.

So, for me it comes down to pass rush. In the end, I think OU's O-line holds up a little better than USC's, and OU is able to stretch the field a bit more. I think USC may concentrate too heavily on Peterson, giving White more opportunities than Leinart has on the other side.

My prediction (and I may have made other ones about this game completely different than this one, but who cares): OU 31, USC 27

[heybrad]

I want SC to win but I'm not making a prediction. I have nothing but respect for both teams.

Today OU proves no team in the Pac-10 deserves to go to the BCS.
:rolleyes:

[Glengoyne]

I'm putting the money on Oklahoma with the line at even.
I'd be inclined to go the other way with the line even.

[MacroGuru]

USC....

I loathe OU.

[digamma]

I think we see OU play mostly with 5 DB's on defense, with an extra safety moved up to a pseudo-LB position to shadow Reggie Bush and provide run support.

[Vegas Vic]

The greatest assemblage of talent ever for a National Championship game. Two Heisman Trophy winners, four out of five Heisman Finalists, and 12 first team All-Americans.

[Noop]

I think Dewayne Jarret and Marcus Walker will steal the show.

[Crapshoot]

My general rule to root against anything from Oklahoma leads me to support USC- but I think it could well be a toss up.

[SunDancer]

The greatest assemblage of talent ever for a National Championship game. Two Heisman Trophy winners, four out of five Heisman Finalists, and 12 first team All-Americans.

Yeap. 16 All-Conference players, and just pure exciting players. Will it be warm temperatures and clear skies for the game?

[duckman]

I look forward to winning my bet. ;)

[Blackadar]

I don't care.

Utah is the National Champion.

[sachmo71]

Go USC!

[SunDancer]

I don't care.

Utah is the National Champion.

Why Utah?

[Blackadar]

Why Utah?

Because I said so, that's why.

Any undefeated team whose closest game was by 2 tds and won their games by an average score of 45-19 deserves it.

I really believe that Utah could beat any other college team on a neutral field. Their absolute destruction of Pitt should leave no question about their ability to beat anyone.

[SunDancer]

Because I said so, that's why.

Any undefeated team whose closest game was by 2 tds and won their games by an average score of 45-19 deserves it.

I really believe that Utah could beat any other college team on a neutral field. Their absolute destruction of Pitt should leave no question about their ability to beat anyone.

Oh, I agree they deserve a shot. But I think USC and Oklahoma would clean them up nicely. Outside of a decent, but not good, Pittsburgh and Texas A&M team, who did they play?

[Neuqua]

I have been so back and forth between this game for the past few weeks that only last night did I finally go ahead and put a little money into OU. I really hope this game ends up being the classic that everyone out there has made it out to being.

[Blackadar]

Oh, I agree they deserve a shot. But I think USC and Oklahoma would clean them up nicely. Outside of a decent, but not good, Pittsburgh and Texas A&M team, who did they play?

I'm not worried about who did or didn't they play.

Whoever it was, week after week, they destroyed them.

Texas A&M
Pittsburgh
North Carolina
Wyoming
New Mexico

were all Bowl teams. I won't say it's the toughest schedule of all-time. It's a typical schedule of a mid-major team. They won those those games over Bowl teams by an average of over 3 touchdowns.

The real shame of college football is that we'll never know, will we?

[Vegas Vic]

I think Dewayne Jarret and Marcus Walker will steal the show.

Walker's situation is very interesting.

Early in the season, OU's defense was playing well, especially when they shut out Texas (the first time in 35 years that the Longhorns had been shut out). However, in that win, OU's shutdown cornerback, Antonio Perkins, went out with a knee injury that forced him to miss several games.

A lot of people who haven't closely followed Oklahoma point to their defensive lapses against Oklahoma State and Texas A&M. Perkins didn't play in those games, and the other corner, Eric Bassey, was getting torched on a regular basis. Stoops finally had enough and yanked the redshirt off of Walker, and the Sooners have only given up one defensive touchdown since then. Perkins is back to full strength now, and he and Walker are a solid duo.

[ISiddiqui]

I think this game will be a great one. It'll be close all the way through and I don't know who will come up with the win in the end, but I'll be enjoying it greatly!

[Vegas Vic]

I don't care.

Utah is the National Champion.

You know, it's kind of funny, but in all of the BCS bashing, one thing that's being overlooked is that the BCS is the only reason that Utah made it to the Fiesta Bowl. Without the BCS, they would have been playing in the Liberty Bowl.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

I'll give this one to OU:
OU: 2
USC:2

[Ksyrup]

For whatever reason, I'm not the least bit interested in this game. After Saturday, my attention turned to the NFL and I even forgot last night's snooze-fest was on. I'll watch tonight because there's nothing else on, but I don't care who wins. If I had to pick, I'd take OU just because I still haven't found the respect I lost for Pete Carroll after he flashed that choke sign years ago in the NFL.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'll be watching every second of this game and recording it for posterity. I have a lot of respect for the talent of both teams. I believe it is going to be very close, and I'm hoping/predicting that USC will win by 3.

Fight on to Victory!

[Ksyrup]

Do people really watch reruns of old games? I mean, not just games you might run across on ESPN Classic, but people really tape and watch games, in their entirety, over and over? That just baffles me. I can't even stand to watch a game from earlier in the afternoon on tape delay if I missed it that afternoon. There's something about watching non-live sporting events that bores the hell out of me, unless there's some sort of milestone or freakish occurence that happens during the game (which is the only time I've ever watched more than an hour of a game on ESPN Classic).

Running across a classic game from a decade ago is one thing (I must admit that I enjoyed stumbling across the 4th quarter of the Choke at Doak a month or so ago); having it on tape and watching it over and over is completely bizarre to me...it's like when my wife will pull out our wedding video every 6 months or so and watch it. Looks just like it did when we LIVED IT, LADY!

Different strokes, I guess...

[ISiddiqui]

I'm exactly like you Ksyrup... I can't watch a game if I know the result, except if I stumble across it and something extrodinary happens.

[MylesKnight]

Let's see... Southern California or the middle of the Dust Bowl?

GO S.C.!!! Beat the Hillbilly Nation!! :) (No Offense OU Fans, SC is just the lesser of two evils in my opinion).

[digamma]

Do people really watch reruns of old games? I mean, not just games you might run across on ESPN Classic, but people really tape and watch games, in their entirety, over and over? That just baffles me. I can't even stand to watch a game from earlier in the afternoon on tape delay if I missed it that afternoon. There's something about watching non-live sporting events that bores the hell out of me, unless there's some sort of milestone or freakish occurence that happens during the game (which is the only time I've ever watched more than an hour of a game on ESPN Classic).

Running across a classic game from a decade ago is one thing (I must admit that I enjoyed stumbling across the 4th quarter of the Choke at Doak a month or so ago); having it on tape and watching it over and over is completely bizarre to me...it's like when my wife will pull out our wedding video every 6 months or so and watch it. Looks just like it did when we LIVED IT, LADY!

Different strokes, I guess...
I've been known to watch tivo'd games from the week before a couple of times before the next weekend's game. Drives the wife nuts.

[mgadfly]

I don't usually watch games that aren't live, with the exception being when a team has an interesting offensive or defensive scheme. I'll then spend hours going over what they are doing to try to figure it out. I'd love to get my hands on a tape of some of Utah's games from this season.

[Eaglesfan27]

I only do this for teams that I root for in national title/championship type games. I saved last year's USC game. I'll also save any Eagle's games should they make it to the Super Bowl. I think it might be an interesting bonding experience with my future kids. Otherwise, I generally can't stand rewatching old games.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Do people really watch reruns of old games? I mean, not just games you might run across on ESPN Classic, but people really tape and watch games, in their entirety, over and over? That just baffles me. I can't even stand to watch a game from earlier in the afternoon on tape delay if I missed it that afternoon. There's something about watching non-live sporting events that bores the hell out of me, unless there's some sort of milestone or freakish occurence that happens during the game (which is the only time I've ever watched more than an hour of a game on ESPN Classic).

Running across a classic game from a decade ago is one thing (I must admit that I enjoyed stumbling across the 4th quarter of the Choke at Doak a month or so ago); having it on tape and watching it over and over is completely bizarre to me...it's like when my wife will pull out our wedding video every 6 months or so and watch it. Looks just like it did when we LIVED IT, LADY!

Different strokes, I guess...

The only thing I hate about re=runs on ESPN Classic is that they skip through alot of the game and you end up not missing alot of gametime.

[Eaglesfan27]

Come on. Big return from Bush to start the game off, please?

[Eaglesfan27]

Alright! That is almost as good as a big Bush return.

[NoMyths]

How a guy can kick a kickoff out of bounds sometimes just baffles me.

[ISiddiqui]

That's an interesting strategy on the kickoff ;).

[Ragone]

Has anyone degressed more then Trey DiCarlo in the history of college sports.. he went from automatic to gramatic in 1 year

[SunDancer]

USC seems to be able to contain the run, but they can't stop the pass. I hope USC's defense doesn't wear down with the time poession.

Just curious, why did Clayton throw the ball in bounds (I know he was out, but it looks like he threw it on purpose to keep it alive) on that one pass?

[Senator]

blowout

[Eaglesfan27]

Whew. Nice to see Jarrett make a play. I think he needs to have a big game.

[Eaglesfan27]

blowout

If USC doesn't score on this drive, I tend to agree with you. It's early in the game, but this has the feel of a critical drive to me.

[Eaglesfan27]

Great throw! Nice way to convert the 3rd down.

[spleen1015]

That was a nice catch by 86!

[Cringer]

what a catch by Bird!!

[ISiddiqui]

WOW... that was an impressive catch by the USC TE for the Touchdown!

[Noop]

Great Catch. Byrd.

[Eaglesfan27]

Yes! What a catch! (Is anyone else lagging out on the board tonight.)

[Crapshoot]

Holy Shit what a catch!

[Ragone]

Hmm, i dunno about you guys.. but does the usc band really have to play the silly song every first down.. its already annoying and its not even halftime yet

[Eaglesfan27]

Fight onto Victory. I love that song :) I can't stop my fingers from waving in the air to the song.

[Eaglesfan27]

So close..

[Airhog]

Is anyone else getting sick of hearing the trojan play after every single down???

[ISiddiqui]

Not really. It gives it the college feel most definetly.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nice run by White. That ankle doesn't look too bad.

[Senator]

After seeing the USC cheerleaders I have decided to go back to school. I think I fell in love 3 or 4 times while the camera guy went down that line.

They should make each school only have a limited amount of times they can play a fight song. That way you could always hack on the band - "They wasted the fight song 3 times in the 2nd quarter when we really needed it in overtime. Fire the band director!"

Just flying a kite. Still say blowout.

[SunDancer]

Eh, Oklahoma fans in the crowd is just annoying as the Trojans fans. They seem to cheer anything.

[Ksyrup]

Did anyone enjoy the fact that they didn't go to a commercial break after the first change of possession? Man, I'd love to watch an entire football game like that. Probably wouldn't be any longer than a basketball game. Unlike the barely-watchable FSU bowl game that was over 4 hours. Ugh.

[Eaglesfan27]

After seeing the USC cheerleaders I have decided to go back to school. I think I fell in love 3 or 4 times while the camera guy went down that line.

They should make each school only have a limited amount of times they can play a fight song. That way you could always hack on the band - "They wasted the fight song 3 times in the 2nd quarter when we really needed it in overtime. Fire the band director!"

Just flying a kite. Still say blowout.
Back in the day, I'd go to games three hours early just to make sure I got a good seat that was close to the cheerleaders. They were gorgeous every year. I had a physics class with one of them.

[SunDancer]

After seeing the USC cheerleaders I have decided to go back to school. I think I fell in love 3 or 4 times while the camera guy went down that line.

They should make each school only have a limited amount of times they can play a fight song. That way you could always hack on the band - "They wasted the fight song 3 times in the 2nd quarter when we really needed it in overtime. Fire the band director!"

Just flying a kite. Still say blowout.

I watch one of the cheerleader pans they did. I was NOT impressed. They were blonde, and all look like they had the candy-apple checks and plastic.

[Noop]

One thing is true OU has a very good defense.

[spleen1015]

OU is gonna win. They have Toby Keith on the sideline.

[spleen1015]

Dumbass play that was!

[Eaglesfan27]

Yes! What an idiotic play by the Oklahoma player!

[Ksyrup]

That was Leon Lett dumb.

[ISiddiqui]

LOL! That OU guy is a moron and is going to get a talking to, even if the penalty is against USC!!

[Noop]

Dumb play Milton

[Eaglesfan27]

Touchdown White!

[ISiddiqui]

Can you say benched ;).

[ISiddiqui]

TD USC! White is running hardnosed today.

[Airhog]

Man the band should get a penalty for not stopping when the Ref is trying to speak. Thats really annoying

[Eaglesfan27]

I watch one of the cheerleader pans they did. I was NOT impressed. They were blonde, and all look like they had the candy-apple checks and plastic.

True. But they have very high grade plastic ;)

[SunDancer]

That could be the "play of the game", that fumble.

[Cringer]

haha Oklahoma! That was a nice helping hand fumbling the punt return that he never should have touched....

[VPI97]

Jeez...that's about the dumbest play I've seen anyone make all year.

[Crapshoot]

OU is gonna win. They have Toby Keith on the sideline.

Another reason to vote for SC- Mr Redneck himself... :D

[SunDancer]

Well, OJ is in the stadium for USC.

Eagle, that's true. After all, it is Southern Cal.

I don't get what Oklahoma is arguing about. Even if he did touch it (which he didn't), Bradley should of not gone after the ball and stayed away.

[ISiddiqui]

Jeez, that was a dumb penalty. In a game that looks like it'll be close, personal fouls are just idiotic.

[Bomber]

Ball game over. USC wins. You heard it here first.

[Eaglesfan27]

Well, OJ is in the stadium for USC.

Eagle, that's true. After all, it is Southern Cal.

I don't get what Oklahoma is arguing about. Even if he did touch it (which he didn't), Bradley should of not gone after the ball and stayed away.
Yep, I think that during my 4 years at Southern Cal I saw more plastic than I have the rest of my adult life. Not that there is anything wrong with that..

[Senator]

I watch one of the cheerleader pans they did. I was NOT impressed. They were blonde, and all look like they had the candy-apple checks and plastic.

Maybe I did not see what I thought I saw. But, I was walking out of the room. Maybe I saw what I wanted to see. They were blonde? Wow, what the heck was I thinking.

[Senator]

Ball game over. USC wins. You heard it here first.


Good, I am going to call it a night. Thanks for the update. Goodnight, guys.

[SunDancer]

Maybe I did not see what I thought I saw. But, I was walking out of the room. Maybe I saw what I wanted to see. They were blonde? Wow, what the heck was I thinking.

Oh yeah. LOL. They just had the hair all tied up in long ponytails, ect. and weird hair. They should just let the hair go loose.

[Bomber]

I should have went to a school with a football team. I need someone to root for.

[Bomber]

What's Shaq's connection? He went to LSU. Maybe he jumped on the USC wagon last year.

[Eaglesfan27]

Yes. What an interception! :)

[Airhog]

terrible throw

[ISiddiqui]

What a dumb throw... what was the point of that? When he let it go, I knew it was trouble.

[Noop]

Today OU proves no team in the Pac-10 deserves to go to the BCS.
Your so all over place... stick to one team.

[spleen1015]

One stupid OU decision after another.

That is the Jason White that won the Heisman last year, right?

[Eaglesfan27]

What's Shaq's connection? He went to LSU. Maybe he jumped on the USC wagon last year.
I think his only connection is that the game is in Florida and he is on the Miami Heat.


Darn it, you have to catch that!

[ISiddiqui]

Oh man... Jarett almost had a nice catch on the duck.

[SunDancer]

Wow, that would of been an amazing catch.

Shaq plays for the Miami Heat, lives in Miami, and the game is played in Miami. He's the most popular Miami resident right now.

[Eaglesfan27]

White's ankle looks real good :)

[Bomber]

Your so all over place... stick to one team.


See my post about not having a team. I'm just getting drunk and watching the game.

[Bomber]

Wow, that would of been an amazing catch.

Shaq plays for the Miami Heat, lives in Miami, and the game is played in Miami. He's the most popular Miami resident right now.

Well I guess I should have been able to figure that one out.

[SunDancer]

Well I guess I should have been able to figure that one out.

He asked.

[spleen1015]

How come Reggie Bush hasn't been playing? I thought he was their #1 back?

[Bomber]

How come Reggie Bush hasn't been playing? I thought he was their #1 back?

I think he splits time at WR, too. I saw some bottom line thing I think about him filling in for the real #1 for this game though, I think, maybe.

[Cringer]

Well I guess I should have been able to figure that one out.

See your post about getting drunk and watching the game :D

[ISiddiqui]

How come Reggie Bush hasn't been playing? I thought he was their #1 back?

Well he's the all around guy. Lindell White is really the starting RB, IIUC. And Bush plays some tailback, some WR, etc.

[kingfc22]

One stupid OU decision after another.

That is the Jason White that won the Heisman last year, right?
Yep, he's still the same overrated guy that he way last year.

[Eaglesfan27]

Really nice catch by Jarrett. I feel that big game coming from him. As i type this.. Touchdown Jarrett!!!!

[Eaglesfan27]

Maybe Senator was right about that blowout ;)

[ISiddiqui]

JEEZ, that was pretty! Jarett was WIDE open on that TD.

[Cringer]

WOW! That pass was beautiful

[Noop]

Wow. Touchdown.

[SunDancer]

I think Utah can play more competitive.

[Airhog]

Man those USC recievers have been catching everything tonight. OU needs to settle down some out there

[kingfc22]

How bout that OU defense?!! :)

[Cringer]

no Heisman jinx yet for Leinhart eh?

[Noop]

How bout that OU defense?!! :)
I still think they are very good.

[Eaglesfan27]

I think OU's defense is very good too. USC's offense just looks even better at this point.

[SunDancer]

Noop,
What was your bet with the OU gang?

[Eaglesfan27]

I do think Leinart is proving that he should be the top QB taken in the draft if he declares. Of course, I'm still hoping the rumors that he will return for his senior year are true.

[SackAttack]

Yep, OU's still the same overrated team they were last year.

Fixed that.

[Noop]

Noop,
What was your bet with the OU gang?
If lost then I would have to put something about OU in my sig. And vice versa for them. The game isn't over yet...

[Eaglesfan27]

USC's run defense in the middle is dominant.

[kingfc22]

I think OU's defense is very good too. USC's offense just looks even better at this point.
That was more my point.

[SunDancer]

HAHA INT!

[Eaglesfan27]

The pressure causes another interception.. I smell a blowout! :)

[ISiddiqui]

WOW... another USC INT!

[NoMyths]

Wow.

[Noop]

Well shit. USC is... getting it going...

[SunDancer]

Well shit. USC is... getting it going...

I though you were rooting for USC. If so, you seem pissed like they are doing good.

[VPI97]

The game isn't over yet... It is now.

[kingfc22]

This is getting ugly fast. Sorry Auburn, but if this doesn't change SC is clearly the #1 team.

[SunDancer]

Oklahoma seems to not be able to win the big games.

[Noop]

It is now.
One more touchdown and a field goal... then it will be...

[Crapshoot]

roffle.

[VPI97]

The next BCS tweak needs to be something that keeps Big 12 teams out of Championship games.

[Eaglesfan27]

Given that USC will probably be better than SF next year.... :D
:D

[Noop]

The next BCS tweak needs to be something that keeps Big 12 teams out of Championship games.
Haha....

[Crapshoot]

I do think Leinart is proving that he should be the top QB taken in the draft if he declares. Of course, I'm still hoping the rumors that he will return for his senior year are true.

Given that USC will probably be better than SF next year.... :D

[ISiddiqui]

Well if OU can keep USC from a TD here, maybe that'll give 'em some confidence and help them out.

[Noop]

I though you were rooting for USC. If so, you seem pissed like they are doing good.
I am rooting for USC... believe me I am grinning http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif I was just saying damn they are really looking like they are going to stomp.

[Cringer]

anyone getting some weird audio coming from the game? i keep hearing a strange sound everytime White goes back to pass, kind of like a ::cough, cough::

anyone else hear this?

[Eaglesfan27]

TD to Smith! :)

[Noop]

One more field goal.

[ISiddiqui]

Well never mind that keeping USC from a TD

[Ragone]

Hell at this rate.. i think Utah or Louisville might have had a better chance over oklahoma

[SunDancer]

Touchdown Trojans! :)

[VPI97]

This is getting ugly fast. Sorry Auburn, but if this doesn't change SC is clearly the #1 team. After watching last night's and tonight's games, I'm firmly convinced that the public got screwed out of a great USC-Auburn matchup. Based on how both of those teams played VT, Trojans/Tigers would have been a instant classic.

[SunDancer]

After watching last night's and tonight's games, I'm firmly convinced that the public got screwed out of a great USC-Auburn matchup. Based on how both of those teams played VT, Trojans/Tigers would have been a instant classic.

I don't think no one would be able to play with the Trojans the way they are playin now.

[Cringer]

After watching last night's and tonight's games, I'm firmly convinced that the public got screwed out of a great USC-Auburn matchup. Based on how both of those teams played VT, Trojans/Tigers would have been a instant classic.

People were saying the same thing about this game too though....who knows.

[Crapshoot]

Yeah- Auburn needed a 7-7 mistake fest to have a shot. Well- they will end up no 2.

[Cringer]

I really hope Oklahoma scores here. I want USC to win but I still want a good game

[Eaglesfan27]

After watching last night's and tonight's games, I'm firmly convinced that the public got screwed out of a great USC-Auburn matchup. Based on how both of those teams played VT, Trojans/Tigers would have been a instant classic.
Early in the year, USC was not nearly as proficient in running their offense as they are now. I don't think the comparsion of how the two teams played VT is a valid measuring stick. I think USC would have demolished Auburn tonight, like they did last year.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nice effort by Bradley.

[ISiddiqui]

Wow... that run after the catch play may jumpstart OU.

[SunDancer]

Wow... that run after the catch play may jumpstart OU.

And that hard hit sack may of just killed the spark.

[Eaglesfan27]

Cody just pulled the ignition :)

[Noop]

Nice Sack.

[ISiddiqui]

Early in the year, USC was not nearly as proficient in running their offense as they are now.

Yeah, I think they REALLY missed Mike Williams earlier in the year. As the year went on, Jarett and Smith stepped up.

[Cringer]

Wow... that run after the catch play may jumpstart OU.

or not :D

big sack

[ISiddiqui]

Well now, maybe that pass did it ;).

[Eaglesfan27]

Yeah, I think they REALLY missed Mike Williams earlier in the year. As the year went on, Jarett and Smith stepped up.
Exactly. They both needed time to grow into the offense.

[Eaglesfan27]

That was a nice play by White. Great job of buying time for the receiver to get open.

[ISiddiqui]

OW!! What a tackle on that 3rd down!

[ISiddiqui]

Well, here's a FG try.

[SunDancer]

28-10 now.

[Sharpieman]

I'm really surprised by the result so far

[VPI97]

Early in the year, USC was not nearly as proficient in running their offense as they are now. I don't think the comparsion of how the two teams played VT is a valid measuring stick. I think USC would have demolished Auburn tonight, like they did last year. Good point, but to be fair, VT didn't have a healthy running back for the USC game and started two receivers and two linebackers playing in their first collegiate game.

[SunDancer]

I am shock at the speed of these teams. They got the NFL speed and physical play.

[Eaglesfan27]

Good point, but to be fair, VT didn't have a healthy running back for the USC game and started two receivers and two linebackers playing in their first collegiate game.

I have no doubt that VT has improved as well as the year has gone by. I just don't think the two games can be a basis for a valid comparison. I really think that USC - Auburn would be a bigger blowout. However, as someone mentioned, who knows what would really have happened if they played tonight.

[Leonidas]

OW!! What a tackle on that 3rd down!

What a complete lack of blocking effort by Bradley on the play. Stoops has gotta be furious.

[spleen1015]

I think the game is fixed. The OU players aren't playing like they belong here.

Jason White ran right into that big sack. He saw the guy coming and didn't try to step up in the pocket.

:D

[ISiddiqui]

Man, this halftime show sounds like a snoozer.

[ISiddiqui]

What a complete lack of blocking effort by Bradley on the play. Stoops has gotta be furious.

Yeah, that's the second DUMB play Bradley has done tonight.

[Eaglesfan27]

He's gone.. oh well.. still a nice run! :)

[SunDancer]

Man, this halftime show sounds like a snoozer.

Whats the halftime show? Man, ABC and the Orange Bowl needs to keep this game a college game, not the NFL crap they do during the Super Bowl.

[ISiddiqui]

NICE RUN by Bush! The blocking was great on that run!

[NoMyths]

Jeeeeeeeeeeez that Bush kid is fast.

[Eaglesfan27]

What a CATCH by Smith!!! :)

[yabanci]

ass whooping

[ISiddiqui]

WOWOWOWOW!

What a catch!!!

[VPI97]

28 points already and NOW Bush is getting involved. This is going to be painful for OU fans.

[spleen1015]

Holy crap! NICE! With the guy all over him! Sweet!

[Eaglesfan27]

I think Leinart is going to set the record for TD passes in a game.. Long better say goodbye to the record ;)

[NoMyths]

DAMN. Just...damn.

[Leonidas]

One gets the feeling if the refs offered OU a deal to walk away and end the game right now they'd jump on it.

[ISiddiqui]

OMG, that was an amazing catch by Smith!!

35-10 (with the PAT)

[Noop]

Looks like game over.

[SunDancer]

This game is making me happy. :)

[Honolulu_Blue]

Ouch.

This is no classic, this is an ass beating.

Oh. A commercial for a comic book movie. Nice.

[VPI97]

OMG WTF BBQ

[Eaglesfan27]

Best. Birthday. Ever.

[Cringer]

BBQ? chicken, pork, or beef?

one hell of a catch, this is an amazing show...

[Ragone]

anyone elses hd feed just die during that keanu reeves movie preview.. what movie was that anyway?

[ISiddiqui]

I wonder if anyone is saying USC is overrated now ;).

[SunDancer]

This game will be remember, for the ass-kicking and the amazing plays being made.

[Ksyrup]

This has Nebraska-Florida 1996 written all over it.

I knew this game wasn't going to be a "classic."

[spleen1015]

No way we see 42 points in the 1st half.

[yabanci]

ass whooping + choke

[Ksyrup]

Is there a mercy rule? Can we institute little league baseball rules?

[ISiddiqui]

Wow... I didn't realize that Leinhart had 4 TDs already. I guess I should have realized it.

OMG, ANOTHER turnover for USC!

[SunDancer]

Did anyone tell Oklahoma they had a game today?

[NoMyths]

Man, will they score 42 points in the first half against Oklahoma?!

[GrantDawg]

Thank you, BCS. Another great game. I get to go to bed early.

[Noop]

Why are the OU bunch so quiet?

[GrantDawg]

Why are the OU bunch so quiet?
I think I heard a couple of handguns go off.

[Ksyrup]

Leinhart's arm is getting tired.

[VPI97]

We need to have Coug start up a game with predictions as to how many USC is going to score. I got dibs on 73.

[SunDancer]

Thank you, BCS. Another great game. I get to go to bed early.

Whats the BCS have to do with this? USC is just ass-kicking.

[ISiddiqui]

Man, Leinhart's arm must be tired from all the TDs... he's missing open guys on this drive ;).

[Leonidas]

Why are the OU bunch so quiet?

Their players aren't acting like there's a game to play, why should the fans be any different.

[Ragone]

This game reminds me of that Buffalo Houston Playoff game sometime ago.. can only hope right? :)

[Noop]

Their players aren't acting like there's a game to play, why should the fans be any different.
I was refering to the FOFC OU Gangbang.

[Eaglesfan27]

Jarrett is looking great this game.

[Noop]

Jarrett is looking great this game.
I predicted that :)

[GrantDawg]

Whats the BCS have to do with this? USC is just ass-kicking.
Because the BCS put these two together and said that Auburn and Utah didn't deserve a shot.

[SunDancer]

Because the BCS put these two together and said that Auburn and Utah didn't deserve a shot.

I don't think either of those teams would do much better against USC's play tonight.

[VPI97]

I was refering to the FOFC OU Gangbang. Play nice. http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Noop]

Play nice. http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
I was just asking because before they game they were pretty vocal from what I recalled.

[Leonidas]

I don't think either of those teams would do much better against USC's play tonight.

Any team that just doesn't turn the ball over would be making a better game of this. I'm not saying Auburn or Utah would beat SC, but surely they could keep it something like 21-7.

[totoro]

That's what called 'dominate'... go Trojans.

[Eaglesfan27]

I predicted that :)

I did too. I thought he was going to step up the most tonight (and mentioned it a few different spots) :)

[GrantDawg]

Any team that just doesn't turn the ball over would be making a better game of this. I'm not saying Auburn or Utah would beat SC, but surely they could keep it something like 21-7.
Auburn has a much better defense, and Utah might be able to not turn the ball over on command.

[Eaglesfan27]

38-10. I'll take it :)

[SunDancer]

Any team that just doesn't turn the ball over would be making a better game of this. I'm not saying Auburn or Utah would beat SC, but surely they could keep it something like 21-7.

And part of that is great pressure by the defense.

[Leonidas]

I'm starting to think Stoops might get the choke rep at OU. Yes, they beat FSU in that yawner a couple years ago, but even that was tainted because many folks (myself included) felt Miami should have been playing them, and felt Miami might have beaten them in that game. Otherwise, other than beating up on Texas just what top 10 quality team has OU been able to beat?

[Buccaneer]

Auburn has a much better defense, and Utah might be able to not turn the ball over on command.
So since the #2 team in the nation can't keep up with the #1 team, you want the #3 or #X team to try? Why not just go down the list until someone can beat them under ideal circumstances?

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm thinking that whatever draft stock Jason White had is sinking very fast.

[Glengoyne]

I was refering to the FOFC OU Gangbang.
I'd say the OU Gang has been pretty well banged tonight.

I can't imagine there has ever been a time that I have been happier for You Noop.

[Ragone]

You really think Jason white would get past the medical exam in the combine without being red flagged? :)

With his acl being held together with duct tape and chewing gum

[Noop]

I'd say the OU Gang has been pretty well banged tonight.

I can't imagine there has ever been a time that I have been happier for You Noop.
http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[SunDancer]

I'd say the OU Gang has been pretty well banged tonight.

I can't imagine there has ever been a time that I have been happier for You Noop.

Same here.

[GrantDawg]

So since the #2 team in the nation can't keep up with the #1 team, you want the #3 or #X team to try? Why not just go down the list until someone can beat them under ideal circumstances?
Nope, just every undefeated team should get a shot. Actually, a good 8/16 playoff even better.

[G-Man]

This game reminds me of that Buffalo Houston Playoff game sometime ago.. can only hope right? :)

Houston had a crummy defense, ain't gonna happen tonight against SC!

[Scoobz0202]

Too bad they had to finally turn on the microphone. I liked her singing better when I didn't hear it.

[Leonidas]

Halftime show

Announcer calls this the "Biggest Jam of the New Year" with Kelly Clarkson and Ashley Simpson. My God, music is really gonna suck this year if this is the best that can be found.

[GrantDawg]

Bite me. I love Kelly.

[Leonidas]

OK, Anyone else catch the shot of the anarchy symbol next to Kelly Clarkson. Are they aiming for irony or is this just really bad marketing?

[sabotai]

This is not "jamming"

[SunDancer]

What happen to the college halftime shows?

Marching bands. Atleast they have talent. The Rose Bowl still does it right with this part.

[Noop]

Bite me. I love Kelly.
Your getting old... she sucks...

[sabotai]

Anyone else her this man voice trying to sing at times during the song. Making it worth it for UIC reasons.

[GrantDawg]

OK, Anyone else catch the shot of the anarchy symbol next to Kelly Clarkson. Are they aiming for irony or is this just really bad marketing?
Bad design all around. Nothing says anarchy like heavily coreographed dance numbers.

[Eaglesfan27]

I like Kelly too, but she isn't sounding that good tonight. Of course, least we know she is really singing.

[SunDancer]

Why the hell do they have Ashlee after the SNL problem.

[Noop]

Seriously who picks this crappy music?

[GrantDawg]

Your getting old... she sucks...
You like rap. Enough said on your taste.:D

[Leonidas]

Rock Mickey, rock!

[sabotai]

That's it. They really need to make me in charge of all halftime shows for championship games in NCAA and NFL.

I would change the channel, but I have the morbid curiosity to see if Simposon screws up royally, SNL style. :)

[SunDancer]

How old is Tracy, he looks like a Willie Nelson.

[Noop]

You like rap. Enough said on your taste.:D
Well... I rather like rap then this computerized singing.

[GrantDawg]

What happen to the college halftime shows?

Marching bands. Atleast they have talent. The Rose Bowl still does it right with this part.That, I absolutely agree with. They should have like a band competetion during the bowls, and the best bands play in the Super bowl.