BCS Championship Game discussion thread

[cartman]

To kick off the discussion for tonight's game, check out the state by state results for the ESPN Poll question:

"How does your interest in tonight's BCS Championship game compare to last year's Rose Bowl between USC and Texas."

Surprising results...

:D

hxxp://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?sportIndex=frontpage&pollId=42166

[spleen1015]

I'll tune in while I play Civ IV. I think I am more interested this year because I get to watch the game.

Last year I had to work at the bowling alley and only got to watch the last 5 minutes when the place had emptied out. I guess if I got to watch any part of the game, those 5 minutes were good ones to see.

My guess is people are less interested because everyone thinks OSU will walk over Florida. I am hoping for a competitive game. I hope OSU doesn't blow them out.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Honestly, I don't even know if I'm going to watch any of the game tonight. I'll probably check the score periodically online, and if it's a close game in the fourth quarter, I'll turn it on. Otherwise, I'll probably just be playing something on the Xbox 360 durin the game.

To all of you who will be watching, I hope it's a good game.

[Ksyrup]

I'll likely watch after I get home from the gym around 9pm. Hopefully the game is boring or a blowout, so i won't feel guilty for firing up the PS2 shortly after halftime.

[gstelmack]

I am boycotting this thread because you bowed to the marketing pressure in your thread title...

[Warhammer]

I didn't watch last year and probably won't watch this year. The BCS is a farce.

[st.cronin]

Wait, the BCS championship game is TONIGHT???? I thought it was last night's game between Ohio and some random team from the south ...

[cartman]

I am boycotting this thread because you bowed to the marketing pressure in your thread title...

Good. Your time is better spent performing commish duties for WOOF

:D

[Eaglesfan27]

I'll watch while playing some FOF 2007. I'm just hoping for a competitive exciting game.

[Warhammer]

I'll watch while playing some FOF 2007. I'm just hoping for a competitive exciting game.

You're watching it in Solevision?

[albionmoonlight]

According to that poll, only 44% of the people in Florida are more interested in the game tonight than last year.

[MylesKnight]

Ohio State v. Florida for the Title, this is like asking who was your favorite, Stalin or Hitler?

I'll be pulling for a surprise announcement from the NCAA at Halftime of tonight's game, giving each of these programs the Death Penalty beginning immediately, and then giving the National Title to the only eligible undefeated team in America, the Boise State University Broncos.

[Emiliano]

I can't wait to watch it tomorrow on my PC (ordered from Direct2Drive for 3 bucks).

[Easy Mac]

My interest in the NCAA Division I Bowl Subdivision Tostitos BCS National Championship Game is about equal to last year.

[timmynausea]

I'll watch. I can't really decide who to root against.

[wade moore]

As an SEC fan, I'm definitely interested this year... I'm very curious to see how this plays out and will be happy if UF wins despite hating them, if nothing else so that I can laugh at st. cronin ;)..

However, I'll say now so that people can't say I'm just saying it if UF looks bad - I just don't see how playing a game almost 2 months after your season was over is a true indication of which team is better. It seems more of an indication of who handled the layoff better. (and yes, I'm aware that OSU's layoff is a couple of weeks longer than OSU, but my point still stands overall)

[st.cronin]

As an SEC fan, I'm definitely interested this year... I'm very curious to see how this plays out and will be happy if UF wins despite hating them, if nothing else so that I can laugh at st. cronin ;)..

However, I'll say now so that people can't say I'm just saying it if UF looks bad - I just don't see how playing a game almost 2 months after your season was over is a true indication of which team is better. It seems more of an indication of who handled the layoff better. (and yes, I'm aware that OSU's layoff is a couple of weeks longer than OSU, but my point still stands overall)

So, what you're saying is, even if the Alligators win tonight, I can still call the SEC overrated?

[Mustang]

I don't care..

I'll watch just because I have good numbers in a pool...

[wade moore]

So, what you're saying is, even if the Alligators win tonight, I can still call the SEC overrated?

Hah, no ;).

[Ben E Lou]

I am boycotting this thread because you bowed to the marketing pressure in your thread title...

The One True Dark Jedi doesn't stand for bowing to marketing pressure in his domain.

[cartman]

The One True Dark Jedi doesn't stand for bowing to marketing pressure in his domain.

But that is the official name. The Fiesta Bowl was a separate game last week.

[Ben E Lou]

But that is the official name. The Fiesta Bowl was a separate game last week.Bah. Bowl Game. Arizona.

Good compromise in the title. ;)

[cartman]

Bah. Bowl Game. Arizona.

Good compromise in the title. ;)

I guaran-damn-tee you that if Georgia was playing in the game you'd have no problem calling it the "Tostitos dipped in Pace Picante Sauce washed down by a cold Coors Lite BCS Championship Game Bowl brought to you by Fox".

:D

[Ben E Lou]

I guaran-damn-tee you that if Georgia was playing in the game you'd have no problem calling it the Tostitos dipped in Pace Picante Sauce washed down by a cold Coors Lite BCS Championship Game Bowl.

:DYou obviously haven't paid attention to how pertinacious I can be. ;)

[miami_fan]

I have no real interest in the game. I will watch college basketball and check out the BCS game during the commercial break.

And I hope OSU kills the Gators.

[Buccaneer]

You obviously haven't paid attention to how pertinacious I can be. ;)

Pertinacious? You? I call BS. :)

[Ben E Lou]

I can afford to be close-minded. I'm right.

[RedKingGold]

When did this thread turn into a WOOF sausage-fest?

[QuikSand]

"How does your interest in tonight's BCS Championship game compare to last year's Rose Bowl between USC and Texas."

For me, I saw last year as a pretty special case, and was pretty interested in the game, despite not having a serious rooting interest. This year I find the matchup substantially less compelling, but since I root for OSU, I'm very interested again.

[Raiders Army]

I'm hungry for some chips and salsa for some reason.

[MikeVick7]

This may be the most annoying pre-game show I've watched in some time.

[cartman]

When did this thread turn into a WOOF sausage-fest?

Right around post #28, by my count.

:D

[wade moore]

I wish they'd freakin' list the actual kickoff time... ESPN shows the game starts at 8:00... I flip from a College Basketball game I want to watch at about 8:05, and it's still talking heads with one of the bands playing in the background... *grumble*.. I want to know when to flip back over...

[RedKingGold]

I wish they'd freakin' list the actual kickoff time... ESPN shows the game starts at 8:00... I flip from a College Basketball game I want to watch at about 8:05, and it's still talking heads with one of the bands playing in the background... *grumble*.. I want to know when to flip back over...

Because I actually go to 'Nova, I have more interest in that b-ball game right now than in the national championship game.

[Eaglesfan27]

I wish they'd freakin' list the actual kickoff time... ESPN shows the game starts at 8:00... I flip from a College Basketball game I want to watch at about 8:05, and it's still talking heads with one of the bands playing in the background... *grumble*.. I want to know when to flip back over...


I read some where that the actual kickoff time is 8:30 eastern time.

[wade moore]

Because I actually go to 'Nova, I have more interest in that b-ball game right now than in the national championship game.

Well.. mean and probably like... 10,000 whole other people... am watching the Hofstra @ ODU game...

[Logan]

That was quick.

[DaddyTorgo]

lol. well this one was over quick

[wade moore]

A) Nice hold by #8
B) Uh-oh

[Crapshoot]

So, 51-0? :D

[cartman]

Good start for OSU.

[Celeval]

Nice start.

[Easy Mac]

Florida #1 was getting held like it was no ones business

[st.cronin]

I just don't know how Florida expects to keep up with the superior speed of the Big 10.

[GoldenEagle]

Did anyone else see that hold? Wow. I am not sure how the refs missed that.

[tucker rocky]

Game.

[muns]

A) Nice hold by #8
B) Uh-oh

exactly HUGE hold, cant believe nobody saw that, they were in the open field when it happened

[wade moore]

I just don't know how Florida expects to keep up with the superior speed of the Big 10.

Can we make a deal to at least give it a rest until the game is over?

[DaddyTorgo]

dang. the FLA guy almost busted one there too.

[Easy Mac]

that was a 2 handed facemask. that's got to be malicious

[wade moore]

exactly HUGE hold, cant believe nobody saw that, they were in the open field when it happened

Yup. I don't know he would have had him for sure anyways, but it was pretty blatant. And that was still a bad sign to give that up on the opening kick.

[tucker rocky]

Being from Jax, which is Gator town, I'm neutral.

[spleen1015]

Good tackle by the kicker. He doesn't know how to tackle so excuse the face mask.

[cartman]

And Florida gets to start their first possession inside OSU territory.

[Dr. Sak]

I just don't know how Florida expects to keep up with the superior speed of the Big 10.

Yeah I know...remember how good Tennessee and Arkansas did with their speed advantage.

[Dr. Sak]

Yup. I don't know he would have had him for sure anyways, but it was pretty blatant. And that was still a bad sign to give that up on the opening kick.

I know this isn't exactly PC but what we (I mean refs) are taught that if there is a hold that is no where near the play you let it go. It might not be the right thing to do but it's what is taught.

[st.cronin]

Can we make a deal to at least give it a rest until the game is over?

Sorry, I had no idea there were SEC fans on this board. I'll give it a rest for now.

:D

[Easy Mac]

it was near the play though, if you see the replay, #1 was being held and was the only one with a chance to tackle ginn

[Dr. Sak]

it was near the play though, if you see the replay, #1 was being held and was the only one with a chance to tackle ginn

Then it should've been called. I was only watching Ginn, didn't really see the blocking.

[Easy Mac]

Tie Game

[Logan]

Wow that shoulda been picked.

[Dr. Sak]

Dallas Baker the Touchdown Maker

[Eaglesfan27]

I think calling the game over might have been premature.

[DaddyTorgo]

nice answering drive there by the Gators.

[spleen1015]

Nicely done UF!

[wade moore]

I know this isn't exactly PC but what we (I mean refs) are taught that if there is a hold that is no where near the play you let it go. It might not be the right thing to do but it's what is taught.

There's no way you say that is no where near the play imo.. I think if he's not held, he has a diving shot at the runner. Not an obvious shot, but certainly a shot.


Nice drive by the Gators there...

[tucker rocky]

Game.


I take back this comment.

Lot of game left to be played.

[wade moore]

I take back this comment.

Lot of game left to be played.

You have a serious future as a Fox Sports Broadcaster.

[DaddyTorgo]

I think calling the game over might have been premature.

well of course it was :)

just a tiny lil bit of hyperbole


disclaimer: i have no rooting interest in this game, but for the sake of my parents both being UM grads I'll likely be anti-OSU

[Dr. Sak]

Wade I didn't see the blocking on that play so I wasn't commenting on that exact play. I was just making a general statement about holding. There is holding on every play but the refs have to judge whether or not it affected the play. That's all I'm saying.

[wade moore]

Wade I didn't see the blocking on that play so I wasn't commenting on that exact play. I was just making a general statement about holding. There is holding on every play but the refs have to judge whether or not it affected the play. That's all I'm saying.

Gotcha...

They just showed the replay, so hopefully you saw to see what we were talking about...

I'm fine with a hold being ignored if it doesn't influence the play in any shape or form... i think ;)...

[Poli]

Tivo'ed the game back in MO. Just moved into my barracks room this afternoon. Cable guy won't be here till tomorrow.

Roommate has the net but no cable. Dang it.

[cartman]

Game


I take back this comment.

Lot of game left to be played.

You have a serious future as a Fox Sports Broadcaster.

Well, Brent Musburger has to be retiring soon...

:D

[KWhit]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but....

go florida.


I feel dirty.

[KWhit]

Lots of Rastafarians on the FL starting defense.

Damn!

[DaddyTorgo]

nice defense there by florida now that they've actually got guys on the field

[tucker rocky]

It's early.
How long will Florida keep up the energy on defense?

[KWhit]

What a dumb penalty.

[Easy Mac]

ohio state is playing very dirty

they've been jawing and late hitting a lot

dont trust sweater vests

[DaddyTorgo]

mental mistakes by OSU here giving florida great field position

[tucker rocky]

You have a serious future as a Fox Sports Broadcaster.

I should know better than to call game.

[tucker rocky]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but....

go florida.


I feel dirty.


Be sure to use Lava. :D

[Easy Mac]

so am i still supposed to laugh at american idol? i love the show, but the preshow stuff is just stupid. all these people know they suck, they just want to be on tv. it was ok in the beginning, but i dont think i'm alone in thinking that part of the show has become superfluous.

[tucker rocky]

Well, Brent Musburger has to be retiring soon...

:D

I'll stick to my day job, thank you. :)

[KWhit]

Wow.

[GoldenEagle]

So much for 51-0

[Easy Mac]

http://www.gatorzone.com/audio/media/gog8rs00.wav

14-7

[Celeval]

Someone may want to let Ohio State's defense know the game has started.

[Easy Mac]

So much for 51-0

It could still be 51-7

[tucker rocky]

Well, Florida has come to play.

Long lay-off might be hurting OSU.

[muns]

ohio state is playing very dirty



I cant stand that...... but what else is new :rolleyes:

[KWhit]

Wow. Surprised that wasn't overturned.

[DaddyTorgo]

wow. they blew that review bigtime

[Logan]

Gotcha...

They just showed the replay, so hopefully you saw to see what we were talking about...

I'm fine with a hold being ignored if it doesn't influence the play in any shape or form... i think ;)...

I was a big proponent of refs swallowing the whistle on a hold nowhere near the play, mostly due to one Rutgers game where they called holding on a WR who was a good 30 yards away from the play.

But as I started thinking about it more...how can you say a defender is really out of the play? What happens if the guy being held has world-class speed, and could've caught up to the RB/WR, especially if he's the type that would mix in east-west running that would allow more time to catch up? Think about that play by Ben Watson last year against Denver, when he came out of nowhere to blow up Champ Bailey, and nearly got credit for a game-changing play (on a game-changing play, the other way).

I guess it's a better topic for another day...but I just have a problem with refs making subjective calls of already subjective penalties.

[spleen1015]

Gotta root for Florida since they're not supposed to win.

[Dr. Sak]

Logan, you have to use your judgement though. If not then it ends up being a penalty ridden game where the refs decide it. It would not be good at all for the game.

[VPI97]

OSU needs to do something on this drive or risk going down 14. Their defense hasn't come close to stopping the Gators.

[Easy Mac]

Thank god we got to see brady quinn... i was worried... more laura!!!!

[Logan]

Logan, you have to use your judgement though. If not then it ends up being a penalty ridden game where the refs decide it. It would not be good at all for the game.

I understand that, and I think that falls more in line with the old "holding can be called on every play if you really wanted to." I'm just saying if it's a clear hold somewhere on the field, it should be a penalty. You shouldn't overlook it just because you think the guy couldn't have made a play on the ball.

[wade moore]

OSU needs to do something on this drive or risk going down 14. Their defense hasn't come close to stopping the Gators.

Is this where I'm supposed to say something about SEC speed?

*wink at st. cronin*

[st.cronin]

Think about that play by Ben Watson last year against Denver, when he came out of nowhere to blow up Champ Bailey, and nearly got credit for a game-changing play (on a game-changing play, the other way).

Watching that play almost made up for enduring that loss.

[Dr. Sak]

Thank god we got to see brady quinn... i was worried... more laura!!!!

She's wearing the Buckeye costume

[DaddyTorgo]

whoa? what's wrong with ginn. that'd be huge!

and smith goes down way behind the LOS on the sack. big plays so far by the Gator-defense putting pressure on Ginn (versus the OSU defense not putting any pressure on Leak)

[Logan]

Watching that play almost made up for enduring that loss.

I remember it being talked about back when it happened...but that play should be shown to every Little Leaguer/Pop Warner kid, regardless of sport.


Looks like the injury bugs have been setting in...

[k0ruptr]

NOTE: if you don't have tv for some reason, the game is available online on a lot of the free online tv watchers, I'm using the TVUplayer, little grainy but works like a charm

hxxp://www.tvunetworks.com

[st.cronin]

Is this where I'm supposed to say something about SEC speed?

*wink at st. cronin*

I would just like to point out that the Wisconsin Badgers have not lost to an SEC team in over 2 years.

[Easy Mac]

and Ohio State is 0 for their last 7, whats your point?

[KWhit]

W00t!

[Easy Mac]

HEISMAN!!!

[DaddyTorgo]

great defense by Florida so far. Wow.

[vtbub]

Sweet

[RedKingGold]

So, is this because Florida is better, or the fact that OSU has not played a game in 50 days?

[st.cronin]

and Ohio State is 0 for their last 7, whats your point?

I have no point, really. Everybody always says the SEC is the best football conference, and I'm sick of it.

[Dr. Sak]

Troy Smith looks out of sync. Kind like Vinny Testaverde did in the 87 Fiesta Bowl. Smith only needs 4 more INTs to catch up to Vinny.

[Eaglesfan27]

This is probably a stupid question, but how was that DB down when no one touched him?

[VPI97]

Troy Smith should give that Heisman back.

[k0ruptr]

Colt for Heisman

[KWhit]

This is probably a stupid question, but how was that DB down when no one touched him?

Nobody has to touch him in college to be down.

[Easy Mac]

This is probably a stupid question, but how was that DB down when no one touched him?

in college, down when you hit the ground

[k0ruptr]

This is probably a stupid question, but how was that DB down when no one touched him?

college rules.

[VPI97]

This is probably a stupid question, but how was that DB down when no one touched him?
In college football, when you're down, you're down. No touch needed.

[Dr. Sak]

This is probably a stupid question, but how was that DB down when no one touched him?

Not the NFL buddy :)

[k0ruptr]

hmm, think we answered his question? lol

[KWhit]

They are on fire.

[Logan]

Hey Doc, did you hear it's because of college rules? :)

[Easy Mac]

seriously, you can look it up anywhere, i've always said Leak has the best touches on his passes of any college QB I've ever seen. He seems Manningesque in letting things get in his head, but damn if he doesn't have the best looking passes.

[k0ruptr]

hey, does OSU have a defense?

[Eaglesfan27]

I knew it was a stupid question. Guess I blanked on that one ;)

[RedKingGold]

BREAKING NEWS: Nick Saban has confirmed that he has no interest in being interviewed for the position of Ohio State's Defensive Coordinator.

[KWhit]

Nice 1st down.

[DaddyTorgo]

gotta be a first down. yep.

[VPI97]

So, is this because Florida is better, or the fact that OSU has not played a game in 50 days?
Florida hasn't played in 40 days and they look very sharp. Maybe Meyer is a far better coach than Tressel.

[wade moore]

st. cronin - fwiw, and this is why I really want to leave it out of this thread (i know I gave the last nudge) I don't necessarily think the SEC is the best conference.. I think they are at the top along with a couple of others, I just get mad when some people in trying to say they're not the "best" act like they're not actually good at all which to me is obviously not true.

[KWhit]

Creative play calls so far from Florida.

[DaddyTorgo]

florida's just fun to watch

[Dr. Sak]

Ok this is coming from a Big Ten fan...but Florida looks a lot faster than tOSU

[KWhit]

... I don't necessarily think the SEC is the best conference...

It is.

[Dr. Sak]

Florida hasn't played in 40 days and they look very sharp. Maybe Meyer is a far better coach than Tressel.

34 but who's counting ;)

[RedKingGold]

Maybe Meyer is a far better coach than Tressel.

That's a pretty bold statement. I think it may have to do with Florida really playing the underdog role. Ohio State looks like it is playing not to lose thus far.

[KWhit]

Oh no. Not Tebow.

[wade moore]

Florida hasn't played in 40 days and they look very sharp. Maybe Meyer is a far better coach than Tressel.

However, I would think that even the biggest bowl proponent would agree that these breaks are just far too long, right?

[wade moore]

It is.

shhh.. not while the insecure big-10er is listening... ;)

[muns]

Ok this is coming from a PSU fan...but Florida looks a lot faster than tOSU

Fixed that for ya Brian

[k0ruptr]

yea, much much too long.

[Dr. Sak]

Fixed that for ya Brian

Thanks Muns! How ya doing?

[Easy Mac]

For all the House fans, Jennifer Morrison, who plays the cute Dr. Cameron, is engaged or got married to the guy who plays Chase. I can never watch the show the same again.

[DaddyTorgo]

wow...he got in there?

that's a big ouch to OSU. they've gotta do something offensively to get some confidence and rhythm

[Noop]

Florida is better then Ohio State. I fucking hate the Gators but I got state pride.

[VPI97]

34 but who's counting ;)
Actually, it's 37 :)

That's a pretty bold statement. I think it may have to do with Florida really playing the underdog role. Ohio State looks like it is playing not to lose thus far.
I dunno...I've never had a very good opinion of Tressel, so I'm not the best person to try and compare him to Meyer. As for the game, I think it's just a case of OSU not being as unbeatable as everyone has said all season and Florida not being as unworthy as the media have been claiming for the past month.

[spleen1015]

Me likely what me seeing.

who better FU or MU?

[tucker rocky]

Heisman winners have a history of not playing well in important bowl games, right?

[st.cronin]

st. cronin - fwiw, and this is why I really want to leave it out of this thread (i know I gave the last nudge) I don't necessarily think the SEC is the best conference.. I think they are at the top along with a couple of others, I just get mad when some people in trying to say they're not the "best" act like they're not actually good at all which to me is obviously not true.

On this board, at least, hardly anybody ever does that. This board is overpopulated with SEC fanboys. It's all

SEC is so great
Big 10 sucks
Pac 10 sucks
Big East sucks
any 500 or better team in the SEC would win the Big 12
blah blah blah

And stuff like that drives me crazy. You see the same thing in college basketball with the ACC. The reality is that there are a number of conferences that are equally capable of putting a team in the top bowl game each year.

Anyway, I just like to tweak the SEC fanboys, that's all.

[k0ruptr]

GO WAC

[spleen1015]

Why does OSU have marijuana stickers all over their helmets?

Nice run there. Go OSU!

[tucker rocky]

Oh wow, a quick answer by OSU.

[Dr. Sak]

Now if they can only stop Florida.

[JonInMiddleGA]

That might have been a personal foul in the Pussy 10, but that doesn't get called on Saturday's in the SEC (or the Big 10).

[spleen1015]

GO WAC

I was about to say this. WAC is best because of San Jose St.

[muns]

Thanks Muns! How ya doing?

Ya know couldnt have ya on record saying your an OSU fan :)
Im hanging in there bud, how about u?

[HerRealName]

That might have been a personal foul in the Pussy 10, but that doesn't get called on Saturday's in the SEC (or the Big 10).

That was an awful call in any league.

[wade moore]

On this board, at least, hardly anybody ever does that. This board is overpopulated with SEC fanboys. It's all

SEC is so great
Big 10 sucks
Pac 10 sucks
Big East sucks
any 500 or better team in the SEC would win the Big 12
blah blah blah

And stuff like that drives me crazy. You see the same thing in college basketball with the ACC. The reality is that there are a number of conferences that are equally capable of putting a team in the top bowl game each year.

Anyway, I just like to tweak the SEC fanboys, that's all.

fwiw, I am an SEC fanboy.. and I do honestly believe that top to bottom the SEC is the best conference (Edit: But not WAY better, just better).. however, I'm not stupid enough to not realise that the top 4-6 of the Big 10 and Pac 10 at least can run with the SEC. top 4-6..

The Big East on the other hand... ;)...

[RedKingGold]

As for the game, I think it's just a case of OSU not being as unbeatable as everyone has said all season and Florida not being as unworthy as the media have been claiming for the past month.

I'd agree with that. While Michigan and Texas were very good this season, they too were also somewhat overrated (as you can see by Michigan's bowl appearence and Texas's loss to A&M and near loss to Iowa). Other than those two teams, who else of caliber did Ohio State beat this season?

Keep in mind that I'm a big Penn State fan, and I'll be the first to admit that we were the most overrated 9-4 team in the history of college football.

[Dr. Sak]

That might have been a personal foul in the Pussy 10, but that doesn't get called on Saturday's in the SEC (or the Big 10).

It's funny that the BCS gets officials from the one conference that had the biggest gaff this year (Oklahoma vs Oregon).

[Buccaneer]

Did I read somewhere that the Eagles (or pick a team) has played 8 games since OSU played a game?

[KWhit]

And OSU is right back in it.

[k0ruptr]

I was about to say this. WAC is best because of Hawaii.

Fixed.

[Dr. Sak]

Keep in mind that I'm a big Penn State fan, and I'll be the first to admit that we were the most overrated 9-4 team in the history of college football.

And let's not forget that tOSU beat Penn State but it wasn't a blowout like the score said. Morelli threw two pick sixes at the end of the game to make the score worse. Of the 4 losses PSU had this year, that was the game I thought they could've won. By the way, Tennessee finished 9-4 so we're the 2nd most overrated team :)

[VPI97]

That might have been a personal foul in the Pussy 10, but that doesn't get called on Saturday's in the SEC (or the Big 10).
That's been the weirdest things about this game so far...the fact that it's Pac 10 officials. You would think a championship game would merit a crew from a less controversial conference (from an officiating standpoint).

[Dr. Sak]

Did I read somewhere that the Eagles (or pick a team) has played 8 games since OSU played a game?


Peter King said that an Eagles assistant called and told him that.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Dammit, I forgot to set this to record and I'm at work where I have no steady access to a TV!

GO GATORS!!!

[Dr. Sak]

tOSU is putting no pressure on Leak. No wonder he is picking them apart.

[Easy Mac]

there's your pressure

[DaddyTorgo]

Dammit, I forgot to set this to record and I'm at work where I have no steady access to a TV!

GO GATORS!!!

koruptor posted a link earlier to a streaming site for it.

[Dr. Sak]

Honestly tOSU is rushing three, dropping one defensive lineman. And their linebackers are dropping 8 yards off the ball. Leak will pick them apart underneath all day.

[k0ruptr]

stupid dodge commercial.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Speed coach?

I always heard you couldn't teach speed ;)

[RedKingGold]

And let's not forget that tOSU beat Penn State but it wasn't a blowout like the score said. Morelli threw two pick sixes at the end of the game to make the score worse. Of the 4 losses PSU had this year, that was the game I thought they could've won. By the way, Tennessee finished 9-4 so we're the 2nd most overrated team :)

Still, there is absolutely no reason for the PSU offense to be as bad as it was this year. Derrick Williams, Tony Hunt, that new TE (honestly can't think of his name right now), Morelli struggled horribly. Fortuntaely, he looked like he made strides during the bowl game which gives me hope for next year. But, I would definitely have Morelli on a short leash with Devlin right behind him.

[Radii]

You see the same thing in college basketball with the ACC.

Meet me in the college basketball thread if you would like to discuss that further! :P

[Dr. Sak]

Still, there is absolutely no reason for the PSU offense to be as bad as it was this year. Derrick Williams, Tony Hunt, that new TE (honestly can't think of his name right now), Morelli struggled horribly. Fortuntaely, he looked like he made strides during the bowl game which gives me hope for next year. But, I would definitely have Morelli on a short leash with Devlin right behind him.

You are exactly right. Quarless (the TE) is going to be a big weapon for PSU next year. Williams was really disappointing this year. I dont know if he still felt the ill effects from the injury or not this year. The thing that frustrated me the most was the play calling. They weren't running routes over the middle and because so predictable.

They are going to need a running back next year. Austin Scott is going to have to step up and finally live up to his hype. I am a big Morelli fan to be honest. I think a lot of his problems had to do with his protection and the predictability of the offense. Add to the fact that they only throw the ball outside the hashes and it makes it easy for people to defend him. But there is one thing i did notice. Before he throws the ball he pats it, giving the defensive back a sneak peak where he is throwing it.

[Young Drachma]

Why does OSU have marijuana stickers all over their helmets?

Nice run there. Go OSU!

http://www.swsbm.com/Images/A/Aesculus_glabra.jpg

Ohio Buckeye plant.

[RedKingGold]

The thing that frustrated me the most was the play calling. They weren't running routes over the middle and because so predictable.

Ding! That's exactly what I was getting at. And I do agree with you that I think Morelli got a little too much blame (such as the rumors that he was too dumb to get the offense) and it was really the play-calling that was pretty bad at spots.

I wonder if that's is because Jay Paterno got a couple of his own playcalls in.

[Celeval]

If I were Leak et al, I'd take those WR screens and bubbles all day long

[Celeval]

Although he really should have run that one.

[Young Drachma]

Clearly, the BCS National Championship needs to work on its selling its ad time.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Nice to see the long line of players waiting to hand out atta-boy's to the kicker after that FG.

[SFL Cat]

SEC SEC SEC

[sabotai]

Did I read somewhere that the Eagles (or pick a team) has played 8 games since OSU played a game?

Sounds about right. 51 days since OSU last played a game, which is almost 7 weeks. Since the Eagles played yesterday, and their Michigan game was on Saturday (the Eagles would have played Sun. or Mon.), that would make 8 games.

[KWhit]

WOW!

[spleen1015]

Yikes.

[VPI97]

Bonehead move by Tressel

[DaddyTorgo]

wow. huge play there by the Gator D. Can't believe they won't review+measure that one. wow.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Oopsie.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Now hit the deep ball & bust it wide open.

[st.cronin]

Meet me in the college basketball thread if you would like to discuss that further! :P

Let me when college basketball season actually starts, and I'll pop over.

[KWhit]

Going for it on your own 30!?!!

What a dumbass.

[Easy Mac]

Just One Word: HUGE
http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/816/bradyquinn4px.jpg

[SFL Cat]

Is Barry Switzer on the OSU sideline somewhere?

[st.cronin]

Terrible, terrible call by Tressel.

[wade moore]

Let me when college basketball season actually starts, and I'll pop over.

Conference play for many conferences started thsi week or last week.

[KWhit]

Horrible call by Tressel.

[VPI97]

Conference play for many conferences started thsi week or last week.
College basketball is the only sport where you can go winless in the regular season and still win a national championship. The real season doesn't start until the conference tourneys.

[SFL Cat]

Leak sucks.

[JonInMiddleGA]

College basketball is the only sport where you can go winless in the regular season and still win a national championship. The real season doesn't start until the conference tourneys.

Hmm ... don't some of the college baseball conferences also have automatic bids & full-conference participation in their conference tournament?

[SFL Cat]

OSU better be thankful all the Gators got out of that was 3.

[VPI97]

Hmm ... don't some of the college baseball conferences also have automatic bids & full-conference participation in their conference tournament?
Quit being technical.

[Radii]

WHOA

[KWhit]

Holy moly.

[spleen1015]

Holely smokes!

[Eaglesfan27]

Nice play by Florida to force that turnover. This has been entertaining even if it isn't as competive as I thought/hoped it would be.

[SFL Cat]

WHOA!

[KWhit]

I love it.

[spleen1015]

Holely smokes!

[SFL Cat]

WHOA

[gstelmack]

For all the House fans, Jennifer Morrison, who plays the cute Dr. Cameron, is engaged or got married to the guy who plays Chase. I can never watch the show the same again.

wow...he got in there?

Best reply ever :D

[SFL Cat]

THE OSU is in SHOCK and AWE.

[sterlingice]

I dunno- it seems as if the worst thing to happen to Ohio State was that kickoff return to start the game. It got them thinking they were just a bit better than they were...

SI

[Buccaneer]

You know, if these nimble QBs wants to dance around behind the line of scrimmage (or take off with it), at least team them not to hold the ball like it's a loaf a bread.

Go Gators.

[Greyroofoo]

Is it too late to get USC in this game?

[VPI97]

It ain't over til it's over though. there have been plenty of bowl games that looked like this at the half that turned around in the second.


That being said, Heisman-boy needs to FedEx that trophy to Calvin Johnson or whoever.

[HerRealName]

Ohio State is a basketball school. Oh wait, Florida kicked our ass there too.

[SFL Cat]

Dumb Penalty.

[jbmagic]

Is it too late to get USC in this game?


or Boise St.

[Noop]

You know, if these nimble QBs wants to dance around behind the line of scrimmage (or take off with it), at least team them not to hold the ball like it's a loaf a bread.

Go Gators.

Don't you mean black Qbs....:rolleyes:

[Dr. Sak]

I wish this was on ESPN so we could hear Herbstreit eat crow

[ISiddiqui]

Heh... this is a fun result so far. I just like all the people saying "Game" after Ginn's TD ;). I'm no SEC homer (I'm sure most people around here know that), but I thought that those saying OSU was going to roll had no idea what they were talking about. Though I never expected this...

Though I wonder... if Florida wins are we going to ressurrect that Skydog thread laughing at Urban Meyer again? ;)

[st.cronin]

If Florida wins this game I am going to declare Boise State the National Champions.

[Buccaneer]

Don't you mean black Qbs....:rolleyes:

No, because I say that same thing for those than can't move out of the pocket and drop the ball whenever they get hit. When someone is chasing you, no matter where, you got protect the ball better. Quit being an immature asshat.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Quit being technical.

Sorry, I thought you were being literal there and it started me to wondering if maybe you were right.

[wade moore]

College basketball is the only sport where you can go winless in the regular season and still win a national championship. The real season doesn't start until the conference tourneys.

I know you're a college bball regular season hater - but this really is an oversimplification... especially if you're smart and follow a quality mid-major conference, instead of the crappy ACC ;)...

[SFL Cat]

Florida is on track for two national championships in less than a year.

[cartman]

Don't you mean black Qbs....:rolleyes:

Tebow looks pretty white to me...

[Easy Mac]

Though I wonder... if Florida wins are we going to ressurrect that Skydog thread laughing at Urban Meyer again? ;)

Nah, I wouldn't do that, Skydog knows I love him in a purely hom.. heterosexual way.
:eek:

[Dr. Sak]

If Florida wins this game I am going to declare Boise State the National Champions.

How about Wisconsin or Louisville? Each have a loss.

[wade moore]

Sorry, I thought you were being literal there and it started me to wondering if maybe you were right.

He is right technically. In the mid-majors at least, you can lose every game up until your conference tournament and go to the NCAA tournament. Now, I'm sure we realize the feasibility of this, but it's definitely true in at least the mid-majors and i think some of the majors too.

[Noop]

No, because I say that same thing for those than can't move out of the pocket and drop the ball whenever they get hit. When someone is chasing you, no matter where, you got protect the ball better. Quit being an immature asshat.

A tiger and stripes....

[wade moore]

BTW - this game is awesome in so many ways.

[Eaglesfan27]

If Florida wins this game I am going to declare Boise State the National Champions.


Will any voters do so? I don't think so, if Florida continues this domination.

[SFL Cat]

If the Boise State win over Oklahoma doesn't cement the argument for a playoff, nothing will.

[Dr. Sak]

And...Florida gets the ball in the 2nd half

[st.cronin]

Tebow looks pretty white to me...

Tebow's white?????? Wait, I thought he was more known for his RUNNING than his passing?



:D

[wade moore]

Will any voters do so? I don't think so, if Florida continues this domination.

Yeah, if this game stays the way it has been going, I don't see many voters trying to put BSU up there.

[spleen1015]

When did Ginn hurt his ankle? Was it when the team jumped on him after his TD return?

[sterlingice]

A tiger and stripes....

Yeah, sometimes you just can't take the racist out of the thread where there previously was none... :rolleyes:

SI

[cartman]

If the Boise State win over Oklahoma doesn't cement the argument for a playoff, nothing will.

Or having 50+ days between your final regular season game and your bowl game.

[duckman]

Tebow looks pretty white to me...

Tebow is albino. :D

[Noop]

Yeah, sometimes you just can't take the racist out of the thread where there previously was none... :rolleyes:

SI

Whatever bro. Enjoy the game.

[wade moore]

Or having 50+ days between your final regular season game and your bowl game.

Like I said somewhere earlier, even those that don't want a playoff, I have to imagine they think this big of a layoff is just silly.

I think they should at least work on a way to lessen this layoff, but it's hard when they just keep adding bowl games.

[dawgfan]

I just don't know how Florida expects to keep up with the superior speed of the Big 10.
Quoted for posterity.

[henry296]

He is right technically. In the mid-majors at least, you can lose every game up until your conference tournament and go to the NCAA tournament. Now, I'm sure we realize the feasibility of this, but it's definitely true in at least the mid-majors and i think some of the majors too.

Sorry to continue the threadjack. There is one league where I know this ins't possible. I think VPI should become a fan of the Ivy League and the 14 Game Tournament. Regular Season champ gets the bid.

[Dr. Sak]

Or having 50+ days between your final regular season game and your bowl game.

The Big Ten hurt themselves in two ways. If that Michigan vs Ohio State game happens a few weeks later, Florida doesn't jump Michigan because the poll after the UM/tOSU game had UM #2. Two weeks and games later Florida jumps UM.

By ending the season before thanksgiving also makes Ohio State wait 51 days to play the title game. Maybe they should give the teams a bye week and end the conference season a week later.