BCS Championship: #1 Florida State (13-0) vs. #2 Auburn (12-1) | 1/6 8:30 EST

[AuburnAlumni]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chrisksaint

That performance by Mizzou on defense was pathetic, 3 down lineman for what seemed like a majority of the game? FSU isn't going to let Auburn easily dictate the LOS like that, which may mean that they will need to pass the ball more which won't bode well for them especially if they can't slow down Winston.

In my opinion...that's the entire ball game. Sounds cliche'...but IMO the team that can control the LOS wins this game.

On offense for AU..we've imposed our will on just about everyone. You don't lead the nation rushing without having a dominant offensive front. Can FSU's Defensive line hold their own against our O line. If not...we'll run all day long.

As much as AU has problems in the back seven...we are very good and very deep on the defensive front. We rotate 13 players on the defensive front, so fatigue never really becomes an issue for Auburn. That's why we're so much stronger in the clutch situations in the 4th defensively.

FSU is very good on both sides as well...and in the only game against a team with similar talent on their schedule (Clemson), they definitely won the battle there. Auburn controlled the LOS vs Alabama for most of the game, as well as Mizzou, UGA, etc. so this could be an epic battle.

[Chip Douglass]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

FSU opened as a 9.5 favorite? Wow.

When's the last time a team who played for the chip didn't play a single competitive game all season long? 1995 Nebraska? I know even 2001 Miami and 2004 USC had a few close calls.

Obviously, this FSU squad isn't on the same level as any of those teams, but they had a historically dominant regular season. Hence, they're going to get a big point spread.

[NDAlum]

Please end the SEC streak FSU, please.

Damn you tOSU!

[seasprite]

Quote: Originally Posted by NDAlum

Please end the SEC streak FSU, please. Damn you tOSU!

I second this

[aukevin]

Got my tickets for the game ordered! I didn't get to go in 2010 because of prior obligations, no way am I missing this one.

[AuburnAlumni]

Hotel...$0.00
Flight...$10.00
2014 BCS National Championship Ticket...$325.00
Watching my Auburn Tigers play for their second national championship in 4 years for a grand total of $335.00...Priceless.



*Benefits of working on the road (Hilton Honors points for hotel, Delta Skymiles for flight) and having a buddy with a connection to the Rose Bowl Committee.*

Kevin...see you in Pasadena sir. WDE

[Marino]

Go FSU, for my conference.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni

Hotel...$0.00 Flight...$10.00 2014 BCS National Championship Ticket...$325.00 Watching my Auburn Tigers play for their second national championship in 4 years for a grand total of $335.00...Priceless. *Benefits of working on the road (Hilton Honors points for hotel, Delta Skymiles for flight) and having a buddy with a connection to the Rose Bowl Committee.* Kevin...see you in Pasadena sir. WDE

I wish my grand total was that much, AA.

I will be at the game, though. Managed to get a hold of 2 tickets (I work for a D-I Conference, not the ACC or SEC for those wondering) and decided to pony up the money for 'em. Great seats, but they definitely put a dent in the wallet.

Plane tickets are free, courtesy of Southwest. Now, I just need to finalize the hotel. I'd like to stay closer to the stadium so we can hop on a shuttle to get to-and-from the Rose Bowl. If I have to pay more to do that, I'm good with that because I really don't want to have to rent a car and drive in from another town/city.

Good luck to your Tigers, AA. I'm an FSU grad (main reason I am going), so I'll be rooting for the other team. Should be a great game.