NEOPARADIGM
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Dude, that Carr kid is fuckin' sweet. Wicked-quick delivery. I like Fresno.
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College Football 2013 |Week 11| Thursday Night Lights
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Dude, that Carr kid is fuckin' sweet. Wicked-quick delivery. I like Fresno.
Fisticuffs
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only if they rank ahead of Fresno State or Northern Illinois in the BCS polls (if either of them are rank 16 or above)
perfectchaos007
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I was told the AAC has an auto bid. They were the Big East, and get one more year with an auto bid with no restrictions.
They're not a mid-major until next year. Their champion still has an automatic bid.
Fisticuffs
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The rule is any Mid Major who is ranked 16 or above and ahead in the rankings of a Champion from a BCS conference gets in ahead of them.
perfectchaos007
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...The AAC IS a BCS conference. This is their last year as a BCS conference.
Fisticuffs
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you're not understanding me. ANY BCS Conference Champion can lose their spot to a Mid Major Ranked 16 or above if they are ranked below them
Like I said, they're not a mid-major in the BCS. They're a mid-major in the playoff. That's next year.
That's not how it works.
Fisticuffs
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I'm talking about Fresno State or Northern Illinious stealing the BCS bowl spot
perfectchaos007
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If thats true I was unaware. I thought there were no restrictions for an auto-bid conference to get their champion in a BCS game.
Baphon has it right. All that means is that either Fresno or NI would have to be chosen as an "at large" team (by whichever Bowl has the last pick). They don't "steal" a spot from an AQ conference.
I think you are misreading the rules. If they are ranked ahead of an automatic qualifier, the mid major gets an automatic qualifier if in the top 16. But the automatic qualifier still gets in. That is why they call them automatic qualifiers.
I didn't think I could score a free student ticket but I did. I didn't think I could make it to stadium during such a busy day but I did. I didn't think id be closely watching the clock at start of fourth quarter trying to preserve a shutout but I did.
What an amazing game to see live, but the 2011 USC 3-OT game still holds up as the best game I've attended. Just a bit though!
What an amazing game to see live, but the 2011 USC 3-OT game still holds up as the best game I've attended. Just a bit though!
Fisticuffs
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ah shit my bad. I read somewhere that AAC was in danger of losing BCS spot and reading the rules and they are two different things alltogether. I'm wrong!
Pumpkin King
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Sooner-GAF, are we this bad at QB? What's the deal?
Kev, I know you're a homer, but he didn't play "okay." He was hesitant and was holding that ball like a loaf of bread.
That Hogan/Macho Man topic from earlier this week suddenly takes on a whole new meaning.
Noted PAC12 homer Rick Neuheisel sings "Born in the SEC": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWq7NewrUQk#t=23
I actually enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Neuheisel made a funny. Bravo, Rick. Bravo.
I actually enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Neuheisel made a funny. Bravo, Rick. Bravo.
sf2fanatic
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So why in the F Utah is so horrible this year.
Also congrats SEC on yet another national championship
Also congrats SEC on yet another national championship
I did enjoy his Sirius show. Not sure if he still has it.
Why the fuck am I still up?
sf2fanatic
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Slick Rick will/should always have a job as a recruiter.
Purple Cheeto
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Injuries to their starting QB. They played most of the game against USC with no threat of a passing game.
I thought he gutted some really impressive throws tonight. Protection was balls but his lack of mobility was really noticeable (both in the pocket and on the read). His overthrow swing pass to Byron Marshall when he had a clear running path really solidified his limitation/mental state. That first missed touchdown pass was really bad too. Game complexion/vibe changes completely if he makes that throw.
Oregon mentally fucked themselves tonight though. They were actually crisper on third down/between the 20s than they've been in some other games this year (against much worse defenses). They played into Stanford's game in the Red-Zone. Mentally and physically, they over-thought things and Stanford just lined the fuck up. The DAT fumble was brutal as was that bad call against Ike that negated his INT.
Coaching move..? Commit like 3-5 personal fouls and get Stanford into their Red-Zone so the clock doesn't burn/defense doesn't play 45 minutes/offense only has 7 possessions. Stanford wasn't getting chunks and their passing game only succeeded in extended situations. Give Stanford 6 play drives exclusively and see how they do.
Hell, Oregon lost by the same amount of points on plays where Stanford was attempting FG (12-6).
Oregon got out-coached tonight. Stanford literally had their best game ever given the context; Oregon their worst. 6 point loss. That's coaching.
chicko1983
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This is what I said a couple weeks ago:
Even though I was wrong about Oregon staying undefeated, I still stand by the fact that FSU are the best team out of those four and Oregon's defense is the worst.
Even though I was wrong about Oregon staying undefeated, I still stand by the fact that FSU are the best team out of those four and Oregon's defense is the worst.
GoldenEye 007
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Ya, remember last year NIU got in because they were in the top 16 and finished ahead of the unranked Big 10 champ.
Didn't take a spot from any AQ team. Just bumped out an at-large team from one of the AQ conferences.
This year one of NIU or Fresno will likely make it. Likely pushing the American champ to either Sugar or Orange thankfully. If one of them gets to the top 12, they get in too. No matter if they are ranked ahead of an AQ champ or not.
Most years Boise got in because they were above the Big East champs. The Boise/TCU Fiesta bowl was interesting, first for the chicken matchup, second because only one was guaranteed a BCS berth. That likely won't happen this year if both NIU and Fresno are in the top 16. Only the top ranked team will go.
Do we think Stanford climbs to #4, or will the computers love them enough to jump tOSU?
Ludicrous Speed
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Came for the gif of the Stanford fan's o face after Stanford scored their first touchdown. Leaving disappointed.
Is Jameis the frontrunner for the Heisman now? He did have two interceptions and 1 TD last game. He wasn't playing Jameis football though.
Is Jameis the frontrunner for the Heisman now? He did have two interceptions and 1 TD last game. He wasn't playing Jameis football though.
Sirpopopop
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FSU does look pretty legit.
So does Baylor.
FSU-Baylor MNC.
So does Baylor.
FSU-Baylor MNC.
Sirpopopop
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Correction: they were above the ACC champs.
Just because the ACC is having a mini-resurrection, doesn't mean they were better than the Big East, back when it existed.
Don't make me pull out the Big East's BCS bowl record & rankings!
jamessinclair is going to cut your ass for leaving out Fresno, the undisputed (by everyone but those influenced by ESPN) #1 team in the land.
Ludicrous Speed
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Seeing how Oregon performed, Alabama had nothing to fear from them in a Title Game to begin with.
StrikerObi
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Agreed but I think the gap between Bama and FSU is pretty small. The defenses are pretty even with Bama having a slight edge due to experience under their system. The offenses are a little further apart (but still not very) with FSU having the advantage. I think a title game between FSU and Bama would still open with a spread of Alabama -3.5.
I'm a member of Poke-GAF (the only member, I suppose) and the answer appears to be yes.
It also doesn't help that Heupel's playbook consists of approximately 5 plays.
Hey guys, did you know Stanford is not only a good football program, but that they also have lots of smart people (a/k/a Nerds, Geeks, Dorks)?
I hope Ohio State gives them a swirly in the Rose Bowl.
I hope Ohio State gives them a swirly in the Rose Bowl.
And I really hope they don't end up playing MSU because that game will be terrible to watch.
zyxwvu4321
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Super bummed that I didn't get to watch the games last night. At this point, I really don't think I can pick Oregon to win a big game again until they actually do it. Kinda like how I'll never pick Georgetown to make it past the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament, no matter what their seed is.
Alligatorjandro
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Mariota was injured? That makes sense.
I believe he was only injured after playing like ass for 2+ quarters.
Fiesta Bowl doesn't count?
No bowls count except the MNC.
Are you flying first class? Try southwest.
