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Official College Football Thread 2004!
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I was at the PSU - Mich. St. game today, and it was sweet. I'm a PSU student so it's been tough the last couple of years, but really, we're not the worst team in the Big Ten. Illinois and Indiana come to mind first of all, and our defense is sick. Today the offense finally showed something and we blew out a pretty good MSU team. Apparantely Derrick Williams, the #1 recruit in the nation was at the game today, which is great news, because the team finally pulled it together. If we get him after having two years like this it would be incredible, especially considering we already got Justin King, the best DB and #9 overall prospect in the country. It's nice to finally have a game like that here against a decent team, it's been a while.
Chesapeake Silt
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Well, looks like Michigan makes it to the Rose Bowl anyway. Wisconsin sure fell off fast, didn't they?
(And I'll continue to be amused at Iowa being ranked higher than an Arizona State team that blasted them by 30+ points earlier in the season.)
Also, if Washington State loses to Washington in the Worst Apple Cup Game In History today, I'll laugh. Haha.
(And I'll continue to be amused at Iowa being ranked higher than an Arizona State team that blasted them by 30+ points earlier in the season.)
Also, if Washington State loses to Washington in the Worst Apple Cup Game In History today, I'll laugh. Haha.
Cerebral Palsy
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SUCK IT DOWN MORMONS! 45-21 with 9:00 to go in the 4th!!!
GO UTES!!!
Think I'll go see Spongebob now, and Tivo the rest of the massacre for later tonight.
GO UTES!!!
Think I'll go see Spongebob now, and Tivo the rest of the massacre for later tonight.
Chesapeake Silt
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Haha, nice TD by Rix. This game is getting pretty good.
It's getting to the point that going to a bowl game isn't much of an honor anymore. I wonder how many 6-5 teams will be in a bowl game this year. 
At this rate, I can't wait for 10 years from now, when a team with a losing record makes a bowl game.
As for the SC-Clemson game, I'm just glad Lou Holtz made it out of the game unhurt.
And hopefully Steve Spurrier at SC will make the SEC East even more interesting.
At this rate, I can't wait for 10 years from now, when a team with a losing record makes a bowl game.As for the SC-Clemson game, I'm just glad Lou Holtz made it out of the game unhurt.
And hopefully Steve Spurrier at SC will make the SEC East even more interesting.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/usatpoll.htm
1. USC
2. OU
3. Auburn
4. Cali
5. Texas
6. Utah
7. Georgia (WTF)
8. Louisville
9. Miami
10. Boise State
1. USC
2. OU
3. Auburn
4. Cali
5. Texas
6. Utah
7. Georgia (WTF)
8. Louisville
9. Miami
10. Boise State
BlackSalad
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Cerebral Palsy said:
I was at the game last night, it was INSANE! with 4 minutes left to go, the student section emptied onto the field and was standing along the sidelines chanting "UNDEFEATED" and "B-C-S, B-C-S"
it was so awesome!
and the last touchdown for utah was classis. Finainai (#94, huge lineman) was put in as tailback, lol. He was a senior and just wanted to score I guess, haha
btw--the afterparty at alex smith's house was insane, I love college.
Azwethinkweiz
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impirius said:
I knew something had to give when a bunch of the south carolina players went to the hill to taunt the clemson players as they made their entrance. I just knew the game wouldn't end well. Oh well, at least the whole country knows who we are now.
ConfusingJazz
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Cyan said:
Because Standford would probably weaken the schedule more then a bye.
ConfusingJazz
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Cyan said:But those weren't even computers or anything, those were the human polls. Human voters aren't going to count a bye week as better than a complete walloping of an arch-rival... are they?
C'mon, you beat Stanford, thats like kicking a chiuaua.
Chesapeake Silt
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ConfusingJazz said:
Yeah, it's almost as bad as nearly getting beaten by Kansas.
ConfusingJazz
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Chesapeake Silt said:
Thats just because Vince was bored. You be 6'5, 250 lb quarterback thats made out of butter (he has to be, there is no other explination) and try not to be bored.
BlackSalad
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sugar bowl wants Utah v Auburn at all costs, now THAT would be a good game!
BTW USC FANS, UTAH BEAT BYU BY MORE THAN YOU DID IN A RIVALRY SITUATION, SUCK IT DOWN.
BTW USC FANS, UTAH BEAT BYU BY MORE THAN YOU DID IN A RIVALRY SITUATION, SUCK IT DOWN.
Azwethinkweiz
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impirius said:Time to put the past behind us...
Welcome, Coach Spurrier!
Spurrier can't save you from the chicken curse!
ConfusingJazz
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Cyan said:I'm not sure which would be worse, Texas kicking us out of the Rose Bowl, or Boise State. On the one hand, Texas is a good team. They're probably almost as good as us,
On the other hand, Texas has been a good team for a long time. They've had plenty of chances to play in this kind of high-profile bowl game. Boise State hasn't. Cal, too, come to think of it. It's been many years for us.
Screw 'em both. Cal for the Rose Bowl!
But c'mon, it would be really funny to see Boise State vs Micihigan or something in the rose bowl, and BC vs Utah in the Fiesta. I think if that were to happen, The Big 12, Pac 10, and the Rose Bowl would all be extremly pissed and hopefully be able to change something.
ConfusingJazz said:
They are already plans for a fifth BCS bowl. In a year like this, that would help. But honestly, this is the first year in 8 that there will be a mid major in a BCS bowl. If this was a common occurrence, then I could see your point about change. In fact, I bet the BCS is glad to get a non BCS team in a BCS bowl, helps show that there is not a strangle hold on BCS bowls by BCS teams, since there has been a lot of pressure on it in the past.
unbelievable that boise state, a team that had trouble with one of the WORST teams in the nation, San Jose state, could make a major bowl while cal could miss outCyan said:I'm not sure which would be worse, Texas kicking us out of the Rose Bowl, or Boise State. On the one hand, Texas is a good team. They're probably almost as good as us,
On the other hand, Texas has been a good team for a long time. They've had plenty of chances to play in this kind of high-profile bowl game. Boise State hasn't. Cal, too, come to think of it. It's been many years for us.
Screw 'em both. Cal for the Rose Bowl!
I almost want Texas to lose just to fuck over Cal. I really don't care if Texas goes to the Holiday Bowl again.Cyan said:Argh, Vince Young, you bastard. If Texas fucks this up for us... man. My pissed-offness will be unequaled in the annals of human history.
Edit: Nice avatar, Mig.
Chesapeake Silt
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I think Texas passes Cal, because Arizona State choked against Arizona. Really shitty loss, and it'll drop ASU in all the computer polls - they've been a bit inflated because their only two losses were to highly ranked USC and Cal. ASU dropping dings Cal in their computer rankings. Maybe Utah v. Michigan in the Rose Bowl? I'd certainly rather see PAC10 v. Big10 in the Rose Bowl, so I hope I'm off on this one.
ConfusingJazz
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Cyan said:
Nah, we won't go to the Holiday Bowl, we like to mix it up every once in a while, this year we are going to the Cotton Bowl. I am really getting sick of these 2 bowls. The 1999, 2000, 2003 Cotton Bowls and the 2000, 2001, 2003 Holiday Bowls. Hook 'em!
You would think with 5 straight 10 win seasons, we would somehow accidently stumble into a BCS Bowl. Or twice finishing the regular season in the number 5 slot.
I hate the BCS.
Oh, POOOOOOR AG-GIES!
I have a friend with a spreadsheet that was convinced a 7 point or more Texas win would allow us to jump Cal. However, the Arizona State loss may help Cal as dumb as it sounds. One of the computers has ASU ahead of Cal, and one has them ahead of Texas. For Texas it doesnt matter because that is the worst of their computer polls (so its thrown out along with their best). So Cal is in a stronger position because one of their opponents is now worse than they were before today. The BCS is a steaming pile of shit.
Something tells me Texas will jump Cal still, especially if UAB can beat Southern Miss tommorow (and Mizzou can beat Iowa State)... but it is highly shitty that either Texas or Cal wont be in a BCS bowl so that Virginia Tech and Boston College can make it.
Of course with Texas luck the last few years OU will drop a big egg to Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game.
Edit: If Cal goes to the Holiday bowl you can expect to play Oklahoma State or Aggy. Probably OSU. We are either in Cotton against LSU or in the Rose bowl against Meeechigan.
Something tells me Texas will jump Cal still, especially if UAB can beat Southern Miss tommorow (and Mizzou can beat Iowa State)... but it is highly shitty that either Texas or Cal wont be in a BCS bowl so that Virginia Tech and Boston College can make it.
Of course with Texas luck the last few years OU will drop a big egg to Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game.
Edit: If Cal goes to the Holiday bowl you can expect to play Oklahoma State or Aggy. Probably OSU. We are either in Cotton against LSU or in the Rose bowl against Meeechigan.
lilraylewis
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So what happens if BC loses?Bowser said:
Chesapeake Silt
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VTech vs. Miami in a de facto ACC title game next week - that should be pretty cool.
Damn, Iowa State just owned themselves in OT - threw an interception. Colorado vs. Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game.
Damn, Iowa State just owned themselves in OT - threw an interception. Colorado vs. Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game.
lilraylewis
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Ouch! that's really sad. WTF happened there, could the BSC and the Big East not renegotiate their contract after Miami and Va Tech moved out?marko said:
lilraylewis
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I've got to hand it to Louisville. I went down to the Liberty Bowl to watch them play Memphis. That was the best game I've seen in a while.Cubsfan23 said:
lilraylewis said:
You are either in BCS or out, so nothing to renegotiate. I suppose the BCS could of pulled the big east BCS bid, but honestly, the big east did not ask Miami and Vatech to leave (notice they are at the top of the ACC now, so which conference was really weak all these years?), and I think the BCS did the right thing by letting the big east keep it's BCS bowl bid. The BCS does have requirements to keep BCS eligibility (top 12 in BCS standings average over 4 years or something like that), so a Pittsburgh BCS bid does not help the big east in the future since they are quite low in the BCS standings.
Also, do not forget there have been other unremarkable teams in the BCS over the years (although Pittsburgh probably does take the cake). A 4 loss Florida St team in 2002 for example, plenty of other 3 loss teams.
What I think you will see happen, is a fifth BCS bowl game will be added, which mean the big east BCS bowl bid will not be as critical. You will also see the big east improve over time. Lousiville will step in and take position towards the top of the big east. Lousiville/WVU/Pittsburgh/Syracuse, and hopefully Uconn can continue improving, and Rutgers/Cincinnati/South Florida also improve.
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