BCS Championship: OSU vs. LSU
This game will likely not be watched by many—except fans of each team, and maybe a few analysts and writers.
A large amount of avid NCAA Football fans do not agree with the contestants chosen for this game, and are using it as evidence that there should be a playoff.
Although I do not believe LSU deserves to be there, I have them winning this game. They are too stacked with talent for the Buckeyes.
Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Kansas
A matchup worthy of national exposure, but will it be worth watching?
Kansas has proved why they deserve to be in the top ten, but they have allowed opponents to score fairly easy as of late. Their secondary is worn, and the front line can barely hold the run.
Look for VT to run a lot of screen passes and swing plays, as they roll past Kansas.
Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma vs. West Virginia
I almost would rather see WVU take on Arkansas, but Oklahoma does provide a few matchup problems for WVU, mainly in the passing game.
QB Sam Bradford has looked good this season, but has struggled in a few instances where the defense drops eight into coverage, primarily third and long scenarios. Meanwhile, WVU's Pat White is an all-around Heisman worthy player, with an excellent running game behind him.
Although White is the team's leading rusher, I think Steve Slaton will play a huge roll in this game. Ultimately though, Oklahoma will win.
Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. Hawaii
The question in this game is whether or not Georgia can stop Hawaii's offense—and if not, whether they can they put up enough points to compete.
I think Colt Brennan will have to put up at least 21 in the first half, with no INT's—that is what will ultimately show who will win. Colt, you wanted to play with the Big Dogs, so here's a chance. Show us what you got.
The Warriors will win, and show why they should've got a crack at OSU.
Rose Bowl: USC vs. Illinois
What? Are you serious? Juice will be draining on the field, as the Trojans squeeze him five times or more.
Can Illinois beat USC? Maybe, if Juice runs wild and can hit his go-to-guy Arrelious Benn on a consistent basis.
But that is a bet I am not willing to place. USC will dominate, and Booty will show resilliance in his passing game.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Colt Brennan - 131 touchdown passes, 23 NCAA records, led the only undefeated team in America. Who else can say that?.... Nobody. How can he not win the Heisman? If you are skeptical, I challenge you to watch last week's Hawaii vs. Washington. Colt is amazing!
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william smith about 1 year ago
Brennan didn't deserve consideration for the Heisman b/c he played in a league that was one step above high school talent. Tebow played in a league that was one step removed from the NFL, and had a legendary year, which resulted in him being the only member of the 20/20 club in the histgory of college football.
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greg pitsch about 1 year ago
I don't believe I ever said Colt Brennan Is not a Heisman worthy candidate, frankly i believe he is amazing, and I do think his bowl performance will prove it. What were you reading?
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
"Although I do not believe LSU deserves to be there..."
What team deserves it more? Oklahoma? Weaker strength of schedule than LSU, with the same number of losses. USC? Same problem. West Virginia? Got absolutely dominated by LSU. Georgia? LSU won their conference, and by beating the team that dominated them, and with starting quarterback Matt Flynn and star defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey both out injured. How many other teams consistently lost this year when their quarterback alone went down? USC, Oregon, West Virginia... But LSU won their conference without their starting quarterback. That's saying something this year. Oh, and Kansas? Look what happened when they played the only ranked team on their schedule (Missouri).
So, Greg, when you say that LSU does not deserve to be in the BCS championship game, I'd really like to know what team you have in mind that deserves it more.
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greg pitsch about 1 year ago
I do believe USC has the same record as LSU and also won their division. Sure LSU lost some players and still won. How about West Virginia.. also 10-2 and won their division, but lost to PITT, thats why they fell out. LSU deserved to be their last year, but this year were they not saying flynn would flourish more in this system than Russell? and what happened? they have underachieved all season. Everybody thought that they would be an undefeated team, with better all-around stats, they havent.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
I wrote: "West Virginia? Got absolutely dominated by LSU."
That should be Virginia Tech.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
The first Anon poster is spamming the same comment all over the place.
I only care about the Sugar Bowl since its the only bowl with an interesting match-up, so Hawaii will shock the world, eh? I can't wait to see that!
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
"They are too stacked with talent for the Buckeyes."
Talent? Too stacked for the Buckeyes???
Jeez, glad Ohio State isn't playing Arkansas or Kentucky.
I don't know how they would match up with their talent as well?
Nice breakdown. Mabey you should do some homework before you write an article.
Funny thing is, most fans across the country don't know much about the talent that comes out of the Ohio State program.
Ignorance at its best.
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Aaron Partridge about 1 year ago
just FYI. Arelious isn't Juice's go-to-guy. he is the slot receiver but does not get that many touches. and who did USC beat this season? A highly overrated Arizona St. Last time I checked USC lost to a Oregon team that runs the exact same offense as the Illini, SPREAD. The USC defense will show vulnerability against Juice and the Big 10 player of the year Rashard Mendenhall. What did the Illini do to the #1 ranked Ohio St. as well as the #1 defense, they beat them thats what. Not to mention the Illini have a better defense than most teams USC has faced. Good luck trying to throw over Vontae Davis, Harrison and Mitchell. Whoever thinks this game will not be a contest is completely out of their mind.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Anonymous wrote: "Talent? Too stacked for the Buckeyes??? Jeez, glad Ohio State isn't playing Arkansas or Kentucky."
LSU played Kentucky without star receiver Early Doucet, and they played Arkansas with an injured star defensive tackle Glen Dorsey and Trindon Holliday (the speedster with a knack for touchdown kickoff returns - you know, like the one Ginn scored last year just before Florida dominated the rest of the game?). Everyone will be healthy for the OSU game. The last time LSU was all healthy was the Virginia Tech game. So expect LSU vs. Virginia Tech, part II.
"Funny thing is, most fans across the country don't know much about the talent that comes out of the Ohio State program. Ignorance at its best."
You're right - most fans across the country just watch the bowl games. And what have they seen from OSU against SEC teams in bowl games? 0-8
So you might want to check up on your facts before you display such embarrassing ignorance publicly again, and get slapped back down.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
"LSU played Kentucky without star receiver Early Doucet, and they played Arkansas with an injured star defensive tackle Glen Dorsey and Trindon Holliday (the speedster with a knack for touchdown kickoff returns - you know, like the one Ginn scored last year just before Florida dominated the rest of the game?). Everyone will be healthy for the OSU game. The last time LSU was all healthy was the Virginia Tech game. So expect LSU vs. Virginia Tech, part II."
Did you see how VT was playing early in the season? Nope. Ignorance at its best.
Doucet is good. But can a QB get the ball to him?
"You're right - most fans across the country just watch the bowl games. And what have they seen from OSU against SEC teams in bowl games? 0-8"
Since Tressel's run in 02', they have lost to an SEC team once. The current players have nothing to do with these outcomes. That argument carries NO weight.
"So you might want to check up on your facts before you display such embarrassing ignorance publicly again, and get slapped back down."
Your arguments are just as childish as this statement. Do your parents know you are on the computer.
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greg pitsch about 1 year ago
Wait a minute... You guys are above the meter in lack of knowledge. For one, check the "spread in the USC and Illini game. Two, that one SEC lost by Ohio under Tressel, was? Last year in the CHAMPPIONSHIP. Sorry buckeye hopefuls, talent has Come out of OSU sure.... Anthony Gonzales at Indy.. Troy smith at Baltimore... I know that they produce a lot of talent... But again they will lose to the better team. being LSU.
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Aaron Partridge about 1 year ago
Yeah, check the spread on that Ohio St. Illinois game a while ago. The Illini were 15 point under dogs. Who won, the Illini. Stanford vs. USC. USC was a 40 pt. favorite. Who won, Stanford. Don't give me that spread b.s. At least bring up some quality points for why USC will win.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Greg:
I didn't see where you fully answered a question above regarding who deserves to be there more than LSU.
You mentioned that LSU and USC have the same record - they don't.
LSU is 11-2 and USC is 10-2.
LSU has defeated more Top 25 teams than USC (or Oklahoma, VTech, and Georgia).
LSU's losses have come to teams with winning records - USC lost to 4-8 Stanford.
LSU is by no means perfect.
But no one else is (except Hawaii).
Remember this is a ranking - it is based upon comparing the relative performance of teams.
If you compare LSUs resume to Oklahoma, USC, Virginia Tech, or Georgia, you will see that LSU was the right choice for #2.
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greg pitsch about 1 year ago
okay fair enough, but they had the same record last year, and played in the sugar bowl?? by all means they should, as well as the others mentioned have a crack at Ohio
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Last year there were 1-loss teams that could be considered for the National Title game above 2-loss LSU (namely, Florida and Michigan).
This year is different.
Unless you believe either undefeated Hawaii or 1-loss Kansas has earned a spot in the NT game, then you are looking at some 2-loss team in the NT game.
Greg, only one team can have a crack at Ohio State.
When you look at which 2-loss team has beat the better teams and lost to better teams, LSU gets the nod.
P.S.
I agree with the voters that neither Kansas or Hawaii have done enough to be in the NT game.
Hawaii is a tough choice, but at the end of the day, beating Boise State and having a strength of schedule rating at 118th is not enough.
The deserved their BCS (Sugar) Bowl slot, but not the NT game.
Now, if Hawaii defeats Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and LSU wins a close, ugly game, then what?
I predict the AP voters may well vote Hawaii #1 and give LSU another split championship just like 2003.
Thanks for the discussion.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
let the games begin!
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