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Sonofanump
Dec 7, 2014 12:36am
Don't disagree, was the third team I though of.Azubuike24;1683330 wrote: Houston
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 7, 2014 12:39am
This was just said to NOT BE the final answer.....just said on ESPN the Big 12 would just have to apply for a special waiver to have a championship game and more than likely would be approved.slingshot4ever;1683309 wrote:Need 12 teams first per NCAA rules
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 7, 2014 12:40am
Won't matter next year....8 teamsAzubuike24;1683311 wrote:In the defense of the Big XII, they just need to step out a PLAY SOMEONE in the non-conference. Their league structure (10 teams, all teams play each other once) works out very well to crown a true champ. They just need to ensure they set up some big match-ups at the end of the season, or really pad their wins early on.
If either Baylor of TCU had a win over another top 10-15 team in the non-conference, I guarantee they would be getting more consideration than they are, because Ohio State's body of work isn't great at all.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 7, 2014 12:49am
I don't see it. Houston is an old SWC school. It's the biggest market in the state. Sure, there are other Texas teams, but the arguments for Houston vs Cincinnati are the same. Cincinnati is a pro market with solid HS football. Houston is the same...with more tradition and more geographical ties. I guess you could make an argument for both of them and not Boise. UC would have a geographical rivalry with WVU, where nobody else does. Houston would have the same with Texas.Fly4Fun;1683337 wrote:Houston gives the Big 12 another Texas team? Oh joy. Cincinnati gives them a much bigger geographic footprint and just as good if not a better program as of late.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Dec 7, 2014 12:49am
So you are proving that my post was accurate? It is still a rule unless a waiver is submitted....Ironman92;1683346 wrote:This was just said to NOT BE the final answer.....just said on ESPN the Big 12 would just have to apply for a special waiver to have a championship game and more than likely would be approved.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Dec 7, 2014 8:38am
I honestly cannot decide what I would do if I was on the committee. With OSU's ass-kicking of Wiscy last night, it's hard to imagine leaving them out. On the other hand, I have a hard time leaving out #3 who won by 52 points, even if it was a bad team.
The other thing that makes me pause about TCU is that they are 4-1 against top 25 (at the time they played opponents) with the only loss to #5. OSU is 2-0 with only loss to non-ranked VTech. Honestly at this point this is the ONLY thing that makes me think twice about dropping TCU in favor of OSU.
Be interesting to see what happens. But really, damn that win for OSU was impressive and came at the right time. I think OSU gets in.
The other thing that makes me pause about TCU is that they are 4-1 against top 25 (at the time they played opponents) with the only loss to #5. OSU is 2-0 with only loss to non-ranked VTech. Honestly at this point this is the ONLY thing that makes me think twice about dropping TCU in favor of OSU.
Be interesting to see what happens. But really, damn that win for OSU was impressive and came at the right time. I think OSU gets in.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 7, 2014 8:59am
Yeah....I was dumb for saying the BIg 12 should have a championship and you asked me how dumb I was because I didn't know they weren't allowed because of the rules.slingshot4ever;1683353 wrote:So you are proving that my post was accurate? It is still a rule unless a waiver is submitted....
So you can be right on the rule....but like I was right in the first place. So now I'm not dumb....I'm lucky.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Dec 7, 2014 5:21pm
Notre Dame vs. LSU in the Music City Bowl on 12/30.
I'm going to say LSU by at least 17 in that one. And no sleeper, I will not enjoy this bowl loss.
I'm going to say LSU by at least 17 in that one. And no sleeper, I will not enjoy this bowl loss.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 7, 2014 6:21pm
ND by 7...yes, they're struggling, but LSU suckssherm03;1683793 wrote:Notre Dame vs. LSU in the Music City Bowl on 12/30.
I'm going to say LSU by at least 17 in that one. And no sleeper, I will not enjoy this bowl loss.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 7, 2014 6:25pm
LSU is pretty terrible. Wouldn't surprise me to see ND only lose by 14.sherm03;1683793 wrote:Notre Dame vs. LSU in the Music City Bowl on 12/30.
I'm going to say LSU by at least 17 in that one. And no sleeper, I will not enjoy this bowl loss.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Dec 7, 2014 6:47pm
The injuries to ND's defense will be what does them in. I'm predicting at least 3 Everett Golson turnovers, and ND's defense won't be able to stop anything. It will be an ugly one.vball10set;1683811 wrote:ND by 7...yes, they're struggling, but LSU sucks
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Dec 7, 2014 6:50pm
It's sounding like Cincinnati will play Va Tech in the Military Bowl at the U.S. Naval Academy.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 7, 2014 7:45pm
I thought they changed the name of the Military Bowl to the Snooze Bowl.Con_Alma;1683817 wrote:It's sounding like Cincinnati will play Va Tech in the Military Bowl at the U.S. Naval Academy.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 8, 2014 6:18pm
About to announce Heisman finalists.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 8, 2014 6:44pm
Mariota, Gordon, and Cooperse-alum;1684223 wrote:About to announce Heisman finalists.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 8, 2014 6:46pm
Yep, not surprised. Barrett will get his chance.lhslep134;1684226 wrote:Mariota, Gordon, and Cooper
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 8, 2014 7:26pm
They might as well engrave the trophy with Mariota's name...it won't even be close.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 8, 2014 7:40pm
Saw on Twitter that it will likely be the biggest differential ever, which is currently held by Troy Smith. Ironically it could be because of what Ohio State did to Melvin Gordon on Saturday.vball10set;1684235 wrote:They might as well engrave the trophy with Mariota's name...it won't even be close.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Dec 8, 2014 11:56pm
Hoke to Oregon St?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Dec 9, 2014 4:00pm
B1G is an underdog in all 10 bowl games.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Dec 9, 2014 4:32pm
Hell, most of the bowl games could be changed to the snooze bowl.sleeper;1683848 wrote:I thought they changed the name of the Military Bowl to the Snooze Bowl.
There ya go, have ZZZquil sponsor it....
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Dec 9, 2014 4:35pm
I may be the only one, but I love bowl season. There's football on all the time. The more the merrier I say, because in a couple of weeks there won't be any more until next year.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 9, 2014 4:44pm
I agree. The most meaningless college football bowl is better than a lot of the alternatives when it comes to sports viewing during the winter. Until conference season starts, the vast majority of CBB games can be dud match-ups, while regular season NBA and NHL is an exercise in tedium.FatHobbit;1684620 wrote:I may be the only one, but I love bowl season. There's football on all the time. The more the merrier I say, because in a couple of weeks there won't be any more until next year.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 9, 2014 5:03pm
FatHobbit;1684620 wrote:I may be the only one, but I love bowl season. There's football on all the time. The more the merrier I say, because in a couple of weeks there won't be any more until next year.
You are not alone...reps.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 9, 2014 10:24pm