The College Football Season
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That's a pretty vile statement, either way. I would be surprised, because Quinn is smart enough to know what goes into his body.
I like my chances in a rematch - Michigan was pretty vanilla before the match, and Weis has now seen the new UM defense. If ND beats USC, I don't see why they don't deserve the chance. If.
I like my chances in a rematch - Michigan was pretty vanilla before the match, and Weis has now seen the new UM defense. If ND beats USC, I don't see why they don't deserve the chance. If.
Hey, Venom? This has been a pretty cool thread. Let's not take it into the gutter, okay?
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Spike - I'm liking the way ND is continuing to improve as the weeks go by. I think the ND-USC game just might be a lot better than a whole bunch of USC fans expect.
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Spike - I'm liking the way ND is continuing to improve as the weeks go by. I think the ND-USC game just might be a lot better than a whole bunch of USC fans expect.
Don't forget there are two human polls that also equate a large portion of the BCS (Harris and Coaches Poll). And human polls always drop teams that lose at least one spot. Totally possible that if Michigan wins OSU only drops one spot to 2, but if Michigan loses they will drop at least one spot behind the #3.
Then you factor in that for USC to win out they have to get through Cal and ND which will boost them with the computers.
And yes, the BCS is a joke - not only for being a useless mess but for destroying my favorite bowl game in the process.
Then you factor in that for USC to win out they have to get through Cal and ND which will boost them with the computers.
And yes, the BCS is a joke - not only for being a useless mess but for destroying my favorite bowl game in the process.
But if ND wins out then their only loss is to the #1 team in the nation as well...
If you want a good predictor, you can use the Sagarin rating, which can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt06.htm
His ELO-CHESS module is what the BCS uses, and it currently has as its top 5:
Michigan (27)
Rutgers (67)
Ohio State (48)
Notre Dame (22)
Southern Cal (2)
Strength of schedule plays a factor into this rating (in parenthesis).
It also contains rankings biased towards margin of victory, which no longer count, or else Texas would be #2 based on their walloping of teams such as Directional Univeristy and I-AA Sam Houston State. Look for OSU & UM's SoS to go up based on the fact that they play each other. ND's will take a hit this week, but will go back up after playing USC.
If you want a good predictor, you can use the Sagarin rating, which can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt06.htm
His ELO-CHESS module is what the BCS uses, and it currently has as its top 5:
Michigan (27)
Rutgers (67)
Ohio State (48)
Notre Dame (22)
Southern Cal (2)
Strength of schedule plays a factor into this rating (in parenthesis).
It also contains rankings biased towards margin of victory, which no longer count, or else Texas would be #2 based on their walloping of teams such as Directional Univeristy and I-AA Sam Houston State. Look for OSU & UM's SoS to go up based on the fact that they play each other. ND's will take a hit this week, but will go back up after playing USC.
But if ND wins out then their only loss is to the #1 team in the nation as well...
I´m starting to follow college football, and if I´m not mistaken, this BCS think is like the two top teams (in some kind of crazy rank) facing each other in a sort of championship game, is that correct??
this ranking stuff seems stupid, no way you can tell which are the beas teams if they don´t play each other or at least the same opponents
but that´s just me...
this ranking stuff seems stupid, no way you can tell which are the beas teams if they don´t play each other or at least the same opponents
but that´s just me...
I´m starting to follow college football, and if I´m not mistaken, this BCS think is like the two top teams (in some kind of crazy rank) facing each other in a sort of championship game, is that correct??
this ranking stuff seems stupid, no way you can tell which are the beas teams if they don´t play each other or at least the same opponents
but that´s just me...
this ranking stuff seems stupid, no way you can tell which are the beas teams if they don´t play each other or at least the same opponents
but that´s just me...
Let me put it as simple as possible: The BCS is a horrible, corrupt (almost criminal) system that continues to exist because of monetary greed.
that was a great game between Michigan and Ohio State. Unfortunately, Michigan lost.
Great win by Notre Dame, too
Hopefully Rutgers can come back against Cincy!
We've had TONS of opportunities that we just let slip away. I mean seriously, it's ridiculous how many opportunities we had that we didn't capitalize on.
Great win by Notre Dame, too
Hopefully Rutgers can come back against Cincy!
We've had TONS of opportunities that we just let slip away. I mean seriously, it's ridiculous how many opportunities we had that we didn't capitalize on.
Turnovers nearly costed tOSU the game. And it was looking like every penalty was going against us, until Crable attempted manslaughter. Thank god for Troy Smith. I think there are not too many players that could return the next play after that hit.
VF21, I think ND plays Forest Guard next week. Which side will you support in that game?
VF21, I think ND plays Forest Guard next week. Which side will you support in that game?
How was Youngstown State, Northern Illinios, and the bottom feeders of the Big 10? The schedule discussions get old. Bring something better. The only decent team OSU has beaten this year is UM, because Texas hasn't looked that good against quality opposition.
Troy Smith had a decent game, but people would be singing a different tune had they lost the game. He did what he had to, and now OSU is in the title game. That's about it.
BTW, next week ND plays USC
Troy Smith had a decent game, but people would be singing a different tune had they lost the game. He did what he had to, and now OSU is in the title game. That's about it.
BTW, next week ND plays USC
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How was Youngstown State, Northern Illinios, and the bottom feeders of the Big 10? The schedule discussions get old. Bring something better. The only decent team OSU has beaten this year is UM, because Texas hasn't looked that good against quality opposition.
Troy Smith had a decent game, but people would be singing a different tune had they lost the game. He did what he had to, and now OSU is in the title game. That's about it.
BTW, next week ND plays USC
Troy Smith had a decent game, but people would be singing a different tune had they lost the game. He did what he had to, and now OSU is in the title game. That's about it.
BTW, next week ND plays USC