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Re: A BCS Proposal

Ben Prather — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:10:34 -0000

Rule #1: Utah and Boise State
Rule #2: Oklahoma, Floria, Texas

The first gap of 0.06 was between texas and Alabama.

Technically, Mendenhall's idea was for inclusion in a BCS bowl.

Re: A BCS Proposal

Mars — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:55:12 -0000

You can't say that USC doesn't deserve it but that Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Penn State, Alabama, or Texas Tech did. They were all 1 loss teams, no different from each other. According to your rules, only Utah and Boise State should have been included.

Besides, Bronco Mendenhall's idea was as a pre-cursor to a true National Championship Playoff, not as a part of it.

Re: A BCS Proposal

SirSmokeAlot — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:20:38 -0000

The NCAA BB Tourney has not hurt-read (ENHANCED) the sport. NFL Play-Offs are exciting!!! Yes the bowls have some pretty interesting match-ups, but as much as I hate USC I feel like they along with Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio State, BYU, ETC. should have a shot at playing for the national championship-not just two teams. If you were to say that any other sports champion in any sport in the world was decided on votes, (other than the Presidency, ETC. LOL) then you would have people look at you like you were out of your damn mind. They could use home sights, and then still use bowl sights for the finals. I just believe that there are some very good teams that don't have that chance-Look at what Utah did to Alabama for instance, but we'll never know will we.

Re: A BCS Proposal

Ben Prather — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:25:49 -0000

I was just referencing Bronco Mendenhall's idea on that.

Regan and I developed an idea below that is pretty darn sweet.

I don't think Troy or Cincinnati deserved a chance this year, but Texas Utah and Boise State did.

How did I come to that?

An average ranking difference of 1.5 or more would indicate the teams are closer to two spots apart than one spot apart. This translates into a BCS difference of 0.06. This makes Oklahoam, Florida and Texas close enough to warrent consideration. Alabama and USC had a gap of 0.06 between them and Texas.

Utah and Boise State were undefeated.

Only those five teams should have been a part, to invite more than this would undermine the integrity of the bowl structure.

USC lost any ligitimate title claim when Utah beat Alabama.

Re: A BCS Proposal

Mars — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:12:14 -0000

Every conference champ needs a bid. 8-team playoff is thus out (crappy and unfair). Play-in is out (crappy and unfair). Liberty bowl is out (just really, really crappy).

Re: A BCS Proposal

gatorhippy — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:59:44 -0000

It took me awhile to find it, Zac...

That's close...

With D-1 set up as it is NOW...

11 conference champs and 5 at large square off in four rounds...

At large determined by win percentage with opponents' win percentage used as a tie breaker (if a school is an independent then they rely on getting in on an at large bid)...

Seeding occurs in the same manner...

Higher seed plays at home, UNLESS an at large team is playing a conference champ...

Then game would be played at conference champs stadium regardless of seeding (as a reward for winning your conference you get some extra revenue)...

Title game played at nuetral location with higher seeded team wearing home colors...

FWIW - I would be all for a Division realignment where current BCS conferences were placed in their own division seperate from those outside the bubble currently thus reducing the number of teams in the field to 12 (6 confernece champs & 6 at large)...

Re: A BCS Proposal

Zac — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:55:34 -0000

If I could stop laugh'n my butt off maybe...

Re: A BCS Proposal

Ben Prather — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:51:01 -0000

I assume my credentials in this regard have been well established...

Re: A BCS Proposal

Regan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:19:26 -0000

Now you, Zac, might just have what it takes to challenge me in an Absurdity Contest...

"Iah got yer flaymin' alter raaaiiiiiiiiiiiiight heyere....."

Yup...that would be a heck of a battle all right.... :)

Re: A BCS Proposal

Regan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:15:42 -0000

Who cares about the welfare of the clones? All that matters is that we have a True National Champion!!!! :)

Re: A BCS Proposal

Zac — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:40:26 -0000

OK, that's it! Back to arranged marriges. Now, wat did I eva do wid my flaming alter?

Re: A BCS Proposal

Regan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:24:00 -0000

Then don't watch them, dude. Don't even worry about them.

Most of us are looking forward to Bowl Season regardless of what we think of the BCS, Playoffs, or anything else. It's alright if you're not, just don't get your opinions confused with facts.

You may think the Bowls, Tradition, etc. "suck", but if that is the extent of your viewpoint, don't be surprised if you aren't able to convince anyone you're 'right'.

...just sayin'...

Re: A BCS Proposal

Regan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:13:15 -0000

Well, why should we not worship chickens and call that 'progress' because we haven't done that yet?

LOL, JK dude...but you probably don't want to challenge me to an absurdity contest. :)

Re: A BCS Proposal

SirSmokeAlot — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:06:46 -0000

What's funny is that is exactly not what I am saying. Nothing to do with Illinois being good enough, fact is you got beat by Texas, same number of wins as losses, yet you get a shot and they don't, SORRY BOWLS are completely ludicrous, no point to them at all. If you think a system works beacause of TRADTITION-just like (Fiddler On The Roof-Arranged Marriages-you know just like the BCS Matchmaker), as well as a computer and some votes say that well this team goes to the NC but this other team doesn't deserve it Even though they beat this other teams arse, "who-Guess What, Goes to the NC Game--YEAH BOWLS DO ENTIRELY SUCK!!!! LOL-and I know ILLINI suck, have for awhile now-LMAO!

Re: A BCS Proposal

OU_Ron — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:42:35 -0000

So what you're saying is if Illinois was good enough to play for the championship or play in a BCS bowl every year, you would be ok with the system as is............don't you think your frustrations would be better served by directing your comments to your coach and team to get better ???

I think most people on here would prefer a playoff, myself included......but there's not a thing wrong with bowl games...........bowl games IS college football...JMO

Re: A BCS Proposal

SirSmokeAlot — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:06:20 -0000

OU Ron yeah,m If I got a chance for the championship or a BCS berth every year then I wouldn't want to break the system. I think the dallas cowboys should play in the NFL championship every year, because well you know their the Dallas Cowboys.. Thank you 4cornerz, but these people should realize that there is more money in a play-off system. For all thoses who think the bowl system works, keep smokin that stuff!!!

Re: A BCS Proposal

4cornerz — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:13:17 -0000

It is all about the money. We have a playoff in Div 1-AA, D2 and D3 and it works for them, why cant we have a playoff in D1. If a playoff for the Sub division it can work for them (D1) too.

Re: A BCS Proposal

OU_Ron — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:52:53 -0000

That's why there's an on off switch on your tv, you probably should use it...

Re: A BCS Proposal

Ben Prather — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:34:40 -0000

That could easily be incorperated into Regan's Perfect Season above.

It would be unpopular to sacrifice the atheletes themselve, but what are we going to do with all the clones when they lose eligibility?

Re: A BCS Proposal

SirSmokeAlot — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:44:18 -0000

Hey observer and regan, how about we sacrifice people, because well you know, it was tradition with the mayans, romans, persians, etc...

Re: A BCS Proposal

SirSmokeAlot — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:35:59 -0000

Listen I enjoy and love college football, but I thought only a bunch of stodgy old farts were for this bowl-crap, give me an f___in break! Bowls are lame!!! How about Oklahoma in in the championship game even after they got beat by Texas... So yeah bowl games suck, and no I really am not a Big NFL fan. I am tired of this system, and by the way VERY God____Tired of the same teams in their home areas getting to play where they always play, You say we have neutral sights, funny how Pac10 and SEC always play real close to home. Come Play in the snow bitches,,,,

Re: A BCS Proposal

Regan — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:34:13 -0000

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2...

Please don't make me research this anymore, I'm swamped...

Re: A BCS Proposal

1Tomcat — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:30:14 -0000

Sirsmokesalot You probably live in an urban area were there is a NFL team, because in the area were I live its the opposite, we have had Bowl games on the big screen at the local civic center{ former Nat Guard Armory} People tailgaiting, barqueing etc etc wearing team colors for CFB games and nobody cares about the NFL around here it- lacks the passion and enthusiasm associated with CFB games, bowls in particular.
There will be a Fiesta Bowl party at my house Cold Beer and beef & venison fajitas.
Nobody around here throws parties for NFL games- but alot throw parties for Bowl games

Re: A BCS Proposal

Regan — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:27:39 -0000

This is true, if you mean the few that have the best records and are most deserving for playing in the NC Game.

If you mean the mid-majors, you're spot on, however.

Check out the proposal that Ben Prather and I have put forth and see what you think. We're eager for some feedback.

Re: A BCS Proposal

Kevin @ Fanblogs — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:25:03 -0000

((STANDING OVATION))