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Re: A win for one is a win for all!

NMLSooner — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:21:37 -0000

I don't think it was that they were not invited, I don't think they wanted to leave the Atlantic 10 and the rivalries they had in that conference.

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Ben Prather — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:33:41 -0000

I think Utah might have started this.

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Zac — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:38:24 -0000

Interesting analysis ya got up there. You should read my post below. Look familiar? Well, you know what they say about "great minds". OK, well, at least you got it right.

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

Zac — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:33:03 -0000

You're absolutely right, and for a school to get into the Big East, it has to be invited. Given Temple's rich basketball history, and given the Big East was originally founded as being a strong basketball conference, I've never understood Temple not being invited in basketball, yet allowed in for football. Its fans supported the basketball team, not the football team.

With Utah, its fans support its sports programs. They sell out their stadium, even in the worst weather. Trust me. If the Big East could figure out an economic benefit to the inclusion of BYU & Utah, not to mention TCU (had once been rumored) they'd do it.

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

Zac — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:22:27 -0000

OO! OO! I got it! Pick me! Pick me!

Ahem...OK, (clearly) USC brings more money to the table than OSU. Hah? Right? How'd I do?

Eh, you're right, Tom. I don't buy it either.

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

hrposon — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:23:26 -0000

After the beating the Utes put on Bama, they will fill any stadium they play in next year. Winning does that.
BTW, I picked Bama in the office pool with highest confidence factor. It didn't hurt me as everyone else did the same. I'm convinced.

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

Ben Prather — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:34:59 -0000

Perhapse I was quoting the beer commertial...

or maybe too much Guinness...

or maybe I can't splle!!

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

NMLSooner — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:15:24 -0000

My error saying semi instead of quarter final. But on your part, If you are going to use the word genius, it is imperative that you spell it correctly, or it's not...genius. http://www.urbandictionary....

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

Ben Prather — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:44:12 -0000

b. So we need to write to our state legilature not to allow any tuition increases until a playoff is created... Genious...

c. A semi-final is equal to the final four. These bowls would rotate between beein quarter finals and semi finals.

d. USC, like Utah was not in the national discussion until they got an impressive BCS bowl win. Unlike Utah they were not undefeated. Their exclusion is close to the problem case for my system.

With mose of the games at fixed locations the logistical issues are not as bad as the first impression gives. The TV executives would get a few more games between top teams with real meaning, and a significantly bigger presentation the day the final BCS standings come out.

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

Ben Prather — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:37:35 -0000

Notre Dame sold out the Hawaii bowl. Utah had 5000 tickets left in New Orleanse.

We won't get a ND like free ride.

I actually sent an E-Mail to Mark Shurtleff's office suggesting that ESPN's sports center top 25 coverage might have anti-trust issues as well.

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

War_Eagle_Atlanta — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:10:38 -0000

I read somewhere that this Hitler video is like telling the Aristocrats joke. You know the template. The beauty lies in the details that are added by the teller.

Evidently, Der Fuhrer was quite the Utes Fan/ Cougar hater...

Utah should feel honored that some BYU fan went to the trouble of making this...

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

1Tomcat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:47:34 -0000

Thanks KSUwild I like your proposal, but I would love to see a Texas vs Bama matchup

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

1Tomcat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:42:30 -0000

Thanks Ron your right- no more big fish to fry
I understand that coach Switzer has a book out and I'm going to check the local library for it.
BTW could perhaps a coondawg or someone else in the fanblogs crossbar motel escape from their chains with a new handle and address? perhaps just wishful thinking on my part-Hookem

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

Tom22 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:18:11 -0000

2 more games for 2 teams, only one more game for 2 others. The winners of the 4 BCS bowls held New Years in traditional bowl season...basically the winner of the 6 bcs conferences and 2 at large picks by the current criteria (which this year would have put in Utah and Texas).

Its not as important that the best 8 teams are included but that you're given a straight shot if you win a division or are the highest ranked usually undefeated non BCS team. There would even be room for a consolation pick or a top 8 ranked ND.

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Wardboy3 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:06:54 -0000

As I said...who will do it NOW.

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OU_Ron — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:49:00 -0000

Lennie or Switzer ??? BTW, no need to troll, no fish big enough to bite...

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1Tomcat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:23:34 -0000

Welcome Home glad your back- good to hear from you
God Bless our Troops
Hookem-Horns
If Lennie is reading this- I loved seeing Switzers face after the game- He wasnt grining-LOL
I actually have a lot of respect for the guy, but just cant help but not like him and most of the burnt Orange nation would agree.

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

1Tomcat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:08:24 -0000

Utah was also undefeated in 04
The Conf champ thing needs to be excluded in your senerio Texas is not included- Weve already had this discussion-no point in rehashing it.
I had a previous post prior to the CCG games that still would have left Bois St an undefeated out
Fla
Bama
UT
OU
Utah
USC
PSU
TTech
The 16 team idea would include Ohio St,Bois St,TCU etc etc- while it still not be perfect, it would be better than what exist currently
BTW polls have never made much sense to me
For example Missu ranked higher than KU
KU beat Missu ??
I understand Fla being higher than Ole Miss because of losses, but KU was clearly a better team than Missu
KU lost to OU and UT so did Missu
KU beat Missu head to head

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1Tomcat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:43:30 -0000

Sorry WEA I got yall in my top twenty right below NTU but above UTEP and UAB-LOL

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

1Tomcat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:38:31 -0000

Na Ron yall will have trouble in Dallas and Lubbock and good thing yall got Baylor at home-LOL

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1Tomcat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:33:31 -0000

Ya man- shoulda- coulda- woulda I seen yalls game and thought to myself look you got four shots at getting it in- okay that didnt work lets do the same thing only this time around the end- shoot youve got a passing QB- fake the run and dump it off overhead or to the corner- they were keying run anyway.
Well right before the half I was thinking that it was a shame for yall to make two long drives inside the 2 yard line and come away empty handed.
Well just got to regroup and get ready for next season.
The weather here, while not ner as cold is really strange- one day 85 degrees next morning 29 then it warms up again- BTW no rain
annual rainfall here 17 inches- terrible drought, my son is in High school and never seen snow in his life.
Hookem-Horns

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

NMLSooner — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:55:38 -0000

a. I eliminated the 12 game and CCGs because of the argument that a playoff would make for too many games. I'm fine with a 12th game, just trying to appease those who think 15 games for the two Champ. game participants would be to much.
b. I don't know how you convince a university president to do anything other that raise tuition cost. Most universities don't start the spring semester until about the 20th anyway. I know the students were not back from break at OU last night.
c. These five bowls would NEVER be lower than semifinals. They would rotate between that and the final four host. Also adding the Cotton is bringing back a traditional big bowl. Hosting a semi on NYD would be Huge!
d. Yes, a 16 team tourney would allow some teams in that don't deserve a chance, but if they can go on the road and win at one of the other schools who have had a great year they would have proven themselves worthy. But this system makes sure everyone who should be in, is in. I could cut it to 12 and give a bye to the top four, but I think the top four schools would rather have another home game against a quality opponent and the revenue it would bring instead of a bye. I think in my way USC is deserving of a shot. I don't understand your logic that by USC beating a team in a bowl game that you don't mention as deserving somehow becomes deserving, especially when it was a virtual home game. Also, I think you would have just as hard of a time as my plan would in trying to convince U presidents and TV executives to accept a flexible playoff format.

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War_Eagle_Atlanta — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:52:32 -0000

I used to know the first one, but I forgot it...

Yea, TE sent me some of his absinthe...

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

OU_Ron — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:46:42 -0000

That birthday must have been rough on you.......your usually the first one around here to catch on.......remember, your mind is usually the second thing to go ;-)

Re: A win for one is a win for all!

NMLSooner — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:26:56 -0000

I was kidding with him because he said, "im finally back in the greatest state in the country ".