BCS Championship - Page 5

Veruka · 12-05-2006, 04:16 PM

Re voting for Florida over OSU. I won't take anything away from Florida. They had a great season and dominated in some key games. That said, if Florida had a great season, then OSU had a supercalifragilisticexpialidoc ious season. As has been mentioned, they were the only undefeated team. They've got a quarterback that has to be a shoo-in for the Heisman. (the way that he'd get himself out of very troublesome situations not just by not being sacked, but by throwing a touchdown pass time and time again was simply amazing). They were rated #1 before the season started, and maintained that ranking for a full season. The covered the spread in every single game they played all season long. (did they cover against Michigan? I THINK they did, but that may have been the only one they didn't.) With a head coach that does NOT believe in running up the score, they won many games by LARGE margins. Their offense was basically in a position of having to say "Well we're at the end of the field. If you won't stop us, I guess we have to score again". They lost all their starting linebackers last year, and with a new crew this year, they did not miss a beat.

Don't get me wrong. I believe that Florida is a darn good team, and will give OSU a good game on Jan 8. I think that Michigan would have given them a good game too. But I acknowledge all of that without discounting the sheer dominance of the Buckeyes as the rightful owner of the #1 votes.

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Newfherder · 12-05-2006, 05:52 PM

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Did they cover against Michigan? I THINK they did, but that may have been the only one they didn't.

As of the Thursday before the game, Ohio State was favored by 6-1/2.

Veruka · 12-05-2006, 05:53 PM

So the streak finally ended. Oh well. Thanks Newfherder!

Newfherder · 12-05-2006, 06:00 PM

You jumped in too quickly

I was going to edit my post to comment on our linebackers. James Laurinaitis, a sophmore linebacker, picked up the Bronko Nagurski Award as the best defensive player of the year.

http://www.buckeyextra.com/?story=dispatch/2006/12/05/20061205-E1-01.html

Johnsonator · 12-07-2006, 12:43 AM

I think they got it right this year, Florida versus Ohio St. Florida had a way tougher schedule than Michigan.

Tigerusty · 12-15-2006, 09:47 AM

[quote=Newfherder;2167023;]Really? I root for Michigan all the time, except when they play Ohio State and Wisconsin. I hope they hope they grab USC by the facemask and kick them in the . . . shins.

The only 2 teams I thought coud beat USC were UCLA (when those 2 play records don't matter) and Ohio State. There is not a chance that Michigan is going to beat SC when Pete Carroll has a month to prepare for them.

Johnsonator · 12-16-2006, 10:49 PM

[quote=Tigerusty;2178722;]

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Originally Posted by Newfherder

Really? I root for Michigan all the time, except when they play Ohio State and Wisconsin. I hope they hope they grab USC by the facemask and kick them in the . . . shins.

The only 2 teams I thought coud beat USC were UCLA (when those 2 play records don't matter) and Ohio State. There is not a chance that Michigan is going to beat SC when Pete Carroll has a month to prepare for them.

I think Michigan will beat USC, Michigans got Mike Hart and I just think Michigan is the better team and will come through with the victory.

myrosiedog · 12-18-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnsonator

I think they got it right this year, Florida versus Ohio St. Florida had a way tougher schedule than Michigan.

Thank you Jonsonator. I don't feel so alone now on this thread!!!!!

And you're right, Florida has a TOUGH schedule. I'd like to see some of the other top 5 teams play the games we we had to play this year and see if their win/loss record would have stayed the same.

Newfherder · 12-19-2006, 12:44 PM

Did Florida beat TWO second-ranked teams?

Unklescott · 12-19-2006, 08:25 PM

I think Sports Illustrated said it best.

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Tigerusty Sarah Palin 2016 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greater Los Angeles Age: 47 Posts: 1,697	[quote=Newfherder;2167023;]Really? I root for Michigan all the time, except when they play Ohio State and Wisconsin. I hope they hope they grab USC by the facemask and kick them in the . . . shins. The only 2 teams I thought coud beat USC were UCLA (when those 2 play records don't matter) and Ohio State. There is not a chance that Michigan is going to beat SC when Pete Carroll has a month to prepare for them. __________________ People, just deal with it

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Newfherder Resident curmudgeon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enchanted by a beautiful Soprano Posts: 2,688	Did Florida beat TWO second-ranked teams? __________________ Dear Santa, I can explain . . .

12-19-2006, 08:25 PM	#50
Unklescott Leukemia sucks Join Date: May 2003 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 20,528	I think Sports Illustrated said it best. __________________ Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Francis Pharcellus Church Sept. 21, 1897

12-05-2006, 04:16 PM	#41
Veruka FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,749	Re voting for Florida over OSU. I won't take anything away from Florida. They had a great season and dominated in some key games. That said, if Florida had a great season, then OSU had a supercalifragilisticexpialidoc ious season. As has been mentioned, they were the only undefeated team. They've got a quarterback that has to be a shoo-in for the Heisman. (the way that he'd get himself out of very troublesome situations not just by not being sacked, but by throwing a touchdown pass time and time again was simply amazing). They were rated #1 before the season started, and maintained that ranking for a full season. The covered the spread in every single game they played all season long. (did they cover against Michigan? I THINK they did, but that may have been the only one they didn't.) With a head coach that does NOT believe in running up the score, they won many games by LARGE margins. Their offense was basically in a position of having to say "Well we're at the end of the field. If you won't stop us, I guess we have to score again". They lost all their starting linebackers last year, and with a new crew this year, they did not miss a beat. Don't get me wrong. I believe that Florida is a darn good team, and will give OSU a good game on Jan 8. I think that Michigan would have given them a good game too. But I acknowledge all of that without discounting the sheer dominance of the Buckeyes as the rightful owner of the #1 votes.

12-05-2006, 05:53 PM	#43
Veruka FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,749	So the streak finally ended. Oh well. Thanks Newfherder!

12-07-2006, 12:43 AM	#45
Johnsonator FORT Fogey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grayson Age: 17 Posts: 2,014	I think they got it right this year, Florida versus Ohio St. Florida had a way tougher schedule than Michigan.