zenryan Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 lol, sorry OSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Oh man, Rhett Bomar is in my Raquetball class.. I think I am gonna give him crap about his OU shenanigans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 QUOTE(T R U @ Jan 10, 2007 -> 11:10 AM) Oh man, Rhett Bomar is in my Raquetball class.. I think I am gonna give him crap about his OU shenanigans real mature or make friends with him and meet all the girls he knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 QUOTE(T R U @ Jan 10, 2007 -> 09:10 AM) Oh man, Rhett Bomar is in my Raquetball class.. I think I am gonna give him crap about his OU shenanigans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Next years rankings by ESPN already http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/stor...&id=2725188 The 2006 college football season isn't even 48 hours behind us, but it's never too early to look ahead to this fall. This preview might be altered by the early exodus to the NFL, but we're fairly certain about a couple of things: The Trojans are No. 1 and Notre Dame isn't ranked. 1. USC Trojans Why: Quarterback John David Booty's stellar performance (391 passing yards, four touchdowns) in the Trojans' 32-18 win over Michigan in the Rose Bowl presented by Citi showed he's among the best passers in the country. The Trojans played a boatload of underclassmen this season; if junior defensive end Lawrence Jackson and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis return, they could have 10 starters back on defense. Why not: Booty's two primary targets -- Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith -- will be gone next season. Are young receivers Vidal Hazelton and Patrick Turner ready to step up? Junior left tackle Sam Baker could join senior center Ryan Kalil in the NFL draft. The 2006 schedule flips in 2007 with road games at Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon, California and Arizona State. 2. Florida Gators Why: Have you seen the talent Gators coach Urban Meyer has stockpiled in Gainesville? Florida's 41-14 annihilation of Ohio State in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game was no fluke. The Gators are in the top five to stay. Meyer and offensive coordinator Dan Mullen believe heralded quarterback Tim Tebow will run their offense better in his sophomore year than graduating quarterback Chris Leak. A national championship repeat isn't out of the question -- the 2007 schedule is more favorable with home games against Tennessee, Auburn and Florida State and additional nonconference games against I-AA Western Kentucky, Troy and Florida Atlantic. Why not: The defense -- the Gators' strength during their run to the BCS national title -- will be hit hard with personnel losses. At least five starters will leave and star safety Reggie Nelson and linebacker Brandon Siler also could bolt for the NFL draft. The Gators still don't run the ball very well and leading rusher DeShawn Wynn is leaving. 3. Michigan Wolverines Why: Quarterback Chad Henne, tailback Mike Hart and All-America left tackle Jake Long already have declared they'll be back, along with receiver Mario Manningham. The Wolverines play most of their tough games at home -- against Oregon, Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State -- and don't play at Wisconsin until Nov. 10. Why not: As many as eight defensive starters might be leaving, including junior tackle Alan Branch, who decided to enter the NFL draft. Defensive ends LaMarr Woodley and Rondell Biggs and All-America cornerback Leon Hall also are gone. Three starters are leaving on the offensive line. 4. West Virginia Mountaineers Why: Mountaineers coach Rich Rodriguez turned down a lucrative offer from Alabama to stay at his alma mater. Quarterback Pat White and tailback Steve Slaton, two of the most electrifying players in the country, return for their junior seasons. The road to the Big East title gets easier with Bobby Petrino leaving Louisville. Why not: The Mountaineers lose center Dan Mozes, the heart and soul of their offensive line, and starting receivers Rayshawn Bolden and Brandon Myles, who were valued as much for their blocking as pass catching. Seven starters should be back on defense, but linebackers Kevin "Boo" McLee and Jay Henry are leaving. Three of West Virginia's toughest games in 2007 are on the road -- at Rutgers, South Florida and Maryland. 5. Wisconsin Badgers Why: The Badgers should return 19 starters from a team that finished 12-1 in coach Bret Bielema's first season. Rising sophomore P.J. Hill ran for more than 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns, and speedy wide receiver Marcus Randle El returns from a knee injury. All-Big 10 cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu and outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas return to lead an improving defense. Why not: The Badgers should lose only two starters on offense, but they're important ones -- quarterback John Stocco and All-America left tackle Joe Thomas. Tyler Donovan played well in two emergency starts for Stocco, but he'll have to hold off Kansas State transfer Allan Evridge for the starting job. The schedule gets tougher, as the Badgers trade out Northwestern and Purdue for Michigan State and Ohio State in the Big 10 rotation. 6. Oklahoma Sooners Why: The Sooners were among the youngest of the elite teams and still won the Big 12 Conference and played in a BCS bowl game. As many as nine starters could be back on offense and seven on defense. Rising senior Allen Patrick ran for 761 yards and four touchdowns in Adrian Peterson's absence, and proved he can carry the load in 2007 if Peterson leaves. Why not: Oklahoma will have an inexperienced quarterback with Paul Thompson leaving. Either junior college transfer Joey Halzle, redshirt freshman Sam Bradford or incoming freshman Keith Nichol will get the nod. Leading tacklers Rufus Alexander and Zach Latimer and pass-rushing linemen Larry Birdine and C.J. Ah You are leaving. 7. Virginia Tech Hokies Why: The Hokies played better than any ACC team down the stretch and might return eight starters on offense and eight on defense. Xavier Adibi and Vince Hall are as physically gifted as any linebackers in the country, and tailback Branden Ore emerged as the league's best runner. Why not: Quarterback Sean Glennon struggled throwing the football in his first season as a starter, but the Hokies don't have a viable option behind him. Kicker Brandon Pace and punter Nic Schmitt, two of the country's best specialists, are leaving. Virginia Tech plays at LSU on Sept. 8 and picks up Florida State in the ACC rotation. 8. Texas Longhorns Why: The Longhorns should score plenty of points with quarterback Colt McCoy and receivers Quan Cosby, Billy Pittman and possibly Limas Sweed coming back. Tailback Jamaal Charles might run for 1,000 yards when he's not sharing carries with Selvin Young anymore. Why not: Three starters are leaving on the offensive line, including All-America guard Justin Blalock. There will be even more losses on a defense that got torched by Texas Tech and Kansas State: defensive ends Tim Crowder and Brian Robinson, safety Michael Griffin and cornerbacks Tarell Brown and Aaron Ross, the Thorpe Award winner. Defensive coordinator Gene Chizik was named coach at Iowa State. 9. Ohio State Buckeyes Why: The Buckeyes were exceptionally young this past season, starting 10 sophomores and freshmen. If Antonio Pittman returns for his senior season, he'll form one of the country's top tailback tandems with rising sophomore Chris Wells. Why not: For starters, Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith is leaving. Receivers Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez also could bolt for the NFL draft, leaving fewer proven targets for the new quarterback, either Todd Boeckman or Rob Schoenhoft. Also, the schedule gets tougher with road games at Washington, Penn State and Michigan and a home game against Wisconsin. Was the BCS meltdown an aberration, or did Florida expose the Buckeyes' lack of speed? 10. Cal Bears Why: Despite losing Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year Marshawn Lynch, the Bears return a plethora of skill players on offense. DeSean Jackson is a big-play threat at receiver and punt returner. Quarterback Nate Longshore was much-improved in his first season as a starter, and Justin Forsett and freshman James Montgomery are in line to replace Lynch. Why not: For starters, the Bears open the 2007 season against Tennessee and must fare better than in the '06 opener. Cal must replace all its key parts on defense -- tackle Brandon Mebane, linebacker Desmond Bishop and cornerback Daymeion Hughes. The transition will be easier if the NCAA grants another year of eligibility to cornerback Tim Mixon, who missed all of 2006 with a knee injury. 11. Arkansas Razorbacks Why: Tailback Darren McFadden might be the Heisman Trophy favorite in 2007 after running for nearly 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore. Tailback Felix Jones was nearly as productive. The Razorbacks relied largely on freshmen and sophomores in winning the SEC West in 2006. Why not: The Hogs won despite failing to throw the football consistently all season. Neither Casey Dick nor Mitch Mustain was very good, allowing opponents to focus on stopping McFadden and Jones. Coach Houston Nutt seemed reluctant to turn his offense over completely to new coordinator Gus Malzahn, which might cause more tension down the road. The Razorbacks struggled defending the pass, and cornerback Chris Houston and defensive end Jamaal Anderson both entered the NFL draft as juniors. Road games at Alabama, Tennessee and LSU are hazardous. 12. Nebraska Cornhuskers Why: All of the pieces are in place for coach Bill Callahan to return the Cornhuskers to their place among the country's elite teams. Arizona State transfer Sam Keller might be the perfect trigger man for Callahan's passing offense. Tailbacks Brandon Jackson and Marlon Lucky are both capable runners, and junior college transfer Maurice Purify was a big-play threat. Four offensive linemen return. Why not: The Cornhuskers struggled to stop opponents, and all four defensive linemen and leading tackler Stewart Bradley must be replaced. The Cornhuskers can't go through another season without a capable kicker. The nonconference schedule will be more than demanding with home games against Nevada and USC and a road game at Wake Forest. 13. LSU Tigers Why: The Tigers played like one of the best teams in the country down the stretch, winning their last seven games and beating Notre Dame 41-14 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. LSU annually has stockpiled talent, starting with former coach Nick Saban and continuing with Les Miles. Why not: The Tigers will be hit hard by defections: junior quarterback JaMarcus Russell has declared his intention of entering the NFL draft, and defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey is expected to do the same. Senior wideouts Craig Davis and Dwayne Bowe, defensive end Chase Pittman and safeties Jessie Daniels and LaRon Landry also are leaving. Offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher left for the same position at Florida State. 14. Penn State Nittany Lions Why: The Nittany Lions' 20-10 win over Tennessee in the Outback Bowl showed they're not too far from returning to where they were two years ago. Quarterback Anthony Morelli showed signs of being able to lead the offense, and Derrick Williams, Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood are all playmakers. If junior linebacker Dan Connor returns, the defense should be just as good after allowing 14.4 points per game in 2006. Why not: Penn State must replace tailback Tony Hunt, who ran for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons. Left tackle Levi Brown also leaves. Three starting defensive linemen must be replaced, along with All-America linebacker Paul Posluszny, the school's all-time leading tackler. 15. Texas A&M Aggies Why: The Aggies return a lot of firepower in quarterback Stephen McGee, tailbacks Mike Goodson and Jorvorskie Lane, and blossoming tight end Martellus Bennett. Texas A&M lost three games by a combined six points before beating Texas 12-7 in the regular-season finale, so perhaps the Aggies finally have learned how to win close games. Why not: Coach Dennis Franchione, who finally seemed to be off the hot seat by finishing 5-3 in the Big 12 and beating Texas, lost a lot of momentum when the Aggies were thumped 45-10 by California in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl. The Bears found plenty of cracks in defensive coordinator Gary Darnell's 4-2-5 scheme, and leading tackler Justin Warren and safety Melvin Bullitt are leaving. 16. Auburn Tigers Why: Nick Saban's arrival at Alabama will light a fuse under Tigers coach Tommy Tuberville, whose team went 11-2 in 2006, but never found its rhythm on offense. Auburn is still very talented on defense, and end Quentin Groves and tackle Sen'Derrick Marks can become dominating players. Why not: The Tigers lose four offensive linemen, including second-team All-America guard Ben Grubbs, as well as leading receiver Courtney Taylor and leading rusher Kenny Irons. Quarterback Brandon Cox was inconsistent throughout the season and didn't receive much help from his receivers. 17. Georgia Bulldogs Why: The Bulldogs salvaged an otherwise mediocre 2006 campaign by finishing with victories over nationally ranked Auburn, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech. Freshman quarterback Matthew Stafford improved throughout the season and showed great arm strength. The receiver corps improved and should be better with the return of senior Sean Bailey, who missed all of 2006 with a knee injury. Running backs Kregg Lumpkin and Thomas Brown return, along with highly regarded freshman Knowshon Moreno. Why not: Georgia will rely heavily on junior college transfers in rebuilding its offensive and defensive lines. The biggest losses will be defensive ends Charles Johnson and Quentin Moses and linebacker Tony Taylor. Road games at Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia Tech, along with playing Florida in Jacksonville, are daunting. 18. TCU Horned Frogs Why: The Horned Frogs finished the 2006 season with a flourish, winning their last seven games and thumping Northern Illinois 37-7 in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. TCU outscored its last four opponents 172-35. All but two starters, including end Tommy Blake, an All-America candidate, return to a defense that should be among the best in the country. The defense will be tested early -- the Horned Frogs play at Texas on Sept. 8. Why not: TCU loses quarterback Jeff Ballard, who threw 13 touchdowns and only five interceptions in 2006. He should be replaced by redshirt freshman Marcus Jackson, who has thrown 44 passes in his college career. 19. Tennessee Volunteers Why: The Volunteers improved from 5-6 in 2005 to 9-4 this season, but coach Phillip Fulmer isn't satisfied, especially after a 20-10 loss to Penn State in the Outback Bowl. Erik Ainge should return for his senior season after offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe transformed him into an SEC quarterback again. Tailback LaMarcus Coker showed signs of being the runner the Vols have needed the last few seasons. Why not: All three of Ainge's main weapons -- Robert Meachem, Bret Smith and Jayson Swain -- are leaving. Center David Ligon and Arron Sears also are departing. The Volunteers open the season at California and play at Florida and Alabama. Tennessee plays Georgia, South Carolina and Arkansas at home. 20. UCLA Bruins Why: The Bruins won their last three regular-season games, including a 13-9 upset of USC, before losing to Florida State 44-27 in the Emerald Bowl. UCLA could start 10 seniors on defense next season, and coordinator DeWayne Walker proved to be a great tactician in the upset of the Trojans. Likewise, the Bruins should lose only one starter on offense -- center Robert Chai -- and two experienced quarterbacks, Patrick Cowan and Ben Olson, will battle for the starting job. Why not: This will be a very important season for coach Karl Dorrell, who seemed to be on his way out until UCLA upset rival USC. The Bruins lose only three regulars, but two of them were All-Americans: first-team kicker Justin Medlock (28-for-32 field goals) and second-team defensive end Justin Hickman (12½ sacks). 21. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Why: The Scarlet Knights will keep chopping away in Piscataway, N.J., after coach Greg Schiano turned down Miami to stay at Rutgers. Tailback Ray Rice should be among the leading contenders for the 2007 Heisman Trophy, and quarterback Mike Teel continued to progress throughout the 2006 season. Wide receivers Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood are emerging big-play threats. Why not: The loss of senior running back Brian Leonard can't be understated. He was a bruising blocker, a fabulous receiver out of the backfield and formed a great running tandem with Rice. The Scarlet Knights also must replace five starters on defense. 22. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Why: The Demon Deacons figure to stay near the top of the ACC as long as Clemson, Florida State and Miami continue to underachieve. Remarkably, Wake Forest was able to keep coach Jim Grobe after he led the Demon Deacons to an 11-3 record, ACC title and BCS bowl game. Why not: Wake Forest won't sneak up on opponents this season. The Demon Deacons will have eight starters back on offense and seven on defense. But cornerback Riley Swanson and safeties Patrick Ghee and Josh Gattis will be missed from a secondary that helped the Demon Deacons intercept 22 passes in 2006. The passing game must get better, and Ben Mauk will challenge Riley Skinner for the starting job. 23. Boise State Broncos Why: Who can doubt the Broncos after they finished 13-0 and beat Oklahoma 43-42 in overtime in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with a heavy dose of razzle dazzle at the end? Tailback Ian Johnson returns after leading the country with 25 rushing touchdowns and 1,714 rushing yards in 2006. He'll have four offensive linemen back in front of him. Quarterback Jared Zabransky leaves, but coach Chris Petersen will have four quarterbacks competing to replace him, including Nick Lomax, son of former NFL quarterback Neil Lomax. Why not: A big reason Boise State finished unbeaten was its defense, which improved to 14th in Division I-A in total defense and 21st in scoring defense (compared to 51st in each category in 2005). Star linebacker Korey Hall, the heart and soul of that defense, is leaving, along with three starting defensive linemen. 24. Alabama Crimson Tide Why: It won't take Nick Saban long to turn the Crimson Tide into a winner, but it won't happen overnight. Alabama should return nine starters on offense, including promising tackle Andre Smith and guard B.J. Stabler. Receiver DJ Hall is coming back, along with quarterback John Parker Wilson, who must improve for the Tide to be effective on offense. Why not: The Crimson Tide loses six starters on defense, including linebacker Juwan Simpson and tackle Jeremy Clark. The schedule is difficult with home games against Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee and LSU and road games against Florida State (in Jacksonville) and Auburn. 25. Louisville Cardinals Why: Before coach Bobby Petrino bolted for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, the Cardinals were hoping junior quarterback Brian Brohm would return. If Brohm leaves for the NFL draft, Hunter Cantwell is ready to take over. Petrino said he believed Cantwell could develop into an NFL prospect. Anthony Allen showed he's ready to replace Michael Bush, who announced Tuesday that he will leave for the NFL draft. Why not: Maybe this is why Petrino left. Besides Bush, Brohm and Louisville junior wideouts Harry Douglas and Mario Urrutia are expected to enter the draft. Linebacker Malik Jackson could do the same. Defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, cornerbacks William Gay and Gavin Smart and linebacker Nate Harris are definitely leaving the defense. Mark Schlabach covers college football and men's college basketball for ESPN.com. You can contact him at [email protected]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 West Virginia is gonna be sick next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 LOL at VT that high. You can't put any ACC team starting in the top 10, nobody deserves it to start. ACC is wide open next year. Also no reason that Arkansas should be outside the top 10. I believe their 4 losses were all to top 6 teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Jan 10, 2007 -> 07:17 PM) LOL at VT that high. You can't put any ACC team starting in the top 10, nobody deserves it to start. ACC is wide open next year. Also no reason that Arkansas should be outside the top 10. I believe their 4 losses were all to top 6 teams. Totally depends on how their QB play develops. They can't keep doing what they did this year without a QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 that list is such a joke and the QB at VT is horrible. They MIGHT win the ACC next year b/c it's so wide open but they are nowhere near a top 10 team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Peterson denies report of going to NFL: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2727204 Walker (ND) jumping to NFL: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2727858 Gonzalez jumping to NFL: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2727947 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 It's been a couple days, so.... The answer to the trivia... UCLA was the first team to ever top the BCS rankings. They were QBed by none other than Cade McNown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I sense Ginn jumping as well. If Gonzo goes, the other two very well may too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Is it me or does it seem kind of stupid for Gonzalez to jump to the NFL? In a year where there are already early entries that include Dwayne Jarrett, Calvin Johnson, Sydney Rice and even Robert Meachem... Along with seniors, are there not already enough WR's sitting ahead of him? That doesn't account for the possibility of Ginn and any others I may have forgotten. Potential seniors ranking ahead of him: Jeff Samardzjia, Dallas Baker, Dwayne Bowe, Norris Drinkard, Rhema McKnight, Ryan Moore, Steve Smith, Courtney Taylor, etc. It just seems to me he is destined for 2nd round or later. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 06:15 PM) Is it me or does it seem kind of stupid for Gonzalez to jump to the NFL? In a year where there are already early entries that include Dwayne Jarrett, Calvin Johnson, Sydney Rice and even Robert Meachem... Along with seniors, are there not already enough WR's sitting ahead of him? That doesn't account for the possibility of Ginn and any others I may have forgotten. Potential seniors ranking ahead of him: Jeff Samardzjia, Dallas Baker, Dwayne Bowe, Norris Drinkard, Rhema McKnight, Ryan Moore, Steve Smith, Courtney Taylor, etc. It just seems to me he is destined for 2nd round or later. Thoughts? Herbstreit said Monday that he thought Gonzalez, ginn, and pittman would go pro. I understand Ginn, but not the other two. I thought it would have been smart for Michael Bush to stay, as he might not be able to work out at full strength. He still could very well be a first rounder though. Any word on Brohm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 This is from collegefootballnews.com, I agree with this completely and it has always been my feelings on college football: Everyone wants a college football playoff of some sort, but if I hear one more talking head, newspaper columnist, or radio loudmouth, who’s only interested in the sport for about five days out of the year, say they want a playoff to determine who the best team really is, like all the other sports do, I’m going to break something tasteful. Were the Pittsburgh Steelers really the best team in the NFL in 2005, or did they just play really well over the second half of the year? Was George Mason really one of the four best teams in college basketball last year, or did it get smoking hot over a miraculous four-game stretch? No one’s arguing that the BCS is weird, but college football gets it right far more than the other sports do when it comes to crowning a true champion. Far more. As I've said before, if you're all about playoffs, then throw out the regular season in every sport, play one big playoff with every team, and be done with it. If you're going to have a regular season, then make it count like college football does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 07:22 PM) Herbstreit said Monday that he thought Gonzalez, ginn, and pittman would go pro. I understand Ginn, but not the other two. I thought it would have been smart for Michael Bush to stay, as he might not be able to work out at full strength. He still could very well be a first rounder though. Any word on Brohm? The local word is he's going to leave, but nothing definite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 07:44 PM) The local word is he's going to leave, but nothing definite yet. I would think Petrino leaving would make it even more likely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 08:50 PM) I would think Petrino leaving would make it even more likely? I'd say so, unless they promote Jeff Brohm to offensive coordinator (currently the QB coach) and then maybe Brian stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 07:56 PM) I'd say so, unless they promote Jeff Brohm to offensive coordinator (currently the QB coach) and then maybe Brian stays. I'd say he's good as gone too. I don't understand Walker leaving either. He's a second day pick at best. Another guy is Danny Ware from Georgia. QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 07:42 PM) This is from collegefootballnews.com, I agree with this completely and it has always been my feelings on college football: I'd be against a 16 team playoff (logistically it's not possible anyway), and probably an eight team playoff. I say they just go to the "plus one" system. What people don't seem to understand is college football has a great regular season, better than the one CBB has IMO. Who cares what the people who are only fans for a week think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I really think this could be the best WR draft in history. Unfortunately that's about all that's in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 06:41 PM) I really think this could be the best WR draft in history. Unfortunately that's about all that's in it. The Detroit Lions will be in heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 08:41 PM) I really think this could be the best WR draft in history. Unfortunately that's about all that's in it. Theres some pretty solid Tackles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 09:12 PM) I'd be against a 16 team playoff (logistically it's not possible anyway), and probably an eight team playoff. I say they just go to the "plus one" system. What people don't seem to understand is college football has a great regular season, better than the one CBB has IMO. Who cares what the people who are only fans for a week think. I think the real problem to consider is that under the BCS, an OSU vs. UM championship game was a very, very real possibility. Then we go out and see those teams each lay a turd in their respective bowl games and it really has to bring into question the system itself. My primary problem is that it is essentially a 2 team play-off where the selection process is arbitrary. The BCS method of crowning a champ should be done away with and replaced either with the original bowl system or with a 4 or 8 team play-off. For sake of argument, assume that if they had played USC would have beaten OSU in a bowl. I think this is a fair assumption considering the bowl game outcomes. In the old system, USC and OSU would have played in the Rose Bowl and USC wins. UF plays probably ND in the Sugar Bowl and wins handily. UF is named champion. Same outcome... but there is a lesser threat of a real fraud (UM or OSU) being named the champion. I think the season itself and the outcomes of the bowl games has gone as long a way as possible to either eliminate the current system or to arrange a play-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jan 11, 2007 -> 07:42 PM) This is from collegefootballnews.com, I agree with this completely and it has always been my feelings on college football: It's a good point that they bring up. I have been somewhat on the fence about 8 and 16 team playoffs. 4 seems like a good number to me, but the problem is that each year is different. The number of deserving teams seems to be very different year to year. Last year 2 was perfect. This year the number of deserving teams might have fit around 4, but it's different every year. It's impossible to pick a number because it doesn't always come out the same, bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 One system that could work would be to go back to the old bowl system and restore tradition, then take the top 2 teams and play the title about a week later. The only problem is you could end up with everyone winning. For example, 2006 would look like this- Rose-Ohio St. vs. USC Sugar-Florida vs. Michigan Orange-Wake vs. Louisville Fiesta-OU vs. LSU Then you would have to make one of the other bowls a BCS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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