danman31 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 01:54 AM) Would love to see a new rule requiring at least 7 wins for bowl eligibility now. With so many teams playing at least 7 games, you should at least be required to have a winning record, and not have a chance of having a losing record after a bowl game. Then we might be able to cut out some of these MeinekeDarleneTheCrackSmokerButShesInRehab.com bowls. The bitter Northwestern fan in me agrees. If NU shouldn't go at 6-6 (and I agree), other 6-6 teams shouldn't. 6 wins worked when teams played 11 games, meaning one less cupcake. Heck 6-6 didn't get you in before the 12th game was officially added. I think they will actually change that rule too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Next week is gonna be a hard fought game between OU and Mizzou. The key for Mizzou is getting pressure on Bradford, last time he had all day in the pocket; change that and mizzou will win. Also, no turnovers, but Chase is in the zone right now, so I am not real worried about him, just the D against OU's explosive O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:54 AM) Would love to see a new rule requiring at least 7 wins for bowl eligibility now. With so many teams playing at least 7 games, you should at least be required to have a winning record, and not have a chance of having a losing record after a bowl game. Then we might be able to cut out some of these MeinekeDarleneTheCrackSmokerButShesInRehab.com bowls. totally agree. to me, you shouldn't be rewarded for mediocrity, and 6-6 is the definition of medicrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Okay here is the scenario.... Oklahoma beats Missouri Pitt beats West Virginia (not gonna happen, but play along) LSU beats Tennessee USC beats UCLA Va Tech beats BC Arizona State beats Arizona Georgia, Florida and Ohio State do not play Who is # 1 and # 2?? Ohio State is in. Does LSU get back in with an impressive win over Tennessee? Could Georgia, also sitting in the clubhouse with OSU, get the nod? What if USC pounds UCLA, could they make it all the way back?? Tell me that's not a big ole mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 (edited) Virginia Tech at #8 currently and winning over #14 BC might propel them close to the national title game hunt. That would be bad, as VT just isn't that great of a team. Nobody from the ACC is. Here's how I predict the top 10 of the BCS this week. 1. West Virginia 10-1 2. Missouri 10-1 3. Ohio State 11-1 4. Georgia 10-2 5. LSU 10-2 6. Kansas 11-1 7. Virginia Tech 10-2 8. Oklahoma 10-2 9. USC 9-2 10. Arizona State 9-2 Edited November 25, 2007 by Palehosefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 ferentz offered michigan job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Well, here is the biggest Oklahoma fan next saturday. OU beats Mizzou and the bucks vs WVU in the national title game. Personally one of the matchups I want to see is LSU v Hawaii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 According to ESPN, if both Mizzou and WVU lose and LSU wins, then they were saying Ohio State v. LSU. They were saying no to Georgia because they didn't win their part of the SEC. And LSU destroyed Virginia Tech earlier in the year, taking them out. Didn't say anytihng about USC, tho. Also, if Ohio State gets in to the BCS championship game, Illinois goes to the Rose Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:08 PM) Also, if Ohio State gets in to the BCS championship game, Illinois goes to the Rose Bowl. I don't care how it happens, but this needs to happen. This scenario all but assures IU going somewhere warm (Tempe or Orlando versus Detroit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 06:08 PM) Also, if Ohio State gets in to the BCS championship game, Illinois goes to the Rose Bowl. How you figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 26, 2007 -> 01:55 AM) How you figure? The Rose Bowl will fight to the death for a BT/PT match-up. Illinois would be their only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 06:58 PM) The Rose Bowl will fight to the death for a BT/PT match-up. Illinois would be their only option. So Michigan wouldn't be an option? If it comes to money, the Rose Bowl will pick Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:00 PM) So Michigan wouldn't be an option? If it comes to money, the Rose Bowl will pick Michigan. LOL Michigan Get out of here with that trash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:00 PM) So Michigan wouldn't be an option? If it comes to money, the Rose Bowl will pick Michigan. No...it won't be Michigan. 8-4 vs. 9-3 for one. Also, I believe they still do the last one to play in the Rose Bowl scenario, which would be Michigan. Therefore...go Illini! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:00 PM) So Michigan wouldn't be an option? If it comes to money, the Rose Bowl will pick Michigan. Basically, no. They would pick the best big ten team left, and that team is Illinois. Michigan is second tier. Edited November 26, 2007 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Plus you HAVE TO be in the top 14 of the BCS standings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:10 PM) Plus you HAVE TO be in the top 14 of the BCS standings. Ah yes, that little caveat. Illinois fans should be big oklahoma fans this weekend as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:08 PM) Basically, no. They would pick the best big ten team left, and that team is Illinois. Michigan is second tier. If Michigan is second tier, what is Illinois? Who Michigan and IOWA beat? Both teams 6-2 in conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:12 PM) If Michigan is second tier, what is Illinois? Who Michigan and IOWA beat? Both teams 6-2 in conference. Illinois is within the BCS portion of the rankings. Michigan is not. Hence, second tier. Heres a little webpage for your wolverine eyes. http://www.bcsfootball.org/bcsfootball/ Edited November 26, 2007 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:12 PM) If Michigan is second tier, what is Illinois? Who Michigan and IOWA beat? Both teams 6-2 in conference. Yes, but Illinois beat one #1 team in the country in Ohio State and lost to another #1 team in the country, Mizzou. Plus, they didn't get stomped in any of their losses, like Michigan, didn't get beat by an FCS team, like Michigan, and had only 3 losses, not 4, like Michigan. In the immortal words of White Goodman, "Endo story." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Didn't realize Illinois was that high in BCS rankings. Wouldn't matter, don't see Michigan or Illinois beating the Pac 10 champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:17 PM) Didn't realize Illinois was that high in BCS rankings. Wouldn't matter, don't see Michigan or Illinois beating the Pac 10 champ. There's a possibility that the Pac 10 winner could be UCLA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Brian, the benefit of Illinois getting into the BCS is that it will bump Michigan up a bowl or two. Chance is pretty good Michigan will end up in Orlando in the Capitol One Bowl if Illinois bumps into the BCS. Problem is, how do the Illini get in. There are only two at large bids, right? As of now, it seems Hawaii will be guaranteed a spot. Georgia should get the other. Or am I missing two bids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 09:41 PM) Brian, the benefit of Illinois getting into the BCS is that it will bump Michigan up a bowl or two. Chance is pretty good Michigan will end up in Orlando in the Capitol One Bowl if Illinois bumps into the BCS. Problem is, how do the Illini get in. There are only two at large bids, right? As of now, it seems Hawaii will be guaranteed a spot. Georgia should get the other. Or am I missing two bids? It's been such a bad season for Michigan since week 1, despite the win streak. Henne will play his last game hurt, Hart is playing for NFL scouts but doubt he will get drafted before round 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Nov 26, 2007 -> 04:41 AM) Brian, the benefit of Illinois getting into the BCS is that it will bump Michigan up a bowl or two. Chance is pretty good Michigan will end up in Orlando in the Capitol One Bowl if Illinois bumps into the BCS. Problem is, how do the Illini get in. There are only two at large bids, right? As of now, it seems Hawaii will be guaranteed a spot. Georgia should get the other. Or am I missing two bids? Missing two. They added a 5th BCS Bowl last year(The NC game is now its own entity), a big part of that because the Rose Bowl wanted to preserve its BT/PT match-up(Although moreso because someone will be making millions of more dollars). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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