WHarris1 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? There are 4 at-large bids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 09:49 PM) 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). Refresh my memory. A few years ago the Rose Bowl did not get their matchup. I think Iowa landed elsewhere in the BCS, but I cannot recall the details. Anyone remember the circumstances?? 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 -> 10:03 PM) Refresh my memory. A few years ago the Rose Bowl did not get their matchup. I think Iowa landed elsewhere in the BCS, but I cannot recall the details. Anyone remember the circumstances?? The Rose Bowl hosted the national title game one year, didn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 10:06 PM) The Rose Bowl hosted the national title game one year, didn't it? That wasn't it. It had something to do with the order the bowls pick, but I cannot recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 03:01 PM) Well, here is the biggest Oklahoma fan next saturday. OU beats Mizzou and the bucks vs WVU in the national title game. I'm #2 biggest then, since tOSu in the title game means Illinois in the Rose Bowl. The Illini are already #15 in the BCS, and are a lock to move up at least to the necessary #14 spot to be eligible with them not playing and so many high ranked teams in the title games next week (OU would fall behind Illinois with their loss, plus Tennessee and BC are just ahead of Illinois, and at least one of them will lose). BOOMER SOONER!! Oh, and KU is in trouble in their bowl game. Their defense is slow and can't tackle, and if you pressure Reesing inside, he's nothing. The only reason that game ever even got interesting was Mizzou layed off the blitz in the 4th quarter for some reason. KU is a product of a pathetic schedule if I've ever seen it. Edited November 26, 2007 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 we didn't layoff the blitz we just have a pretty weak secondary. Ziggy hood was the only dlineman getting pressure in the 4th. Zo williams didn't play great. Our offense should've scored more, f'n penalties. Here's what kU is: an incredibly disciplined, well rounded team with a pretty good QB. And a team that consistent can make teams beat themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(bmags @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 11:43 PM) we didn't layoff the blitz we just have a pretty weak secondary. Ziggy hood was the only dlineman getting pressure in the 4th. Zo williams didn't play great. Our offense should've scored more, f'n penalties. Here's what kU is: an incredibly disciplined, well rounded team with a pretty good QB. And a team that consistent can make teams beat themselves. Exactly...KU made hardly any mistakes, Mizzou was penalized up the arse, and still beat KU. I think that game showed more of how good Mizzou is than how bad KU is. That being said, against an SEC team, KU will probably get it's arse handed to 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Local news here saying Ferentz has been offered the Michigan job. Better yet, conjecture on MGoBlog that he may have accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 26, 2007 -> 12:41 AM) Local news here saying Ferentz has been offered the Michigan job. Better yet, conjecture on MGoBlog that he may have accepted. Yep, people close to the program in Chambana are saying the reason Ellington and Ford jumped ship is Ferentz is doing the same. Edited November 26, 2007 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 07:11 PM) Ah yes, that little caveat. Illinois fans should be big oklahoma fans this weekend as well. Yeah, Illinois fans should be LSU fans for the same reason. Probably Va Tech fans as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(danman31 @ Nov 26, 2007 -> 04:13 AM) Yeah, Illinois fans should be LSU fans for the same reason. Probably Va Tech fans as well. This is one Illinois fan that will most certainly not be rooting for LSU. If both my teams make it to BCS bowls, I'm not sure what I'll do, but it's gonna be a fun early January! Go Vols!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl.../112607aaa.html IU locks up Bill Lynch to a four-year deal. I love it, as this gives the program a chance to finally build something with some continuity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) NIU football coach Joe Novak is retiring today, there is a press conference at 3 pm to make it official and he's told the team. It's a damn shame he's leaving after his only losing season this entire decade (and 6 of the 10 losses were by a touchdown or less, despite the team having over 2 dozen players from the 2 deep get injured and only 9 seniors, so that's even deceptive), but he left the program in about 1,000 times better shape than he found it. Hopefully, his 2 wishes are honored in 2008, as a team that should be very healthy and definitely talented has a shot at that elusive MAC Title, and subsequently hopefully we finally get the football team their indoor practice faciility in DeKalb. I am VERY interested to see where the coaching search leads, I'd be lying if I said I had any clue in terms of names right now. I know one thing though, there are only 10 open scholarships in this recruiting class so it's a small class either way, thus I hope our really good athletic director, Jim Phillips, takes his time and finds the right guy. Edited November 26, 2007 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Bought my big 12 champ. ticket today. WOO. San Antonio here I come! I hope jimbo's drinker is alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Enjoy it bmags, I've said all along you guys are the best team in the Big 12. That and a Missou win gets Tech to the Gator bowl instead of the Alamo bowl :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 miZZou... some people are worried that if we lose that we wouldn't even get a BCS bowl...but I'm pretty sure that would cause too much of an uproar, plus we are a pretty fun team to watch. If we don't win, I hope we play an SEC team and beat the hell out of them because I really hate that conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I never have understood the whole zz part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 you don't really make the ss sound when you pronounce missouri, you make more of a zz sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 QUOTE(bmags @ Nov 26, 2007 -> 12:59 PM) you don't really make the ss sound when you pronounce missouri, you make more of a zz sound. Shouldn't it be Mizzouri then? Or even Mizzourah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 i'd be fine with the former. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Here is a pretty interesting look at how recruiting rankings matter. This is the average ranking over the past 5 years of teams recruiting classes in the top 25. 1. Missouri - 46th 2. West Virginia - 44th 3. Ohio State - 11th 4. Georgia - 5th 5. Kansas - 62nd 6. Virginia Tech - 20th 7. LSU - 4th 8. USC - 1st 9. Oklahoma - 9th 10. Florida - 2nd 11. Boston College - 49th 12. Hawaii - 85th 13. Arizona State - 38th 14. Tennessee - 7th 15. Illinois - 37th 16. Clemson - 28th 17. Oregon - 30th 18. Wisconsin - 40th 19. BYU - 51st 20. Texas - 6th 21. USF - 61st 22. Virginia - 24th 23. Cincinnati - 67th 24. Auburn - 13th 25. Boise - 69th UNC is 17th overall :-(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 24th in the nation this year with blaine gabbert and a four star TE. Nicely enough we have most of our star players being juniors, we are just losing T-Rucker, Pig Brown, and Zo Williams and will franklin, 4 great players, no doubt, but so many have stepped up. Maclin is a RS-frosh, TTemple might get a med. redshirt and be able to play, Chase Coffman/Daniel-both juniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Should be a hell of a battle for the Big 12 next year. MiZZou, Kansas, OU, Texas, and Texas Tech all return a ton of talent next year. Next year is shaping up to be the best year in Big 12 history. Hopefully it lives up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Iowa State could be a bowl eligible team and I think Kstate should've been better. Nebraska is losing all of their recruits with the callahan debacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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