With few exceptions, this looks like another very unexciting College Football weekend with limited interesting matchups much as last week.
Such is certainly not the case when OSU heads to Ann Arbor for those teams' Big Game. I am NOT a Wolverines fan for a variety of reasons. However, after their atrocious start, wouldn't it be amazing for them to win this game? As such, I'm pulling for Blue here just to finish one of their craziest seasons on record.
Heading waaaaay south, I just can't see Kentucky beating the Dawgs at home. Does anybody think they have a chance?
Yet, I can see Cincy beating West Virginia today. Anybody?
Finally, despite their rankings, can anybody without an axe to grind really get excited about tonight's other prime time matchup of BC against Clemson?
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Joe Nuxhall
November 17, 2007 - 11:41 ET by zoro7957I would like to just say that the city of Cincinnati/Hamilton lost a truly great man this week with the passing of Reds hall of famer/broadcaster Joe Nuxhall. R.I.P. Joe, heaven just became an even better place.
Didn't he used to close the
November 17, 2007 - 11:49 ET by ricklailDidn't he used to close the game with rounding 3rd and heading home? He is heading home for sure.
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I think he did...my dad's
November 17, 2007 - 13:00 ET by Lord ElicaniI think he did...my dad's from Middletown, Ohio, and was telling me stories about him yesterday. The one I remember is how he pitched in the majors at the age of 15 (during WWII).
Rest well, Joe.
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I'm Sure
November 17, 2007 - 13:23 ET by Del DolemonteMr. Nuxhall is right now swapping play-by-play tall tales with Scooter Phil Rizutto, who also left us this year. Holy Cow!
It's a shame
November 17, 2007 - 14:17 ET by ricklailIt's a shame that we don't have players like Joe Nuxhall and the Scooter anymore. They played for the love of the game. Most of them today only think about the money. It is a job. Where have you gone Joe Dimagio?
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There Are a Few
November 17, 2007 - 15:50 ET by Del DolemonteThere still are a few players these days who don't just do it for the money. Curt "Bloody Sock" Schilling comes to mind.
This is sort of a ho hum
November 17, 2007 - 11:55 ET by ricklailThis is sort of a ho hum weekend in college football. I don’t really see much personally to get excited about. Next weekend is going to be the best with all the rivalry games. I could care less about Ohio State and Mecheegan. Nobody really cares except their fans.
The Dawgs still have a chance at the SEC championship game with a win over KY and a TN loss against Vandy or KY. As Blonde reminded me last week, if Kentucky wins out over GA and TN then the Gators would make the trip to Atlanta. I know that she has lost no love for Phat Phill so, sorry Dave she is probably pulling for KY in both games. This has been a weird season- anything could happen. You have to wonder what Mark Richt has up his sleeve for today’s game.
If the Gators don’t beat the snot out of Florida International and FSU they don’t deserve to go to a bowl.
With Dennis Dixon unfortunately now out of the picture does that bring the Heisman down to Tim Tebow and Matt Ryan? Let’s hope for the best for Dennis Dixon. He has a long hard road ahead to full recovery.
My Heels play GA Tech. Maybe the Jackets will be looking ahead to the Dawgs next week and we can slip up on them.
I hope DOOK doesn’t beat ND. We’d never hear the end of it. Can you believe this is a national broadcast? The only ones watching will be the ND fans and the 500 or so diehard DOOK football fans. (Don’t laugh unless you ever went to a game at Wallace-Wade where the visiting team fans outnumber the home team fans 10-1.)
The BC-Clem’s son game should decide who is going to play the winner of the VA-VA Tech game for the ACC championship. I hope it is not Clem’s son. Hate them as bad as I do SC.
Just read in the paper that the Panthers are going to roll Vinnie out in his wheelchair to start against the Packers. Packers 43 Panthers 6. You can take that one to the bank.
How about the Celtics? I knew they would be better with the additional of Garnett but I never envisioned this. Boston is hands down the best sports town right now. If you could just get the Bruins kick started.
On a personal note my daughter and her husband found out they are going to have a boy in mid-January. Since Megan got to name Emma, Neil is going to name the boy. He will be Payton Patrick Green. Oh yes because Neil is from Indiana and a big Colts fan you can guess where the Payton comes from. Patrick is after his grandfather who died several years ago while Neil was in Iraq.
I am going to try this joke one more time. I didn’t get an LMAO yesterday: Two cannibals are eating a clown. One looks at the other and says, “Does this taste funny to you?”
I remember as a child what Big Bill Ward used to say. Be a good sport where ever you go. He was the voice of Mid-Atlantic Champsionship Wrestling.
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Rick
November 17, 2007 - 12:39 ET by Noel SheppardRick,
Congrats on your upcoming grandchild. As for the clown joke, it's not a knee-slapper, but definitely a chuckle.
That said, here's a joke about a current event that I warn readers is a tad off-color:
Does CAL still have a
November 17, 2007 - 12:58 ET by ricklailDoes CAL still have a chance at the Pac 10 title? The papers back here carry very little about what happens on the west coast sports wise. Heck it is two days later before we can get the boxscore from a Dodgers game unless it was played on the east coast.
When Payton comes long I'll have 7 grandchildren with another one expected in April.
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Not a Bear of a Chance
November 17, 2007 - 13:37 ET by Dr_LibertyCal doesn't have a chance at the Pac-10 title after the Huskies maul them in Seattle today.
Go Dawgs!
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Woof, woof, woof!
November 17, 2007 - 20:16 ET by Dr_LibertyCal recently in the hunt for a national title goes down hard at Husky stadium today!
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More about Dennis Dixon
November 17, 2007 - 18:05 ET by scamoramaJohn Canzano has some interesting comments:
http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf?/base/sports/1195273537305810.xml&coll=7
the big news came early,
November 17, 2007 - 12:03 ET by botgthe big news came early, buh bye Oregone
OU needs to be wary of high scoring Texas Tech (40+ave) which is the prime-time matchup in San Diego (not BC-Clemson)
Sorry Rick but Dame is pitiful this year Duke should win (that contract to broadcast all Irish games sure sounded good last year now didn't it)
Brennan best be back before Boise if Hawaii wants to remain unbeaten as they just squeeked past Nevada (not a powerhouse)
What needs to happen for the Gators to win the SEC East?
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Kentucky
November 17, 2007 - 12:09 ET by ricklailIn order for the Gators to go to Atlanta that have to hope that Kentucky beats Georgia today and Tennesse next week. Georgia has to beat Kentucky and hope that Tennesses loses to either Vandy this week or Kentuky next week to make the trip to the SEC Championship. That's the way Blonde explained it to me.
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That's about the size of it.
November 17, 2007 - 12:18 ET by dervishToday's Georgia's last conference game, and they only have two conference losses. Tennessee also has two conference losses, but they have two more conference games to play. I think they can get by Vandy, but Kentucky's another matter. If Georgia wins today, they're assured of no worse than a tie, and that's only if Tennessee wins the next two. So it ain't over till next week, any way you slice it; but the Dawgs know all this too, and I'm fairly sure they're going to win today or die trying.
thanks Rick
November 17, 2007 - 12:21 ET by botgit was mentioned at ESPN but not explained
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Good Morning
November 17, 2007 - 12:21 ET by BlondeThat's about the gist of it...if the Gators had beaten Georgia, that would have been the end of the story.
Of course, if frogs had wings, they wouldn't bump their arses crossing the Jersey turnpike.
Well, Rick, I'm just hoping we don't have to eat all of our mean words about Fat Phil. I'd rather see GA go to Atlanta than the Vols.
I still think LSU goes all the way, and maybe Bobby Stoops' team as well.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Don't despair, B --
November 17, 2007 - 12:29 ET by dervishIf Georgia wins today, and beats G Tech next week, it's all over. Even if TN wins out (and that's far from given) they'll wind up tied in the E conference standings, and I think then GA will go to the champeenship on the basis of having a better overall record.
No worries, D.
November 17, 2007 - 12:33 ET by BlondeI never expected the Gators to repeat this year, hard lessons learned are often the most valuable.
And if you follow the Gators at all, it's always the unexpected that we don't hope for that gets us where we need to be.
I think Georgia gets the East this year. Good luck after that, though.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Oh yeah --
November 17, 2007 - 12:35 ET by dervishAll roads go through LSU, so we're just squabbling over #2.
Oops -- correction.
November 17, 2007 - 17:39 ET by dervishNow that Georgia has disposed of UK, if Tennessee won their last two they would end in a tie. HOWEVER, Tennessee would then go to the tournament on the basis of having beaten Georgia during the season. HOW-HOWEVER, Tennessee is hanging by their fingernails in the third quarter right now, so this all might be moot. Or vice versa.
You still have that bit of
November 17, 2007 - 12:30 ET by ricklailYou still have that bit of hope that the Gators can get in. But the chances as about as good as me qualifing my truck in the Daytona 500 next year.
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Sums it up neatly, rick.
November 17, 2007 - 12:34 ET by BlondeDavid Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
hi B
November 17, 2007 - 12:36 ET by botgso if Georgia losses today and Vandy or KU beats Tenn the Gators play LSU?
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Right...it has to end up
November 17, 2007 - 12:50 ET by BlondeRight...it has to end up with a three way tie in order for the Gators to play in Atlanta. A rather long shot, I think. Alas....
The SEC East got even more difficult this year, there are no doormats any longer...not even poor old Vandy. Kentucky & the old Ball Coach's teams had some very respectable games.
The Gators need to deal with the 2 yearly West games. They always give us grief. 2 of the 3 losses were to the SEC West.
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It could happen --
November 17, 2007 - 13:02 ET by dervishIf Georgia loses to KY and Tech (and neither of them is a rollover), and TN loses to EITHER Vandy or KY (not a bad bet), and the Gators beat FAU and FSU (also not a bad bet), I think the Gators get it with a better overall record. We'll know next Saturday night.
You're right about the strength of the conference. With so much parity, winning games outside the conference gains importance -- I suspect they'll quit playing top tier teams and try to get more Florida Atlantics and Murray States and Troys in their lineups. (Tennessee pretty much does this already -- they contracted with Cal back in the days when Berkeley let their students play.)
About that "squeaker"...
November 17, 2007 - 15:51 ET by scamoramaMy twin sister lives in Reno (we turned 114 on the 13th) and I often fly to Reno to visit about this time. I've seen many games at Mackay Stadium. It's a tough place for a visitor. The Wolfpack might lose at home, but they rarely lose big.
It would please this Pacific Northwest Duke fan (and lifelong ND hater) no end if Duke beats the Irish.
While I'm happy to see OryGone lose, it's too bad about Dixon. I've been wondering how long those pipecleaner legs of his were going to last, though. Take a good look at him: those are sticks!
Brennan for Heisman!
OU down 27-10 at half
November 17, 2007 - 23:20 ET by botgi said they need to be wary
Rick will be happy with Dukes demise despite my snubbing of the Irish
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You wuz correcto!
November 18, 2007 - 00:47 ET by scamoramaSheesh, what a horror show!
And I thought that team was a contender.
Without Bradford, they're pretenders (like OryGone without Dixon).
careful scamorama
November 18, 2007 - 11:32 ET by botgNow they just might get put in a bowl game against Hawaii with Bradford back.
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#13 Hawaii
November 17, 2007 - 13:27 ET by Del Dolemonte#13 Hawaii won again last night and is still undefeated at 10-0. And they did it without QB Colt Brennan, who had a concussion last week, and only played in 2 snaps last night. His replacement this week was Tyler Graunke, who passed for 358 yards and two touchdowns in the win against Nevada.
Harry Reid could not be reached for comment.
Reid Responds
November 17, 2007 - 13:40 ET by Dr_LibertyHow many more incomplete passes, tackles for losses and fumbles must we endure before we realize that Nevada football is a lost cause? We have lost this season. Bring our boys back home.
-- Harry Reid
P.S. The reason you didn't hear this is because his voice barely goes about 12 decibels.
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lol
November 17, 2007 - 23:29 ET by well99Well besides the big game for Hawaii is next week.
The Real Big Game Involving OSU...
November 17, 2007 - 13:41 ET by Dr_LibertyIs being played in Pullman, WA today.
Go Beavs!
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So far,
November 17, 2007 - 22:41 ET by scamoramaso good.
OSU 38 - 10
Almost the end of the 3rd, and Moevao is 12/23. Brink has thrown 5, count them, 5 interceptions!
NASCAR
November 17, 2007 - 14:02 ET by ricklailBefore I get off my soap box for today I wanted to make one more post.
NASCAR SUX. This coming from someone whose dad took him to races as a kid, parked cars at Hickory MS as a teen to get in free, and is an 8th cousin to Dale Jarrett. (Momma says that 8th cousin is too far back to count but it proves that it is in my blood.)
It is no longer the venue that was pioneered by the Pettys, Bakers, Allisons, Earnharts, i.e.
The car of tomorrow sucks. It does not resemble the car on the street. The old adage win on Sunday sell on Monday no longer holds true for the manufactures.
The points chase sucks. I never watched races based on the points race. I watched them to see who wins. The shitty points chase is made for TV.
You can’t beat and bang anymore. Gone are the days when Richard Petty and Bobby Allison could beat hell out of each other on the short tracks. The current drivers are a bunch of wussies. They whine like newborns if touch their bumpers.
I am asking for your prayers. It is going to be hard to walk away after all these years. So far I haven’t watched the last 2 races and don’t plan on watching tomorrow. I have until the Daytona 500 to completely withdraw. This is no longer my dad’s NASCAR.
I am not going to give up Nationwide series (formerly Busch) or the Craftsman trucks. There just so much that I can give up at one time.
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GO RAMS The Rocky
November 17, 2007 - 14:14 ET by wiwfGO RAMS
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GO KU!!!
November 17, 2007 - 14:18 ET by taterGet past this trap game with ISU and then we will see the real BIG game this year when we will beat Mizzou at Arrowhead and play in the big 12 championship for the possibility to go to the national championship.
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Sorry Tater
November 17, 2007 - 17:25 ET by ricklailYou've had a great football season but it is time for b-ball. After next week you'll be looking at the b-ball team again. No BIG 12 championship game for you!
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Here's a possible poll question
November 17, 2007 - 14:37 ET by pbthinkerHere's a possible poll question for sports people. "What will happen first, will the Patriots lose one, or the Dolphins win one?"
Democrats: Specializing in "high tech lynching" since 1987.
PB
November 17, 2007 - 15:01 ET by ricklailI think this same question come up on Monday Night Countdown. The concensus was the Dolphins would win first.
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rick
November 17, 2007 - 15:05 ET by botgso the second poll question is will the Olphins win first or will Ricky Williams return first?
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I'd say Williams comes first
November 17, 2007 - 17:20 ET by ricklailI'd say Williams comes first after the Dolphins find him a good pot dealer.
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and position him behind the
November 17, 2007 - 17:28 ET by botgand position him behind the end zone?
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OH IO
November 17, 2007 - 16:24 ET by AJSHOPEOH
IO
Mount Union 48, Ithaca
November 17, 2007 - 17:05 ET by Roger the ShrubberMount Union 48, Ithaca 18. The Purple Raiders are 11-0 and have outscored their opponents 590-42, and had 6 straight shutouts in a row before today. On to the Div III playoffs!
As for my Pitt Panthers, they got robbed in Jserey today (robbed in Jersey! Inconceivable!) THey had 1-goal from the 4 with 29 seconds left, down by 4. Pass play for a TD, but got called back for offensive pass interference, a lousy call. March ball back 15 yards. Next play? Interception. Game over. Dave Wannstadt's nightmare season continues.
Perfect Season Possibilities
November 17, 2007 - 18:13 ET by ThisnThatAs I see it, three pro teams still have a chance for a perfect season:
Pats (currently 9-0)
Celtics (currently 8-0), and
the Dolphins (currently 0-9).
Why don't we have an NB poll to see which team's streak will last the longest?
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Pats
November 17, 2007 - 18:58 ET by Del DolemonteI'm a little worried about that game tomorrow night at Rich Stadium-the Bills are pretty good this year. It's snowing there now, and the forecast for game time is light snow and temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Snowplow game
November 17, 2007 - 21:30 ET by ThisnThatAs long as it's not a repeat of the famous 1982 snowplow game at Foxboro--in reverse. Remember that? The snowplow driver, Mark Henderson, was serving a 15-year prison term for burglary and out on work release. He was released from prison a few years after the game. His plow was a John Deere tractor with a sweeper attached. When interviewed by a TV reporter about the controversy, Henderson replied, "What are they gonna do, throw me in jail?"
The Patriots went on to complete the field goal and win the game 3-0. Shula has never forgiven the Patriots for that, and is probably part of the reason he made his early-season comments about a tainted undefeated season, if the Patriots go --- All ----- THe ---------WAY!
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November 17, 2007 - 21:44 ET by botgthe funny thing is if Miami had not called time-out to ice Vinitieri the plow could not have been used
Also did you here Mercury Morris's tux comments?
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Blonde
November 17, 2007 - 18:36 ET by ricklailDad burn it. Vandy played good enough to win. Phat Phil has a horseshoe up his behind.
Did I heard Brando right on the pre-game show? The ole ball coach to Texas A&M? There was also a comment about it being a long way from Crescent Beach.
At the half Brando said it looked like Florida and Illinois in the Capital One Bowl.
Here comes Bobby Bowden. The Gators just have to beat him next week and send him into retirement. This late surge he has made might save his job especialy if he beats the Gators. Southern by birth, Tarheel by the grace of God!
Rams win their first home
November 17, 2007 - 18:44 ET by wiwfRams win their first home game of the season, beating Georgia Southern 42-34 :D
Gartrell Johnson had 3 rushing TDs.
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Kentucky played good enough
November 17, 2007 - 18:45 ET by dervishto win, too. There were a couple of off-the-mark long passes that would have changed the complexion considerably. Phil's not off the hook yet, but as long as Tennessee winds up with a winning record, they'll get a bowl bid, being as how they can put 25,000 or so fans anywhere, any time.
Cincy will lose
November 17, 2007 - 20:04 ET by RebelAnd West Virginia will win
it will be close game tonight.
Go Mountaineers
Go WVU
Never vote for Byrd
Justin Wilson's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe (LUS Wins)
November 17, 2007 - 20:22 ET by Del DolemonteAs promised last week, here's Justin Wilson's recipe for Sweet Potato Pie in honor of "LUS" winning tonight. In his own words, "this is pure goodness":
1 1/2 cups mashed boiled sweet potatoes
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecan pieces or whole pecans (otional)
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the sweet potatoes, honey, cinnamon, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then gradually beat in the sugar and vanilla. Pour the eggs into the potato mixture and mix well. Add the pecans, if desire, and pour into the pie shell. Bake for 1 hour or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
This is also good topped with coconut pudding.
Thanks!
November 18, 2007 - 00:50 ET by scamoramaLooking forward to doing this next week.
Oooooo
November 18, 2007 - 10:45 ET by dervishWeeeee!
Why do you think there were not great games?
November 18, 2007 - 12:14 ET by NasamikeThere were some great games, and your usuall upsets! We saw that Oregon might just be a one man team, Oklahoma is inconsistant, Ohio State still dominates, and West Virgina is very good and Kansas has a showdown with Missouri perhaps for a spot with LSU in the (mythical) title game.
1. Kansas
2. LSU
3. West Virgina
4. Missouri
5. Ohio State
6. Arizona State
7. Georgia
8. Virgina Tech
9. USC
10. Oklahoma
There needs to be a playoff! In my opinion they way it could work would be go back to the traditional bowl alignments (Rose Bowl: Pac 10 vs. Big Ten; Orange Bowl: Big 12 vs. At-large; ect...) After the Bowl Games, which would be an elimination round, take the four highest ranked winners, seed them, and have a four team playoff for the National Title.
NASA
November 18, 2007 - 12:38 ET by botgHawaii has to break the top ten being undeafeated and all.
And i would say any tourney would need to be incorporated with the bowl games. These are first and foremost college students, they deserve a semester to study without practices and games.
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They have to get pass the
November 18, 2007 - 13:38 ET by well99They have to get pass the Bronco's.It should be a good game.
well and if
November 18, 2007 - 13:45 ET by botgthey get past Boise they get a bowl game maybe against OU or Texas (iff OU losses next week) or Ohio State or Georgia or USC as a reward?
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I think if they face Ohio
November 18, 2007 - 13:51 ET by well99I think if they face Ohio State it would be tough but it would help in their final rating if they won.I always root for WAC teams.First thing is getting by my Broncos.
well
November 18, 2007 - 13:59 ET by botgi think if they beat any of these teams (assuming they get past Boise) it would validate their no loss season.
If Kansas or Mizzou win the Big 12 they get the bid against LSU, otherwise OSU goes. imho
Boise has the Nebraska score holding them out of consideration.
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Hawaii
November 18, 2007 - 14:25 ET by well99If they do win their remain games and a bowl game I agree.Still I think the BCS will look at their scheldule.If Kansas loses to Mizzou ...well I going to wait till after next weekend.It should be interesting.
As far as Boise were you talking about their only loss to UW Huskies?That will hurt them.
well
November 18, 2007 - 14:37 ET by botgyou are correct my mistake, there is a lot that needs sorting still. But if LSU and Kansas both win out we have the BCS championship game. I still hold that if Hawaii goes unbeaten they need consideration but their schedule hasn't placed them against many top-tier teams thus a four team playoff (8 at the most) in the existing bowl games would a be good way to vet such occurances.
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I agree
November 18, 2007 - 15:08 ET by well99Let it be decided on the field.I would prefer playoff system myself also.Yes if Hawaii goes undefeated they deserve consideration.