Chilly Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 http://45-35.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 http://45-35.com But this fails to take Texas Tech into account. Texas beat Oklahoma. Oklahoma beat Texas Tech. Texas Tech beat Texas. It's a rock-paper-scissors type of situation, so who's to say which team is the best? This is the thing that bothers me the most about the BCS...punishment for losing a game late in the season is worse than losing one early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 But this fails to take Texas Tech into account. Texas beat Oklahoma. Oklahoma beat Texas Tech. Texas Tech beat Texas. It's a rock-paper-scissors type of situation, so who's to say which team is the best? This is the thing that bothers me the most about the BCS...punishment for losing a game late in the season is worse than losing one early on. I guess you didn't read the links from that site, eh? http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/notebook?pag...k/onthemark1124 http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8840170?MSNHPHMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I guess you didn't read the links from that site, eh? http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/notebook?pag...k/onthemark1124 http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8840170?MSNHPHMA That is correct, I did not read the links. But I shall now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 P.S. If I have rock [uT], and you have scissors [OU], do you win because scissors[OU] beats paper[TT] which beats rock[uT]? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I just decided the only way to end this whole mess is to do away with rankings in college football. Nobody gets to be #1 and then no one can complain about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I just decided the only way to end this whole mess is to do away with rankings in college football. Nobody gets to be #1 and then no one can complain about it. Just like Kindergarten: You're all winners! Man, a playoff sure would be fun this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I guess you didn't read the links from that site, eh? http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/notebook?pag...k/onthemark1124 http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8840170?MSNHPHMA Sorry but I think your Longhorns are sh*t out of luck. If Oklahoma beats Okl ST they will jump Texas in the next BCS Poll. I think that is pretty safe to say. If they lose, Texas still maybe out of luck because then Tech gets to the Big 12 championship game. I think unless something unforseen happens, I think Texas will playing USC in the Fiesta Bowl. Is it fair? Probably not. Does Texas have a legit gripe? Sure. But I would argue that if a one loss Oklahoma team was left out of the NC they would have a pretty good arguement also. This is one of those years where a plus 1 game would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just like Kindergarten: You're all winners! Man, a playoff sure would be fun this year. Remember these guys are students first (snicker) extending the season would harm their academics (chuckle) it might even prevent their graduation (bwahahahahahahaha) Might as well just have a CFL (college football league) and be done with the charade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry Blue...I understand your passion, but...(and I'll eat my words if OSU gives OU a game) OU is the better team. They had a lapse against your Horns, but they were the better team that day (IMO) it just didn't show up on the scoreboard. Don't know what a win vs. OSU will do to the BcS standings but I imagine it might boost OU to #2. We'll see... Bottom line...the BcS is crap and schools/coaches/players shouldn't have to justify why they belong. Pick the best 8 and let them go at it. (yes, I know #9 will feel left out, but life aint fair) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 But this fails to take Texas Tech into account. Texas beat Oklahoma. Oklahoma beat Texas Tech. Texas Tech beat Texas. It's a rock-paper-scissors type of situation, so who's to say which team is the best? This is the thing that bothers me the most about the BCS...punishment for losing a game late in the season is worse than losing one early on. you mean Texas beat Oklahoma, Texas Tech destroyed Texas, and Oklahoma destroyed Texas Tech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 you mean Texas beat Oklahoma, Texas Tech destroyed Texas, and Oklahoma destroyed Texas Tech? Or Tech beat them on the final play of the game 39-33. That's your version of destruction eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Its plain and simple. Texas > Oklahoma. I dont care who is "playing better" currently. If they are going to give Texas Tech the boot, and make it between 2 teams, UT and OU, Texas should get in because they beat OU. It the Big 12/BCS is going to make it a 2-horse race, the head to head winner should be the victor. If it was a 2 horse race between Tech and Texas, i am sure blue fire would admit that Tech should go in ahead of Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Its plain and simple. Texas > Oklahoma. I dont care who is "playing better" currently. If they are going to give Texas Tech the boot, and make it between 2 teams, UT and OU, Texas should get in because they beat OU. It the Big 12/BCS is going to make it a 2-horse race, the head to head winner should be the victor. If it was a 2 horse race between Tech and Texas, i am sure blue fire would admit that Tech should go in ahead of Texas. BIG game Satuday, my brother!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Texas Tech destroyed Texas, destroyed? Although I'm bias, I agree nothing good is going to come of this situation this year. A couple teams are going to get the high-hard-one this year and unfortunately it doesn't look like a playoff is coming anytime soon. The worst part is we'll have 30 to 45 days of hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing over which teams get to play in the "BCS Bowl." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 P.S. If I have rock [uT], and you have scissors [OU], do you win because scissors[OU] beats paper[TT] which beats rock[uT]? I think we just figured out the BCS computer system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I think we just figured out the BCS computer system. Dont forget lizard (USC) and Spock (any SEC team) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Sorry Blue...I understand your passion, but...(and I'll eat my words if OSU gives OU a game) OU is the better team. They had a lapse against your Horns, but they were the better team that day (IMO) it just didn't show up on the scoreboard. Don't know what a win vs. OSU will do to the BcS standings but I imagine it might boost OU to #2. We'll see... Oklahoma was better, but it didn't show up on the scoreboard? O_o Lets see... Texas had 438 yards, Oklahoma had 435. Texas had 0 turnovers, Oklahoma had 2. Texas had 161 yards rushing and dominated the LOS, Oklahoma had 48. Texas had 6 penalties, Oklahoma had 10. Texas averaged 4.6 yards a rush, Oklahoma averaged 1.6. Texas TOP was 37:10, Oklahoma was 22:50. The *only* stat Oklahoma was better in was passing yards, and that was because we didn't need to throw. I don't understand how you can say Oklahoma was the better team in a game where Texas was superior in almost every way statistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Its plain and simple. Texas > Oklahoma. I dont care who is "playing better" currently. If they are going to give Texas Tech the boot, and make it between 2 teams, UT and OU, Texas should get in because they beat OU. It the Big 12/BCS is going to make it a 2-horse race, the head to head winner should be the victor. If it was a 2 horse race between Tech and Texas, i am sure blue fire would admit that Tech should go in ahead of Texas. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 I'm going to get !@#$ed tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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