College Football - Championship Week

[Mizzou]

Yeah, this is some braindead decision making. Taking both kU AND Illinois over Mizzou is just silly stupid. What a bunch of idiots.

[Mephistopheles]

I really don't think the Fiesta is going to be close. OU by at least 2 touchdowns.

 

I also would say LSU by 14 over OSU, USC by 21 over Illinois, Georgia by 10 over Hawaii and WVU by 10 over Va Tech.

 

I think Oklahoma and Georgia will both win big. I think LSU and USC will win closer than people think.

 

That all depends on how good you think the Big 10 is.

 

Not terribly. But I see no evidence that LSU is going to blow out anyone decent, other than the Va Tech game which was forever ago. Especially considering OSU won't want to be embarrassed after last year. Oh, OSU travels like crazy -- it won't be near the home game for LSU people think. As for USC-Illinois, I'd be stunned if Illinois wins but with their running game I think 21 is a bit much. However, I'm going on your 14- and 21-point spreads which likely won't be the case, so maybe both will be as big as "the people" nebulously believe.

 

This has nothing to do with the post, but am I the only one who finds it hilarious that two weeks (sets of games) in a row the number one team in the country is going to be widely considered the underdog?

[Butterscup1679666578]

All the Mizzou complaining about Illinois is misguided. Our Rose Bowl appearance has nothing to do with you guys. Blame KU and their morbidly obese coach.

 

Not directly, but it doesn't help when we won two more games than you did, and beat you at a neutral site, and won our division, and you're getting rewarded for it.

[Mephistopheles]

Yeah, this is some braindead decision making. Taking both kU AND Illinois over Mizzou is just silly stupid. What a bunch of idiots.

 

Well the rules made Illinois irrelevant. The choice pretty much had to come down to Arizona State or Illinois and Missouri or Kansas.

[Exile on Waveland]

I really don't think the Fiesta is going to be close. OU by at least 2 touchdowns.

 

I also would say LSU by 14 over OSU, USC by 21 over Illinois, Georgia by 10 over Hawaii and WVU by 10 over Va Tech.

 

I think Oklahoma and Georgia will both win big. I think LSU and USC will win closer than people think.

 

That all depends on how good you think the Big 10 is.

 

Not terribly. But I see no evidence that LSU is going to blow out anyone decent, other than the Va Tech game which was forever ago. Especially considering OSU won't want to be embarrassed after last year. Oh, OSU travels like crazy -- it won't be near the home game for LSU people think. As for USC-Illinois, I'd be stunned if Illinois wins but with their running game I think 21 is a bit much. However, I'm going on your 14- and 21-point spreads which likely won't be the case, so maybe both will be as big as "the people" nebulously believe.

 

This has nothing to do with the post, but am I the only one who finds it hilarious that two weeks (sets of games) in a row the number one team in the country is going to be widely considered the underdog?

 

That is going to be odd/funny. What's even funnier is that I really don't think anyone can rightfully complain. Oklahoma should've been favored over Mizzou and LSU should be favored over Ohio State.

[Mizzou]

Yeah, this is some braindead decision making. Taking both kU AND Illinois over Mizzou is just silly stupid. What a bunch of idiots.

 

Well the rules made Illinois irrelevant. The choice pretty much had to come down to Arizona State or Illinois and Missouri or Kansas.

I understand the system. I'm just saying that it's such crap that those two teams (Illinois especially) are in BCS games, and the Tigers aren't.

[Mephistopheles]

I really don't think the Fiesta is going to be close. OU by at least 2 touchdowns.

 

I also would say LSU by 14 over OSU, USC by 21 over Illinois, Georgia by 10 over Hawaii and WVU by 10 over Va Tech.

 

I think Oklahoma and Georgia will both win big. I think LSU and USC will win closer than people think.

 

That all depends on how good you think the Big 10 is.

 

Not terribly. But I see no evidence that LSU is going to blow out anyone decent, other than the Va Tech game which was forever ago. Especially considering OSU won't want to be embarrassed after last year. Oh, OSU travels like crazy -- it won't be near the home game for LSU people think. As for USC-Illinois, I'd be stunned if Illinois wins but with their running game I think 21 is a bit much. However, I'm going on your 14- and 21-point spreads which likely won't be the case, so maybe both will be as big as "the people" nebulously believe.

 

This has nothing to do with the post, but am I the only one who finds it hilarious that two weeks (sets of games) in a row the number one team in the country is going to be widely considered the underdog?

 

That is going to be odd/funny. What's even funnier is that I really don't think anyone can rightfully complain. Oklahoma should've been favored over Mizzou and LSU should be favored over Ohio State.

 

Yeah and this shoes the complete absurdity of polls.

[Exile on Waveland]

Looks like Indiana is going to the Insight Bowl to play Oklahoma State. Any idea on what the line will be/should be?

[SouthSideRyan]

My rankings off the top 14 teams.

 

1. OSU

2. USC

3. Oklahoma

4. LSU

5. Georgia

6. Missouri

7. West Virginia

8. Kansas

9. Florida

10. Va Tech

11. Illinois

12. Arizona State

13. Hawaii

14. Clemson

[Keener98]

Illinois will keep the game within 10 points and Im willing to place a wager on that.

 

You got Paypal?

 

No Im willing to pay for premium though.

[Mephistopheles]

Yeah, this is some braindead decision making. Taking both kU AND Illinois over Mizzou is just silly stupid. What a bunch of idiots.

 

Well the rules made Illinois irrelevant. The choice pretty much had to come down to Arizona State or Illinois and Missouri or Kansas.

I understand the system. I'm just saying that it's such crap that those two teams (Illinois especially) are in BCS games, and the Tigers aren't.

 

And the South Florida Bulls deserve a birth over all three of the mentioned teams, what's your point. Statistically speaking, 3 of the top 9 teams in country are not in BCS games (and not one of them is Missouri).

 

Yes, there are three teams who got "snubbed" that are probably as deserving if not more deserving than your Tigers.

[Mephistopheles]

My rankings off the top 14 teams.

 

1. OSU

2. USC

3. Oklahoma

4. LSU

5. Georgia

6. Missouri

7. West Virginia

8. Kansas

9. Florida

10. Va Tech

11. Illinois

12. Arizona State

13. Hawaii

14. Clemson

 

Are you kidding me? Florida would massacre Kansas. Illinois should be like #20. OSU should be like where Illinois is.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

And the South Florida Bulls deserve a birth over all three of the mentioned teams, what's your point. Statistically speaking, 3 of the top 9 teams in country are not in BCS games (and not one of them is Missouri).

 

Yes, there are three teams who got "snubbed" that are probably as deserving if not more deserving than your Tigers.

 

lol

[Mephistopheles]

At this point, I'm not surprised that the Missouri fans would laugh at that statement, but it's more than true than false.

[Flames24Rulz]

My rankings off the top 14 teams.

 

1. OSU

2. USC

3. Oklahoma

4. LSU

5. Georgia

6. Missouri

7. West Virginia

8. Kansas

9. Florida

10. Va Tech

11. Illinois

12. Arizona State

13. Hawaii

14. Clemson

 

Are you kidding me? Florida would massacre Kansas. Illinois should be like #20. OSU should be like where Illinois is.

 

That's hilarious.

[Mephistopheles]

Honestly who has Mizzou beaten?

 

Illinois and Kansas.

Illinois' ranking is inflated above their true ranking (20-25) because of a crap conference.

Kansas' ranking is inflated above their true ranking (15-25) because of a crap schedule.

 

USF at least beat a legitimate team (WVU) and played in the second toughest conference in the country (one that only got one bid, might I add).

[Transmogrified Tiger]

At this point, I'm not surprised that the Missouri fans would laugh at that statement, but it's more than true than false.

 

Oh don't worry, it's plenty false. It takes quite an imagination to think that statement could be remotely true.

[snoodmonger]

nevermind Edited December 3, 2007 by snoodmonger

[Mephistopheles]

My rankings off the top 14 teams.

 

1. OSU

2. USC

3. Oklahoma

4. LSU

5. Georgia

6. Missouri

7. West Virginia

8. Kansas

9. Florida

10. Va Tech

11. Illinois

12. Arizona State

13. Hawaii

14. Clemson

 

Are you kidding me? Florida would massacre Kansas. Illinois should be like #20. OSU should be like where Illinois is.

 

That's hilarious.

 

It's amazing how most of my "hilarious" statements turn out to be true. Unfortunately I'm afraid only CaliforniaRaisin notices this.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

GEAUX TIGERS!

[Mephistopheles]

At this point, I'm not surprised that the Missouri fans would laugh at that statement, but it's more than true than false.

 

Oh don't worry, it's plenty false. It takes quite an imagination to think that statement could be remotely true.

 

If I didn't have to tutor at 7pm I would certainly take you up on the invitation to debate it. I mean Mizzou has 2 losses and USF has 3 losses... it isn't as if I'm saying that 5 loss Kentucky is better than Missouri (although that would be a good game...)

[da bears]

Honestly who has Mizzou beaten?

 

Illinois and Kansas.

Illinois' ranking is inflated above their true ranking (20-25) because of a crap conference.

Kansas' ranking is inflated above their true ranking (15-25) because of a crap schedule.

 

USF at least beat a legitimate team (WVU) and played in the second toughest conference in the country (one that only got one bid, might I add).

 

And that's exactly why Mizzou should be in over Illinois and Kansas, because we beat both of them. Case closed.

[Coach C]

Not sure if it has been mentioned here, but Missouri will play against Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl.

[Coach C]

Holiday: ASU vs Texas

Peach: Auburn vs Clemson

Outback: Wisconsin vs Tennessee

Gator: Texas Tech vs Virginia

Insight: Indiana vs Okie St

Alamo: Penn St. vs A&M

[Andy]

It's looking more and more like a CMU/Purdue Motor City Bowl, which should be a blast considering they played in the regular season and Purdue won 45-22.