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Yeah, I heard that garbage too. However, I think I heard something even worse last night during MNF. I believe one of the those idiots tried to say something to the effect that now that SEA had Alexander and Hasselback starting again that they were now the class of/team to beat in the NFC. While that certainly helps them, they're still 7-4. While fully healthy, one game against the Packers with Denver and San Diego still to play does not all of the sudden make you the class of the NFC.

I wasn't necessarily talking about what should happen, but rather what will happen-and there is almost no way that LSU is chosen over ND this year. This is one of many reasons why I despise the current system. It rewards teams that make the NCAA and the bowls the most money, not the teams that earn things on the field of play. I don't have that much of a problem with Notre Dame and I certainly disagree with some of the opinions they have a very weak schedule. But, LSU is more deserving of a BCS appearance this year because of their realtive wins. I do think an LSU/ND BCS match-up would be a lot of fun to watch though. I really hope this doesn't happen as I graduated from LSU and am a big Notre Dame fan. I had this happen back in '97 or '98 and hated the situation. Haha. That is a bad situation, but I would enjoy watching the game. :D The two compare very well. Actually, I don't think they compare very well at all. LSU's offensive strength is passing, a weak point for ND's D. ND's offensive strong point is passing, but LSU is equally strong against the pass and the run. From what I've seen of ND, I think LSU's D would wear them out (ND would likely have to pass all day and LSU's DB's are among the best in the nation. Jamarcus Russell along with LSU's receivers, IMO, would eat ND's DB up. ND might be able to contain LSU's running game, but the passing game would eventually open that up. That all depends on the day JaMarcus Russell had. He's terribly inconsistent which is the reason, I believe, they have two losses. Also, ND struggles with deep passing games. Chad Henne to Mario Manningham toasted them, Booty deep to Jarrett, etc. Their secondary doesn't have the speed to keep up with deep threats. LSU's strength is working the ball down the field through the air. I haven't seen them do well consistently going deep down the field. Russell's got the arm strength without question (probably the strongest arm in the nation) but his inconsistent accuracy often gets him in trouble throwing deep. The LSU offense excels by being physical and dominating through strength, wearing down opponents. I think ND could defend that well for a while, but eventually would lose the game. All this is moot, though, if the bad JaMarcus Russell shows up like he did against Florida. Inconsistent yes, but I wouldn't say terribly inconsistent. He's had one really bad game against U of F and one sort of bad game against in AU in those 2 loses. I wouldn't chalk up both those loses solely on his inconsistency. There were coaching issues, quesitonable penalities, turnovers, dropped passes etc. His deep threat ability is more than enough to beat ND regardless of his inconsistency, especially if the passes that should be caught are held onto. If he all out sucks that day ND might have better chance against the LSU defense. I wouldn't rely on an awful JaMarcus showing up for ND to win. I shouldn't have narrowed my analysis to just Russell as the whole team is very inconsistent. They were awful against Florida, bad against Auburn, bad again against a terrible Ole Miss team, so-so against Tennessee. And I don't think ND has to count on them playing bad, but if the Tigers do, ND could beat them big. Also, LSU really doesn't have a great deep threat. Early Doucet (cool name) is good but they don't seem to have a Skyler Green or Bennie Brazell that specializes in outrunning people down the field. That really seems to kill ND more than anything. One problem the Irish would have that I didn't think of earlier is the LSU defensive line. ND's O-line is awful and the Tigers' D-line is one of the best. Ultimately I think LSU would win, but it'd be a fairly close game. If a much better FLA team couldn't beat LSU big (23-10, not big IMO as the game was a little closer than the score indicates.), I don't think a so-so ND could beat them w/o the benefit of a poor LSU showing. You are correct about a legitimate deep threat, though. While LSU has some of the best recievers in the country their only true speed is a midget named Trindon Holliday. He is awesome though. I wouldn't use Bennie Brazell as an example to bolster your point though as his nickname around these parts is "butterfingers".

I wasn't necessarily talking about what should happen, but rather what will happen-and there is almost no way that LSU is chosen over ND this year. This is one of many reasons why I despise the current system. It rewards teams that make the NCAA and the bowls the most money, not the teams that earn things on the field of play. I don't have that much of a problem with Notre Dame and I certainly disagree with some of the opinions they have a very weak schedule. But, LSU is more deserving of a BCS appearance this year because of their realtive wins. I do think an LSU/ND BCS match-up would be a lot of fun to watch though. I really hope this doesn't happen as I graduated from LSU and am a big Notre Dame fan. I had this happen back in '97 or '98 and hated the situation. Haha. That is a bad situation, but I would enjoy watching the game. :D The two compare very well. Actually, I don't think they compare very well at all. LSU's offensive strength is passing, a weak point for ND's D. ND's offensive strong point is passing, but LSU is equally strong against the pass and the run. From what I've seen of ND, I think LSU's D would wear them out (ND would likely have to pass all day and LSU's DB's are among the best in the nation. Jamarcus Russell along with LSU's receivers, IMO, would eat ND's DB up. ND might be able to contain LSU's running game, but the passing game would eventually open that up. That all depends on the day JaMarcus Russell had. He's terribly inconsistent which is the reason, I believe, they have two losses. Also, ND struggles with deep passing games. Chad Henne to Mario Manningham toasted them, Booty deep to Jarrett, etc. Their secondary doesn't have the speed to keep up with deep threats. LSU's strength is working the ball down the field through the air. I haven't seen them do well consistently going deep down the field. Russell's got the arm strength without question (probably the strongest arm in the nation) but his inconsistent accuracy often gets him in trouble throwing deep. The LSU offense excels by being physical and dominating through strength, wearing down opponents. I think ND could defend that well for a while, but eventually would lose the game. All this is moot, though, if the bad JaMarcus Russell shows up like he did against Florida. Inconsistent yes, but I wouldn't say terribly inconsistent. He's had one really bad game against U of F and one sort of bad game against in AU in those 2 loses. I wouldn't chalk up both those loses solely on his inconsistency. There were coaching issues, quesitonable penalities, turnovers, dropped passes etc. His deep threat ability is more than enough to beat ND regardless of his inconsistency, especially if the passes that should be caught are held onto. If he all out sucks that day ND might have better chance against the LSU defense. I wouldn't rely on an awful JaMarcus showing up for ND to win.

Can you explain why he won't be around next year for those of us who don't follow the Bears as close as you do? Negotiations broke down after he stood by his demands for Urlacher money. I know it's unlikely that he'll be retained, but does the fact that negotiations brokedown mean that they can't resolve their differences and come back to the table and iron out a contract? I'm not asking to be a smart butt (well kinda, maybe? :P ), but I didn't follow the media regarding the situation so I don't if the negotiations were particularly contentious . It's Rosenhaus. And Rosenhaus has said it will take Urlacher money. Briggs is certainly turning in the kind of year that will have many teams salivating at making him the center-point of their LB corps. I understand that, but don't forget that Briggs is Rosenhaus' boss. If Briggs wants to remain a Bear it's up to him.

Can you explain why he won't be around next year for those of us who don't follow the Bears as close as you do? Negotiations broke down after he stood by his demands for Urlacher money. I know it's unlikely that he'll be retained, but does the fact that negotiations brokedown mean that they can't resolve their differences and come back to the table and iron out a contract? I'm not asking to be a smart butt (well kinda, maybe? :P ), but I didn't follow the media regarding the situation so I don't if the negotiations were particularly contentious .

Mother.....!!!!

CHI's ball!!! Woot!!!

No pressure by the DL. WTH is happening?

D-Fence!!! D-Fence!!! D-Fence!!! It's up to you guys, come on.

"If not for a couple of huge PI calls where would the Bears be?" - Joe Buck Hey, Joe what about all the no calls in favor of the Pats? Moron.

what a stupid play. i like it. do it more.

Please pound this into the EZ w/ Benson!!!

Thank you Zebras, about time.

WOW TO FEST!!! Come on Bears do something with it.

SOB!!!!

Damn these refs are terrible. It wasn't that close.

Not really, but you'd think so by the way Buck said it.

"play wrestling"?

Come on Ron, put Benson back in.

Aikman: "heck of a job by the official" By "job", I think he means, uh, family board. Nevermind.

Finally the zebras get one right.

It should be, but the way things are going it wouldn't suprise me if it's upheld.

Yeah he is except that Brown looked like he was all over him on the back side.

What a run by Benson!!!

I hate to agree with Aikman, but it was hard to tell if that bad pass was to avoid a turnover or whether it was due to injury. Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.