23 Dec 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoThey won by 23 and "lowly" Utah was ranked #19 and at one point was as high as #5.
2-3 thus far and last night stinkin BSU gave me a scare! Most definitely not a BCS killer this year as evidenced by having trouble with lowly Utah!
As I said it was a game that no matter what happened Boise State would get criticized. But once they were shut out of the BCS and all the conference tie in bowls they were limited in their choices; they played the toughest team they could and won fairly easily though after a slow start.
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by no1marauderIt would seem to show the fallible nature of the pollsters who ranked Utah that high.
They won by 23 and "lowly" Utah was ranked #19 and at one point was as high as #5.
As I said it was a game that no matter what happened Boise State would get criticized. But once they were shut out of the BCS and all the conference tie in bowls they were limited in their choices; they played the toughest team they could and won fairly easily though after a slow start.
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by gambit3I had penciled in OSU as winning that bowl. Unless they can overcome the distraction they are toast. I do not understand if these players are supendable, why let them play in a bowl game?
Looks like Ohio State will try win the Sugar Bowl with suspended players. P.S. Arkansas would have suspended their players immediately and so would have the NCAA?
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by no1marauderYou do not seem to have afforded TCU the benefit of the doubt after Utah was shellacked by Notre Dame. Pollsters are indeed fallible! I also think they erred in ranking BSU so high. Last night was proof! If Notre Dame manhandled Utah the way they did and BSU struggled against them what does it say about pollsters and of BSU? They eventually took care of business, but they are not a BCS NCG team by any stretch.
They won by 23 and "lowly" Utah was ranked #19 and at one point was as high as #5.
As I said it was a game that no matter what happened Boise State would get criticized. But once they were shut out of the BCS and all the conference tie in bowls they were limited in their choices; they played the toughest team they could and won fairly easily though after a slow start.
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoNotre Dame would have been top 25 material if they played the first half of the season the way they played the second half.
You do not seem to have afforded TCU the benefit of the doubt after Utah was shellacked by Notre Dame. Pollsters are indeed fallible! I also think they erred in ranking BSU so high. Last night was proof! If Notre Dame manhandled Utah the way they did and BSU struggled against them what does it say about pollsters and of BSU? They eventually took care of business, but they are not a BCS NCG team by any stretch.
23 Dec 10
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Originally posted by scacchipazzoIf you say so. Based on what, I don't know; Boise beat Utah just as easily as ND did and Utah had a month to prepare and was not in shock from their TCU loss. Moreover, Utah had won 9 straight bowl games including two BCS ones. BSU again this year has a victory over a BCS AQ qualifier.
You do not seem to have afforded TCU the benefit of the doubt after Utah was shellacked by Notre Dame. Pollsters are indeed fallible! I also think they erred in ranking BSU so high. Last night was proof! If Notre Dame manhandled Utah the way they did and BSU struggled against them what does it say about pollsters and of BSU? They eventually took care of business, but they are not a BCS NCG team by any stretch.
From everything I have seen, Boise State would have been competitive against any team in the country including Oregon and Auburn.
EDIT: In fact, BSU dominated Utah, outgaining them 543-200 and holding them to 8 FDs though the Utes were without their starting QB. Notre Dame was outgained and out first downed by Utah. Last night's game would have been a complete slaughter but for Boise's uncharacteristic 4 TOs.
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by tomtom232It is quite likely. Happened to A&M once they decided on the QB change. NOtre Dame might be on the upswing and 2nd half should help recruiting! How do you know so much about football. Are you a Scot residing in the USA?
Notre Dame would have been top 25 material if they played the first half of the season the way they played the second half.
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by no1marauderIf you say so. BSU would have been worse than a nervous wreck against either Oregon or Auburn. Four turnovers would have been converted into a total slaughter! Face it! They were overrated! I picked them to win last night only because of who they were playing. You have turned into a BSU apologist!
If you say so. Based on what, I don't know; Boise beat Utah just as easily as ND did and Utah had a month to prepare and was not in shock from their TCU loss. Moreover, Utah had won 9 straight bowl games including two BCS ones. BSU again this year has a victory over a BCS AQ qualifier.
From everything I have seen, Boise State would hav ...[text shortened]... ast night's game would have been a complete slaughter but for Boise's uncharacteristic 4 TOs.
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoThey weren't particulary nervous against Oregon last year or the year before, but the Ducks (aptly named) were a bit too nervous to put the Broncos on their 2011 schedule after losing twice in a row to Boise State.
If you say so. BSU would have been worse than a nervous wreck against either Oregon or Auburn. Four turnovers would have been converted into a total slaughter! Face it! They were overrated! I picked them to win last night only because of who they were playing. You have turned into a BSU apologist!
23 Dec 10
Originally posted by no1marauderFrankly, you're living in the past. Two years ago I might have agreed with you. This year not one bit. I knew they were overrated after the vaunted VT team they beat lost the Madison the folowing week. Smoke and mirrors. Then lost to Nevada. Then struggled with Utah. So there! Not especially scary. I am not a Duck fan so call them whatever you want.
They weren't particulary nervous against Oregon last year or the year before, but the Ducks (aptly named) were a bit too nervous to put the Broncos on their 2011 schedule after losing twice in a row to Boise State.
24 Dec 10
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Originally posted by scacchipazzoOut of idle curiosity, how many Boise State games did you watch this year?
Frankly, you're living in the past. Two years ago I might have agreed with you. This year not one bit. I knew they were overrated after the vaunted VT team they beat lost the Madison the folowing week. Smoke and mirrors. Then lost to Nevada. Then struggled with Utah. So there! Not especially scary. I am not a Duck fan so call them whatever you want.
"Overrated" Virginia Tech has now won 11 in a row and has defeated three teams ranked in the Top 25 when they played them on the road or at a neutral site. Nevada beat Cal by 21 and Oregon nearly lost to the Golden Bears.
You're starting to sound more and more like QQ (which isn't a good thing).