13 Sep 08
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Originally posted by EladarWell it looks as though you will get your wish yet again. It appears that BB, who is their only offense, is not going to play. It would not shock me to see them kept out of the end zone the entire game. Then with their lack of offense and 3 and outs we will see the defense, which is their strength, get worn down pretty quickly. Also, we also have their QB Boeckman who no doubt will throw an interception or two and/or fumble the ball around. If I were a beating man I would jump at taking USC with only an 11 point spread. I think it is a no brainer and a steal.
When I was growing up in Southern California, USC was my favorite team. Now I really don't like them much, but I do want to watch them beat tOSU.
tOSU has won alot of games over the past few years that they should have lost. I loved watching them lose to LSU. I'll love seeing them lose to USC. tOSU is an average football team that just happens to play in a very weak and over hyped conference.
14 Sep 08
Originally posted by CliffLandinWell I think I was spot on in predicting the outcome. I know my team.
Is Ohio State in Division I? It sure doesn't seem like it.
Just a few notes, hats off to the Buckeyes because they played their hearts out. Secondly, their offensive woes continue. In fact, they are notorious for this weakness. Thirdly, as I predicted the QB for OSU Boeckman stunk up the field today with 3 turn overs, one of which resulted in a TD. Fourthly, I was jumping for joy the way they played the first half. I thought perhaps they could have kept it closer than they did....that is until fumbling bumbling Boeckman threw the TD interception. Fifthly, I think perhaps Penn State is the best team in the Big Ten this year and will beat my Buckeyes. Sixthly, I think there is no doubt that USC is the best team in the land. I just hope they end up playing someone of worth rather than an easy team to beat up on like they are accustomed to doing.
14 Sep 08
Originally posted by EladarYou didn't need to watch this game to realize that did you? After all, USC has beaten the last 14 Big Ten teams they have faced. In addition, OSU is 0-9 against SEC teams. This is nothing new, rather, it is simply more of the same. Heck, the MAC has a better record against Big Ten teams than the Big Ten does against USC. In fact, I don't know why they even bother playing USC against Big Ten teams. I guess they just like easy wins so they can pat themselves on the back and tell everyone how great they are.
USC should have put more points up on Ohio State.
The Big Ten stinks. That's all there is to it. How many times must tOSU get throttled before people stop believing the hype?
Edit: I just wish that USC finally grows a few and decides to take on a good SEC team in the NCG.
14 Sep 08
USC doesn't get to decide who they play in a MNC game. That is decided by votes.
If an SEC team goes undefeated, then it will play USC in the MNC game. This assumes of course that USC runs the rest of the schedule.
If no SEC team goes undefeated, then it will be USC's turn to mop the floor with OU in a BCS game. Why not USC again? We lost to Boise State and got embarrassed by WV. One more humiliating defeat isn't anything new for OU in a bowl game.
14 Sep 08
Originally posted by EladarTrue, but USC could try to schedule games in which they play SEC teams during the regular season. I think they prefer going undefeated without having to lift a finger.
USC doesn't get to decide who they play in a MNC game. That is decided by votes.
If an SEC team goes undefeated, then it will play USC in the MNC game. This assumes of course that USC runs the rest of the schedule.
If no SEC team goes undefeated, then it will be USC's turn to mop the floor with OU in a BCS game. Why not USC again? We lost to Boise ...[text shortened]... got embarrassed by WV. One more humiliating defeat isn't anything new for OU in a bowl game.
Having said that, I don't think you will see a Big Ten team in another NCG. At least, I hope not. No, from now on it will probably be between USC and the best team in the SEC. Sure it will get tiresome, but at least we might have a decent game to watch.
14 Sep 08
Teams have bad nights. UCLA just came off a big win against Tennessee the week before.
You could also argue that BYU really sucks because they almost lost to Washington the week before and OU just destroyed Washington last night.
BYU falls in the category of Hawaii and Boise State. They will get their chance at the big money in a BCS game, but they won't get a shot at the MNC. BYU's only chance at a mythical national championship is to schedule USC, LSU or Florida and win that away game. If they defeat one of the very best then they'll get a shot.
14 Sep 08
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Originally posted by whodeyI think they are a Top Ten team now; there's no way you can minimize their destruction of UCLA which beat a good SEC team last week. It will be interesting to see how the Vols do against Florida and Auburn in the weeks ahead. Win one of those and BYU's crushing of UCLA will look even more impressive.
So what does everyone think of that BYU team? 59 points against UCLA? Are you kidding me?
Now what are the chances of BYU getting a shot at a team like USC? Slim to none if you ask me.
BYU might go undefeated, but they have tough Air Force and Utah at the end of the season. Those two teams meet this week in what should be a good and interesting game.