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Steve — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:52 GMT

Both teams lost twice.

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Robert van Peer, Chatsworth, CA — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:15:32 GMT

Oklahoma??? You have got to be kidding! The last time Oklahoma played LSU in New Orleans they got totally blown out of the building, and from what I've seen of this year's team there is absolutely no reason to think it won't happen again. When USC lost to Stanford hteir QB was playing with a thumb injury that completely hampered his effectveness, and they still almost won that game. USC is the ONLY team in the country right now that might be able to give LSU a good game in New Orleans. LSU blew Virginia Tech away in Baton Rouge and the Hokies chance of doing any better in New Orleans isn't much better. As for Ohio State, we all saw how overrated they were last year, and they are even worse this year.

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Steve — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:23:25 GMT

Yeah - Sure. LSU almost lost again.

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Steve — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:23:48 GMT

Yeah - Sure. LSU almost lost again.

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Jim McDonald, Canton Ohio — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:22:52 GMT

The controversy over who the best football team in the nation each year will always be untill a playoff is worked out.Top 8 teams play off.In 3 weeks a national champ. Rotate game sites amoung bowls like BCS now. There is no controversy in basketball.

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C Wimmer, Seattle, Wa — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:12:44 GMT

The Virginia Tech Hokies deserve it, plus they're the sentimental favorite with the Virginia Tech shooting tragedy. They're only two losses were to ranked teams, LSU lost to UNRANKED Arkansas. USC also lost to an UNRANKED team. With no clear winner, why not give it to the sentimental pick that would make a great national story.

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Hunter, Washington, D.C. — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:37:04 GMT

Your bias against OSU is utterly absurd.

Second straight Big Ten championship.

OSU is the only one-loss conference champion from a major conference in the country.

OSU was ranked # 1 for four weeks this year.

OSU beat four ranked teams this year (Wisconsin, Penn St., Purdue, and Michigan) and their one loss came to an Illinois team ranked in the top 15.

OSU clinched their conference championship by winning their rivalry game on the road - ask West Virginia if records matter in a rivalry game.

So please, don't tell me how LSU who lost to KU and AK and barely beat, well almost everyone else they played (AL, Auburn, TN, and FL all leap to mind) were the class of college football this year.

Oklahoma did have a great year - not counting losing to Colorado and Texas Tech who are both unranked.

While you can make an argument that eiter of those teams deserves to play for the BCS title AGAINST OSU, it it ridiculous to say that either of those teams deserve to bump OSU out of the picture.

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nbt — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:11:48 GMT

LSU clearly climbed the highest mountain and should be in the game.

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DAVE DALLAS TEXAS — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:20:58 GMT

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Mark Andersen — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:37:22 GMT

Spell check--- "...lock-up on of those two sports..."?

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David, Edmond, OK — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:00:57 GMT

I think you are right and I agree, OU and LSU seem to be the best teams right now. In all fairness, it is easy to imagine that if Bradford had not been taken out of the Texas Tech game, OU would be unquestionably at the top right now. But the coaches made that choice, to protect Bradford's health. It would be a shame if protecting a man's health was the reason that the Sooners might be denied a chance to be in the title game. If that occured, the voters would essentually be sending a message that the health of players is second to winning at all costs.

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J, Hicks — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:06:20 GMT

BOOMER!

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Jay — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:18:58 GMT

LSU lost twice to unranked teams, LSU should not even to be ranked in top 10.

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John Doe — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:33:05 GMT

head-to-head comparisons should count for something then Arkansas should be number two team.

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Alan Meister — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:01:28 GMT

It should be OSU and USC. Just look at it logically. They are the best two teams in the country. LSU squeaked by 4 games which it should have lost, including Sat with Tenn.
If you want the best choose USC to play.

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Steve Connors, Atlanta, Georgia — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:03:04 GMT

I'm a Bulldog fan, and I'd love to see them get to the game, but I doubt they will. I'll lick my wounds, but I won't complain too much. I do think it's absurd to suggest that Ohio State should stay home. They didn't play anyone at the start of the season, and that started all the talk about their weak schedule, but they played some real teams coming down the stretch. Look at who Oklahoma played. They had two wins against a painfully overrated Missouri, and they beat an erratic Texas by a 4th quarter touchdown. Then they lost to two very weak teams in Colorado and Texas Tech. Illinois may have been unranked when they beat Ohio State, but they're a real team. Do I think Ohio State desrves to play? -- Absolutley. Do I think Oklahoma has a claim to go there ahead of them? -- That's silly. Do I wish that Geogia could get into the game ahead of LSU? -- Sure. But before anybody thinks of sending Oklahoma to the National Championship game, it had better be the Bulldogs.

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Menice Magoo, Elkton VA — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:06:24 GMT

I would have to agree with the fact that Oaklahoma and LSU is probably the top two teams if you look at the way they play. I was pulling for WVU but if they can't come up with a win when it counts they are not worthy to play on a bigger field. I think if we wanted to see a game that came down to the wire and maybe even an overtime battle that Oaklahoma and LSU would be the best picks for that battle.

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Gr8Force — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:06:40 GMT

You're obviously a big school/conference snob and a huge proponent of the current travesty called the BCS. As the BCS would have it the best records are the number one criteria. If that were not true then explain Missouri, Kansas, West Virginia, South Florida... So since the BCS does put the emphasis on record followed by conference champion then this is a no brainer. It should be OSU and Hawaii. Let's hope Hawaii wins. This will bring down the curtain on this crap load called the BCS. However, the BCS, while a bunch of egotistical morons, has to go into survival mode. They have no choice but to pick OSU/Hawaii because there's just no way Hawaii can beat OSU. Right? Right? Remember Boise State and OU? C'mon Hawaii! That will end the BCS and there will have to be an eight team single elimination playoff system. Computers don't decide national champions. Those who say this is too many games are just as ignorant. There's already talk of a "one plus" format. That's just "one less" than the playoff format. The arguements against it are weak and will always leave controversy. What we really want is a champion decided on the field.

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Darren, Gainesville, FL — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:09:09 GMT

As much as Ohio State "may not deserve" to get in, they seem to be the only true lock in the entire BCS system. Ohio State will be in the National Title game, most likely against LSU. Oklahoma looked great last night, but it won't be enough to push them to the title game.

Here are my predictions: http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=868

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Paul Quigley , Oklahoma City , Okla — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:09:10 GMT

John , Your arguments for LSU and OU make a lot of sense , but this season defies logic . How can a Va Tech team get a nod over LSU and who really believes OHIO St is as good as either USC or OU .What a mess .

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Ron, Lincoln, NE — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:11:22 GMT

While I'm a solid OU fan, I don't apologize for wanting to see OU in the title game. However, if I were a Hawaii supporter, I would be screaming from the top of every volcano right now wanting to know why Hawaii isn't being considered for one of the slots in the title game. OU / LSU would be an exciting game -- one that would allow OU a chance to redeem itself from it's title loss to LSU a few years back -- and I hope it does come about like that but it wouldn't be the end of the controversy as to who should be there in the first place. No matter what, when you have seasons like this year, no decision will be perfect and any decision will leave some people scratching their heads wondering why.

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alan, dallas — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:05:23 GMT

Is there another undefeated team in the country? Hawaii should get a shot.

Or at least even just a mention in this blog.

Why doesn't ANYONE think that a team that has swept the table should at least get a chance, especially in a season where no other team seems to want to win?

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Steve, West Palm Beach FL — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:10:21 GMT

Based on this article by it Tamanaha looks like MSNBC's sports commentary is about as lame as its political commentary. The Buck's loss in the Big Ten is the result of an indisputable referee error leading to an Illinois touchdown. Don't look to the quality of play, just the W-L. But then Tamanaha is wrong again. OSU is still the only one loss contender. Tamanaha-ha is an idiot.

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Jeff Grant, Denver, CO — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:16:02 GMT

Agree with this assessment, especially when considering LSU also won the title game without it's starting quarterback and star defensive player who's been hurt since the Auburn game, and while Tennessee played a game with no penalties (hard to believe), still found a way to win. A true test of a championship caliber team that overcame all the distractions of coaching change rumors, and injuries.

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Keith, Pinehurst NC — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:32:44 GMT

OU now #1 in Saigarin Ratings

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt07.htm

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Matt Doe Denver, CO — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:38:02 GMT

You are an idiot. OSU deserves it over anyone.

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jesse munoz , hereford, texas — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:43:34 GMT

i think that ur right completely right

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JC — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:37:03 GMT

All this guy Tamanaha does is lose his own credibility by excluding Ohio State which is a lock for the NC. He needs to get on the reality train.

JC

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Anonymous — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:51:13 GMT

LSU deserves to be #1? What everyone fails to mention is that LSU's 2 losses in triple overtime were to UNRANKED teams. Throw in a lackluster win versus Auburn who could have beat them, and a gift-wrapped win versus Alabama who SHOULD have beat them and your looking at a team that very well could be 8-4. After all of that, now I'm supposed to believe that a team that has failed to hold on to the #1 spot twice this season deserves to jump 6 spots from #7 to #1 based on a less than stellar victory against Tennessee? I don't know why there is this blind love affair with the SEC, but I do know that 2 losses to unranked teams should exclude you from the national championship game.

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Jaunenito, Los Angeles — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:01:19 GMT

The Big 12 had three teams ranked in the top 5 and two at #1. Of those loses, all were to Big 12 conference teams. Oklahoma won the Big 12 South Division + the Big 12 Titile and destroyed the #1 team in the process. No one thought after the Kansas game that a defense could stop Mizzu. Major converence title AND obliterarting the #1 team should vault Oklahoma to the title game. I want to see that defense play the ring. How bout freshman Sam Bradford? Wow!!

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Le Tigre — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:06:04 GMT

I agree. LSU is in the hardest conference. When teams like Missouri are number 1...look who they play.

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Jeff, Ft Myers,Fl — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:21:17 GMT

I hope no one pays you to write his pap! Your LSU vs OU logic? is idiotic! The problem is the BCS! Its exsitence is flawed, has been from day 1. No 2 loss team should be playing for any championship when there is an undefeated top 25 team and a few one loss teams to choose from.Your LSU non conference win jab at Ohio State was moronic,who did LSU beat out of conference? 3 sub-.500 teams! A win is a win no matter who you play.OSU lost to unranked Illnois,LSU lost to unranked Arkansas. BFD! LSU also lost to Kentucky,which would have been the equivalent of OSU losing to Wisconsin,which didn't happen. So who should be there? Hawaii and one of the oneloss teams...take your pick!

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Duke — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:32:54 GMT

big 12 has the best teams period !!!!!!! Oklahoma should be in the championship game !!!!

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Tom, Augusta, GA — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:54:55 GMT

The BCS system certainly stinks. This year is a great example of how there needs to be a playoff system involving several team from the top 10-12 teams. However, it is what it is. Based on the ridiculous way teams get ranked depending on when they lose in the year, OSU deserves to go to the BCS title game. Just because their schedule isn't as tough as others makes no difference since the rankings are determined by people who practice the "what have you done lately for me" technique.

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Sal Palermo, Loranger, Louisiana. — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:55:52 GMT

The Pac 10, Big 10 and Big East could help this problem and have a Conference Championship. Conference President & leaders need to realize you can have TRADITON with the need for change. Like Overtime & Instant replay and other additions to the Game. But in a system that won't let the final Decision to be decided on the FIELD by players! I would have to say Ohio State vs LSU

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Larry, Omaha, Ne — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:07:59 GMT

Oklahoma is a good team, but let us not forget they lost to a "horrible" Colorado team and an average Texas Tech team. Gotta take care of business every week.

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Carl Jacobs, Aiea, HI — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:12:39 GMT

The only undefeated Major NCAA football team is University of Hawaii. Colt Brennan threw for 495 yds and 5 tds and ran for another last week. This week he threw for another 5 tds. The only way that Hawaii can play against quality teams is if the NCAA sets up a true payoff system. Otherwise they will settle for beating LSU in their backyard, after traveling 3400 miles.

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Jay Barnett, Oklahoma City, OK — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:26:21 GMT

Excellent analysis, but unfortunately I don't think enough people are listening. LSU lost with healthy starters on their home field to an unranked team. If they deserve to be in the National Championship game, the Sooners certainly do. Ohio State will just show up and get drummed by whoever else is there.

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Armbrooke Thorne — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:31:51 GMT

There is clearly one team that isn't deserving in this mess--Ohio State. They should be punished for intentional cupcake scheduling, and playing in the most boring and overrated conference in the land--the "big" 10. They should not be rewarded for doing nothing for two weeks while the good teams in tough conferences beat up on each other in championship playoff games. LSU is clearly deserving--the SEC champ should be #1 and we should realize that nobody would likely emerge from the SEC meat grinder unbruised. OSU would have at least 4 losses if they played in the SEC, and 3 if they played in either the Big-12 or Pac-10 and had a nonconference schedule that passed the laugh test. Cupcake scheduling should not be rewarded. Its poor precedent--just imagine the message this sends to other major conference teams. But, its going to be fun watching LSU cream (and I mean cream) these guys. LSU 42, OSU 10.

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Adam Wallace — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:35:32 GMT

John - in light of yesterday's events and today's pending controversy, can you present the argument against a playoff system? Why is college football the ONLY sport that determines a championship through polls and not on the field? I know the answer ($$$$), but I wish someone who could affect change in the system would admit that and put to rest the fans' desires for a football championship determined through a playoff tournament? Why can't bowl games still exist with playoffs? Outside of the BCS title game, the bowls are insignificant postseason exhibitions anyway.

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Jim Tressel — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:54:22 GMT

OSU is the unanimous #1 in all polls, yet you mention them last with little explanation to your reasoning. You should stick to covering women's filed hockey.

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james curtis — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:11:18 GMT

OU's losses are explainable...how about ohio state's loss to Illinoius...the first touch-down was certainly a fumble and ohio state got it back...isn't it explainable loss???

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Rocky..New Orleans La. — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:37:13 GMT

If LSU follows their usual script, it will be a ratings bonanza for TV. Last second win or loss, a nail biter for sure.

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Don Chinery, Kailua-Kona, HI — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:16:08 GMT

Having lived in Florida for twenty-five years and seen SEC football and the accompanying mania, I think I can say without hesitation that nobody in the SEC would want Hawaii or USC right now. We moved to Hawaii early this year and witnessed some fantastic football and Hawaii deserves to be recognized. The best game on the West Coast would be Hawaii vs USC. THAT would be a great game. Illinois? Give me a break, but that is likely what will happen, and the Warriors will be forced to travel all the way to New Orleans. Playoffs anyone?

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Art Demille Austin Texas — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:17:47 GMT

Excellent points, USC is playing well coming back from a hurt squad early on, lost to an unranked 41 point underdog,(visions of WV/Pitt) LSU was hurt late in season and came on early, but still won SEC Championship. Good point LSU never lost in regulation, should count for something and against two teams that were ranked during the season. OU is a sound team, and has a good case, but not good enough as MIZZOU and Kansas were both overrated, their schedule reflects so. VT, hats off, made a great season in Beating BC, but did loose to LSU by 41 points. OSU, a joke when in the Big Ten it is a one game conference, Michigan vs OSU, sad, and even worse with no playoff game. Please note OSU started the season with two powder puff teams, Youngstown State and Akron, ooooh. Something has to be done about that conference, at least some out of conference tough teams Please!!!

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Rick O'Kelly, Dayton, Ohio — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:32:57 GMT

Some comments in this article just sound ignorant. From the article: "(The BCS really ought to adopt a new rule that requires the title game participants be conference champions. A travesty like the one that occurred in 2001 when Nebraska got the nod over Big 12 champion Colorado and Pac-10 champion Oregon needs to be avoided at all costs. The Cornhuskers, who lost to the Buffaloes, 62-36, on the final weekend of the regular season and didn’t even participate in the Big 12 Championship Game, got routed by Miami, 37-14, in what was a hollow national title contest.)" -
So, since Notre Dame is not in a conference they would never be eligible for a National Championship game. This type bias commentary is part of what is wrong with the ratings system today.

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James T. Trent III, Ames, Iowa — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:41:01 GMT

"The champion of the SEC, the toughest conference in the country, should always receive prime consideration for the title game." --John Tamanaha

Wow. So the SEC champion is basically the de facto national champion in your opinion, is that what you mean John? So why bother with the farce of a title game, we should just hold an annual crowning of the SEC winner.

When conference strength is judged by BCS ranked opponents, and every season your conference begins (before a game has even played!) with the most teams assigned a ranking...that's a lot of "extra points" already awarded the SEC with respect to title game participation.

American bigotry at its finest, don't you think? BCS schools have fluky "down" years, whereas non-BCS teams are considered flukes when having "up" years. That's classic elitism strategy in class warfare, using casual dismissal to combat the idea of parity.

As the BCS elites are well aware, the "lack" of parity in college football allows them to coast through lackluster seasons while continuing to enjoy the perks of being a school with "tradition." They only have to field a real squad once in a while to remain in the aristocracy.

And it will remain like this until people like you stop diminishing non-BCS victories over the royalty by calling them "explainable losses." You're trying to justify the fact some schools are allowed to be national champions even if they lose, whereas other universities can't earn the same rewards no matter how much they win.

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John, Dallas TX — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:29:02 GMT

LSU does NOT deserve to go to the Championship game, OU proved that they are the team to beat.

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Garry Deskins,Columbus,Ohio — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:34:56 GMT

Well another great year of college football has came down to the last day to decide who will play in the national title game,so called talent is the great equilizer in college,any team on any given day can defeat a team that has been hyped or put on a pedistal as unbeateable.This is what make college football the game that it is.What a geat year of college football.........

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Stacey, Norman, Oklahoma — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:27 GMT

I'm an Oklahoma fan and resident. I think it should be noted, make that shouted from rooftops, that Oklahoma had already DEFEATED Missouri during regular season play before we DEFEATED them again in the Big 12 Championship when they were the "#1 ranked team in the nation"! I am not very knowledgeable about the BCS, or sports in general, but in my opinion, that title game didn't even need be played - because were ALREADY the winners by default! That being said, I don't think OU is ready for a Championship game this year. I'm still stinging from our last two attempts. We obviously didn't have any business being at those two either. But next year - watch out!!!

I also wanted to comment on Missouri's smug quarterback and how much pleasure I got watching him pout, shake his head in disgust, etc. etc. during the game last night. But that wouldn't be very kind of me expecially given the time of year, so instead I'll muster up some restraint keep those thoughts to myself.

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c r felix, toledo, ohio — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:52:42 GMT

you must be high or something with no consideration to Ohio State; are you that biaed for LSU; 1) they got lucky against Tennesee and 2) they should have lost two other games that they luckily pulled out at the end' so take that # 7 ranking and be realistic and know it trook OSU for everyone above them to lose so why should LSU jump that high; my world I think you're crazy

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socalfrank — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:06:03 GMT

I'm not going to say that USC was robed because they did not show up to play against Stanford, but C'Mon..LSU? They don't deserve it either.
Why not give it to some other undeserving team that can sell tickets in New Orleans like Notre Dame?

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Harvey Reynolds, Tecumseh, OK — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:23:51 GMT

I totally agree with you. Ohio State sat at home this weekend and still gets rewarded.

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Daniel, Tulsa, OK — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:10:48 GMT

If the BCS should adopt a rule that you must win your conference championship to play for the National Championship, every team should have to have a conference championship game. LSU had an extra game to log another win that Georgia did not get the chance to play. If the SEC were played like the Big Ten Georgia would have received another game, and with a win, tied LSU for a share of the SEC.

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Art, Simonton, Texas — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:55:13 GMT

Couldn't agree more. Although OSU being their is questionable. Don't play during two polls and go from #5 to #1. And Mizzou with no BCS? OOPs....

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uscmike, Pasadena, CA — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:11:39 GMT

This debate can go on forever. But unless the NCAA puts together some sort of playoff system, we will never have a "true" national champion.

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Brad, Washington, DC — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:34:48 GMT

Why has nobody brought up OU's out of conference schedule? Several people have mentioned OSU's "cream puff" ooc schedule, when OU's consists of North Texas, Miami and Utah State.

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Ted, Toledo, Ohio — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:57:05 GMT

Your boss should fire you, turn you in to imigration and maybe even to the alien review board, as your comment about OSU is utterly out of this world!! How can you continue to be a "Sports" guy for a column or any other form of media, when you are unbelievably biased against the Big Ten. Did you lose money in Vegas last year on the Buckeyes? Your boss should check this out, follow the money with you, because you are utterly disgusting! John Tamanaha, YOU are the kind of person who is all about himself, How much did you and Brent Musberger lose???? Any chance the Big Ten could simply reimburse you for your losses, and you could stop your hostilities??? I also wonder how much money you take from the SEC...( By the way, I don't think they are good enough to beat the Buckeyes) I'll say it OSU 31- LSU 20 Wanna make a bet Tamanaha??? We'll switch jobs for a day for the bet.... On second thought, I'd have to train you.....nevermind!

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Ted, Sylvania, Ohio — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:06:39 GMT

Hey, one more thing.......If LSU didn't have a conferance championship game.......where would they be ranked???? Ahhhh............so thats the scam! Use the fact of a greedy SEC, complain about the extra game if the SEC doesn't get in, Use it to get in.......Pass me my cake, I wanna eat it to! The SEC is an absolute joke, just go off and have your own "Red-Neck" Bowl! Easier to see now how "W" got elected! The Good Ole Southerners are brilliant!

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Ted, Sylvania,Ohio — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:14:57 GMT

The Buckeyes played 12 games. Our climate here is a bit colder than the SEC. The big Ten teams do not have off weeks. The SEC has a championship game purely motivated by greed, and they would not have LSU in the NC without that game this year. PERIOD!

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Ted, Sylvania, Ohio — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:19:18 GMT

Maybe the big ten should take 3 weeks off in the middle of the season, and then play 3 weeks longer at the end, after the SEC is done. This way we can climb and the SEC will just get passed up.........sound fair? Morons!

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James — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:21:12 GMT

Yes, OU lost to two teams that were unranked. However, both of those teams are in Bowl Games (CU vs Bama, TTU vs UVA)Someone from Nebraska had the nerve to call Colorado "horrible!" Then what in the world was Nebraska this season? I think that the Buffs and Red Raiders will win thier Bowl games and show that the Big 12 is strong all around. As for my beloved Sooners,the task at hand is clear...Destroy WVU and hope for a split poll. BOOMER SOONER!

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Kevin, Houston, Texas — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:35:56 GMT

I have no idea what some of you people are thinking. LSU lost to two teams that have legit Heisman candidates, one of which was ranked at the time...and both of which finished the season with winning records. Oh yeah, Dorsey was also hurt during the Ark game.

They beat(barely or not, a win is a win) four teams that finished in the top 25, including #3 Va. Teach by 41!!!

No one, I repeat, No one has that kind of resume'.

USC and Okla are the only teams that have legitimate gripes about being snubbed. But when you have a loss to Stanford or two losses to Colorado and T Tech, then the fact that you're not in the champ game is your fault, not the voters.

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rupp, sumter,sc — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:49:51 GMT

Wow. It seems amazing to me that a writer for a national news organization could have this kind of bias. The polls worked out the way they did. OSU may have sat idle but it is certainly not their fault if everyone ahead of them cannot run the table! OSU did what it needed to do and that was beat Mich. It was up to the rest of the country to win out and that wasn't accomplished. I say OSU deserves to be right where they are. A 1 loss team that is going to the NC!!!

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Cathy Fowler, Carmel IN — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:32:20 GMT

LSU played powerhouses like Tulane, Gardner Webb, and Middle Tennessee State, lost to unranked Arkansas, and could have easily lost to Tennessee. So what is it again that makes them so special?

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Gary Shelly, Memphis, TN — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:56:08 GMT

To Jeff in Ft. Myers -- LSU beat Virginia Tech by 41. Sub-.500 team? Check your facts, man. As far Hawaii is concerned, I can think of 116 reasons they should not be considered for a championship -- that's the number of teams with tougher schedules out of 119. Stick to the Islands, guys. Charleston Southern may be in the Southeast, but they ain't in the Southeastern Conference.

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Rancho Cucamonga California — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:36:25 GMT

Oklahoma matured as the season went on. What do you expect from a freshman QB? He only set the NCAA record for TD's for a freshman and accuracy. The OU defense can play D when they are motivated. Don't worry they will be back next year with a seasoned QB, an experienced line that averages 6'6' 352 Lbs! And Demarco Murray a running back compared to Peterson. And Stoops will make sure that Dfense shuts everyone down. Notes for you other posters. LSU barely beat OU in the Sugar Bowl, They ended the game 14-7 on the LSU 15 yard line, your lucky to get that win. The Heisman Trophy QB had a broken hand! As for USC they are likely to forfeit their NC in about 6 months when his former agent finishes telling all about how he set Reggie Bush and family up! Bottom line...OU was the hottest team in football at the end of the season. THE ONLY reason we are not there is because the record setting freshman got a concussion on the first drive of the Tech game and he was out. We still almost came back and tied the game with the backup. OU deserves to be there but you are lucky they are not. Ohio State will get beat by LSU defense in the end. The one thing I have seen from LSU in the 3-4 games is they NEVER give up and they were always coming from behind.

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Daniel, Tulsa OU — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:43:08 GMT

First, OU did not get "blown out of the building" when they played LSU, the lost by 7 to what was basically a home game for LSU. Unfortunately, I hate to say it but Ohio St should play in the NC game. Their schedule was not tough, but every other team in the country have had the chance and have blown it. Hawaii...schedule somebody, you can't play the 112th worst schedule and expect to be considered legitimate. Quit whining, even with the weak schedule you got a BCS bowl so take it and be happy and remember to schedule someone in the future, then go undefeated. LSU lost AT HOME their last game of the season, USC lost AT HOME to Stan, Stan something. OU lost on the road to a weak (but bowl eligible) CU team on the road. Tough call...my opinion...Georgia vs. Ohio St. How do the voters vote Georgia #4 in the country, (ahead of LSU and Tenn) going into the SEC champ game knowing they aren't playing in it? Thats ridiculous. Only proves the BCS has major problems, and the voters are a big part of it.

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Stayce Rose, Houston, TX — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:48:05 GMT

Oklahoma got blown out by LSU? What game were you watching? The final score was 21-14 LSU wins. OU had the ball late in the 4th and drove deep into LSU territory. They were running the ball straight at a very exhausted LSU defense. Suddenly, the OU coaches decided to pass the ball into the endzone (bad decision on their part). Jason White barely overthrew a wide open Kejuan Jones for the tying score. Had Kejuan caught that ball or had the OU coaches kept running the ball against that exhausted LSU Defense, OU would have taken that game into overtime. That isn't getting blown out to me. You must have a different definition of the phrase than I do.

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Charles K. — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:38:05 GMT

What a whacky college football season. LSU looses their next to last game and make the championship game? When has that ever happened. I do believe they deserve to be there, but not Ohio State. What is Ohio State's record against SEC teams? Can you say OH for 8? OH, go ahead and make it OH for 9. LSU will crush them.

I think Oklahoma would have made a better opponent.

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Don, Tishomingo, OK — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:14:46 GMT

Yes Oklahoma and the facts - OU did NOT get blown out by LSU. It was a narrow defeat with OU in scoring position twice. OU QB Jason White, playing injured, overthrow an open receiver in the end zone & overthrow a wide open receiver close to the end zone. Either strike on either drive would have won the game. Also remember LSU was playing a home game which is something that should NEVER be allowed in a national championship game!!!!! By the way, LSU lost at home this year and barely won 2 other games in the final minute. No way they should get another home game this year for the national championship again!!!!!

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Jim Shar — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:41:43 GMT

Too funny. No one, absolutely no one, thinks OSU will beat LSU, except of course, OSU fans. Hmmmmm. Come January we'll see how many posts about how good OSU is are made. What I fully expect is a bunch of lame excuses being posted as to why OSU got blown out again. Less than a month to go before OSU is made the laughing stock of college football, again.

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Kevin, Houston, Texas — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:59:11 GMT

It doesn't matter that LSU barely beat Tennessee. THEY WON...

If not them, who? OU lost to two unranked teams also...the difference being LSU lost to a team that was ranked at the time and both teams feature Heisman candidates, including one finalist.

OU lost to Tech and Colorado of all people.

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Delbert McClanahan — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:26:54 GMT

From Robert Van Peer on 12/2: The last time Oklahoma played LSU in New Orleans they got totally blown out of the building,

Really? 7 points constitutes a blowout? Must be some kinda California math...

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Jeff, Studio City, CA — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:52:43 GMT

Stanford beat Cal too,,,something "mighty" Tennessee couldn't do!

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iterry, Charleston, WV — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:47:43 GMT

Make no mistake, although the BCS may seem flawed, the two "best teams" were chosen out of a group that seemed to "not want it bad enough" to win the game that would have PUT them in the BCSC Game? Georgia? Didn't even win the SEC East..LSU beat the same TN Team that "whipped" up on them earlier. The SEC is the hardest conference to win, week in and week out. Although previous year's have seen some good Big 12 Teams, my vote goes to Big 12 for teams that would give SEC teams a run for their money. OU or LSU should be able to clean OSU's clock...OU will be tested with WVU...talk to Georgia about that one. We'll see 1/3/08 & then 1/7/08.

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Shaun, Columbia SC — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:08:28 GMT

Oklahoma was not "blown out of the stadium" by LSU we lost 21-14 and actually dominated the second half. LSU didn't score an offensive TD in that half and we were a 4th and goal from tying it. Hardly a blow out.

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David — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:18:24 GMT

I love the short memories of football fans. Last year the Big 10 stunk up the bowl season. This was the fluke. In recent years the Big 10 has been pretty Bowl dominent. schedules are made years in advance so sometimes a team that is strong can be in a cupcake year. Notre Dame anyone? Tim Tebow won many awards by running up stats against teams like "Western Kentucky", "Troy", Florida Atlantic, and even Florida Stae which is in a cupcake year. The SEC is no stronger then any other conference. A conference championship game is just hype. It doesn't matter if your conference is decided by a game or conference record. It is a BCS Championship game because it is BCS schools. If Hawaii wants in a BCS championship game then they need to get out of their cupcake conference. Appalachian State was never a cupcake. They have been recent perenial National Champions in their own right.

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Tony Athens, OH — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:15:35 GMT

Well I know I am gonna get bashed for this one just because I am an Ohio State fan, but lets face it guys the BCS has been a joke since day one and the only National Championship games it produced that I thought were well picked was Miami vs OSU and USC vs Texas. Two really great games. Honestly I know they wouldn't likely win but Hawaii has more right than anyone in the nation to play in the championship game. Yea they play in the WAC but hopefully you all remember Boise State's exciting win last year (They were national Champs in my opinion.) Records should come first, and if you play an extra game then you should be griping to your conference commisioners who wanted more money from a conference title game. It is only one game anyway and if you can't win it then what right do you have to play for a national title. I really wish it would be a #1 Hawaii vs a #2 Ohio State. Hell Hawaii could have pulled off an upset and left all us buckey fans feeling like Sooner fans from last year.

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Thomas Goingsnake, tahlequah, ok. — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:28:39 GMT

LSU isnt playing OU. BCS computers blew it, alomg with the coaches poll. Media poll doesn't mean a flipping thing. OU never gets the credit it deserves, as it is a winner year in, year out. It plays a lot of freshmen right away. Some teams wish they could. Go Sooners!

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charles k., madison ms — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:40:01 GMT

I guess last nights game and todays polls settled most of the arguments. Too bad Georgia or LSU didn't get to play USC.

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charles k, madison — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:44:21 GMT

John in Dallas wrote: "LSU does NOT deserve to go to the Championship game, OU proved that they are the team to beat. "

I hope you watched the game last night, hoss. OU is all hat and NO CATTLE!

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Eric Fabian College Park, Maryland — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:39:52 GMT

I am a big SEC Fan. Growing up in the Dirty South,
( for those who don't know, the Dirty South Is The Great State of Georgia)where football is not everything in sports, but the only thing when it comes to sports. Its a way of life.

It is some serious big business from the High School Level thru College to the NFL. While some people may think that it is only entertainment, others will say that is by far more than you could ever imagine.

Football brings millions of dollars to the Schools. For example, in high schools, new equipment to the schools, new materials for higher learning, better programs.

The High School I graduated from in 1978 was built in 1973. This School at that time, had carpeting in every single classroom including the cafeteria and bathrooms. We had sections in the school for different academic curriculums such as the A- Section. That section was for English, Spanish, French, Latin,German, and Russian. The B Section was for Sciences such as Physical Science, General Science, Physics, Biology etc. The C section was for Business courses such as Typing. The D Section was for Journalism and Art. The E Section was for Social Sciences, Goverment, History, General Math, Consumers Math, Algerbra, Pre- Calculas, Calculas, Trigometry, and Geometry. The F Section was for Home Economics and day care. The G Section was for Electro Mechanics where they fix Air conditioners refridgerators etc, General Industrial Arts for Wood Working, Agriculture etc. The H Section was for Paramedics. The I Section was for Industrial Arts Construction where they built the School Baseball Diamond, The School parking Lot. Metal Works where they train students how to weld. Auto Mechanics where they trian students how to fix automobiles. The J Section was for Fine Arts such as Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and Chorus. The K Section was for PE for Students, and PE for Athletes. The Gym was very modern where they had Rubber Gym Floors Modern Score Boards etc. To include Glass Library, Glass Principal and Vice Princiapl Offices. Now days there are customary in schools.

But this is what I mean about big business. The SEC by far is the most strongest Conference in the NCAA Football today. The SEC Strength of Schedule far exceeds any other Conference in College Football today.

For those who don't agree, as far as I can remember, for years there have been at least three SEC Schools in the TOP 10 Rankings in the Pre-Season, and ending in the Post Season Rankings.

Let's be real here. LSU deserves to be Number 1 for the brutal beating they have given to the Ohio State Buckeyes. But I must say that the BCS Ranjking is very flawed, and I truly agree with UGA President Adams in recommending the start of a play off system.

We all know that the current system does not work. The reason behind this is Bowl Money that goes to certain schools. Its all about the Money instead of fairness. The AP Poll, Coaches Poll, and the BCS had UGA Ranked at NO 4 in the Rankings behind WVU, Missouri, and OSU. When WVU LOST, and Missouri Lost, OSU should have moved to NO 1 along with UGA moving to No 2 to play each other for the National Title.

However; the media got into it such as ESPN sports announcers. The gripe was that Georgia did'nt win the SEC Conference,and they Lost to Tennessee. Then they had No 7 LSU move to No 2 skipping over UGA to play OSU. Well for the record, everyone knows that the Big 10 does not have a conference championship anyway, and in previous years the Oklahoma Sooners went there and they didnt win their conference championship.

If that was the case, then why move UGA to NO 4 in the first place? This was, and everyone knows that this was a travesty of justice and a manipulation of college sports. It was very unfair. Then they saw fit to match UGA with Hawaii whom they bragged about saying that how tough Hawaii was by them beating every team in tere conference leaving them undefeated.

Now UGA played undefeated Hawaii and Beat the day lights out of them 41-10. They said it themselves that they were out manned out played, and out coached. How fast and how strong the UGA Bulldogs players are. Now everyone knows that UGA should have been there to ROUT OSU Just like LSU Did.

Lets see OSU... 9 appearances against SEC Schools, and 9 Loses. Hmmmm. I concur with the reccommendation of UGA President Adams that a play off system be put in place. Let the Bowl Sponsors have their day for the BCS. Put those BCS Bowls in Play Off Bracketts. But also have a undisputed Bowl to determine the NCAA National Champion.

If Division 1-AA Division II Division III and the NFL could have one, then the NCAA Division I Need to have it too. GO Georgia Bulldogs.

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charles k, madison ms — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:58:25 GMT

I have to agree with you eric. Georgia might well have been the best team in the country at the end of the season. Could they have beaten USC? Could they beaten a well rest and healed LSU team? We will never know until there is a playoff system.