***2010-2011 College Football Thread***

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Boise is not a "new team" on the scene, they have built this very strong program in the last 5 years. We will agree to disagree Quake

I guess we will have to.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Good lord Quake, you could put any of 25-30 major programs in the SEC and they'd lose a few games each year, so what's your point?

I think that's more of indication of how stacked the SEC has been for a long, long time. Too damn long if you ask me.

My point is that Boise St. isnt as good as ppl think they are and even when they run the table don't deserve a spot in the NC title game

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

My point is that Boise St. isnt as good as ppl think they are and even when they run the table don't deserve a spot in the NC title game

I believe the expectation that people are placing on Boise State is pretty reasonble given the fact that they ARE beating the teams on their schedule. Really, what else do people have to go on to base their opinion? Their crystal balls and the football gods whispeing in their ear? Like it or not, VA Tech was ranked #10 in the nation going into that game, and while opinions may vary on the quality of VA Tech's team and how well both teams played, the fact is Boise did what they needed to do and that was win on a national stage against a big time program. All the ifs, ands, and buts can't take that away from them.

And it's fools gold to think for one minute that in a single head-to-head match-up, Bamma would just run up on the score and shred Boise State to pieces. All they have to do and can do, for that matter, is handle their business each week and let the pundits continue to doubt them.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I believe the expectation that people are placing on Boise State is pretty reasonble given the fact that they ARE beating the teams on their schedule. Really, what else do people have to go on to base their opinion? Their crystal balls and the football gods whispeing in their ear? Like it or not, VA Tech was ranked #10 in the nation going into that game, and while opinions may vary on the quality of VA Tech's team and how well both teams played, the fact is Boise did what they needed to do and that was win on a national stage against a big time program. All the ifs, ands, and buts can't take that away from them.

And it's fools gold to think for one minute that in a single head-to-head match-up, Bamma would just run up on the score and shred Boise State to pieces. All they have to do and can do, for that matter, is handle their business each week and let the pundits continue to doubt them.

I would love for nothing more then to see Boise State beat an SEC team in the national championship. God knows SEC homers are in need of a serious gut check. However after the Hawaii-Georgia fiasco I wouldn't feel to comfortable betting on Boise over Florida or Bama. Worst case scenario if Boise does make it to the NC and gets killed then thats even more fuel for a playoff.

Still some people are looking at Boise's schdule for this year only when the fact of the matter is their ranking is based on their success over the last year or two. Kind of a "sorry for overlooking you for all these years" sentiment.

[Monkeydad]

I'm surrounded by obnoxious Penn State fans. Last week they were singing the fight song around the office all week...doing that stupid Nittany Lion roar that sounds like a garbage disposal, hanging up "go PSU" signs...even had a mini tailgate lunch on Friday. They played Youngstown State.


This week, have not heard a PEEP from them. They play Alabama.

[SmootSmack]

Need drew54 to join in on this thread (he's the only other Hawkeyes fan here)

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I stated SEC is a great conference and has been for the last 5 years probably the best of the last 5, but Boise State could whip any of those teams this year. Florida and Alabama still class of the league...Questions abound across the other programs. The assumption that Boise wouldnt stand a chance is asinine...I know that isnt what SEC fans would "like" to think

Well, we can agree to disagree, but until another conference manages to win the national title, I'd say the argument sways pretty heavily in my favor. You speculate that Boise could "whoop" the SEC. I say okaaaay.... then raise you 4 straight national titles. Also, in the 11 years the BCS has been in existence, the SEC has won it all 6 times.

SEC is the standard of excellence in college football - ESPN

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I would love for nothing more then to see Boise State beat an SEC team in the national championship. God knows SEC homers are in need of a serious gut check. However after the Hawaii-Georgia fiasco I wouldn't feel to comfortable betting on Boise over Florida or Bama. Worst case scenario if Boise does make it to the NC and gets killed then thats even more fuel for a playoff.

Still some people are looking at Boise's schdule for this year only when the fact of the matter is their ranking is based on their success over the last year or two. Kind of a "sorry for overlooking you for all these years" sentiment.

As to your point in bold, you can make an argument to the contrary. If Boise St goes to the big dance and gets creamed, I think the stronger argument from the BCS folk would be, "see, this is why we don't need a playoff. Schools from these little conferences just don't belong."

I like Boise State, but their schedule is painfully easy. Va Tech and Oregon St, and that's all. I understand you just play who is in front of you, but they don't have to run the gauntlet of a tough conference schedule like the other big conferences. I like Boise St a lot, don't get me wrong, and they certainly deserve the exposure they're getting, but anyone that thinks they'd have the same shiny record the last 5 years if they were in a major conference is smoking something.

[Chico23231]

Man I would love to see a playoff in College Football...maybe I wouldnt consider it such a second rate sport. More than half the bowls games at the end of the year are an f*ing joke. Time for change with this bowl, grandpa-tradition, archaic bs that is left up to voters to decide on a f*ed up ranking to see how plays. blah blah blah boring. Come up with a 10 playoff team schedule

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

So much for Boise's win over Va Tech. Told you they just aren't that good.

[Dirtbag59]

Either the Ohio State offensive Coordinator is terrible or Terrelle Prior can't read a defense. If this guy is a first round pick it will be a travesty. All to frequently he's looking to run instead of anticipating and finding an open man. This upcoming QB class will easily be the most physically talented with Locker, Prior, and Mallet however none of them are very good at reading opposing defenses. Maybe Mallet, but his 55% completion percentage leads to me to believe otherwise.

Next great QB to come out will almost certainly be Andrew Luck after him the NFL will have to wait for Matt Barkley. Maybe Jake Locker if he gets paired with the right coach, but I doubt that will happen. The guy couldn't even help the offense put up more then 17 points against BYU and Locker apparently has an offensive guy coaching him. Either way I can only wonder if the NFL is headed for a slight drought in terms of QB prospects. Certainly won't be nearly as bad as the early 2000's but we'll see.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

So much for Boise's win over Va Tech. Told you they just aren't that good.

Wow, the ACC is just horrible this year.

[mooby]

Time to call this a rebuilding year instead of a contending year. Looks like VT's young guys are gonna need some time to adjust to playing for a supposed-to-be contender.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Wow, the ACC is just horrible this year.

Outside of North Carolina your about right there.

[12thMan]

Wow! The Michigan v. Notre Dame game prob deserves it's on thread. Classic for sure. Denard Robinson is like..words can't even describe this kid.

What a damn game!