College Football 2011

Originally posted by shortcircuit
Alabama looked very good no doubt.
I guess now we wait and see which team stumbles before their ultimate meeting.

Did anybody see the end of the Auburn-South Carolina game? How could the refs possibly not give South Carolina time at the end when the replay clearly showed that the receiver was down past the first down marker with more than a second to go? The Gamecocks would have had a shot at a 45 yard FG which could have sent the game into OT if the rules had been followed. That loss could be a big factor in deciding who reaches the SEC title game. Is it too much to ask that the refs get such an obvious call right in such a crucial circumstance?

Originally posted by no1marauder
Did anybody see the end of the Auburn-South Carolina game? How could the refs possibly not give South Carolina time at the end when the replay clearly showed that the receiver was down past the first down marker with more than a second to go? The Gamecocks would have had a shot at a 45 yard FG which could have sent the game into OT if the rules had been ...[text shortened]... it too much to ask that the refs get such an obvious call right in such a crucial circumstance?

LSU blasted Florida about as easily as Alabama did (though they were at home).

The SEC is generally a minefield, but these two clearly look like the cream of the crop by far. An unbeaten SEC showdown in November looks like a distinct possibility.

From where I stand, the NCG has 4 contestants. They are Alabama/LSU and Wisconsin/Oklahoma.

Now everyone take your pick as I stand aside and listen to Marauder splain how Boise State either will be there or should be there. However, lets be realistic here. It appears we will once again have a myriad of unbeatens, so who is going to consider Boise a contender if we have 3 or 4 unbeatens?

Originally posted by whodey
From where I stand, the NCG has 4 contestants. They are Alabama/LSU and Wisconsin/Oklahoma.

Now everyone take your pick as I stand aside and listen to Marauder splain how Boise State either will be there or should be there. However, lets be realistic here. It appears we will once again have a myriad of unbeatens, so who is going to consider Boise a contender if we have 3 or 4 unbeatens?

Originally posted by no1marauder
I would include Stanford in that list.

I don't believe there will be a "myriad" of unbeatens. LSU-Alabama play each other. I'm not convinced of the invincibility of Oklahoma, Wisconsin or Stanford.

Under the BCS system, it's always a long shot for a mid-major like Boise State to make it to the Championship game. If Georgia makes ...[text shortened]... eld chance to beat the Big Boys, the "National Champion" will remain a matter of opinion.

Originally posted by whodey
Stanford? Pftt.

Oklamhoma is the politically correct choice. As for the choice between Wisconsin and Stanford, perhaps you have a point. It might be a toss up. As for Boise State, absolutely out of the question. The NCAA would never allow it.

The only certainty is that either ALabama or LSU will be waiting. I guess we must wait fot them to play and then everyone can make their travel arrangements.

Originally posted by shortcircuit
Before you dismiss Stanford, remember that Luck is probably the best player in the country,
he is the all time winningest QB in Stanford history (remember a guy named Elway played there,
more than likely Luck will be the first player taken in the draft, and they have a
very good football team who knows how to win.

I hope the Big 12 extends invitations to both BYU and Boise State once TCU accepts.

It would be a lot of fun to see how these two programs would handle the rigors of the
BCS conference life.

Originally posted by shortcircuit
I hope the Big 12 extends invitations to both BYU and Boise State once TCU accepts.

It would be a lot of fun to see how these two programs would handle the rigors of the
BCS conference life.

Originally posted by whodey
Do you think the Big 12 will still be around? It seems to me they are breaking apart and their days are numbered.

Looking at the rankings, I am in error; Wisconsin has moved ahead of Stanford in both the AP and USA Today polls. I still find it hard to believe that an unbeaten Wisconsin would get picked for the BCS Championship Game over an unbeaten Stanford.

Originally posted by no1marauder
Looking at the rankings, I am in error; Wisconsin has moved ahead of Stanford in both the AP and USA Today polls. I still find it hard to believe that an unbeaten Wisconsin would get picked for the BCS Championship Game over an unbeaten Stanford.

Originally posted by shortcircuit
It may be a moot point if Oklahoma runs the table.
Oklahoma has some tough games left, as does Wisconsin and Stanford.
Too early yet to predict undefeated seasons for any of them.