I know I may
be getting a little ahead of myself. Both teams still have two
games left but let us just assume both teams go undefeated leading up
to “The Game.” Number 1 vs. Number 2 in the greatest college
football rivalry, how awesome is that! I am more concerned about
the after effect than the actual game. What do you do with the
loser? I guess the first thing to consider is the result of the
game. If one team gets its ass smoked, then that ends the mess
and the loser flies out to Pasadena (to the Rose Bowl). But, what
happens if it is a close, tight game?
Before I go any farther, the following opinions are mine. They
are what I believe, and may be not be what the pollsters believe.
I would consider this national championship a three team race:
OSU, Michigan, and Louisville. My belief: The Michigan-OSU
will have the most impressive loss. The loser of OSU-Michigan
should be the best one-loss team in the nation (Rutgers, sorry I do not
think you can climb this high). But what about Florida?
Florida’ best win: Tennessee, by 1 point. Ohio State
destroyed Texas, while Michigan blew out Notre Dame. Both teams
are ranked higher than Tennessee. Timing of when you lose is the
stupidest thing ever. Florida being ranked higher than the loser
of “The Game” simply because of the timing of the loss is stupid.
I guarantee 9 out of 10 pollsters believe OSU or Michigan would beat
Florida.
Ok, we assume, OSU-Michigan winner goes to Glendale. What happens
if Louisville loses? I think the loser the OSU-Michigan also
should go to Glendale. They are the best one-loss team in the
nation and should go. Stop crying Gator fans.
Now let us assume Louisville goes undefeated. I do not think
there is any guarantee that Louisville goes to the BCS
Championship. The loser of OSU-Michigan will fall below in the
polls, however, a close game, could cause the loser to not fall enough
and with help from the BCS, the loser could still sneak its way into
the BCS Championship game. However, it seems more realistic that
Louisville will be going to the BCS Championship game.
Is Louisville better than either team? I believe no and most
experts agree. So the question that needs to be asked: is
it fair that Louisville plays in the title game simply because the two
best teams have to play each other. I am having trouble figuring
this out. As a fan, I want to see the two best teams play each
other in the national championship. I do not want number 1
playing number 3, which I expect to happen. Louisville’s offense
is good, but it has never played against a defense like Michigan or
Ohio State. I just cannot see Louisville hanging with close
either team. The easiest way to handle this is for Louisville to
lose and I think they could against Pittsburgh. The game is at
Pittsburgh too.
Florida Gator fans I hear you, I just do not think you have an
argument. If I remember correctly, you lost to FSU only to beat
them in the national championship.
The BCS Title game is to showcase the two best teams. As of now,
I think the two best teams in the nation are Ohio State and
Michigan. What happens when they play each other? Unless
the game is one sided, I still think they will be the two best teams in
the nation. My opinion let them play again. Who would not
want that to happen? Only Florida, Auburn, and Louisville
fans. The BCS would salivate over such a matchup. The
greatest rivalry playing for the National Title, could it get any
sweeter? Oh, may be Ohio State-Louisville, wait a minute that
sounds like a better basketball matchup. Louisville you are a
good team, but defense wins championship. OSU-Michigan has
explosive offenses just like yours, except they also have explosive
defenses.
I am out; I know I have a lot of haters now. The easiest way to
share your love is by dropping me an email.
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