BCS National Championship Game: tOSU 24, LSU 38 (final)

[Zurp]

Originally Posted by GeauxTigers

Well I sure hope that LSU makes it in the championship game against you guys.

GT - Just curious as to what your thoughts are on why you and other LSU fans might think that 2-loss LSU deserves to be in the national championship game over 1-loss Kansas? Especially since LSU lost to two teams that I believe are currently not in the top-25, and Kansas lost the one game to Missouri, who will likely remain in the top-10.

[scrawford]

A segment from Dan Wetzel's most recent column on Yahoo sports.

"The contenders for the BCS title game are as follows and we'll do our best to break it down with clear efficiency heading into Sunday's 8 p.m. announcement - Ohio State, LSU, Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Kansas, Hawaii and Southern California.

Don't blame us for the analysis, we're as impartial as you'll ever find.

Ohio State (11-1) entered the weekend at No. 3 and looks like it's in, essentially because it only lost once. Sure it only played 12 games (to most team's 13), took on a weak non-conference slate, beat no really good teams, lost three weeks ago at home to Illinois and didn't play anyone in two weeks, but in this season ? hey, step on up you're a winner, please try to play better than last year."

Here's the response I sent him:


"When you cite Ohio State's weak schedule and conference, I say good point. When you cite that they haven't played in two weeks, I say what does this have to do with the price of tea in China? When you say "most" teams have played 13 games, I say you're dead wrong.

The fact that Ohio State ended their season two weeks earlier than some teams is irrelevant. They still played 12 games. You could just as easily credit them for not having bye weeks when other teams did.

Of the 8 teams you discuss as contenders for the national title game, only 3 (LSU, Oklahoma and Va Tech) played 13 games. That's less than half, last time I checked.

I enjoy your columns, and I forwarded your playoff articles to all my friends/acquaintances because I felt you put forth a very good plan in a very well-ordered, well-explained way. I'd love to see it happen.

But I ask that when you bash Ohio State (or any other team), please stick to relevant and accurate arguments. Otherwise, you just seem like a biased Buckeye hatemonger. There are enough of those to go around already."

[scrawford]

By the way, you can read that article by clicking here:

Now what? - NCAA Football - Yahoo! Sports

He addresses Zurp's question about why Kansas shouldn't be considered.

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

I'd just like to point out, this was a "rebuilding" year for Ohio State on the heels of losing Troy, Teddy, Pittman and Gonzo. Think about that for a second. Enjoy.

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Gatorubet

Same as last year. SEC Championship Game bump.

I was asking why should it be Georgia. I think LSU should go to the NC game since they beat the two teams Georgia lost to and won the conference. I don't understand why he thinks they deserve to go ahead of LSU unless he places heavy emphasis on playing well late.

[notfadeaway]

Originally Posted by Buckeyeskickbuttocks

I'd just like to point out, this was a "rebuilding" year for Ohio State on the heels of losing Troy, Teddy, Pittman and Gonzo. Think about that for a second. Enjoy.

Excellent....Excellent point...In fact the most important thing is that they made it back to the NC for a shot at redemption...other things to think about...this is their 3rd time to the game in 6 years, AND we usually play much much better as the dog...and I see no reason not to be there again next year....ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A BUCKEYE@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The KSB]

Originally Posted by RoscoeParrish

Damn, it feels good to be a gangsta.

[NW_Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Zurp

GT - Just curious as to what your thoughts are on why you and other LSU fans might think that 2-loss LSU deserves to be in the national championship game over 1-loss Kansas? Especially since LSU lost to two teams that I believe are currently not in the top-25, and Kansas lost the one game to Missouri, who will likely remain in the top-10.

Excellent point. LSU is a good team, but they really benefited from some generous calls from the refs in the Auburn game and the replay ref in the Alabama game who called back two key plays from Alabama. ("Indisputable" must mean something else when LSU is on the field - like "Maybe")

I don't think LSU deserves to be there, but I think they're overhyped anyway, which will be good for OSU after last year. Also, I think OSU played their best games when they were "Away". Therefore, LSU, Kansas, Georgia...doesn't matter. OSU will be looking for redemption and a victim...whatever color their jerseys are.