The Goat Pen

wait, what? Rudy Klein?

No, Calvin.

Owlman wrote:I think I like an Oregon rematch before a Alabama rematch

Th Bama rematch will happen before an Oregon rematch, IMO. I also think Alabama would win the rematch. I do not think Oregon would.

Oregon didn't lose at home and wasn't at full strenght (plus their game with LSU was more interesting). If Oklahoma beats Okla St., they'll put up either of those teams before Oregon and Alabama though. They will try and avoid any rematch and the AP side of the BCS will make sure of that.

TheBigMook wrote:No, Calvin.

I believe it's actually Collin Klein and he up to 10 and 24 with 5 int's. Of course, Casey Keenum is at 37 TD's, 3 Int's, 2 rushing TD's for Cougar High and may end up one of the BCS teams and undefeated (albeith with an easier schedule)

Oregon lost at a neutral site by double digits. Alabama lost at home by a FG in OT after an INT at the Goalline and three missed FGs.

As to which game is more interesting, I disagree. To me, low scoring, three point MOV in OT is more interesting than a high-scoring double-digit loss.

Just don't want to see a rematch. Give me Okla St or Okla or even Clemson over Alabama

I certainly understand that viewpoint. If situations were reversed, I absolutely would not want a rematch either. It will be an interesting couple of weeks, though.

I just don't think it would generate as much interest as would another team. I remember the Florida State/Florida rematch. It just wasn't the same.

Does the ACC have a playoff game (a rematch between Clemson and Va. Tech)? I'm actually hoping that Okla St. beats Okla. I'd love to see a strong offense go up against a strong defense. That would be an interesting contrast.

Have to give the TCU coach a lot of credit, going for 2 at the end of the game instead of the extra point to work for overtime.

I don't think creating the most 'national buzz' should supercede placing the two best teams in the game, which I believe to be us and LSU. Further, I think that Alabama is the only team with a legit shot at beating the Tigers.


However, if the question is, will Alabama have a legit gripe if we're left out, then the answer is a resounding no. Ditto any team from a major conference that lost a game. We will all have to let the process play out and abide by the rules that are in place: in the end, the two teams with the highest BCS scores go. That said, if OU nips Okie State, I like Bama's chances of being one of those two teams.

And as for buzz, I think there would be more of a groundswell for the Ducks had they not lost to Auburn in the NC game last year and to LSU the way they did this year. Close game to LSU this year and they'd be in, IMO.

New AP rankings. No. 1 LSU (first team to be unanimous No. 1 in regular season since Texas in 2008), No. 2 OklaSt, No. 3 Bama. No. 4 Oregon.

Speaking of Texas, my, how far they've fallen.

Somehow they have a better record than us and their go to play is have a quarterback heave it 10 yards past a covered receiver.

TAMU is a total enigma. How many games have you guys blown double-digit leads? Is that game day coaching, conditioning, or just a massive comedy of errors?

We have led by double digits in the second half of every game except Oklahoma I think.

So, what's the issue?

13 penalties against the Seahawks. I'll be shocked if they hold on in this game

Then again?