re: Schedule

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that's the only thing that matters

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did I say that? I can include the rest of the 1-loss team's resume if you'd like. although I'm sure you already know it's better than Alabama's.

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These losses are not even close to similar

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The wins aren't either...compared to the other team. And the next post is based entirely on the assumption that Okie State beats OU.

The reason there is even a small debate is that the competing teams for the #2 slot do not have anything to compare. There is no head to head. So they go to schedule. Yes, Alabama is dominant in its wins. Yes, Alabama lost to #1 in OT at home. And based on overall talent, we all assume Bama is the second best.

But just take a glance at Okie State. They have similar margins of victory against a more competitive (according to computers) schedule. The loss to Iowa State on the road in 2 OT is awful. But they do have quality wins whether we believe it or not.

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well put. I think if LSU had beat Bama by 20 points this wouldn't be an issue. and add in all the narcissism of all the media members who picked Alabama to win the SEC and the BCS title before the season, and of course you're not going to have any of these influential talking heads admit anything else. in fact, I guarantee you if it's LSU/Bama again.. the majority of "experts" will pick the Crimson Tide to win. you can take that to the bank.

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I guess nobody gives a shite about what I posted. Not even an affirmation or rebuttal. I guess I didn't flame so I suck.

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Unlike most of the others, you didn't say Bama absolutely doesn't deserve to go. It's a debate sure, and I can admit that. A debate I think Bama should and will win. LSU is the only team that absolutely deserves to go (assuming they beat UGA).

So I guess I feel more need to respond to the flamers who say or imply we have absolutely no right to go. That, to me, is ridiculous.

Each poster has his/her opinions on who should play in the BCS championship. Some feel winning a conference is important. Others feel the head to head should carry more weight. Others feel just put the best two on the field. And stil others say put the two most deserving. Sometimes all of those factors equate to exactly two teams. This year, maybe, maybe not.

However, we all kicked off Labor Day weekend knowing the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 formula. We are down to the last weekend and nothing is certain except there are perhaps three teams fighting for two spots.

A debate is needed for determining #1 and #2. A debate is also needed to improve the current system, which is better than past systems. Unfortunately we may not see a debate on either. I hope LSU wins this weekend. I have confidence they'll play well on January 9, no matter the opponent.

Oh, and tl;dr.

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Kinda the whole point of the NCG. Putting the 2 best teams against each other.

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Its questionable whether this has ever been the point of the NCG.

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BCS officials have actually said the purpose is to match up the "two most deserving teams."

Since we are pretending, I'm Santa Claus and your smart.

National media looks down on the SEC this year from top to bottom compared to the Big 12.

They state the SEC is top heavy while the Big 12 is better overall.

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dude we aren't saying you aren't the second best or not the best challenge



Kinda the whole point of the NCG. Putting the 2 best teams against each other. I think LSU just wants a cupcake.

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Seriously...with our schedule this year...we want a cupcake?

Baiting is old.