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I think people focus way to much on the "home field advantage" Ok, the home team gets a little more rest, and familiarity. I have played through the college level myself, and it never made that big of a difference to me, or most of the guys I knew. All football fields are made the same. IDK it has something to do with the regulations. At the college level there are enough big time fans that you have plenty of support in the crowd. If anything to me there was a small advantage to being the away team. I know every player, current or former, knows what I am saying, there is nothing like coming into their house and beating them in their own back yard. I don't think the away factor will hurt Bama too much. Bama generally has the more powerfull guys, but with the loss of so many guys can they put something together for LSU? IDK!! On the other hand, I think they had more talent than LSU without those guys. I would be inclined to go against the grain on this one, and give it to Bama. One of the two will play in the NC, although I don't see them winning, but they shouldn't play USC, there are better teams than USC, that should be in the NC. |
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You just basiclly said the same thing I did. I am not saying that it didn't work out the way it should have, but the strength of schedule gave Bama that tiny bit more they needed to send them to the NC. There were a lot of people that thought Oklahoma St, or Stanford deserved just as much of a chance. In a four team play-off, two SEC teams might make it, but nobody would have any arguement about how their team should have made it. I personally thought Bama had the best team in the country, but shouldn't have been allowed in the NC, for one reason, they were not even considered the best team in their conference. I believe you should required to win you conference in order to move foreward. Actually a four team play-off would reduce the amount of teams from the SEC allowed in the play-off. That was one of the first things that was brought up, and they all seemed to be on the same page, that you have to win your conference to progress. Well everyone but the SEC guy was on that page. Because he said that his conference deserved the srength of schedule factor. I don't believe they do, because it would only mean that what ever SEC prevailed over the others would be that much better that the rest of the country. I don't believe any team should be given anything the other teams aren't.
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emcelroy | 12 |
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I do too, their just to many teams nationwide to completely go to a play-off. and keeping the bowl games. SEC will still get their bias, puting more of their teams in the 4 team play-off, but at least it won't end up like LSU, Bama last year. Yes, Bama was the best team in the country, but there was a lot of oneloss teams that deserved to move forward the same as Bama. Now with a play-off that BS won't happen again. |
emcelroy | 12 |
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Yeah, from the reading I have done on the mettings by the commitee in Dallas, that is the most important thing. Filling seats, whitch is tough to do when people can't afford the travels. They said that it would most likely be a 4 team play-off, but they want to, if at all possible, salvage all of the bowl games.So the computer would still do all the ranking up to a certain point in the season, then the play-off would take over. That is the most likely sanario.
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emcelroy | 12 |
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Oh and LSU and Bama yeah, I will give you thsat one. Arkansas hangs in the balance somewhere, but I would easily give that number 3 spot to Oregon, and I think USC would fit in the 5th to 8th range right in there with Arkansas. The pac-12 has a great chance of producing 3 top 10 teams again this year. Not to mention the big-12. Texas and Oklahoma have a rich history of National championships aswell.
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emcelroy | 12 |
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It doesn't really matter where all the good teams are located, weather it be the SEC, the Big-12, or even the Pac-12, as long as they are all given the same oportunity. If all four teams that make it are SEC, then they earned those spots, but at least every other team would be able to say they were all given the same chance, and not favored buy a bias computer ranking system. |
emcelroy | 12 |
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There are a few teams out there that probably deserved a chance at the NC, but the BCS just seemed to screw them out of the chance that they earned. A perfect example would be Boise State in '06 I believe. They had a perfect record and didn't get the credit they deserved. I personally am not a Boise State fan, but that was a good team! Sports analysts said it was because of their strength of schedule, or lack there of, but they proved that wasn't the case when they went on the beat a great Sooners team. A play-off could give teams like Boise State their due credit. I am pretty curious to find out how other people feel about the possibility of ending the BCS conract. In the article I read, the only person that had much of an arguement other than the whens and wheres was the SEC spokesperson. He brought up the same ole thing. You guessed it, strength of schedule! That's what everyone is trying to get away from. SEC bias!! |
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I was pretty excited in the first LSU Bama game. It was just too big of a showdown. All the tension that built up to it was more than anyone could deny, regardless of who their team is. Unfortunately it was a little boring, and I thought, "well there is no way that could happen twice!" I guess that was just the way it was supposed to turn out because the second one was a replay of the first. Wisconsin and Oregon had me on the edge of my seat in the Rose bowl. I am an Oregon fan, but Montee Ball just wouldn't quit!! He deserves credit!! The Duck's helments were sweet!!
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emcelroy | 21 |
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They are supposed to be much improved in interviews many of the players have stated that this is going to be the best Ducks defense they have ever seen. They will have a much improved defensive backfield with a couple guys, that if you can believe it, run the 40 faster that DeAnthony Thomas. The D-line has been bulked up, and has a strong side defensive end named Erik Armstead, most likely starting this year, that is known for dominating QB. Many people believe that this is the year that the Duck's defense will finally be as good as the offense.
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emcelroy | 21 |
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What I mean is that it is not unheard of for a team in the SEC to have a productive offense, but it is not what they are known for. Look at both LSU, Bama games last year. They were both defensive shootouts. The Pac-12 is known for explosive offenses. The SEC can shut down a good offense because of the defenses they produce, then beat you with their special teams. Pac-12 teams tend to have these high scoring games, because they are the exact oposite. They haven't tryed as hard to develope great defenses in the past. They just put up as many points as they can, as fast as they can. Some comments that have been made by Ducks players to reporters indicate some good changes for the their defense, but Chip Kelly closed spring practice. The reason I give the victory to Oregon over SC is because of their offense sure, but even more because of their defense. That conferense is not known for defense. When the Ducks suddenly show up with a great defense it will take everyone by suprise.
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emcelroy | 21 |
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No, it probably wouldn't, but it is just what I would like to see. I agree with your comments about USC and the passing game. As I said I won't argue that they most likely have the #1 or #2 offense behind or ahead of oregon. I have witnessed it year after year, that it is more of a burden to labeled the "team to beat" I like were the ducks are sitting, and think it is a benefit for a team to enter the season somewhere in the top 10, but not #1 or even #2. I think the determining factor for USC and the Ducks will be witch coach has set up the better system. I still believe that despite all the incredible talent on the field for the Duck, their most important asset is Chip Kelly. Who always seems to find the perfect guy for each position, and put together the most explosive offense in the nation.
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emcelroy | 21 |
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I think the Ducks will win a 4th strait conference title, but if anyone stands a chance to stop them it is USC. SC is said to have the best passing game in the country, but it is yet to be seen. I might be more convinced if it were anything but speculation. The, usually wrong, sports analysts made the same predictions about Andrew luck and the Cardinal, aswell as Landry Jones and the Sooners. I think USC is overrated because of depth, but most importantly because the analysts are basing the Trojan offense off of what they SHOULD have, not what has been seen. Pulling off a 3 point squeeker over Oregon doesn't suddenly make you a National contender! I have no doubt that Oregon and SC can out compete any SEC team on the Offense side of the ball, but the SEC is known for amazing defense. Oregon stands the better chance at the National Championship, but they will need to be unpredictable against a good SEC defense, but I guess that is what Chip Kelly is known for!! I would like to see the Pac-12 play against the Big -12 for the Nat. |
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I am dieing to see what Mike Leach can do with a UW team. The Pac-12 has definately hit the gas on performance over the last few year, but I think the 2011 season was huge in elevating the conference. I hope we see a play off system in 2014. It will put an end to the SEC bias and give teams like Boise State a chance to prove themselves against overhyped SEC teams.
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emcelroy | 21 |
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When James left the game last year with his elbow issue, SC couldn't handle Barner for one Quarter. What are they gonna do with four? Not to mention Marshall and the Momba!! Oregon bulked up the defensinve line, improved with a dual threat QB (something Thomas wasn't), and greatly improved the passing game with near 7' recievers. Now that's a target. Everyone talks about how improved SC will be, but they are the same team they were last year that lost to a 6-7 Arizona State minus some talent. The condoms are like a game of Jinga. Build them up for 8 months, pull out one block, and watch'em come crashing down. Their odds didn't look that good until Barkley decided to stay. LOL!! Ask Landry Jones how that worked out last year with Oklahoma!! USC is overrated, and Matt Barkley is no Andrew Luck!! They will prove early in the season that they never belonged on this list. They have lost 3 of their last four meetings with Stanford. That was with Barkley, before and sanctions. Now suddenly things will be different? I don't think so. It will be tough enough for them to get past the Huskies!! So anyone reading this post should pull USC out, and just bump everyone else up a notch.
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DoubleUp4Life | 93 |
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If SC, by some miracle, wins over the Ducks I will definately be cheering for the Trojans to unseat the SEC. Who is your team?
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emcelroy | 21 |
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Dude, The Ducks suck? Have you ever watched them play? They are the most explosive team in the nation. People keep talking about 2 possible games between Oregon and USC, and a split each winning a game. I think Oregon would win them both. USC caught Oregon sleeping last year. It wasn't really that USC was that good. Besides, to me SC and Barkley will be like Oklahoma and Landry Jones were last year. They were picked like SC to win it all, and the hype built for months and months. OMG they fell hard, losing to Texas Tech of all teams. Hey what does that remind you of? USC losing to Arizona State last year. Oklahoma went on to lose to Baylor, and OK State. I think SC will be lucky to get by Stanford and Washington, much less think they can take Oregon who will actually be better without James and Darron Thomas. Barner is much more dangerous at RB than James. Bennett was threatening to take the starting QB job from Thomas. Anyone who watched him would would probably say the same as me. While thomas was out with a knee injury, Bennett did a supurb job, and I cought myself wishing that Darron Thomas would just stay out for the season. I think the determining factors are going to be Oregon's much improved recieving game, Much improved defense, and last but not least Barner, Marshal and the Mamba!! Anyone who doesn't know who Marshall is, Google, "Byron Marshal" he is new to the Ducks this year.
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DoubleUp4Life | 93 |
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Ver realistic man. Good job, but I don't see USC getting past Oregon. They will most likely play twice. I think oregon will end the SEC, and USC will play in the Rose Bowl.
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DoubleUp4Life | 93 |
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USC is Overrated!!
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emcelroy | 21 |
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Many people think that Darron thomas left the ducks because Chip Kelly wouldn't garantee that he would start this year over Brian Bennett. Therefore I would say they are in good hands with Bennett. In the USC game last year most of the offense cam in the third quarter from Kenjan Barner after LaMichael James left the game with an elbow issue. USC couldn't handle Barner for one quarter, skimming a victory by 3 points after Barner and De'Anthony Thomas brought them back from almost a 20 point gap. Now that James is gone they will get Barner for 4 quarters. Oh hey, Oregon also picked up Byron Marshall. No doubt he will be a huge factor. In their matchup last year Oregon had their top reciever and their two best defensive lineman out with injuries as well. The weekness for the Ducks last year was their passing game. This year it will be one of their top assets. This could be the year that the Duck's defense finally catches up with the offense. Everyone is forgetting that with all their starters healthy last year Oregon destroyed the two teams that beat USC, Stanford and Arizona State. I have to say I can't believe they lost to Arizona state, one of the worst teams in the pac-12.
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emcelroy | 21 |
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Everyone is so cofident that USC can win their conference, but I just don't think they can beat Oregon again |
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