2012 College Football

[tricky]

I think Georgia-Bama was a great litmus test for what Georgia fans feel about Mark Richt. Do you credit Georgia for playing a great game and being this close to beating Bama? Or do you criticize the team for mismanaging the last minute of the game (i.e. Richt not being able to win the "big game"?)

[stringertom]

Richt was fine...you can't fault him for the deflected pass that wobbled to the unintended receiver.

Saban was the poorer of the tacticians...not calling TO prior to halftime cost Bama a chance for a TD. He admitted the goof to the CBS sideline reporter.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Power Player

We played a lot of young guys tonight and EJ was EJ. 1 more game of this bad QB play.

I was surprised the game was that close. Bama's 2 point conversion kept UGA from kicking a field goal to get the game into OT.

[BigServer1]

Northern Illinois very well may be going to a BCS game, as is Wisconsin and Louisville. Georgia won't go. Wow.

These rules need to end. There need to be minimum ranking requirements to get into a BCS game now. This is getting ridiculous.

[volleygirl]

Originally Posted by BigServer1

Northern Illinois very well may be going to a BCS game, as is Wisconsin and Louisville. Georgia won't go. Wow.

These rules need to end. There need to be minimum ranking requirements to get into a BCS game now. This is getting ridiculous.

The Big boys arent going to allow any rule change that would keep out a Big 10 or ACC champ no matter where they may be ranked. You think the $4 ticket price was good for the FSU/GT game? Wait til you see what they have to lower prices to for the FSU/Lousiville game.

[stringertom]

^^^I'd prefer a more "marquee" matchup for the Noles' return to a BCS game but, have no fear, tickets for a New Year's bowl in Miami have significantly more value than a Dec. 1 game in Charlotte.

[volleygirl]

Originally Posted by stringertom

^^^I'd prefer a more "marquee" matchup for the Noles' return to a BCS game but, have no fear, tickets for a New Year's bowl in Miami have significantly more value than a Dec. 1 game in Charlotte.

Dang, did you see the bowl matchups? What a bunch of shitty games. Theres no way in hell No. Illinois should be in a BCS game. Besides the Tostitos bowl and the title game, they really are lousy games. I see a lot of empty seats in the future of most of these games because most of them arent interesting at all.

[Power Player]

These are all terrible games. I wish to god they could have at least had UF play ORE. How are we playing N Ill? LOL. Cmon man. I wanted Bridgewater at least.

This is ridiculous. I hope the ratings are in the toilet and a real playoff is developed as a result.

[volleygirl]

Originally Posted by Power Player

These are all terrible games. I wish to god they could have at least had UF play ORE. How are we playing N Ill? LOL. Cmon man. I wanted Bridgewater at least.

This is ridiculous. I hope the ratings are in the toilet and a real playoff is developed as a result.

Ray Charles couldve picked better matchups than these. I cant believe just how bad a job they did. Frreakin terrible games that I dont think anyones gonna make sure they see. Ratings should be in the tank.

[Power Player]

Ill probably go to the FSU game. Cant imagine the tickets will cost much..lol.

[volleygirl]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Ill probably go to the FSU game. Cant imagine the tickets will cost much..lol.

Did you hear what Herbstreet said? The entire panel said FSU would kill No. Illinois the Herbstreet says, "EJ Manual will do his best to keep No. Illinois in this game." They all busted out laughing.

[anhuynh16]

terrible matchups this year. I mean come on, OU and A&M in the cotton bowl?
BTW: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoot...ls/predictions

Complete bowl list

[Power Player]

Yes, EJ Manuel has been an absolute disappointment, so I agree with that. Also Herbie probably feels burned since he had EJ as a heisman candidate preseason.

The reason we played so safe against NC State is because Jimbo doesn't trust him enough. He is a 5th year senior. No Excuse.

[BigServer1]

Usually there is one snooze of a BCS game. Some years there are two.

I think we have three this year...First time in recent memory we've had three bad matchups in five games. ND-Bama will get killer ratings, but I don't see the Irish hanging with Alabama.

Oregon-KSU should be good. It was supposed to be an OOC game this year, then it was a NC matchup, so it's cool to get that matchup finally.

[Kevin T]

Originally Posted by BigServer1

Usually there is one snooze of a BCS game. Some years there are two.

I think we have three this year...First time in recent memory we've had three bad matchups in five games. ND-Bama will get killer ratings, but I don't see the Irish hanging with Alabama.

Oregon-KSU should be good. It was supposed to be an OOC game this year, then it was a NC matchup, so it's cool to get that matchup finally.

I like the Oregon-KSU matchup and believe it's probably going to be the most entertaining. I'll watch ND/Bama because it's the NC but I'm really not interested in the post-season this year. The games are just horrible. FSU/NI is a dog of a game. I'll bet it's gonna be really tough for even FSU to sell this one out. My horrible Hokies play Rutgers...zzzzzz. Wisconsin and Stanford....zzzzzz.

I have a few friends that are GA alumns and I was really pulling for the upset. Just a heartbreaker but a great game. Bama is Bama but they could easily have lost their two toughest games this year.

[BigServer1]

Originally Posted by Kevin T

I like the Oregon-KSU matchup and believe it's probably going to be the most entertaining. I'll watch ND/Bama because it's the NC but I'm really not interested in the post-season this year. The games are just horrible. FSU/NI is a dog of a game. I'll bet it's gonna be really tough for even FSU to sell this one out. My horrible Hokies play Rutgers...zzzzzz. Wisconsin and Stanford....zzzzzz.

I have a few friends that are GA alumns and I was really pulling for the upset. Just a heartbreaker but a great game. Bama is Bama but they could easily have lost their two toughest games this year.

I was 100% pulling for Georgia. That last play...Man, so brutal. I think either Georiga or Alabama would beat Notre Dame, and if we're going to get a 7th straight SEC champ, I'd at least like to see a different SEC champ.

If Bama wins, that's three titles in four years, and EVERYONE is back on their team next year. It's getting a bit ridiculous.

[r2473]

I hope the refs can "assist" ND and make it a close game. A hold here, a pass interference there and this one could be interesting.

[Kevin T]

Originally Posted by BigServer1

I was 100% pulling for Georgia. That last play...Man, so brutal. I think either Georiga or Alabama would beat Notre Dame, and if we're going to get a 7th straight SEC champ, I'd at least like to see a different SEC champ.

If Bama wins, that's three titles in four years, and EVERYONE is back on their team next year. It's getting a bit ridiculous.

Me too. I'm not that fond of Georgia fans (too cocky for the amount of success) but they love their Dawgs and it's been 30+ years. My oldest brother lived in Bama for years and is a fan, one of my best friends went to Bama and mutiple fellow classmates/interns are grads. My phone was lit up with 'roll tide' about 20 times Saturday. Makes me sick.

[Kevin T]

Originally Posted by r2473

I hope the refs can "assist" ND and make it a close game. A hold here, a pass interference there and this one could be interesting.

If ND is involved, that shouldn't be a problem.

Hey r2, after a poor Iowa football season, at least you can say your Hawkeyes beat a BCS bowl team.

[Power Player]

ORE-KSU is a solid game because ORE really needs to win for the entire pac -12. The PAC-12 is my favorite conference besides the SEC because it is so fun to watch, but they dont have the lineplay that the SEC has. they could make a nice statement against that in Jan. I really like ORE, I think they are a very fun team to watch.

KState has some horses up front, and I am interested in seeing how that goes. I really wish that it was UF though..ugh..that would have been a huge game for the PAC-12 if ORE could win it, but I don't believe they would. UF has so much talent on defense, and Elam can cover the width of the field maybe the best of any safety I have seen this year.