Yep, the Big Ten probably didn't deserve two, but it's not like the choices were all that clear. Michigan was 10-2 afterall. But the entire system sucks. I hate the idea that there's such a financial component of the BCS and the decisions are based on factors that are entirely biased towards bigger conferences. It's set up to make the rich richer. The Big Ten will almost always get 2 teams, and sometimes not deservingly. It's not fair. If there is a silver lining in this year, it will be that it might be the biggest example yet of how screwed up the system is and it will have a broader affect then in the past. This could wind up pissing off just enough people, and the right people, that it could be a catalyst for change.
Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David
Ok, as long as the winner of that game agrees to play USC at the end.
50-14
http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262450008
70-17
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23-0
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24-17
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Ouch.
So who should have gotten the at large bids this year?
Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David
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The only good that will come out of this garbage -- and yes, this result IS garbage -- is that, apparently, T. Boone Pickens is going to start putting some of his billions to work to get the system changed at a higher level than the BCS and the NCAA.
As for the game? Count me as another die-hard college fan that has zero interest in this game.
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The big 12 (-2) deserved 2 teams ... especially over the ACC. I'd be ok with the Big 10 getting 2, but I'm surprised Mich instead of Mich State. Stanford certainly deserves their spot.
K-State wouldn't travel to see their team in a BCS bowl?
I'd be all for Boise State getting another BCS berth. I also think Michigan State was the better team over Michigan. Actually, watching them in the Big Ten title game last night I was really impressed with them. They're a much better team than most gie them credit for.
Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David
"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
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