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[LSU_Stogie]

Originally Posted by whiteboard

Quite possibly the funniest post I've seen in all of these BCS threads.

Here are some stats for you:

Florida played four of the top 25 BCS teams. Only two of those teams were from the top ten. They beat Tennessee (#16 and 9-3) by 1 point. They beat LSU (#5 and 10-2) by 13 points. They beat Arkansas (#9 and 10-3) by 10 points. Arkansas got pummeled by USC by 36 points. Florida lost to Auburn (#10 and 10-2) by 10 points. Auburn, in turn, lost to UGA (unranked) by 10 points.

How do you think Leak is going to fare in the Heisman race?

BTW, you should have bolded the scoring stats.

OSU PF PA MARGIN
Scoring 36.3 10.4 25.9

FLA PF PA MARGIN
Scoring 28.8 13.5 15.4

And yes, Florida is a good team. And if OSU beats them they will be the only team in history to beat three #2 ranked teams in one season: Texas, Michigan and Florida.

All I am saying is don't let your team get as cocky as its fans...we see what happens to teams like USC and UT that think they are on top of the world and nothing can phase them...don't underestimate Florida or you'll get a nice ol' GATOR CHOMP!

[mikey202]

Originally Posted by boonedoggle

Yeah, stats is stats. But I've seen both teams play and it's my honest opinion that Florida is a much inferior team than Ohio St. (on both sides of the ball).

Florida is going to get stomped.Ohio State is going to crush them.They had a live feed from The Swamp when they made it official that Florida was going to play in the National Championship.Urban Meyer just sat there.He is one of the best Coaches in College football today, and he knows this is going to be a very hard game to play in.

I'll say this, If Florida wins, this will be the biggest upset that I can remember.

Plus, their kicker sucks big time, you got to have a good kicker if this game is a close one.

[whiteboard]

Originally Posted by LSU_Stogie

All I am saying is don't let your team get as cocky as its fans...we see what happens to teams like USC and UT that think they are on top of the world and nothing can phase them...don't underestimate Florida or you'll get a nice ol' GATOR CHOMP!

Well, I really have no control over my team's disposition. And at no time have I ever guaranteed a win for Ohio State in any game in any thread. Tressel is generally good at making sure his team doesn't look past teams. But any team can have a letdown. Ask USC.

But I don't think that was the point of your post. I think what you said is that "The Big 10 might truely find out what it means to play a GOOD team."

That's a ridiculous statement to put at the end of a dump of statistics with no thoughtful analysis to back it up. And to use your word...well...it was kind of "cocky."

[LSU_Stogie]

Originally Posted by whiteboard

Well, I really have no control over my team's disposition. And at no time have I ever guaranteed a win for Ohio State in any game in any thread. Tressel is generally good at making sure his team doesn't look past teams. But any team can have a letdown. Ask USC.

But I don't think that was the point of your post. I think what you said is that "The Big 10 might truely find out what it means to play a GOOD team."

That's a ridiculous statement to put at the end of a dump of statistics with no thoughtful analysis to back it up. And to use your word...well...it was kind of "cocky."

What can I say...when I feel that the SEC holds the award for toughest schedules then I can make that generalization. Especially since in an earlier thread I posted, most people agreed with me...

I'll keep to myself though as I appreciate you agreeing that LSU was wronged in the BCS Bowl standings...

Good luck to OSU and I hope the Gators can provide a whomping.

Here's lookin to a good game

[fitzsmoke]

OSU vs Florida. Will be a great game. No offense to Michigan, but I don't want to see a re-match.

Playoffs would only work for a tie-breaker. The seasons are long enough now. Remember these are supposed to be students. Would you want to limit the number of regular season games in order for a playoff system to finish before Feb.?

[OB1 Stogie]

Originally Posted by LSU_Stogie

All I am saying is don't let your team get as cocky as its fans...we see what happens to teams like USC and UT that think they are on top of the world and nothing can phase them...don't underestimate Florida or you'll get a nice ol' GATOR CHOMP!

Exactly, you'd think of any fans, the OSU fans would understand. I seem to remember a National Championship game a couple of years ago when OSU was 14 point underdogs and didn't stand a chance.....I'm just saying. Look, I hate the Gators as much as OSU but I think anything can happen in any game. Ask USC.

[Da Klugs]

Originally Posted by larryinlc

I'm going to watch the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. Where DIII football is alive and well in a tried and true playoff system.

Larry

Tressels dad was big there for my alma mater (Baldwin Wallace).

[G-Man]

Originally Posted by OB1 Stogie

Exactly, you'd think of any fans, the OSU fans would understand. I seem to remember a National Championship game a couple of years ago when OSU was 14 point underdogs and didn't stand a chance.....I'm just saying. Look, I hate the Gators as much as OSU but I think anything can happen in any game. Ask USC.

You beat me to it. That is exactly what I was going to point out.

Ironic isn't it?

Florida is about finding a way to win every week. That is what it is about, the W's. I think OSU is a fine team and they have a lot of weapons but they can't afford to fall into the trap of thinking that the Gators don't deserve to be there. Florida didn't go 12 - 1 and beat 8 bowl teams by being lucky and not having a good team.

This game will be debated over the next month with the media talking about how Florida has no shot to win. I think that is great. They go out with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Sets up really nice for Florida that way. They have been proving people wrong all year long.

Mr Ginn....meet Mr Nelson!

Have Percy on those Buckeyes!

[Barcochris]

I don't think you can count out a Urban Myer coached team. I think he is one of the best coaches in D-1

[whiteboard]

Don't disagree with you fellas. Florida is a good football team that played a very tough schedule and deserves their props. Although they did lose a game to a fair to middlin' opponent.

But I was reacting to this statement: "The Big 10 might truely find out what it means to play a GOOD team."

I think Ohio State has already played two #2 ranked teams this year -- and is responsible for the fact that neither are no longer #2.

Ohio State won't look past Florida. There is too much on the line. All you had to do was look at Troy Smith's face on the bench when he threw the interception against Michigan to realize that. He was so disappointed that he let his team down that he looked like he would never forgive himself. Tressel is not the kind of coach who lets his team look past other teams.

And I don't see a lot of Ohio State fans on this board saying that Ohio State is going to crush Florida. I see mostly other fans saying it.

It doesn't matter. We'll find out soon enough.

[Buckeye]

Okay, I guess it need to help Hoyohio out here since we Buckeyes stick together.

Florida reminds me alot of Ohio State in 2002. No one is giving them a good shot at winning except the SEC crew. I think they can and will get OSU a good game if they play mistake free ball.

Regardless of what people think, Urban Meyer is not a great coach. What he is a is great recruiter. He is not known for he supreme game plans. He is known for painting a great picture of why kids should come and play for him. He maybe the best recruiter in the nation but flat out coaching wise, Coach Tess will out coach him everyday of the week.

I know someone talked about stats eariler. There have been every few games that any OSU starter finished the game. Stats are junk with the top teams. Smith would have thrown for 1000 more yards if he played more second half games and they kept piling it on.

I also get tried of fans talking about how great their teams are, Buckeye fans included (the ones here are cool though!). The same goes for fans that talk about how strong their conferences are. The Big Ten was off this year but we did have 3 teams in the final 7 in the BCS. Wisconsin get's over looked but they have only one loss and that was to Michigan. If Wisconsin beats up on Arkansas in the bowl game I hope this will put some of the "My conference is better than your conference" stuff to rest.

The best two teams in the country already playing in Columbus on Nov. 18th. I think Michigan would beat Florida if they played. If the rest of the country did not rebel against the thought of a "re-match" the best two teams would have played again on Jan. 8th. But the pull of a Big Ten vs. SEC title game was way too much. There is no other reason why FL. leapfrogged UM.

Bottom line is this, the Gators have a team that can win but they will have to play perfect ball and Ohio State will have to make some key mistakes and turnovers. And the Gators are going to be "scary good" as early as next year with the kids that Meyer keeps landing. SEC is in for a ride and with FL. ST. and Miami having off years, Meyer is going to land a top 3 recruiting class again.

[OB1 Stogie]

Originally Posted by Buckeye

Okay, I guess it need to help Hoyohio out here since we Buckeyes stick together.

Florida reminds me alot of Ohio State in 2002. No one is giving them a good shot at winning except the SEC crew. I think they can and will get OSU a good game if they play mistake free ball.

Regardless of what people think, Urban Meyer is not a great coach. What he is a is great recruiter. He is not known for he supreme game plans. He is known for painting a great picture of why kids should come and play for him. He maybe the best recruiter in the nation but flat out coaching wise, Coach Tess will out coach him everyday of the week.

I know someone talked about stats eariler. There have been every few games that any OSU starter finished the game. Stats are junk with the top teams. Smith would have thrown for 1000 more yards if he played more second half games and they kept piling it on.

I also get tried of fans talking about how great their teams are, Buckeye fans included (the ones here are cool though!). The same goes for fans that talk about how strong their conferences are. The Big Ten was off this year but we did have 3 teams in the final 7 in the BCS. Wisconsin get's over looked but they have only one loss and that was to Michigan. If Wisconsin beats up on Arkansas in the bowl game I hope this will put some of the "My conference is better than your conference" stuff to rest.

The best two teams in the country already playing in Columbus on Nov. 18th. I think Michigan would beat Florida if they played. If the rest of the country did not rebel against the thought of a "re-match" the best two teams would have played again on Jan. 8th. But the pull of a Big Ten vs. SEC title game was way too much. There is no other reason why FL. leapfrogged UM.

Bottom line is this, the Gators have a team that can win but they will have to play perfect ball and Ohio State will have to make some key mistakes and turnovers. And the Gators are going to be "scary good" as early as next year with the kids that Meyer keeps landing. SEC is in for a ride and with FL. ST. and Miami having off years, Meyer is going to land a top 3 recruiting class again.

There have been every few games that any OSU starter finished the game.

Thats speaks to the weak schedule and weak conference. You say, yourself, we had a down season....not to mention the tough out of conference scheduling.

[ToddziLLa]

Originally Posted by OB1 Stogie

Thats speaks to the weak schedule and weak conference. You say, yourself, we had a down season....not to mention the tough out of conference scheduling.

Heaven forbid Ohio State be GOOD ENOUGH to beat teams in two quarters rather than four. That definitely isn't a possibility.

A Canes fan has about [size=1]|-|[/size] much room to talk, especially this season.

[whiteboard]

Originally Posted by OB1 Stogie

Thats speaks to the weak schedule and weak conference. You say, yourself, we had a down season....not to mention the tough out of conference scheduling.

Yea. Like playing the defending National Champions the second game of the season after OSU lost 9 of 11 starters on defense.

[Buckeye]

Originally Posted by ToddziLLa

Heaven forbid Ohio State be GOOD ENOUGH to beat teams in two quarters rather than four. That definitely isn't a possibility.

A Canes fan has about [size=1]|-|[/size] much room to talk, especially this season.

Now you know why they call it "Cry-ami".