BCS Championship Game discussion thread

cartman · 01-08-2007, 04:00 PM

To kick off the discussion for tonight's game, check out the state by state results for the ESPN Poll question:

"How does your interest in tonight's BCS Championship game compare to last year's Rose Bowl between USC and Texas."

Surprising results...

hxxp://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?sportIndex=frontpage&pollId=42166

spleen1015 · 01-08-2007, 04:05 PM

I'll tune in while I play Civ IV. I think I am more interested this year because I get to watch the game.

Last year I had to work at the bowling alley and only got to watch the last 5 minutes when the place had emptied out. I guess if I got to watch any part of the game, those 5 minutes were good ones to see.

My guess is people are less interested because everyone thinks OSU will walk over Florida. I am hoping for a competitive game. I hope OSU doesn't blow them out.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-08-2007, 04:10 PM

Honestly, I don't even know if I'm going to watch any of the game tonight. I'll probably check the score periodically online, and if it's a close game in the fourth quarter, I'll turn it on. Otherwise, I'll probably just be playing something on the Xbox 360 durin the game.

To all of you who will be watching, I hope it's a good game.

Ksyrup · 01-08-2007, 04:12 PM

I'll likely watch after I get home from the gym around 9pm. Hopefully the game is boring or a blowout, so i won't feel guilty for firing up the PS2 shortly after halftime.

gstelmack · 01-08-2007, 04:12 PM

I am boycotting this thread because you bowed to the marketing pressure in your thread title...

Warhammer · 01-08-2007, 04:12 PM

I didn't watch last year and probably won't watch this year. The BCS is a farce.

st.cronin · 01-08-2007, 04:17 PM

Wait, the BCS championship game is TONIGHT???? I thought it was last night's game between Ohio and some random team from the south ...

cartman · 01-08-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

I am boycotting this thread because you bowed to the marketing pressure in your thread title...

Good. Your time is better spent performing commish duties for WOOF

Eaglesfan27 · 01-08-2007, 04:21 PM

I'll watch while playing some FOF 2007. I'm just hoping for a competitive exciting game.

Warhammer · 01-08-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I'll watch while playing some FOF 2007. I'm just hoping for a competitive exciting game.

You're watching it in Solevision?

albionmoonlight · 01-08-2007, 04:37 PM

According to that poll, only 44% of the people in Florida are more interested in the game tonight than last year.

MylesKnight · 01-08-2007, 04:45 PM

Ohio State v. Florida for the Title, this is like asking who was your favorite, Stalin or Hitler?

I'll be pulling for a surprise announcement from the NCAA at Halftime of tonight's game, giving each of these programs the Death Penalty beginning immediately, and then giving the National Title to the only eligible undefeated team in America, the Boise State University Broncos.

Emiliano · 01-08-2007, 04:49 PM

I can't wait to watch it tomorrow on my PC (ordered from Direct2Drive for 3 bucks).

Easy Mac · 01-08-2007, 04:56 PM

My interest in the NCAA Division I Bowl Subdivision Tostitos BCS National Championship Game is about equal to last year.

timmynausea · 01-08-2007, 04:57 PM

I'll watch. I can't really decide who to root against.

wade moore · 01-08-2007, 05:01 PM

As an SEC fan, I'm definitely interested this year... I'm very curious to see how this plays out and will be happy if UF wins despite hating them, if nothing else so that I can laugh at st. cronin

..

However, I'll say now so that people can't say I'm just saying it if UF looks bad - I just don't see how playing a game almost 2 months after your season was over is a true indication of which team is better. It seems more of an indication of who handled the layoff better. (and yes, I'm aware that OSU's layoff is a couple of weeks longer than OSU, but my point still stands overall)

st.cronin · 01-08-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

As an SEC fan, I'm definitely interested this year... I'm very curious to see how this plays out and will be happy if UF wins despite hating them, if nothing else so that I can laugh at st. cronin

..

However, I'll say now so that people can't say I'm just saying it if UF looks bad - I just don't see how playing a game almost 2 months after your season was over is a true indication of which team is better. It seems more of an indication of who handled the layoff better. (and yes, I'm aware that OSU's layoff is a couple of weeks longer than OSU, but my point still stands overall)

So, what you're saying is, even if the Alligators win tonight, I can still call the SEC overrated?

Mustang · 01-08-2007, 05:08 PM

I don't care..

I'll watch just because I have good numbers in a pool...

wade moore · 01-08-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

So, what you're saying is, even if the Alligators win tonight, I can still call the SEC overrated?

Hah, no

.

Ben E Lou · 01-08-2007, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

I am boycotting this thread because you bowed to the marketing pressure in your thread title...

The One True Dark Jedi doesn't stand for bowing to marketing pressure in his domain.

cartman · 01-08-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDog

The One True Dark Jedi doesn't stand for bowing to marketing pressure in his domain.

But that is the official name. The Fiesta Bowl was a separate game last week.

Ben E Lou · 01-08-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

But that is the official name. The Fiesta Bowl was a separate game last week.

Bah. Bowl Game. Arizona.

Good compromise in the title.

cartman · 01-08-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDog

Bah. Bowl Game. Arizona.

Good compromise in the title.

I guaran-damn-tee you that if Georgia was playing in the game you'd have no problem calling it the "Tostitos dipped in Pace Picante Sauce washed down by a cold Coors Lite BCS Championship Game Bowl brought to you by Fox".

Ben E Lou · 01-08-2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I guaran-damn-tee you that if Georgia was playing in the game you'd have no problem calling it the Tostitos dipped in Pace Picante Sauce washed down by a cold Coors Lite BCS Championship Game Bowl.

You obviously haven't paid attention to how pertinacious I can be.

miami_fan · 01-08-2007, 06:32 PM

I have no real interest in the game. I will watch college basketball and check out the BCS game during the commercial break.

And I hope OSU kills the Gators.

Buccaneer · 01-08-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDog

You obviously haven't paid attention to how pertinacious I can be.

Pertinacious? You? I call BS.

Ben E Lou · 01-08-2007, 06:43 PM

I can afford to be close-minded. I'm right.

RedKingGold · 01-08-2007, 06:45 PM

When did this thread turn into a WOOF sausage-fest?

QuikSand · 01-08-2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

"How does your interest in tonight's BCS Championship game compare to last year's Rose Bowl between USC and Texas."

For me, I saw last year as a pretty special case, and was pretty interested in the game, despite not having a serious rooting interest. This year I find the matchup substantially less compelling, but since I root for OSU, I'm very interested again.

Raiders Army · 01-08-2007, 06:49 PM

I'm hungry for some chips and salsa for some reason.

MikeVick7 · 01-08-2007, 07:00 PM

This may be the most annoying pre-game show I've watched in some time.

cartman · 01-08-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKingGold

When did this thread turn into a WOOF sausage-fest?

Right around post #28, by my count.

wade moore · 01-08-2007, 07:07 PM

I wish they'd freakin' list the actual kickoff time... ESPN shows the game starts at 8:00... I flip from a College Basketball game I want to watch at about 8:05, and it's still talking heads with one of the bands playing in the background... *grumble*.. I want to know when to flip back over...

RedKingGold · 01-08-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

I wish they'd freakin' list the actual kickoff time... ESPN shows the game starts at 8:00... I flip from a College Basketball game I want to watch at about 8:05, and it's still talking heads with one of the bands playing in the background... *grumble*.. I want to know when to flip back over...

Because I actually go to 'Nova, I have more interest in that b-ball game right now than in the national championship game.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-08-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

I wish they'd freakin' list the actual kickoff time... ESPN shows the game starts at 8:00... I flip from a College Basketball game I want to watch at about 8:05, and it's still talking heads with one of the bands playing in the background... *grumble*.. I want to know when to flip back over...

I read some where that the actual kickoff time is 8:30 eastern time.

wade moore · 01-08-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Because I actually go to 'Nova, I have more interest in that b-ball game right now than in the national championship game.

Well.. mean and probably like... 10,000 whole other people... am watching the Hofstra @ ODU game...

Logan · 01-08-2007, 07:34 PM

That was quick.

DaddyTorgo · 01-08-2007, 07:34 PM

lol. well this one was over quick

wade moore · 01-08-2007, 07:34 PM

A) Nice hold by #8
B) Uh-oh

Crapshoot · 01-08-2007, 07:34 PM

So, 51-0?

cartman · 01-08-2007, 07:34 PM

Good start for OSU.

Celeval · 01-08-2007, 07:35 PM

Nice start.

Easy Mac · 01-08-2007, 07:35 PM

Florida #1 was getting held like it was no ones business

st.cronin · 01-08-2007, 07:35 PM

I just don't know how Florida expects to keep up with the superior speed of the Big 10.

GoldenEagle · 01-08-2007, 07:35 PM

Did anyone else see that hold? Wow. I am not sure how the refs missed that.

tucker rocky · 01-08-2007, 07:35 PM

Game.

muns · 01-08-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

A) Nice hold by #8
B) Uh-oh

exactly HUGE hold, cant believe nobody saw that, they were in the open field when it happened

wade moore · 01-08-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

I just don't know how Florida expects to keep up with the superior speed of the Big 10.

Can we make a deal to at least give it a rest until the game is over?

DaddyTorgo · 01-08-2007, 07:36 PM

dang. the FLA guy almost busted one there too.

Easy Mac · 01-08-2007, 07:37 PM

that was a 2 handed facemask. that's got to be malicious

01-08-2007, 04:10 PM	#3
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Honestly, I don't even know if I'm going to watch any of the game tonight. I'll probably check the score periodically online, and if it's a close game in the fourth quarter, I'll turn it on. Otherwise, I'll probably just be playing something on the Xbox 360 durin the game. To all of you who will be watching, I hope it's a good game. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-08-2007, 04:12 PM	#4
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'll likely watch after I get home from the gym around 9pm. Hopefully the game is boring or a blowout, so i won't feel guilty for firing up the PS2 shortly after halftime. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-08-2007, 04:12 PM	#5
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I am boycotting this thread because you bowed to the marketing pressure in your thread title... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-08-2007, 04:17 PM	#7
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Wait, the BCS championship game is TONIGHT???? I thought it was last night's game between Ohio and some random team from the south ... __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

01-08-2007, 04:21 PM	#9
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'll watch while playing some FOF 2007. I'm just hoping for a competitive exciting game. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-08-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I'll tune in while I play Civ IV. I think I am more interested this year because I get to watch the game. Last year I had to work at the bowling alley and only got to watch the last 5 minutes when the place had emptied out. I guess if I got to watch any part of the game, those 5 minutes were good ones to see. My guess is people are less interested because everyone thinks OSU will walk over Florida. I am hoping for a competitive game. I hope OSU doesn't blow them out.

01-08-2007, 04:12 PM	#6
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	I didn't watch last year and probably won't watch this year. The BCS is a farce.

01-08-2007, 04:37 PM	#11
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	According to that poll, only 44% of the people in Florida are more interested in the game tonight than last year.

01-08-2007, 04:45 PM	#12
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	Ohio State v. Florida for the Title, this is like asking who was your favorite, Stalin or Hitler? I'll be pulling for a surprise announcement from the NCAA at Halftime of tonight's game, giving each of these programs the Death Penalty beginning immediately, and then giving the National Title to the only eligible undefeated team in America, the Boise State University Broncos. __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!!

01-08-2007, 04:49 PM	#13
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	I can't wait to watch it tomorrow on my PC (ordered from Direct2Drive for 3 bucks). __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

01-08-2007, 04:56 PM	#14
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	My interest in the NCAA Division I Bowl Subdivision Tostitos BCS National Championship Game is about equal to last year.

01-08-2007, 04:57 PM	#15
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	I'll watch. I can't really decide who to root against.

01-08-2007, 05:08 PM	#18
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I don't care.. I'll watch just because I have good numbers in a pool... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

01-08-2007, 06:32 PM	#25
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	I have no real interest in the game. I will watch college basketball and check out the BCS game during the commercial break. And I hope OSU kills the Gators. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

01-08-2007, 06:43 PM	#27
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I can afford to be close-minded. I'm right. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-08-2007, 06:45 PM	#28
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	When did this thread turn into a WOOF sausage-fest?

01-08-2007, 06:49 PM	#30
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I'm hungry for some chips and salsa for some reason.

01-08-2007, 07:00 PM	#31
MikeVick7 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ron, Mexico	This may be the most annoying pre-game show I've watched in some time. __________________ Hattrick - Seattle Reign (224367) Last edited by MikeVick7 : 01-08-2007 at 07:00 PM.

01-08-2007, 07:34 PM	#37
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	That was quick.

01-08-2007, 07:34 PM	#38
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	lol. well this one was over quick

01-08-2007, 07:34 PM	#40
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	So, 51-0?

01-08-2007, 07:34 PM	#41
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Good start for OSU. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-08-2007, 07:35 PM	#42
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Nice start.

01-08-2007, 07:35 PM	#45
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Did anyone else see that hold? Wow. I am not sure how the refs missed that. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

01-08-2007, 07:35 PM	#46
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Game.

01-08-2007, 07:36 PM	#49
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	dang. the FLA guy almost busted one there too.

01-08-2007, 07:37 PM	#50
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	that was a 2 handed facemask. that's got to be malicious

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)