But than something really irked me...Kirk Herbstriet brought up a new idea, "What if Alabama losses in a very close game to Florida?" They are already number one, no losses would they just fall to number two? Would we see Bama/Florida for the national title game regardless of what
happens in the OU/Mizzou game? And than it dawned on me...2006 was hyped as the Greatest Game Ever played in college football, it was #1A Ohio State vs #1B Michigan. Both teams were undefeated, both teams were playing out of their minds. Michigan lost 42-39 and everyone said it was such a close game, throw in the intangable that it was @ Ohio State and the fact that Bo Schembechler died the night before, that nothing was decided. Michigan and Ohio State should play again on a neutral field for the National Title. The polls reflected that, Ohio State and Michigan both stayed at #1 & #2.But something strange happened, because the Big Ten ends the season early with no championship game (although for many years the OSU/Michigan game was and is the Big Ten title game) Michigan actually fell in the rankings, even though they played no games to hurt their cause. IF Florida and Bama meet for the Title game I think Michigan fans will have a big reason to complain. Yes looking back we see both Michigan and OSU got smacked in their bowl games, but at the time it wasn't fair...watch out because with how much the pollsters love Florida and Bama...it could happen!
Here is that intro from that classic game, lets hope today we get another classic with the Gators and Tide.
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Sanko, excellent post.
There's no way it's going to be Bama-Florida again. That would just be stupid.
Granted, USC will likely win their conference, and remain in the top 5, maybe even top 3 when this weekend is over.
However, all the debate and controversy over should Texas have gone instead of Oklahoma will likely give them that edge to get into the National Championship should Oklahoma lose.
Now if Texas had gone instead of Oklahoma to the BIG 12 title game, I would say USC Would leapfrog Oklahoma based on prior rankings and head to head matchup results.
In other news, man I love that intro and miss the days of Michigan football (albeit only a short while ago) like those of that video.
I've seen some of the football footage of their next QB hopeful Forcier, and he definitely looks pretty good... lot better than what we have now.
-Dave
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