The winner is the Utah Utes who made short work of their arch rivals the BYU Cougars.
Finishing their season undefeated and ranked in the top 10 gives them their second at large berth at the Big BCS in 4 years. Congrats Utah and best of luck in your bowl game.
Boise State won yesterday and also remains undefeated, winning their 6th WAC Title in 7 years, and is ranked #9 in the BCS. They will be excluded from the BCS party.
The BCS is a monopoly and really doesn't want any one other than their own drinking from the money trough.
Their agreement calls for them only to pit #1 against #2 to determine a so called national champion. A true 16 team play off would eliminate the BCS and all the millions hoarded by 5 select conferences.
That is how they eliminate good teams from their party. Both ACC and the Big East Champions are not even ranked in the top 10 yet they go to the party. Ohio State and USC are not ranked as high as Boise, one of them will go.
This years excuse for not taking two mid majors to the BCS dance is more honest than ones used in previous years. This season they are saying it is the money.
Their reasoning this year is that USC or Ohio State would deliver a better traveling audience and bigger TV audience.
Negating that argument is the fact both Boise and Utah filled their ticket share at their perspective Fiesta Bowls.
Boise States Fiesta Bowl and 2004 Liberty Bowls were the second most watched bowl games in 2004 and 2006. Football fans expect big things from Boise in their Bowl games and have not been disappointed.
The BCS is a monopoly and they are losing strength, thanks to ESPN the mid majors are getting more exposure and bigger followings nation wide. Because of this exposure the talent gap is closing.
Three mid major teams have made it to the BCS since 2004 and the record is mid majors 2 BCS teams 14. Utah has a chance to up the tally to 3 & 1 good luck Utah.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Game 3 of Tomorrows Big 3 Games
Game #3 features the Utah Utes against arch rivals the BYU Cougars in what is called the Holy War.
Utah is ranked 7th in the BCS polls and a win tomorrow assures them the auto BCS Bowl bid for the mid majors.
BYU started the season stron ranked ahead of all the mid majors and was the favorite to be this years BCS Buster, that is till the traveled to Texas and played the TCU horned Frogs.
There in Texas, BYU had to feel like Napoleon at Water Loo the Horned Frogs also undefeated destroyed BYU and any hopes they had for the perfect season and a BCS Bowl.
Later in this season, TCU took their perfect season into Utah to face the higher ranked undefeated Utes, a big showdown, the winner taking another step closer to the BCS, the loser saying goodbye to both the perfect season, conference championship and their BCS hopes.
TCU led all the way till the final minute with TCU missing scoring opportunities and allowed Utah back in the game. the Utes escaped with the win and thir hopes for the prefect season, conference title and BCS dreams still alive.
Tomorrow they face their arch rival BYU, these two schools, teams and fans really dislike each other with a passion.
Oddly enough both teams hate Boise State and with good cause. In 2003 and 2004 BYU and Boise State met in a home and home series.
The 2003 meeting was humiliating for the Cougars. Boise came to Provo and spanked them in public. Even the SLC news paper admonished the Cougs for how badly they were beaten.
The 2004 season found Boise State undefeated and meeting an angry BYU team on " The Blue"
Again BYU came away with and empty sack, losing in the closing seconds on a missed field goal, the only one their kicker missed all season.
Utah believed after their being the first BCS Buster in 2004 beating the haplles team from Pitt n the 2004 Fiesta Bowl that they were the premiere mid major team in the country.
That is until in 2006 Boise State paid them a visit in their house. The favored Utes offered the Broncos no respect before or after the game. No matter how badly they were beaten and the fact their fans left at half time realizing the day belonged to the Broncos.
Now tomorrow Boise States best chances for another BCS Bowl reside not in just their hands in Reno but also in the hands of BYU.
Should the Boise State win out and the Cougars defeat the Utes Boise State is in the BCS Bowl Game Party. Should Utah win out then they win their conference have the perfect regular season and a BCS Bowl invite.
The odds favor Utah, they are a better team, yet BYU has been playing better football.
As Boise State fans, we are pulling for the Cougars, as realists we accept Utah by 3.
What does all this mean, the BCS is antiquated and there should be a football play off for the national title one that includes all the conference champions, mid majors and BCS conferences.
Is it possible to have such a play off, it seems more likely, since President elect Obama has said there should be one and that he intends to throw his weight around.
We think the BCS has met its match, they cannot ingore a President whose party also controls Congress.
Utah is ranked 7th in the BCS polls and a win tomorrow assures them the auto BCS Bowl bid for the mid majors.
BYU started the season stron ranked ahead of all the mid majors and was the favorite to be this years BCS Buster, that is till the traveled to Texas and played the TCU horned Frogs.
There in Texas, BYU had to feel like Napoleon at Water Loo the Horned Frogs also undefeated destroyed BYU and any hopes they had for the perfect season and a BCS Bowl.
Later in this season, TCU took their perfect season into Utah to face the higher ranked undefeated Utes, a big showdown, the winner taking another step closer to the BCS, the loser saying goodbye to both the perfect season, conference championship and their BCS hopes.
TCU led all the way till the final minute with TCU missing scoring opportunities and allowed Utah back in the game. the Utes escaped with the win and thir hopes for the prefect season, conference title and BCS dreams still alive.
Tomorrow they face their arch rival BYU, these two schools, teams and fans really dislike each other with a passion.
Oddly enough both teams hate Boise State and with good cause. In 2003 and 2004 BYU and Boise State met in a home and home series.
The 2003 meeting was humiliating for the Cougars. Boise came to Provo and spanked them in public. Even the SLC news paper admonished the Cougs for how badly they were beaten.
The 2004 season found Boise State undefeated and meeting an angry BYU team on " The Blue"
Again BYU came away with and empty sack, losing in the closing seconds on a missed field goal, the only one their kicker missed all season.
Utah believed after their being the first BCS Buster in 2004 beating the haplles team from Pitt n the 2004 Fiesta Bowl that they were the premiere mid major team in the country.
That is until in 2006 Boise State paid them a visit in their house. The favored Utes offered the Broncos no respect before or after the game. No matter how badly they were beaten and the fact their fans left at half time realizing the day belonged to the Broncos.
Now tomorrow Boise States best chances for another BCS Bowl reside not in just their hands in Reno but also in the hands of BYU.
Should the Boise State win out and the Cougars defeat the Utes Boise State is in the BCS Bowl Game Party. Should Utah win out then they win their conference have the perfect regular season and a BCS Bowl invite.
The odds favor Utah, they are a better team, yet BYU has been playing better football.
As Boise State fans, we are pulling for the Cougars, as realists we accept Utah by 3.
What does all this mean, the BCS is antiquated and there should be a football play off for the national title one that includes all the conference champions, mid majors and BCS conferences.
Is it possible to have such a play off, it seems more likely, since President elect Obama has said there should be one and that he intends to throw his weight around.
We think the BCS has met its match, they cannot ingore a President whose party also controls Congress.
Game 2 of the Big 3 Tomorrow Boise State Vs Nevada
Tomorrow can clear up the BCS Busters sitation or add to the mess the BCS has created.
Undefeated 9th ranked Boise State travels to Reno to face Krazy Legs Kaepernick and the Nevada Wolf Pack.
What is at stake for Boise State, recapturing the WAC Conference championship and maintaining their national ranking and bid for a BCS Bowl.
What to gain, Nevada seeks to spoil things for BSU and get revenge. The 'lil' General Chris Ault lives to beat Boise State. This is is best shot to beat the Broncos, avenging a decade of dominance and last years 4 overtime loss on The Blue, losing 69 to 67 in an offensive thriller.
The Wolf Pack can ruin Boise States BCS bid, knocking them out of the top 10 and ruin an undefeated season.
What the Pack brings to the table is the nations toughest defense against the run and a some what questionable pass defense.
Ault has Boise State right where he wants them. Coming to his town into his stadium and for a change he even has fan support.
This year he has a new punishing running back named Tia, he is second on the team with 14 touchdowns following Kaepernick who has 16.
The biggest difference in this Nevada Team, they have a defense, one of the best in the country.
Boise State's defense is hungry for revenge, they believe they gave up too many points and yards against Nevada last year and have something to prove. They too have improved and are stopping both the run and the pass. Switching to the 4-2-5 D has contained the now popular spread offense. However the Wolf Pack runs the pistol offense in the most basic form.
Kaepernick takes his reads off the outside linebackers and decides whether to pass, hand the ball off or keep it and run himself. This is where he will most challenge the Broncos, he is one of the best at hiding the ball and his speed is as fast as any wide receivers.
Boise State known for its running game in the past is now a passing team led by red shirt freshman Kellen Moore. The Bronco offensive line though still net settled has protected him all season allowing few sacks this year.
Moore is the son of high school coach and plays like a veteran, his strongest skills are his ability to read defenses.
Boise still has Ian Johnson in the backfield, he has gone from running star, to an all around player.
The defenses cannot ignore his running skills or receiving skills and as often as not he is the primary blocking back for Moore.
The Broncos throw short under the coverage, Jeremy Childs has emerged as the primary target, however Moore is good at spreading the ball around.
Tomorrows meeting is the most even these two teams have matched up and should be a barn burner.
We like Boise State by 3
Undefeated 9th ranked Boise State travels to Reno to face Krazy Legs Kaepernick and the Nevada Wolf Pack.
What is at stake for Boise State, recapturing the WAC Conference championship and maintaining their national ranking and bid for a BCS Bowl.
What to gain, Nevada seeks to spoil things for BSU and get revenge. The 'lil' General Chris Ault lives to beat Boise State. This is is best shot to beat the Broncos, avenging a decade of dominance and last years 4 overtime loss on The Blue, losing 69 to 67 in an offensive thriller.
The Wolf Pack can ruin Boise States BCS bid, knocking them out of the top 10 and ruin an undefeated season.
What the Pack brings to the table is the nations toughest defense against the run and a some what questionable pass defense.
Ault has Boise State right where he wants them. Coming to his town into his stadium and for a change he even has fan support.
This year he has a new punishing running back named Tia, he is second on the team with 14 touchdowns following Kaepernick who has 16.
The biggest difference in this Nevada Team, they have a defense, one of the best in the country.
Boise State's defense is hungry for revenge, they believe they gave up too many points and yards against Nevada last year and have something to prove. They too have improved and are stopping both the run and the pass. Switching to the 4-2-5 D has contained the now popular spread offense. However the Wolf Pack runs the pistol offense in the most basic form.
Kaepernick takes his reads off the outside linebackers and decides whether to pass, hand the ball off or keep it and run himself. This is where he will most challenge the Broncos, he is one of the best at hiding the ball and his speed is as fast as any wide receivers.
Boise State known for its running game in the past is now a passing team led by red shirt freshman Kellen Moore. The Bronco offensive line though still net settled has protected him all season allowing few sacks this year.
Moore is the son of high school coach and plays like a veteran, his strongest skills are his ability to read defenses.
Boise still has Ian Johnson in the backfield, he has gone from running star, to an all around player.
The defenses cannot ignore his running skills or receiving skills and as often as not he is the primary blocking back for Moore.
The Broncos throw short under the coverage, Jeremy Childs has emerged as the primary target, however Moore is good at spreading the ball around.
Tomorrows meeting is the most even these two teams have matched up and should be a barn burner.
We like Boise State by 3
Tomorrows Big Games 1st Red Raiders vs. Sooners
Tomorrow is a big day in the college ranks, featuring Texas Tech against Oklahomo, in Norman OK. Followed by unbeaten Boise State vs Nevada, and Utah's Holy War, BYU against the undefeated Utah Utes.
Each game has alot at stake, we will review what the winner gets and what the loser must live with.
The winner of Tech vs the Sooners gets all the marbles, inside track for the Big 12 title and the inside track for the NC game.
Both teams are hot, Oklahoma with just one loss and Tech having their best season ever. Tech's current win streak dates back to a year ago, when they beat the Sooners and spoiled their season.
Revenge must be on the minds of Sooner nation. Can they pay the Red Raiders back and ruin the perfect season they are enjoying?
Tomorrow is the day both Sooner quarterback Sam Bradford and Red Raider receiver Michael Crabtree show case their talents on national tv, while making their case to the Heisman voters.
Each athlete is very gifted and plays to a level most can only dream about. However they are not the only ones on the field.
Not to be overlooked is the Red Raider Senior QB, Graham Harrell who is one of thirteen Wuerffel finalists. Certainly an honor for Harrell and something Red Raider Nation can say with pride.
This prestigious award is given to the football player that best embodies exemplary community service combined with outstanding academic and athletic achievement.
Graham Harrell has shown his academic credentials, graduating with a degree in history in Dec 2007, he is currently working on his Masters.
Texas Tech has largely been overlooked until this season. Quarterbacks like Chase Daniel, Colt McCoy and OU`s Sam Bradford have had more spotlight than Harrell, who comes into tomorrows game as the nation's leading passer, and is the NCAA's active career leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. He is third on the all-time NCAA passing yardage list with 14,759 yards, demonstrating his Weurffel athletic credentials.
Having Crabtree and his understudy Detron Lewis to throw to makes his life easier and hell for defenses.
Detron Lewis is the second big play maker on the Tech offense and the only new offense starter this year. Lewis got every ones attention last season in his break out game against Northwestern (La) State, grabbing his first two collegiate passes for touchdowns of 13 and 50 yards.
Tomorrow in Norman is a big day for the Big 12 and for college football fans who enjoy big time football at its best.
We pick the Red Raiders by 10.
Each game has alot at stake, we will review what the winner gets and what the loser must live with.
The winner of Tech vs the Sooners gets all the marbles, inside track for the Big 12 title and the inside track for the NC game.
Both teams are hot, Oklahoma with just one loss and Tech having their best season ever. Tech's current win streak dates back to a year ago, when they beat the Sooners and spoiled their season.
Revenge must be on the minds of Sooner nation. Can they pay the Red Raiders back and ruin the perfect season they are enjoying?
Tomorrow is the day both Sooner quarterback Sam Bradford and Red Raider receiver Michael Crabtree show case their talents on national tv, while making their case to the Heisman voters.
Each athlete is very gifted and plays to a level most can only dream about. However they are not the only ones on the field.
Not to be overlooked is the Red Raider Senior QB, Graham Harrell who is one of thirteen Wuerffel finalists. Certainly an honor for Harrell and something Red Raider Nation can say with pride.
This prestigious award is given to the football player that best embodies exemplary community service combined with outstanding academic and athletic achievement.
Graham Harrell has shown his academic credentials, graduating with a degree in history in Dec 2007, he is currently working on his Masters.
Texas Tech has largely been overlooked until this season. Quarterbacks like Chase Daniel, Colt McCoy and OU`s Sam Bradford have had more spotlight than Harrell, who comes into tomorrows game as the nation's leading passer, and is the NCAA's active career leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. He is third on the all-time NCAA passing yardage list with 14,759 yards, demonstrating his Weurffel athletic credentials.
Having Crabtree and his understudy Detron Lewis to throw to makes his life easier and hell for defenses.
Detron Lewis is the second big play maker on the Tech offense and the only new offense starter this year. Lewis got every ones attention last season in his break out game against Northwestern (La) State, grabbing his first two collegiate passes for touchdowns of 13 and 50 yards.
Tomorrow in Norman is a big day for the Big 12 and for college football fans who enjoy big time football at its best.
We pick the Red Raiders by 10.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The BCS Buster Race Has More Clarity
Tulsa has lost, BYU is a one loss team and now TCU is a two loss team. With these losses there is more clarity in the BCS Buster race.
The remaining undefeated mid majors are the Utah Utes ranked #7 in the BCS. Boise State is hot on their heels ranked #9 in the BCS poll and Ball State is in the top 25.
Who goes to the AQ mid major berth, that is yet to be decided, however the Utah Utes have the inside track.
BYU was unmasked earlier this season, receiving a real beat down by the TCU Horned Frogs, sending BYU way back in the polls.
However any BCS hopes the Horned Frogs had as a one loss BCS Buster died on the leg of a true freshman place kicker in Utah Thursday night as TCU fell in a game they led all but the closing minutes against the Utah Utes.
Now the Utes control their own destiny, with only two games left, they only have to worry about their in state rival BYU.
The Cougars are playing better ball and as in any rivalry, you can toss rankings and records out the window. The rivalry will bring out the best in both teams.
BYU has shown a more potent offense this season than the Utes, putting bigger numbers on the score board. While the Utes defense has held high powered offenses to low scoring events, keeping the Utes in every game.
Next in line is Boise State, they have 3 games left. Their next opponent is cross state rival, the University of Idaho Vandals. Unlike the Utah BYU game, this should be a walk for Boise State.
Idaho is ranked as one of the worst teams in college football and since October of 2006 has won only one game over an FBS opponent. The Aggies of New Mexico State, two weeks ago.
This seasons end could challenge the BCS Conferences monopoly over the BCS Bowls. Forcing a more relaxed position allowing more than one mid major to crash the party.
Should both Boise and Utah remain undefeated, unless there is some real manipulation of the human polls like in the past, both teams will finish in the top 10.
Since the BCS Bowls are supposed to be rewards for teams that are best in the nation, shouldn't two mid major conferences be included? Why should it the money pot be divided only by the Big East, the ACC, the Big 10, SEC, Big 12 and PAC 10?
In 2004 the BCS was threatened by Congress and invited the Utah Utes to the Fiesta Bowl against Pittsburgh while the undefeated Boise State Broncos went south to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl.
2006 saw Boise State in its first Fiesta Bowl and BCS appearance against the storied Oklahoma Sooners and saw one of the greatest football finishes ever played. Proving the mid majors could hang with and beat the BCS teams at their own party.
Now we are at the 2004 cross roads with the same two players being undefeated, should the season end that way should only Utah go.
I don't think the football public will accept it so readily this year. You have two good mid majors that can play with almost anyone, shouldn't they both attend the big dance? I think they should.
The remaining undefeated mid majors are the Utah Utes ranked #7 in the BCS. Boise State is hot on their heels ranked #9 in the BCS poll and Ball State is in the top 25.
Who goes to the AQ mid major berth, that is yet to be decided, however the Utah Utes have the inside track.
BYU was unmasked earlier this season, receiving a real beat down by the TCU Horned Frogs, sending BYU way back in the polls.
However any BCS hopes the Horned Frogs had as a one loss BCS Buster died on the leg of a true freshman place kicker in Utah Thursday night as TCU fell in a game they led all but the closing minutes against the Utah Utes.
Now the Utes control their own destiny, with only two games left, they only have to worry about their in state rival BYU.
The Cougars are playing better ball and as in any rivalry, you can toss rankings and records out the window. The rivalry will bring out the best in both teams.
BYU has shown a more potent offense this season than the Utes, putting bigger numbers on the score board. While the Utes defense has held high powered offenses to low scoring events, keeping the Utes in every game.
Next in line is Boise State, they have 3 games left. Their next opponent is cross state rival, the University of Idaho Vandals. Unlike the Utah BYU game, this should be a walk for Boise State.
Idaho is ranked as one of the worst teams in college football and since October of 2006 has won only one game over an FBS opponent. The Aggies of New Mexico State, two weeks ago.
This seasons end could challenge the BCS Conferences monopoly over the BCS Bowls. Forcing a more relaxed position allowing more than one mid major to crash the party.
Should both Boise and Utah remain undefeated, unless there is some real manipulation of the human polls like in the past, both teams will finish in the top 10.
Since the BCS Bowls are supposed to be rewards for teams that are best in the nation, shouldn't two mid major conferences be included? Why should it the money pot be divided only by the Big East, the ACC, the Big 10, SEC, Big 12 and PAC 10?
In 2004 the BCS was threatened by Congress and invited the Utah Utes to the Fiesta Bowl against Pittsburgh while the undefeated Boise State Broncos went south to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl.
2006 saw Boise State in its first Fiesta Bowl and BCS appearance against the storied Oklahoma Sooners and saw one of the greatest football finishes ever played. Proving the mid majors could hang with and beat the BCS teams at their own party.
Now we are at the 2004 cross roads with the same two players being undefeated, should the season end that way should only Utah go.
I don't think the football public will accept it so readily this year. You have two good mid majors that can play with almost anyone, shouldn't they both attend the big dance? I think they should.
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