From the Bird's Nest: The case for Oklahoma State

[Bandwagon King]

So...... let's say this does happen. If Alabama were to win this "rematch", would all LSU fans cry how they should "share" a national title because the two split victories this year? If this scenario were to play out, I would have to abandon sports radio for a looong time.

On the basis of how Alabama has historically been given over half of their national championships, LSU should already be given half the national title. But we'll let the guys decide it on the field. Who's next?

[Johnboy4713]

Alabama's only loss was to the #1 team in the nation.
OK.st lost to an unranked Iowa state team.

Bama will get their rematch

My thoughts exactly. And I dont think Oky State could stay in the game with LSU or Bama either one.

[CajunRed]

I think is kind of funny. LaState fans always say that Boise isn't worthy because of who they beat. According to them, not just beating someone, but WHO you beat is important.

Well, I just had a discussion with a big LaState fan. I mentioned that I thought OSU should be #2 and should play for the championship. He said he disagreed because of who OSU had lost to...as compared to Bama. When I brought up who they beat (as all have stated is so important for Boise), he said that wasn't important. He was who you lost to.

So who you beat IS important (as Jay's argument stated)...UNLESS it ISN'T important...as when the argument needs to be switched to who you lost to.

For the record, I want Saban to have a second shot at dem tigas.

[Jacob81]

Alabama lost to LSU at home.
Alabama didnot win their division much less conference.

OSU has a loss on the road in a tragic situation.

Personally I think You have more people who wanna see LSU OSU, not Bama. Saw that already, almost feel asleep.

LSU OSU is the only way to garantee a champ in this format.

LSU plays Bama and Bama beats LSU, OSU waxes someone in the fiesta. Split NC.
LSU plays OSU winner takes all bama cant say S%#T

[Turbine]

LOL

I get the irony CR, who you lost to is more important than who you beat. Even if the who you beat, out numbers, the who you lost to 5-1

LOL

[CajunZ1]

Nobody should care about "who's better". Everybody should care about who accomplished more. If OSU beats OU then they will have accomplished more on the football field.

Great point.

[Just1More]

Jay, does the Harris poll attempt to define a set of guidelines for you to use when voting? Do they just say "vote in order who you believe are the best teams in the top 25" or is there anything that tends to instruct you to vote based on some result criteria?

[CajunPride]

Alabama lost to LSU at home.
Alabama didnot win their division much less conference.

OSU has a loss on the road in a tragic situation.

Personally I think You have more people who wanna see LSU OSU, not Bama. Saw that already, almost feel asleep.

LSU OSU is the only way to garantee a champ in this format.

LSU plays Bama and Bama beats LSU, OSU waxes someone in the fiesta. Split NC.
LSU plays OSU winner takes all bama cant say S%#T

agree with this

[Boomer]

I don't even know how Oklahoma State played that game with their eyes blindfolded and their hearts in a vise.

2001: Ten with OSU Athletics die in a plane crash. A year long tribute on campus

2011 November 17th: Four with OSU Athletics die in a plane crash.

2011 November 18th: Iowa State upsets No. 2 Oklahoma State in double overtime.

---------Speaking of Plane crashes---We might play Marshall!!!!! I scouted a game there in '71-'72 the day was just like NOV.14th in '70m when they crashed ---no mi gusta las Montanas!!! Just learning my Spanish Charlie!!!

[CajunEXPRESS]

OSU players became depressed and unable to play football once they attained a huge lead into the third quarter. At that time they realized what a tragic event had befallen each and every one of them and collasped. COME on people do not do this to a very talented team. They did not have the mojo that night. That is all there is to it.

IMO BAMA had their chance at number one, and cold not close the deal, so no do over, no mulligan. Somehow that simply seems wrong. They had every element of advantage except a couple. Weak special teams play, and Saban making mental errors in the overtime.

[wgwillis]

I agree, it should be Oklahoma State. First LSU has already beat Alabama - so why play again. Second, Oklahoma State has a great offense and LSU has a great defense so it would be very interesting to see how that would play out. Personally, I don't want to see the same teams play each other twice - its stupid! LSU versus Oklahoma State would be a lot more interesting. I generally root for Alabama and hardly ever even care what LSU does but right is right>

[CajunSaint]

On the basis of how Alabama has historically been given over half of their national championships, LSU should already be given half the national title. But we'll let the guys decide it on the field. Who's next?

kyle, i'm sure you have some evidence to back up this wild-eyed claim. and if you're scared, just say you're scared. geaux cajuns!