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

[CajunJack55]

More and more reports are coming out that it is going to be a rematch.

It also looks like TCU will not get an at large BCS bid and as a consolation they will be playing Louisiana Tech in the Poinsetta Bowl.

[Bandwagon King]

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!

It's a matter of historical record. I won't do your work for you. If you want to be educated there are plenty of sources. How do/did some of you guys get by at school?

[Bandwagon King]

More and more reports are coming out that it is going to be a rematch.

It also looks like TCU will not get an at large BCS bid and as a consolation they will be playing Louisiana Tech in the Poinsetta Bowl.

WWL was reporting that the AP shifted enough votes that there could be a flip in the overall BCS rankings. Still depends on the Harris & Coaches from what they said.

[CajunSaint]

It's a matter of historical record. I won't do your work for you. If you want to be educated there are plenty of sources. How do/did some of you guys get by at school?

the historical record cites evidence, artifacts,...oh, what's the use. geaux cajuns

[BirdofParadise]

It's going to be a rematch. Several sources have confirmed.

[BirdofParadise]

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?

They don't give us instructions. They assume we have a brain.

That could be dangerous LOL.

[sportsfanatic21]

Heres a few tidbits about the whole "Alabama or Oklahoma State" debate (all rankings are taken from the end of the regular season BCS rankings):

Alabama- best win, beat #6 Arkansas by 24 points
Oklahoma St- best win, beat #8 Kansas St by 7
Alabama- only loss, to #1 LSU
Oklahoma St- only loss to 6-6 Iowa State

Alabama played 4 teams in the final BCS standings (LSU, Arkansas, Penn State, and Auburn) while Oklahoma State only played 3 (Kansas State, Oklahoma, and Baylor). AND, Alabama played two in the top 6 (1 and 6), while Oklahoma State's highest ranked opponent was 8th. Other than the #1 team in the country, nobody was within 15 points of Alabama this season. OSU squeaked by 6-6 Texas A&M by 1, and lost to another 6-6 team.

The right team (Alabama) is playing for the title.

[Bandwagon King]

Heres a few tidbits about the whole "Alabama or Oklahoma State" debate (all rankings are taken from the end of the regular season BCS rankings):

Alabama- best win, beat #6 Arkansas by 24 points
Oklahoma St- best win, beat #8 Kansas St by 7
Alabama- only loss, to #1 LSU
Oklahoma St- only loss to 6-6 Iowa State

Alabama played 4 teams in the final BCS standings (LSU, Arkansas, Penn State, and Auburn) while Oklahoma State only played 3 (Kansas State, Oklahoma, and Baylor). AND, Alabama played two in the top 6 (1 and 6), while Oklahoma State's highest ranked opponent was 8th. Other than the #1 team in the country, nobody was within 15 points of Alabama this season. OSU squeaked by 6-6 Texas A&M by 1, and lost to another 6-6 team.

The right team (Alabama) is playing for the title.

I shall enjoy watching them getting their butts kicked in the title game. Final score: LSU 31 - Alabama 10

[sportsfanatic21]

I shall enjoy watching them getting their butts kicked in the title game. Final score: LSU 31 - Alabama 10

LSU may indeed win that game (again), but I will gladly accept a wager with Alabama +20

[Bandwagon King]

It's going to be a rematch. Several sources have confirmed.

First came wellfare, then came workfare, now comes nickfare. Way to go Tide. You earned your way in by doing absolutely nothing.

[raginsaints]

What's annoying is that LSU is already penciled in as split national champions at the worst. There's no way you can legitimately claim Bama is your national champion if they win that game.

[Turbine]

First came wellfare, then came workfare, now comes nickfare. Way to go Tide. You earned your way in by doing absolutely nothing.

Did you see how LSU played in the 1st half of the Georgia game?

Well against Alabama, LSU played 2 halves (the whole game) the same way . . . and Alabama STILL lost.

How is that a quality loss?