Now that OSU lost.....

[kelbow7]

if Okie State wins Bedlam, they have as good of a shot as 'Bama to make the title game. i don't think a majority of the voters in the nation wants a rematch, plus the computers love the Big XII. If they lose, watch Va Tech...

[lcitsh]

The voters will have to change their minds pretty quickly. The computers like Alabama much more than they do Oklahoma State and there is a huge gap between these two in the human polls. Both teams only have one game left, and while a victory over Oklahoma might be more impressive than a win over Auburn, I don't see a way it makes up enough of the gap between these two teams. LSU and Alabama for the National Championship, the kitty cats win again.

[DieHard1280]

Allow me to put in my $.01. Although it doesn't always happen, isn't the national championship game supposed to be between the two best teams in the country? Yeah, I know, Alabama didn't beat them when they had the chance a couple of weeks ago. Alabama won't even win their own conference, etc, etc. I didn't think Alabama deserved another chance, but nobody else seems to want it. I know it goes against my original point, but I think Houston (provided they win out) should get the chance (although I know it isn't going to happen) to play for the national championship. I don't think anyone believes that Houston is the 2nd best team in the country, but they have (so far at least) gone out and beaten everyone put in front of them. We all know Houston isn't going to be in the BCS title game, so that's a moot point anyway.

After all that rambling, here's my suggestion. (Provided LSU and Alabama win out) How about if the BCS submits a Memorandum
of Understanding that LSU and Alabama play again in the title game, with the stipulation that if Alabama doesn't beat LSU by more than 6 points (3 point differential from the first game plus 3 points for Alabama being at home the first game) then LSU is crowned national champion? Or maybe, they could just play until one team scores an actual touchdown, and immediately declare that team the winner!!!

[Bandwagon King]

Allow me to put in my $.01. Although it doesn't always happen, isn't the national championship game supposed to be between the two best teams in the country? Yeah, I know, Alabama didn't beat them when they had the chance a couple of weeks ago. Alabama won't even win their own conference, etc, etc. I didn't think Alabama deserved another chance, but nobody else seems to want it. I know it goes against my original point, but I think Houston (provided they win out) should get the chance (although I know it isn't going to happen) to play for the national championship. I don't think anyone believes that Houston is the 2nd best team in the country, but they have (so far at least) gone out and beaten everyone put in front of them. We all know Houston isn't going to be in the BCS title game, so that's a moot point anyway.

After all that rambling, here's my suggestion. (Provided LSU and Alabama win out) How about if the BCS submits a Memorandum
of Understanding that LSU and Alabama play again in the title game, with the stipulation that if Alabama doesn't beat LSU by more than 6 points (3 point differential from the first game plus 3 points for Alabama being at home the first game) then LSU is crowned national champion? Or maybe, they could just play until one team scores an actual touchdown, and immediately declare that team the winner!!!

If LSU plays Alabama & that is still a considerable if considering Alabama has to go to Auburn & win after killing their trees, LSU wins 31-10.

[DieHard1280]

If LSU plays Alabama & that is still a considerable if considering Alabama has to go to Auburn & win after killing their trees, LSU wins 31-10.

That statement looks like a Boomerism without the dashes.

[Turbine]

Oklahoma State lost on the day of a major tragedy, no team could focus under those circumstances.

That should be taken into consideration.

[TuffGuy84]

I had something just random pop into my mind, that maybe someone with more knowledge of the BCS system would know. I think because of strength of schedule, if LSU beats Arkansas, they will be in the National Title regardless of what happens in the SEC championship, no one can claim a better record against better competition (they scheduled tough OOC, and this will benifit them). With that said, I was always under the impression that no AQ conference could have more than 2 teams in the BCS, so if LSU beats Arkansas, then loses to Georgia, we know LSU would be in the title, and Georgia would be in the Sugar, but would that make it impossible for LSU to be matched against Alabama in a rematch because they couldn't allow 3 teams from the same conference in BCS games?

[Crowley Cajun]

I just saw the BCS standings on TV and as of right now, it's LSU, Bama, and Arkansas. wow.

[cajunhawk]

That statement looks like a Boomerism without the dashes.

Considerable if considering....that's almost better than his use of the words ergo and axium(which was used inappropriately and misspelled).

[Just1More]

I just saw the BCS standings on TV and as of right now, it's LSU, Bama, and Arkansas. wow.

Not only from the same conference, but from the same division in the same conference. Whoever goes to Ole Miss has a major league uphill battle.

Anyhow, I am surprised OSU didn't drop further, having lost to an unranked team. Maybe it coming on the heals of a school tragedy had something to do with it.

In reality, the championship is highly highly likely to be two SEC teams. Not only has the SEC won the championship 5 out of the past 6 years... but now they place two teams in the game. Dang.

I wish the 4 team playoff would get worked out. My preference would be that all teams in that 4 team playoff be from different conferences (forced into the equation). My 8 team playoff system also requires that one slot be reserved for the highest ranked non AQ ranked school. I believe in a small enforcement of parity creation by the playoff system.

UL is bowl bound!!! Geaux Cajuns!!!