College football 2009

[RAcker]

FAIL!

This is ironic on many levels.

Exactly...Oregon 

[RAcker]

Alabama has beaten 3 ranked teams, but Florida, Boise St, Texas, Cincy, Iowa, and TCU have all beaten only 1 ranked team and are all undefeated.

Florida and Texas shouldn't just automatically have a higher ranking, but they do

So you are saying that Alabama should be #1 and Boise St. should be #2 ahead of Florida?

Any team that is undefeated in the SEC should automatically be ahead of any team in the WAC, Pac 10, Mountain West, etc.  Period.

Big 12 ain't too shabby either.

I can't say anything other than I agree.  Boise State simply doesn't face the same level of competition.  If they want to be treat on par with teams in the power conferences, they should think about merging with one of them (presumably, the Pac-10 or the Big 12).

Pac 10? Like Oregon? Big 12? Like Oklahoma? Why merge with teams inferior to you?

Until they play quality competition week in and week out -- rather than once a year -- they don't deserve the benefit of the doubt over other undefeated teams.

It's a lot easier to be undefeated when you're facing Tulsa, rather than teams like LSU, Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, and Tennessee or Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas, Oklahoma St., etc., etc.

What it boils down to is that Boise will only play one decent team until its bowl game.  The power teams will have to go through literally seven or eight teams (at least) that are better than anybody in Boise's conference.

Again, if they want to be respected, quit ducking good competition and play against the major teams every week.  They've shown they belong on the national stage.  Now, they need to show they belong there every week.

LSU wasn't good last year. They had a freshman QB and 5 losses. Tennessee had a losing season last year. Auburn had a losing season last year. Arkansas had a losing year last year. In fact. They lost to Tulsa. Bama lost to Utah.

The SEC was a weak conference last year. There was nothing impressive about a one loss season in the SEC last year

Texas and Oklahoma were good last year. Kansas was 8-5 with a loss to South Florida. Ok St had 4 loses. One to Oregon, whom BSU beat. Nebraska had 4 loses. Texas Tech had a strong year and lost their bowl to Ole Miss. Missouri had 4 losses and barely beat Northwestern in OT in their bowl. Colorado had a losing season.

Last year Utah should have been in the championship game and probably would have won. But that can't happen in the BCS.

Okay, you are saying that Utah would have beaten Florida last year?  I have to ask...do you watch football?   

Yes. And the difference between you and I is that you see what you want to see while I see what I want to see. (you read that right)   

That's actually a great quote. And TP for the argument.

As for what I see...12 National Championships.

[Eja117]

FAIL!

This is ironic on many levels.

Exactly...Oregon 

You really sucker punched me there.   

[Rondo2287]

Lets go BC!! ACC Championship game here we come!! Worst to first baby!

[Rondo2287]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

[Donoghus]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

They've definitely exceeded my expectations this year.  I thought BC was gonna have quite the down year and that the bowl appearance streak would finally come to an end.

They have an extremely tough game this weekend in South Bend (which I'll be at) but the remaining schedule after that are all very winnable games, IMO.  (Central Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland)

With Clemson still due to play Miami, BC has a real legitimate shot to take that Atlantic Division if they can get the job done with those 3 remaining conference games.

I sure as heck didn't expect them to be at that point.

[Rondo2287]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

They've definitely exceeded my expectations this year.  I thought BC was gonna have quite the down year and that the bowl appearance streak would finally come to an end.

They have an extremely tough game this weekend in South Bend (which I'll be at) but the remaining schedule after that are all very winnable games, IMO.  (Central Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland)

With Clemson still due to play Miami, BC has a real legitimate shot to take that Atlantic Division if they can get the job done with those 3 remaining conference games.

I sure as heck didn't expect them to be at that point.

They have yet to win a game on the road, which is a concern big time.  I expect them to win this week at ND and keep the streak alive.  I think they barely beat CM, beat virginia, and UNC and close out the year with a loss at Maryland just because they want to mess with us as fans. 

[jgod213]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

They've definitely exceeded my expectations this year.  I thought BC was gonna have quite the down year and that the bowl appearance streak would finally come to an end.

They have an extremely tough game this weekend in South Bend (which I'll be at) but the remaining schedule after that are all very winnable games, IMO.  (Central Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland)

With Clemson still due to play Miami, BC has a real legitimate shot to take that Atlantic Division if they can get the job done with those 3 remaining conference games.

I sure as heck didn't expect them to be at that point.

They have yet to win a game on the road, which is a concern big time.  I expect them to win this week at ND and keep the streak alive.  I think they barely beat CM, beat virginia, and UNC and close out the year with a loss at Maryland just because they want to mess with us as fans. 

I've had a lot of stuff going on the last few weekends so i really havent had a chance to watch a BC game from start to finnish this year.  What do you guys think of Montel Harris after watching him through 7 games? The kid is a powder-keg out there, potential to explode on any touch it seems, but how does he compare to the Javid Bests/Noel Devines/Jonathan Dwyers of the world?  I know NC State's run-defense was supposed to be real good, but their schedule hasn't been very daunting....

[Rondo2287]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

They've definitely exceeded my expectations this year.  I thought BC was gonna have quite the down year and that the bowl appearance streak would finally come to an end.

They have an extremely tough game this weekend in South Bend (which I'll be at) but the remaining schedule after that are all very winnable games, IMO.  (Central Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland)

With Clemson still due to play Miami, BC has a real legitimate shot to take that Atlantic Division if they can get the job done with those 3 remaining conference games.

I sure as heck didn't expect them to be at that point.

They have yet to win a game on the road, which is a concern big time.  I expect them to win this week at ND and keep the streak alive.  I think they barely beat CM, beat virginia, and UNC and close out the year with a loss at Maryland just because they want to mess with us as fans. 

I've had a lot of stuff going on the last few weekends so i really havent had a chance to watch a BC game from start to finnish this year.  What do you guys think of Montel Harris after watching him through 7 games? The kid is a powder-keg out there, potential to explode on any touch it seems, but how does he compare to the Javid Bests/Noel Devines/Jonathan Dwyers of the world?  I know NC State's run-defense was supposed to be real good, but their schedule hasn't been very daunting....

He is a tough runner, breaks through contact. Not the speed of Best and Devine.  He seemed to excell running in the Wild Eagle which makes me think he likes being able to pick his hole and as he said, "read and react."  But he still does run well through the tackles. 

Haden has been an excellent change of pace back for him as well.  Haden has had some absolutely mindblowing cuts the past couple of weeks. He gets the ball and you think its for a 3 yard loss and he cuts back and picks up 7. 

[Donoghus]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

They've definitely exceeded my expectations this year.  I thought BC was gonna have quite the down year and that the bowl appearance streak would finally come to an end.

They have an extremely tough game this weekend in South Bend (which I'll be at) but the remaining schedule after that are all very winnable games, IMO.  (Central Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland)

With Clemson still due to play Miami, BC has a real legitimate shot to take that Atlantic Division if they can get the job done with those 3 remaining conference games.

I sure as heck didn't expect them to be at that point.

They have yet to win a game on the road, which is a concern big time.  I expect them to win this week at ND and keep the streak alive.  I think they barely beat CM, beat virginia, and UNC and close out the year with a loss at Maryland just because they want to mess with us as fans. 

I don't feel that good about this Saturday but I hope I'm wrong.  Maybe the letdown of the USC game will linger for ND and the Eagles can escape with a "W".  I think Clausen might have a field day with BC's secondary.

I wouldn't be shocked if BC loses one of those ACC games.  There always seems to be one of those typical "BC loses" where they control their own fate and seem to blow it. 

[Rondo2287]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

They've definitely exceeded my expectations this year.  I thought BC was gonna have quite the down year and that the bowl appearance streak would finally come to an end.

They have an extremely tough game this weekend in South Bend (which I'll be at) but the remaining schedule after that are all very winnable games, IMO.  (Central Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland)

With Clemson still due to play Miami, BC has a real legitimate shot to take that Atlantic Division if they can get the job done with those 3 remaining conference games.

I sure as heck didn't expect them to be at that point.

They have yet to win a game on the road, which is a concern big time.  I expect them to win this week at ND and keep the streak alive.  I think they barely beat CM, beat virginia, and UNC and close out the year with a loss at Maryland just because they want to mess with us as fans. 

I don't feel that good about this Saturday but I hope I'm wrong.  Maybe the letdown of the USC game will linger for ND and the Eagles can escape with a "W".  I think Clausen might have a field day with BC's secondary.

I wouldn't be shocked if BC loses one of those ACC games.  There always seems to be one of those typical "BC loses" where they control their own fate and seem to blow it. 

Haha exactly.  Each week at the games, my friends and I look up at the flags with the teams on them that represent the schedule and have been counting down who we think they can beat to get bowl elligable.  No that it seems like they got bowl elliability locked up we have been looking at ACC games.  We all picked Maryland, whether it be because they still have left a bad taste in our mouths after they beat us the Matty Ice year, or something else but who knows. 

Our secondary is ok except for Gauze.  Watching him he is pretty worthless, cant tackle and gives a 10 yard cushion every play.  Bowman has been really active coming up and supporting the run as well as in the passing game.  I think it Kuechly and McGloughlin can continue to stop the run and really make them one dimensional we have a shot.

[Donoghus]

Its only the blogger they have covering the ACC, but she Lists BC as the most surprising teamn and Coach Spazz ast the Best coach in halfway throught the season. 

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc

Best coach: Frank Spaziani. His first smart move as head coach was to bring in 25-year-old quarterback Dave Shinskie, who has been on more than he has been off for the Eagles. His top linebacker, Herzlich, was diagnosed with cancer in May, and the only quarterback he had with any starting experience, Dominique Davis, decided to transfer. Spaziani inherited more problems than he did answers and yet he has the Eagles in contention to win the Atlantic Division for a third straight season.

Spazz really has done wonders

They've definitely exceeded my expectations this year.  I thought BC was gonna have quite the down year and that the bowl appearance streak would finally come to an end.

They have an extremely tough game this weekend in South Bend (which I'll be at) but the remaining schedule after that are all very winnable games, IMO.  (Central Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland)

With Clemson still due to play Miami, BC has a real legitimate shot to take that Atlantic Division if they can get the job done with those 3 remaining conference games.

I sure as heck didn't expect them to be at that point.

They have yet to win a game on the road, which is a concern big time.  I expect them to win this week at ND and keep the streak alive.  I think they barely beat CM, beat virginia, and UNC and close out the year with a loss at Maryland just because they want to mess with us as fans. 

I've had a lot of stuff going on the last few weekends so i really havent had a chance to watch a BC game from start to finnish this year.  What do you guys think of Montel Harris after watching him through 7 games? The kid is a powder-keg out there, potential to explode on any touch it seems, but how does he compare to the Javid Bests/Noel Devines/Jonathan Dwyers of the world?  I know NC State's run-defense was supposed to be real good, but their schedule hasn't been very daunting....

He is a tough runner, breaks through contact. Not the speed of Best and Devine.  He seemed to excell running in the Wild Eagle which makes me think he likes being able to pick his hole and as he said, "read and react."  But he still does run well through the tackles. 

Haden has been an excellent change of pace back for him as well.  Haden has had some absolutely mindblowing cuts the past couple of weeks. He gets the ball and you think its for a 3 yard loss and he cuts back and picks up 7. 

This will be my 9th BC-ND game in person. ('94, '96, '97, '99, '01, '02, '03, '08) 

I'm 6-2 all-time, so, hopefully I'll bring them luck.

[Rondo2287]

Thats pretty sick.  I have seen a bunch of shirts this year that on the front say

"What Rivalry"

and on the back is the past 5 scores of games against ND

[Donoghus]

Thats pretty sick.  I have seen a bunch of shirts this year that on the front say

"What Rivalry"

and on the back is the past 5 scores of games against ND

My senior year at BC was the most satisfying.  Fall '02.  Notre Dame is undefeated and ranked in the Top 5 and the game is in South Bend. 

Irish come out in the green jerseys and everyone's fired up.  BC goes on to win 14-7.  Josh Ott with a big interception return for a TD.  My best friend went to ND so we were in the ND student section.  Needless to say, I was the only one happy there.

[Rondo2287]

Thats pretty sick.  I have seen a bunch of shirts this year that on the front say

"What Rivalry"

and on the back is the past 5 scores of games against ND

My senior year at BC was the most satisfying.  Fall '02.  Notre Dame is undefeated and ranked in the Top 5 and the game is in South Bend. 

Irish come out in the green jerseys and everyone's fired up.  BC goes on to win 14-7.  Josh Ott with a big interception return for a TD.  My best friend went to ND so we were in the ND student section.  Needless to say, I was the only one happy there.

Haha im surprised you made it out