2008 BCS National Championship Game

[sgtschulze]

[buckeye2]

Here we go again everyone.

[GoMichigan(NoGood)]

God I hate Ohio State.  :angry:
We play Florida, with a running QB and a spread offense.
Florida 42 Michigan 14.
LSU 34 OSU 21.

[Dave5]

GoMichigan(NoGood), don't be a hater.  Be thankful you lost to App State.  If that didn't happen you would be playing USC once again in the Rose Bowl.

[GoMichigan(NoGood)]

No we shouldn't, Missou should, but the system screwed them over.

[Nate]

No we shouldn't, Missouri should, but the system screwed them over.

The system only determines who is #1 and #2 and forces them to play.  After that it's up to the bowls to pick who they want of the BCS eligible teams.  The Orange bowl picked Kansas over Missouri...I guess they think Kansas travels better.   Kansas was BCS eligible so you can't really say anything about it.  Missouri should have won if they wanted to control their destiny.

This is the problem with the Bowl system.  It's outdated and doesn't always make sense. 

On to the BCS Title Game.  Anyone care to gauge what the spread might be?

[Nate]

Here is the early ESPN game outlook.

The BCS Championship Game is as close to a home game for LSU as it gets. The crowd definitely will be an advantage for the Tigers, but Ohio State is no stranger to big games. The Buckeyes will need a quick start to take the crowd out of the game. Ohio State's is extremely physical up front and should test the Tigers. Look for running back Chris "Beanie" Wells to establish his power game early and open up the passing game for quarterback Todd Boeckman.

As LSU proved in the SEC championship game, the Tigers have two talented quarterbacks to choose from. Senior Matt Flynn, who was held out of the game with an injury, gives LSU more of a traditional passing attack and a veteran leader under center. Sophomore Ryan Perrilloux is more of a scrambling quarterback. Although Flynn most likely will start, the Buckeyes' defense will have to prepare for both.

For Ohio State, this is a chance to avenge its title game rout by Florida in 2006. Getting back to the game so quickly is really a credit to Jim Tressel and his team. There is no doubt the Buckeyes will be ready to go on Jan. 7. For Les Miles, nothing less than a trip to the championship game will do for hungry Tigers fans, and to accomplish that lofty goal in just his third year is impressive.

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[ctab5]

Being the underdog it this game will be a definite advantage for the buckeyes. Ohio State seems to love the "us against the world" atmosphere. Most of our big wins the season were away, Purdue, Penn State, Michigan. This team loves feeling like no one thinks they can win. LSU's home field "advantage" is actually an advantage for Ohio State. Ohio State will not let the same thing happen as last year.

[dongil]

Merry Christmas Buckeyes.........from Oklahoma Sooners.....we got you there!

[Nate]

Merry Christmas Buckeyes.........from Oklahoma Sooners.....we got you there!

Thank you!