College Football

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

This is the first year for playoffs. The computer/human system was flawed so they selected a 13 member committee to pair the top 4 teams to duke it out for the NCAA national championship.

The membership of the committee is composed of 3 people from USC, 5 from Notre Dame and 5 from Ohio State. The aim of the committee is to keep any team from the SEC and the State of Florida from winning another national championship.

Jeff Long, Chair
Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

Barry Alvarez
Director of Athletics, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Lieutenant General Mike Gould
Former Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy

Pat Haden
Director of Athletics, University of Southern California

Tom Jernstedt
Former NCAA Executive Vice President (played for orey-gone)

Oliver Luck
Director of Athletics, West Virginia University

Archie Manning (father of Payton and Eli)
Former University of Mississippi Quarterback and All-Pro NFL Quarterback

Tom Osborne
Former Head Coach and Director of Athletics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dan Radakovich
Director of Athletics, Clemson University

Condoleezza Rice
Stanford University professor, former Stanford Provost and former United States Secretary of State

Mike Tranghese
Former Commissioner of the Big East Conference (St. Michaels College)

Steve Wieberg
Former College Football Reporter, USA Today (University of Missouri, Columbia).

Tyrone Willingham
Former Head Coach of Three FBS Institutions (Washington, Notre Dame, Stanford)

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

The membership of the committee is composed of 3 people from USC, 5 from Notre Dame and 5 from Ohio State. The aim of the committee is to keep any team from the SEC and the State of Florida from winning another national championship.

It's OK. One delegate from Ohio State broke his collar bone and another one just broke his ankle. Due to Ohio State's injuries the SEC has a chance at a championship.

[sammyg2]

The SEC will always have a chance unless the 13 members happen to be probation officers .....

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

Jeff Long, Chair
Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

Barry Alvarez
Director of Athletics, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Lieutenant General Mike Gould
Former Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy

Pat Haden
Director of Athletics, University of Southern California

Tom Jernstedt
Former NCAA Executive Vice President (played for orey-gone)

Oliver Luck
Director of Athletics, West Virginia University

Archie Manning (father of Payton and Eli)
Former University of Mississippi Quarterback and All-Pro NFL Quarterback

Tom Osborne
Former Head Coach and Director of Athletics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dan Radakovich
Director of Athletics, Clemson University

Condoleezza Rice
Stanford University professor, former Stanford Provost and former United States Secretary of State

Mike Tranghese
Former Commissioner of the Big East Conference (St. Michaels College)

Steve Wieberg
Former College Football Reporter, USA Today (University of Missouri, Columbia).

Tyrone Willingham
Former Head Coach of Three FBS Institutions (Washington, Notre Dame, Stanford)

Only one that has ties to a current Big 12 school. Only two from the central USA. Lots of E and W coast. Awesome.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Anybody else watching the PAC 12 championship game? Oregon looks terrible, Arizona looks like they've never played football before. I recall being very unimpressed in Arizona vs ASU, they look pathetic so far today.

[fred cook]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

The SEC will always have a chance unless the 13 members happen to be probation officers .....

Actually the SEC will have a chance if the 13 members are probation officers. Nothing like being on a first name basis! Why do you think there are work release programs?

[mattdavis11]

Originally Posted by fred cook

Why do you think there are work release programs?

Jurisprudence from afar.

[jyl]

Anybody else watching the PAC 12 championship game? Oregon looks terrible, Arizona looks like they've never played football before. I recall being very unimpressed in Arizona vs ASU, they look pathetic so far today.

Both defenses doing good. Both offenses shaky. Arizona QB can't buy a completion. Oregon ridiculous number of false starts and QB making mistakes with his arm but still has his feet. You'd think Oregon would have an advantage in the rain.

[mattdavis11]

Not sure why it's captivating my attention, Matt. The Ducks have a free ride. This game, tonight, isn't football.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Anybody else watching the PAC 12 championship game?

Yes, and it is one ugly game.
I'm in Denver this week and the Parade of Lights is going on right outside my hotel. Watching it from my room. Watching the game and the parade. Kinda cool.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by jyl

Both defenses doing good. Both offenses shaky. Arizona QB can't buy a completion. Oregon ridiculous number of false starts and QB making mistakes with his arm but still has his feet. You'd think Oregon would have an advantage in the rain.

I'm not sure I'd go that far. Oregon can't seem to snap the ball, Arizona's quarterback looks like he's terrified. Not looking like #2 vs #7 right now, the MAC Championship game was far better played.

[mattdavis11]

Wow. Did you see the Duck hump the gal, who whipped the guy, after the Dr. Pepper Challenge?

Damn.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

Wow. Did you see the Duck hump the gal, who whipped the guy, after the Dr. Pepper Challenge?

Damn.

The girl making ugly basketball passes with the football. Strange game.....

[mattdavis11]

It worked. Maricopa's passes have nothing on her.

[onewhippedpuppy]

So, anybody want to talk about the strength of the PAC 12 conference? After watching U of A and ASU fumble their way through a terrible game last week, U of A just stayed on the bus and has allowed Oregon to false start their way to a 37 point lead in the 3rd. At this point Mariota could probably just line up alone and still build on the lead.

[mattdavis11]

Not much to talk about. They will send a team to the top 4, into the playoff, win one, and then get whipped.

[mattdavis11]

I can see TCU putting a whipping on Oregon.

[Baz]

Good luck tonight against the Bears, Matt. 7:45pm on ESPN.

Some great games today!!!

[sgadrg]

There are a lot of mixed feelings from the Alabama fan base of whether or not this was a good hire.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Good luck tonight against the Bears, Matt. 7:45pm on ESPN.



Some great games today!!!

It's a fantastic day for football. How do you feel about the U of F new coach?