I think letting them in destroys the credibility.
How can a team be crowned into the BCS title game after 1 game?
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I think letting them in destroys the credibility.
racerhawk
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Exactly. They were replacing most of their defense this year. Not sure why that means they should be top ten preseason.
However, they were apparently the perfect foil for the shoe in national title team, BSU.
All I can say is "go oregon state." LOL. That's the only decent team they play until Glendale. UGH.
ShadasRevenge
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VT was top 10 in both polls; I'm pretty sure I read that graphic right. This was essentially a VT home game, and VT did have the lead with less than two minutes to play, and Boise did go down the field with no timeouts to win the game.
bcl20
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They've won one time in a season. Now they play a line of teams that are cupcakes to every BCS team. They are legit and could compete vs anyone but that's not the point.
ShadasRevenge
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Then what is the point, that they play in a weak conference? That card has all ready been played tonight.
Hawkfromnorwalk
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Politicians have already threatened litigation against the BCS system in the past. If BSU goes 27-0 there would be a huge uproar and the legal system would get involved. The BCS doesn't want that. Therefore BSU gets in and the nation gets a ****** BCS title game that nobody outside of Idaho and the other team wants to see.
BradBanks02
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We wouldn't have this problem if TCU and Boise St didn't play each other last year, we could've seen them against other teams. I know it's a different year but it would've helped.
ShadasRevenge
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Are you kidding me? I'd watch BSU in the championship in a heartbeat; with ESPN running the show, you know it'd be better than the crap that Fox put out, and that they (ESPN) would promote the **** out of it. Ratings would be through the roof.
That is the only card that needs to be played.
racerhawk
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I know that. I also wonder why they were preseason ten while replacing most of their defensive starters.
VT was really shaky in the first half.
Hey, BSU did a great job. The issue is whether beating VT in September equals a ticket punched for the NC game.
They did a great job. NOt sure that should practically guarantee the NC game.
If Iowa beats Wisconsin, should they be guaranteed the NC game? LOL>
bcl20
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National Champions play at least 8 games against BCS quality opponents. They usually beat all of those teams. Boise has never done that and they will never do that. They've proven they can beat a single teams but not that they can run the table in a strong conference.
Being in a weak conference is a huge, huge argument because it is hard as hell to play a string of good team and beat them all. It's a major accomplishment to get to the title game an Boise doesn't have to do that. It's BS and wrong.
busabus114
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That was a dramatic finish and a great win for Boise but the game itself was not very well played. VT made so many mistakes and handed that game to Boise on a platter.
As we know preseason rankings are worthless so we will see how good VT really is as the year goes on. VT has only 6 starters who have started more than 2 career games...thats insane. I think that Boise is legit but I also agree with the OP that winning one game and having a cake schedule the rest of the way is pretty unfair when compared to what other BCS teams go through on a weekly basis.
IMO if a major conference team runs the table they need to be ahead of Boise in the national championship discussion.
As we know preseason rankings are worthless so we will see how good VT really is as the year goes on. VT has only 6 starters who have started more than 2 career games...thats insane. I think that Boise is legit but I also agree with the OP that winning one game and having a cake schedule the rest of the way is pretty unfair when compared to what other BCS teams go through on a weekly basis.
IMO if a major conference team runs the table they need to be ahead of Boise in the national championship discussion.
DunderMifflinHk
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Don't you think if Ferentz only had to prepare for 1-2 BCS teams a year that the Hawks would be going undefeated year in and year out. They are a very good team yes, but there is no way to know if they could beat BCS teams week in and week out. Therefore when your looking at a undefeated BCS team and a undefeated Boise State team, you have to give the nod to the team that proved it week in and week out, not just once a year. Now if they are the only team that is undefeated at the end of the season, go ahead and put them in the NCG. But there's no way they should jump undefeated teams. Honestly I think there should be a playoff. That's the only way to make this fair. That way at the end of the year to win the NC you have to win 3-4 games in a row to show your the best, not just one.
busabus114
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The ratings will be through the roof because its the title game...not because Boise is involved
HawkeyeMike23
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Well it's all up to Oregon St. now. Hopefully, they can stop all this Boise St. for national champs talk before it gets too far along.
hawkfaninTX
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I think that it is funny when BSU preaches fairness. But if you give the top third of BCS schools that schedule-- They succeed at a rapid pace as well. They have recruiting advantages for athletes knowing their competition will be inferior, which will improve their stats & the 'new' national TV coverage they get on a weekly basis with Thursday and Friday Night Games. Because of the last 6 years, today, people know more players on BSU's roster than Iowa's. Fairness? Last year Iowa was Undefeated (8-0) and ranked 7th. I hope the computers "need them some Hawks" this year or it will be a year just like Undefeated Auburn a few years back for Iowa.
Oregon St's D is terrible also....The only way they beat BSU is if they score 60 points.
Herkeynerd
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It is more than just the wins and loses. It is also the condition of your team by the end of the season that allows you to continue to win games. If a team like BSU takes a beating from the big boys week in and week out, they may struggle. I see a lot of starters in on special teams, seems like a lot is expected of a few very important players. Injures would effect them more than other larger schools. The week schedule will allow them to stay fresher thoughout the season. A much greater advantage than any other BCS conference school has.
