O.T.-more evidence of Big10 and Pac10 FEAR!

[ScarabGator]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3185000
Final Four format for football would need to be seeded, commissioners say
By Joe Schad and Ivan Maisel
ESPN.com

ACC Commissioner John Swofford and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said Monday morning at an annual meeting of the Football Writers Association of America that they believe a "plus-one" format would have to be seeded.
Would you support a seeded plus-one system for college football's playoffs?
Yes
No






The other possibility of the "plus-one" was considered to be playing an extra game after the BCS title game.


Each commissioner also stated that the SEC, ACC, Big East and Big 12 are open to discussing the "plus-one" format. The Big Ten and Pac-10 have been opposed to it.

Swofford, who is the incoming BCS chair, said the nature of the 2007 season and its weekly upheaval has motivated his presidents and athletic directors to reconsider a plus-one model.


"A lot of people look at it and say ... maybe it would be better if more than two teams had the opportunity to play for the national championship," Swofford said.

"There's a comfort level with what we're doing today," Swofford added. "In our conference, there's much more open-mindedness about the plus-one than there was two years ago. There's an interest in it ... and a willingness to discuss it in full."

Slive, the outgoing BCS chair, said one focal point of discussion will be discerning whether the 2007 season and its parity is an anomaly or "the beginning of something bigger."

"It's a little bit like turning a big battleship," Swofford said.



Commissioners from all 11 major college football conferences will meet in Miami in April and the plus-one will be a topic.




"I think we would be remiss if we didn't have that discussion in full and play it out and see what the ramifications of it are in great detail," Swofford said. "To see if there are unintended consequences there. What are the pluses, what are the minuses? Really drill into it so we can have the right kind of information.




"Evaluate it in a thorough way and ultimately make a decision. You don't know unless you have that discussion."




Swofford acknowledged a meeting of No. 1 vs. No. 4 and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in a Final Four of football could still leave out a team with a participation argument.


Slive acknowledged "logistics" and multiple television agreements will take efforts to work through for the possible format to become a reality.

The BCS is in the second of a four-year, $320 million contract with Fox that runs through the 2009 season and 2010 bowls. The BCS will begin negotiating with Fox on another deal in the fall. Fox has exclusive negotiating rights with the BCS.




No changes are expected before the 2010 season.

Joe Schad covers college football for ESPN. Ivan Maisel is a senior writer for ESPN.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report.


Read that highlighted shit above-The Big 10 and the Pac 10 oppose this resolution because obviously they know they cant squeak into undeserved title games if this happens.

[Saint John]

I like the idea of the top 4 teams in the final poll playing a 2 game playoff sysetm. The assanine way they currently do it leaves way too much time between the last game of the year and the bowl games. 2 weeks off is plenty. Then another 2 and the championship. However, I wholeheartedly disagree with your ridiculous assessment that said conferences are scared. Ohio State is 30-3 in their last 33 and USC has had a remarkable 5 year run. Those teams fear no one.

[ScarabGator]

SJ, as I said-they know under ANY kind of championship playoff they cannot squeak into the NC as they have in the past. Probably both teams that played last night would not make it under that system. Its just weird to me why the other major conferences would do it except the Big 10 and the Pac 10.

[fightingilliniJRNY]

Read that highlighted shit above-The Big 10 and the Pac 10 oppose this resolution because obviously they know they cant squeak into undeserved title games if this happens.

No.

They're opposed to it because they like the deal they have with the Rose Bowl. The Big Ten and Pac-10 have opposed a playoff for years. They even opposed the BCS itself, because they knew that with the original plan every four years the Rose Bowl wouldn't be Big Ten vs. Pac-10, because it would be the National Championship game. The Big Ten and Pac-10 want their champions playing each other in the Rose Bowl. THAT'S why they oppose this playoff, and any sort of other playoff that has been proposed throughout the years.

[Rockindeano]

I can't believe that that dumb fucker Scabgator walked right into this.

Had there been a plus 1 system this year, you do realize USC would be involved right? And there is no question they would have crushed either of those teams last night.

You just keep losing your 4 games a year and riding the coattails of LSU.

[Invisible Cajun]

It doesn't matter what the system is because people will always bitch. Just look at ESPN -- USC is the best team each year in their eyes. They sure were this year; just ask Stanford. I didn't see them in the title game, did you. Yes, USC the media darlings of ESPN. Here it is: LSU - 38 -- OSU - 24 Final Score -- No OSU NO USC NO Georgia CASE CLOSED
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS LSU !!! All glory to them!

[Red13JoePa]

Dude, ENOUGH!

There's a SPORTS forum and even a sports THREAD in this forum but stop spamming this fucking board with threads about Florida, Turfbow and the SEC.

[ScarabGator]

I can't believe that that dumb fucker Scabgator walked right into this.

Had there been a plus 1 system this year, you do realize USC would be involved right? And there is no question they would have crushed either of those teams last night.

You just keep losing your 4 games a year and riding the coattails of LSU.

Lets see-since 1990 LSU has beaten UF 5 times I think?? We won the NC last year, they got it this year but we're riding the coattails.....

[ScarabGator]

Dude, ENOUGH!

There's a SPORTS forum and even a sports THREAD in this forum but stop spamming this fucking board with threads about Florida, Turfbow and the SEC.

Hey man, I dont start all of the sports threads, check them out, you'll see. Someone else started the thread entitled "Florida Gators" I guess to bait me out. Some need to realize I dont back down from SHIT!!! Never have, never will. Dont start none, wont be none. Theres threads on here right now about Dallas, Joe Gibbs, the NFL playoffs, and so on so check it out-Im not "spamming" jackshit anymore than anyone else on here!!! Youve contributed to your own share of sports threads on here as well havent you???? Look at your avatar!!! If you dont like the threads then keep your ass out of them but dont tell me Im spamming shit...

[ProgRocker53]

Dude, ENOUGH!

There's a SPORTS forum and even a sports THREAD in this forum but stop spamming this fucking board with threads about Florida, Turfbow and the SEC.

Come on bro, until something new happens with Journey there really ain't much to talk about on here. Give the man a break.

[ScarabGator]

Dude, ENOUGH!

There's a SPORTS forum and even a sports THREAD in this forum but stop spamming this fucking board with threads about Florida, Turfbow and the SEC.

Come on bro, until something new happens with Journey there really ain't much to talk about on here. Give the man a break.

I just realized what joepa's deal is from the other topic-he found out Penn St finished #25 and hes bummed out about it.

[ProgRocker53]

Dude, ENOUGH!

There's a SPORTS forum and even a sports THREAD in this forum but stop spamming this fucking board with threads about Florida, Turfbow and the SEC.

Come on bro, until something new happens with Journey there really ain't much to talk about on here. Give the man a break.

I just realized what joepa's deal is from the other topic-he found out Penn St finished #25 and hes bummed out about it.

HAHA!

Man, let me tell you, as an OSU fan I'm tired of seeing cupcake schedules and postseason embarrassments. I'll concede, the Big 10 is a shit conference.

[Red13JoePa]

Im not "spamming" jackshit anymore than anyone else on here!!! Youve contributed to your own share of sports threads on here as well havent you???? Look at your avatar!!! If you dont like the threads then keep your ass out of them but dont tell me Im spamming shit...

Bullshit Turfbow teabagger.

I rarely start threads, ever but the Clemens thing was compelling. My avatar? Yea, I'm a Paterno and Penn State fan but I don't talk about Paterno or Penn State like the whole damn board should GIVE a shit in 95 % of my posts.
I hardly ever talk about Penn State on here. You have the Florida SEC Koolaid spam out just about every post, Christ you make Enigma seem like he hardly ever talks about Boston sports, no mean feat there.

[ScarabGator]

Dude, ENOUGH!

There's a SPORTS forum and even a sports THREAD in this forum but stop spamming this fucking board with threads about Florida, Turfbow and the SEC.

Come on bro, until something new happens with Journey there really ain't much to talk about on here. Give the man a break.

I just realized what joepa's deal is from the other topic-he found out Penn St finished #25 and hes bummed out about it.

HAHA!

Man, let me tell you, as an OSU fan I'm tired of seeing cupcake schedules and postseason embarrassments. I'll concede, the Big 10 is a shit conference.

I still believe OSU has enough talent coming back to put themselves right back in the title game next year. They probably should expand the schedule a little more and maybe add some tougher non-conference games. It prepares them mentally for the big one at the end. Also it appears Michigan may be on the right track with Rich Rodriguez but they need to hold onto Ryan Mallet at QB. Theres rumors swirling that he may be transferring to Tennessee.

[Red13JoePa]

Mallet's not the QB for RRod to run to run that Veer/Read Option/ he had in Morgantown.

[Rockindeano]

Mallet's not the QB for RRod to run to run that Veer/Read Option/ he had in Morgantown.

You wouldn't think so. You need to recruit to your scheme and recruit talent accordingly. However, mallet is a big tall stud who can throw it. He should come west and play in the Pac 10, however, I don't know if RR will implement the entire Veer this year if he has Mallet onboard.

[Red13JoePa]

Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State are the final 3 for the (arguable) top QB prospect in the nation, Terelle Pryor (a running qb more suited to what RRod had in WV).

[ScarabGator]

Im not "spamming" jackshit anymore than anyone else on here!!! Youve contributed to your own share of sports threads on here as well havent you???? Look at your avatar!!! If you dont like the threads then keep your ass out of them but dont tell me Im spamming shit...

Bullshit Turfbow teabagger.

I rarely start threads, ever but the Clemens thing was compelling. My avatar? Yea, I'm a Paterno and Penn State fan but I don't talk about Paterno or Penn State like the whole damn board should GIVE a shit in 95 % of my posts.
I hardly ever talk about Penn State on here. You have the Florida SEC Koolaid spam out just about every post, Christ you make Enigma seem like he hardly ever talks about Boston sports, no mean feat there.

Hate to tell ya pal but I didnt start the thread titled "Florida Gators", look it up. And I'll talk about anything I damn well wanna talk about, got it???? If you dont like it ignore it, dont read it....

[ScarabGator]

Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State are the final 3 for the (arguable) top QB prospect in the nation, Terelle Pryor (a running qb more suited to what RRod had in WV).

and pryor will be a stud, at least from what I saw in the US Army all star game last Saturday. Michigan is #1 on his list right now.

[Red13JoePa]

Im not "spamming" jackshit anymore than anyone else on here!!! Youve contributed to your own share of sports threads on here as well havent you???? Look at your avatar!!! If you dont like the threads then keep your ass out of them but dont tell me Im spamming shit...

Bullshit Turfbow teabagger.

I rarely start threads, ever but the Clemens thing was compelling.

Hate to tell ya pal but I didnt start the thread titled "Florida Gators", look it up. And I'll talk about anything I damn well wanna talk about, got it???? If you dont like it ignore it, dont read it....

Pfff.

PS:
I could beat Turfbow up.

[ScarabGator]

Im not "spamming" jackshit anymore than anyone else on here!!! Youve contributed to your own share of sports threads on here as well havent you???? Look at your avatar!!! If you dont like the threads then keep your ass out of them but dont tell me Im spamming shit...

Bullshit Turfbow teabagger.

I rarely start threads, ever but the Clemens thing was compelling.

Hate to tell ya pal but I didnt start the thread titled "Florida Gators", look it up. And I'll talk about anything I damn well wanna talk about, got it???? If you dont like it ignore it, dont read it....

Pfff.

PS:
I could beat Turfbow up.

sure you could....and I could go 12 rounds with mike tyson....

[Red13JoePa]

Im not "spamming" jackshit anymore than anyone else on here!!! Youve contributed to your own share of sports threads on here as well havent you???? Look at your avatar!!! If you dont like the threads then keep your ass out of them but dont tell me Im spamming shit...

Bullshit Turfbow teabagger.

I rarely start threads, ever but the Clemens thing was compelling.

Hate to tell ya pal but I didnt start the thread titled "Florida Gators", look it up. And I'll talk about anything I damn well wanna talk about, got it???? If you dont like it ignore it, dont read it....

Pfff.

PS:
I could beat Turfbow up.

sure you could....and I could go 12 rounds with mike tyson....

Check that.
Got a better idea.
I'll train St. Canseco to fight him.