Bored 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 The game is tommorrow night so probably should get this thread up. Obviously not nearly as much hype and anticipation for this game as last year's Rose Bowl. My Prediciton: Ohio State 28, Florida 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Is anyone besides me against a playoff format? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Why did they wait so long to have the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Mike Francesca was saying that Fox wanted to use their NFL playoff games on Sunday to hype it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Its because of the new BCS format this year where they added a 5th BCS game by playing two games at the same site in one week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Was there any legs to the story last year I heard that the Cotton Bowl was going to be the 5th BCS bowl, but instead they added a brand new game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Given the current state of the Cotton Bowl I doubt it. If they were ever going to promote a game into the BCS it would have been the Capital One Bowl. I would have preferred that over the current format. I'm not looking forward to the first year with two games at the Rose Bowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Agreed. I don't think a site needed a 2nd game in a one week period. Better off setting up a new site that doesn't host a BCS game but not neccesarily take a current bowl and promote it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 The International Bowl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2007 Is anyone besides me against a playoff format? I hope not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted January 8, 2007 I'm more for a +1 game or 4 team elimination round after the bowls. Anyway, the thing that sucks most is how late the title games are on weekdays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 I'm more for a +1 game or 4 team elimination round after the bowls. Anyway, the thing that sucks most is how late the title games are on weekdays. Exactly. Think of how many people missed the BSU/Oklahoma ending because it went pass midnight and it was a work/school night. The Super Bowl always starts early enough to avoid going late, why can't they do this with these bowl games? They don't need to start at 8:30. This goes for the World Series as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted January 8, 2007 NFL Playoffs are the problem. The alternative I'd go with is move the Title Game to the current Rose Bowl slot. The game gets huge ratings there. Move all the other bowls back, or move more of the crap bowls after the Title Game. I know, I know... this ruins the New Years' Day bowl "tradition", but fuck that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 OSU 31, Florida 14. The game will be over by the half, and Leak will play like he usually does during pressure situations meaning he throws at least 2 picks and 5 or 6 balls in general that will make you wonder just what it was he was trying to accomplish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomguy 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 I'm against playoffs in college ball, because I enjoy the fact that a team can go undefeated and not even sniff a championship. I also feel that the winner should not be determined on the field but by voting, like in gymnastics. Also I really like how part of your rating depends on how people *thought* you would do in the pre-season, instead of how you actually do. BCS is pretty awesome but strawing straws might be that much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Warfare 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 My thoughts for the Gators on this game. On Offense Florida needs to establish a running game early. Michigan showed us that Ohio State is succeptable to the run, so if Florida can establish a solid running game, it gives them a big boost. I'm sure Urban has some plays drawn up for Percy Harvin because he can break the game wide open for the Gators on a single play. I'd like to see him touch the ball at least 10 times. Chris Leak needs to play the best game of his career. I believe the Gators have more depth at receiver than Michigan does, so if they can get some good matchups in the secondary, and Leak has time, he will have a good game. Tim Tebow is another X-Factor for the Gators. It will be interesting to see what, if any, plays Meyer has drawn up for Tebow because he also has the ability to change the game in one play. With Meyer having this much time off, I'm certain we will see a number of trick plays to get the OSU defense off balance. On Defense The Gators have one of the best defensive units in the country, led by Reggie Nelson (who is likely playing his last game at UF). However, the key on defense for Florida will be getting pressure on Troy Smith without bringing heavy blitzes. If Smith has time to check down to his second and third options, we might see another Fiasco Bowl. The OSU run game is underrated. Pittman and Wells are very good backs who can hurt you. The Gators will also need at least one turnover to change the momentum. Another note.. Reggie Nelson's mother recently passed away so it will be interesting to see how he reacts. Could be huge for UF. Special Teams Boy, I hope this game doesn't come down to a Chris Hetland field goal. For the return game, Ted Ginn is extremely dangerous and I hope Florida is prepared for him. For the Gators, Brandon James is also very dangerous on both punt returns and kickoff returns. James could be another X-factor for Florida. Overall This game will be much closer than people expect. But Ohio State has been here before, and Tressell is a big game coach. None of the Gators have been to a game this big before. I just don't think Florida will be able to get enough pressure on Troy Smith to disrupt his rhythm. One more concern I have, is if this game becomes a shootout, I'm not convinced that this Gator offense can keep up with the Buckeye offense. I sure hope I'm wrong but... Prediction: Buckeyes 31, Gators 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 This is the least compelling BCS title game since Miami beat Nebraska. I have no idea why, but I really don't care if I see this game or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 Off the top of my head: OSU 31, Florida 21. Meyer comes up with a big elaborate gameplan that yields some success, but in the end Ohio State is just too balanced on both sides of the ball and pulls away in the second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 This is the least compelling BCS title game since Miami beat Nebraska. I have no idea why, but I really don't care if I see this game or not. Probably because it doesn't feel like a title game and knowing that it'll take place in the same stadium as the Fiesta Bowl Classic a week later doesnt help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 That's probably it. TSN showed the Fiesta Bowl again Saturday as an Instant Classic. Unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 Even though they're a fellow Big Ten team, it still pains me to say that Ohio State is gonna win being a Michigan fan. I do think Florida has a shot but Tressel is too good of a big game coach and Troy Smith is too good of a big game player to let this one slip. I would suspect that Smith will scramble more due to the Gator pass rush. Florida will most certaintly pull out the trick plays but it probably won't be enough. I'll say OSU 34 Fla. 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 8, 2007 Florida will win by 4. That's as far as I'll go into detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 Florida 20, Ohio State 14. This will be the most boring title game ever. Both defenses are simply too nasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted January 8, 2007 OSU 38, FLA 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 OSU 26 Florida 20 Ohio State's got team speed and unlike Michigan they use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 Florida's too big and quick, they win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 On PTI, Kornheiser dared say that Florida was the favorite tonight. They really need to make him disappear whenever college football talk starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 I am suprised Ohio St. remains a TD favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 I'm more for a +1 game or 4 team elimination round after the bowls. Anyway, the thing that sucks most is how late the title games are on weekdays. Exactly. Think of how many people missed the BSU/Oklahoma ending because it went pass midnight and it was a work/school night. The Super Bowl always starts early enough to avoid going late, why can't they do this with these bowl games? They don't need to start at 8:30. This goes for the World Series as well. Yeah, who cares about deserving teams not getting a chance at the Title every single season? Some people are losing precious sleep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 I'd actual find it kind of funny if Florida blows out Ohio State. It won't happen, but the hilarity of Florida just crushing Troy Smith into the ground and knowing the only undefeated team in College Football wasn't going to finish in the top five even after knocking off the Big 12 champion would be great. You just couldn't top that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
