
Wow, when I wrote my earlier post asking what would happen if West Virginia and Missouri both lost, I didn’t really think it would happen. Missouri, yeah but West Virginia?
So here we are, the morning after, and what a hangover it is. I’ve pulled out the old magic 8 ball and am ready to step forward with my predictions for this tonight’s BCS selection. And let’s face it, the old 8 ball will probably do better than the BCS voters.
Virgnia Tech
Regardless of what the comments on my earlier post may say, it ain’t going to happen. And that is probably a good thing for Virgnia Tech. Ohio State’s defense would outright humiliate Tech. As for getting in to the BCS game, they lost to LSU, LSU won the SEC, the world has a love affair with both the SEC and LSU so face it, a national contender coming out of the ACC–might as well send in Wake Forest. The loss to LSU should knock them out of the running.
Eight Ball says: “Definitely Not”
Georgia
Like the Buckeyes, Georgia sat out this weekend. The difference is that Ohio State won their conference, Georgia did not. And while yes, as I was reminded earlier, Nebraska did go to the BCS without winning their division, it isn’t going to happen this year. While the BCS loves controversy, Georgia jumping in ahead of LSU and Oklahoma might be enough to end the entire system once and for all.
Hmm, maybe Georgia’s not such a bad pick after all.
Eight Ball says: “Very Doubtful”
Kansas
Sure, they only have one loss but they haven’t beaten a team in the top 25. They will be left behind when the smoke clears.
Eight Ball Says: “Are you kidding”
Wow, this isn’t so hard. The 8 ball seems to be doing pretty good so far. Only a couple left to go…
Oklahoma
To have heard it last night, you would have thought Oklahoma Coach Bob Stoops was going up against Hilary in Iowa. He was so desperate he told reporters, “I’m gonna call all my coaching buddies [and try to get them to vote for us].”
Sure, he beat the number one team last night but lots of people beat number one teams this year. Should we be taking a closer look at Appalachian State? Face it, Oklahoma was the favorite and they were supposed to win. The fact that the #1 team can go into their last game of the season as an underdog shows us just how broken the system is this year.
I think Oklahoma makes a good argument for going but let’s face it, LSU is getting the love that Oklahoma is not.
Eight Ball says: “You will have to wait.”
USC
I think USC had a shot if everyone else fell on their swords last night. However, only two of the required four or five teams actually did. Yes, I would love to see USC play Ohio State for the national championship game — especially in a neutral field. However, I don’t see it happening. USC struggled too much this year. Even ESPN’s Mark May bailed out on them last night.
Eight Ball says:”Don’t bet on it”
LSU
That leaves LSU. I would like to see Ohio State play against the LSU that I watched last night. I thought the entire game looked pretty sloppy and if Tenn hadn’t thrown the interception at toward the end of the game last night, we might not even be having this discussion.
Sure, LSU only lost in overtime but to who, Kentucky? Arkansas? From what everybody is telling me, LSU is the best team in the country but I don’t think that’s what we saw yesterday. LSU is good at getting stupid penalties and if their the best, bring ‘em on.
If Ohio State weather the break and play in the form they played in against Michigan, LSU is in trouble, even in what will pretty much be a home game.
Eight Ball says: “Most Likely”
So there it is, the Eight Ball has spoken. LSU goes to the BCS game without about as much certainty as the BCS can give us these days.
I can’t say I wasn’t looking forward to a USC/Ohio State Rose Bowl and the old school football it brings with it. However, a chance to rectify last year’s loss will be worth the trip. And unless Ohio State plays LSU, it doesn’t matter who we beat, the critics will look at an Ohio State national title over anyone but LSU with a lot of doubt. However, I like LSU style football and I think it matches well with the Buckeyes style of play. Bring on LSU and give me a Buckeye blowout. It is time to silence the critics.
GO BUCKEYES!!