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[Plow]

They've watched tech and analyzed more tech video than you could possibly imagine. There's a reason they hang chandeliers up in casinos that are worth more than our houses combined, and it isn't because of a urinal conversation between LVSC members ted and walter.

"Umm, Ted, I don't know about this Tech game, I haven't seen them play all year."

"Me neither but big game bobby stoops coaches Oklahoma, so I say we give em 7.5."

Stoops is like 756-2 in Norman. The line is justified.

That was a 100% literal question, obviously.

[Tyche]

My point was that it's absurd to question a collective group that could recite more vital knowledge about the 3rd string right guard than you and I could about the entire tech team. I don't have a problem at all with a 7.5 point spread. Maybe it's a little high, my unprofessional opinion would have given maybe 4 or 5. Do you honestly think that tech should be favored?

[Gregorio]

Unless, of course, you're an Oregon State fan who has lived their entire life without ever seeing a Rose Bowl appearance. If it happens, I'll be in Pasadena on New Year's Day.

And wouldn't it be better than a USC-Ohio State rematch?

As an Oregon State fan, I can say that if the Beavers actually made it to a Rose Bowl for the first time since 1965, a rematch against Penn State wouldn't dampen the enthusiasm at all. There are a number of reasons that I would predict a closer game than the first time:

The game isn't at Penn State.
The game is on the west coast, in Oregon State's time zone.
Oregon State would be excited to be there; Penn State is at least somewhat disappointed they didn't go the NCG.
Oregon State looks at it as an opportunity for revenge; Penn State could easily be overconfident.
Oregon State's record the last three years, for the first five games of each season: 2-3, 2-3, 2-3.
Oregon State's record the last three years, from the sixth game through the end of the season: 8-1, 7-1, 5-0.
Oregon State's coach has never lost a bowl game.
Oregon State has gotten two starters back that were suspended for the first few games of the season for various reasons, and the injury bug has hit them lightly, if at all.

However, I would still predict a Penn State victory, I just can't imagine it being as one sided as the original matchup. And I would still prefer the Beavers play either Ohio State or Michigan State, just because it wouldn't be a rematch.

All that being said, Oregon State still has two very dangerous games ahead. It's one thing for message board fans to talk Rose Bowl, but the team better not start thinking about it. So far, though, Riley's done a pretty good job of keeping his players' head in the game. They had a close call in the Arizona State game a couple of weeks ago, and have seemed more focused the last couple of weeks.

I'd like to see Oregon State win the Pac-10, but I think if PSU and Oregon State both win out the powers that be would find some way around the traditional Big10/Pac10 matchup in the Rose bowl to avoid a rematch. To be honest as a Penn State fan I'd like to see us play Bama or Texas. I think those would make pretty good matchups and good games.

[octopus]

I think if PSU and Oregon State both win out the powers that be would find some way around the traditional Big10/Pac10 matchup in the Rose bowl to avoid a rematch.

I think you're wrong. The Rose Bowl people are paranoid about tradition. I believe there's even a BCS rule that prevents other BCS bowls from "stealing other BCS Bowls' teams" (other than if they're going to the championship game)

[Plow]

My point was that it's absurd to question a collective group that could recite more vital knowledge about the 3rd string right guard than you and I could about the entire tech team. I don't have a problem at all with a 7.5 point spread. Maybe it's a little high, my unprofessional opinion would have given maybe 4 or 5. Do you honestly think that tech should be favored?

Hmmm.

I'd prob put it at +2.5 but I dunno, OU has to put up 50 to win this.

[Akiyama]

I like the +6.5. I think whoever wins this will probably win by a touchdown or more. FG kicking shouldn't be around much in this one.

Also, for College Pick 'em, my points tiebreaker is WVU/UL o.o;

[Byrd]

Also, for College Pick 'em, my points tiebreaker is WVU/UL o.o;

Mine too, actually. Not sure why I made that mistake, it must have been listed last and I made a poor assumption.

[octopus]

BCS, ESPN reach deal to air games from 2011-14 - Yahoo! News

BCS games going to ESPN...

[Kyo]

Better than fox, I hate fucking fox ;x

[Akiyama]

Yep. Maybe now we don't have to deal with those duller than dull announcers. Thom Brennaman(sp) is an ass.

[Headspace]

Now we'll have to deal with Tony Kornheiser. Yeah, much better.

[Kyo]

He's not half as bad as the trash fox has, although I like Troy Aikman as an announcer.

[Roranora]

Now go snag the Olympics, ESPN. And the World Series. And the Super Bowl.

[Akiyama]

Now we'll have to deal with Tony Kornheiser. Yeah, much better.

Tony Kornheiser wouldn't do College Football, lol. They'd have a ton of crews for the BCS games for sure. We'll get some big names.

And yeah, I do think ESPN just needs to clean networks out honestly. They put a lot of quality into big stuff like that. As long as we don't get Pam Ward in a huge game, I'll be okay.

[Byrd]

Now go snag the Olympics, ESPN. And the World Series. And the Super Bowl.

Don't forget March Madness. With ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, you could actually watch all four games being played at the same time that first weekend. I hate being trapped to one game; it's hard to get Purdue games out here.

[Byrd]

I'm glad they didn't just go all-out for rivalry games and seemed to pick most of the best ones. It would have sucked deciding our league w/ the top 3 w/in 2 points of each other with a game like Washington / Washington St.

I just noticed this is the last week of the season. Why? There's two more weeks of football left. At least one more week of regular season work. That's mighty strange.

[Akiyama]

Yeah, it is. It just means that you, Ryan, me, and Striker have to be careful and pick correctly if we want to come out ahead. I'm actually happy with my performance this year. Top 3 would be cool.

[Gregorio]

I would be in contention if I didn't forget to make my picks for 2 weeks. >:O

[Tyche]

Put Colin on the college games. I liked the few he did for ESPN360. Just don't stick him on a USC game (or a Big 10 game lol).

[Kirin]

The BCS going to ESPN might actually be one step closer to a playoff setup...since one of the big deals about NOT having a playoff was ABC's rights to the Rose Bowl. Theyre all under one main company now.

Michigan State / Oregon State Rose Bowl would be more interesting than a Penn State/Oregon State Rose Bowl, but Penn State is the likely seed, I dont see Ohio State losing to Michigan.