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BarbaraGordon · 10-31-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeUte

Could happen. I'm not sold on Colt McCoy. The Texas Tech game this weekend could be the beginning of the end for the Longhorns. That's my prediction.

But, see, if Longhorns lose twice that hurts us because then the team that beat us ain't near as good. Our numbers would drop. So, we'd win the South Division, yes, but we still wouldn't be in the title game.

And Tech *could* take down the Longhorns, but I wouldn't count on it.

BarbaraGordon · 10-31-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Yes! This would basically mean SC OU Part 2.

Barbara, see you at the game.

"Hey Flash, I'm going to meet up with some internet friends at the bowl game, okay?"

"Um, alright. Who is OU playing?"

"Southern Cal."

"oh. okay. That's good, 'cause for a second there I was afraid you were going to say this had something to do with your BYU thing again."

Jeff Lebowski · 10-31-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

But, see, if Longhorns lose twice that hurts us because then the team that beat us ain't near as good. Our numbers would drop. So, we'd win the South Division, yes, but we still wouldn't be in the title game.

And Tech *could* take down the Longhorns, but I wouldn't count on it.

Can I just say that I can't wait for the Texas vs. TT game on Saturday? That is going to be an awesome game.

BarbaraGordon · 10-31-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Can I just say that I can't wait for the Texas vs. TT game on Saturday? That is going to be an awesome game.

It'll be a hard-fought battle. I just hope somebody manages to get some points on the board.

Spaz · 10-31-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

But, see, if Longhorns lose twice that hurts us because then the team that beat us ain't near as good. Our numbers would drop. So, we'd win the South Division, yes, but we still wouldn't be in the title game.

And Tech *could* take down the Longhorns, but I wouldn't count on it.

You really think Texas will have to lose twice? I disagree - if Texas loses once, they drop below #4, OK makes it to #3 BCS.

BarbaraGordon · 10-31-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaz

You really think Texas will have to lose twice? I disagree - if Texas loses once, they drop below #4, OK makes it to #3 BCS.

No. That's not how it works.

If Texas loses once, and Oklahoma doesn't lose anymore, then Texas wins the tie-breaker (having defeated Oklahoma), and goes to the Big12 championship game for the chance to play for the automatic bid.

If Texas loses twice, then our SOS drops so much that our computer ranking is compromised considerably. We'd still be playing for the auto-bid to the Fiesta Bowl, but we wouldn't be playing for a national title.

OrangeUte · 10-31-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

No. That's not how it works.

If Texas loses once, and Oklahoma doesn't lose anymore, then Texas wins the tie-breaker (having defeated Oklahoma), and goes to the Big12 championship game for the chance to play for the automatic bid.

If Texas loses twice, then our SOS drops so much that our computer ranking is compromised considerably. We'd still be playing for the auto-bid to the Fiesta Bowl, but we wouldn't be playing for a national title.

I don't think UTexas losing twice hurts you as badly as you think that it does. Loss to TT will be against a top 10 opponent, and losing in the title game would probably be to Missouri, which would still be in Top 15, if not back in top 10.

ute4ever · 10-31-2008, 11:08 PM

If Texas slips up, despite their amazing run, they'll be in the Fiesta Bowl against Utah/TCU/Boise State.

Initially my reaction is that Utah would be creamed by either Texas or Oklahoma, but then again, if Utah defeats both TCU and BYU....neither of those opponents are pansies and the experience will just make Utah all the better. So we'll see what happens.

Meanwhile suppose Utah defeats UT/OU. People will say they were dejected from not making the title game, a la Michigan in '06. But if UT/OU wins, people will say this just proves that mid-majors don't belong here. Yes folks that is my bold prediction; meanwhile I also predict that the sun will rise tomorrow morning.

OrangeUte · 11-03-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeUte

Could happen. I'm not sold on Colt McCoy. The Texas Tech game this weekend could be the beginning of the end for the Longhorns. That's my prediction.

I wish I would have said this more forcefully - like Texas WILL lose and that the loss to the Red Raiders WILL be the beginning of the end. Then, I could claim to be a Nostradamous (sp?) of the board or something like that.

That was a hell of a game on Sunday - Texas v. Texas Tech. I am thoroughly enjoying this college football season!

10-31-2008, 11:08 PM	#18
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	If Texas slips up, despite their amazing run, they'll be in the Fiesta Bowl against Utah/TCU/Boise State. Initially my reaction is that Utah would be creamed by either Texas or Oklahoma, but then again, if Utah defeats both TCU and BYU....neither of those opponents are pansies and the experience will just make Utah all the better. So we'll see what happens. Meanwhile suppose Utah defeats UT/OU. People will say they were dejected from not making the title game, a la Michigan in '06. But if UT/OU wins, people will say this just proves that mid-majors don't belong here. Yes folks that is my bold prediction; meanwhile I also predict that the sun will rise tomorrow morning.