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**Saul Good** · 01-31-2012, 02:52 PM

the second thread has been pronounced dead.

Bambi · 07-10-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Honestly I think the discussion and controversy in comparing college football teams makes the sport special. I wouldn't mind if we completely did away with the BCS game or playoff and went back to just playing bowl games.

With the inherit inequality of practically every single college football program it is probably the best way for people to enjoy the games. Fun times on the afternoon enjoying football. That's what it has been for 150 years.

If an organization would like to pick a national champion at the end of the season then by all means...

But it isn't the NFL. It never will be.

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-10-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

But it isn't the NFL. It never will be.

Duh. It's college football, not the NFL. Who's saying it is and who's saying it should be?

**Saul Good** · 07-10-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

How did those teams do against Dallas in a 7 game series?

The same way lsu did against bama in the title game.

BigCatDaddy · 07-10-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

The same way lsu did against bama in the title game.

I'll still take a best of 7 series to determine the better team over what turned out to be a best of 2 between LSU and Bama. The larger the sample size the better IMO. Baseball is a totally different animal so while I think the large sample size gets the best teams into the post season the best teams don't always win in the post season in the MLB.

Pitt Gorilla · 07-10-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I'll still take a best of 7 series to determine the better team over what turned out to be a best of 2 between LSU and Bama. The larger the sample size the better IMO. Baseball is a totally different animal so while I think the large sample size gets the best teams into the post season the best teams don't always win in the post season in the MLB.

That makes no sense. If you are making a sample size argument, shouldn't it hold for either sport?

qabbaan · 07-10-2012, 11:22 AM

I'm chuckling remembering the dumb rednecks last time complaining about there being a clear #1/#2 title game because those teams had met in the regular season. "ah already seen that game! Ah wants me anotha game!" as if we should place teams in the championship because some fans think the schedule should cater to their interest instead of bringing the two best teams together

ghak99 · 07-10-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

The Big 12 has achieved enormous payouts via media contracts with only 10 teams which is remarkable considering that other conferences need as many as 14 to be considered valuable.

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BigCatDaddy · 07-10-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

That makes no sense. If you are making a sample size argument, shouldn't it hold for either sport?

The room for error in baseball is just too small and can have such a critical effect on the game and a single player has a much smaller effect on the games outside the pitcher who only gets to pitch 2 times in most 7 games series.

That's why you see more dynastys in basketball then baseball IMO. The better team almost always win and thus is able to repeat, three peat or win 6 of 8 titles. Something very rare in baseball.

Pitt Gorilla · 07-10-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

The room for error in baseball is just too small and can have such a critical effect on the game and a single player has a much smaller effect on the games outside the pitcher who only gets to pitch 2 times in most 7 games series.

You could make a similar argument for football, no?

BigCatDaddy · 07-10-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

You could make a similar argument for football, no?

Yes, is which is why I would say a 7 game NBA series seems to always have the superior teams prevail compared to other sports.

I don't know shit about hockey, but they might have a beef.

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-10-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ghak99

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Thanks Tex!!!

Bambi · 07-10-2012, 08:58 PM

The conference that is crumbling just had a huge spot on Fox during the ASG. So much for that. lol

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-12-2012, 09:45 AM

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HolyHandgernade · 07-13-2012, 10:56 AM

"The Dude of WV" tweeting FSU to B12 as #11, press conference scheduled for this Tuesday.

The Dude of WV ‏ @ theDudeofWV @ hihoze @ JSi07 Its back on again. B12 agreed to add FSU as 11 on Tuesday July 17th at 4:00 p.m.

HolyHandgernade · 07-13-2012, 11:04 AM

Also from one of the other "insiders":

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There is absolutely no time table for any announcement. FSU has completed everything needed to make the jump to the Big 12, they are just waiting on the official vote. 2014 seems to be the earliest the FSU will join the Big 12. There are still disagreements between Big 12 schools as to who will be #12. Clemson is no longer being considered in the short term and GT and Maryland are not even close to being ready for a move. UL's name has resurfaced as a candidate for #12 as well.

VPI has been in contact with the SEC for over a month now. Rumblings of the SEC considering VT and UNC have been around for just about as long. It is my understanding that VPI and the SEC have come to an agreement in principle. However, VPI has yet to officially decide on a move. I would appreciate Noodle's input regarding the SEC as he seems to have more information than I.

Big 12 will be content staying at #11 for at least one year. SEC will also be content with VPI for a year if need be. Big 12 expanding past 12 will depend greatly on SEC and who is available and willing to make the move.

This was actually posted before the "Dude's" tweet came out.

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