Rematch??

rjzeller · 11-20-2006, 04:19 PM

I'm truly torn on this one...but what say you? Should there BE and Ohio State/Michigan rematch in the BCS title?

OSU dominated statistically, but only won by three points. OSU would have won huge were it not for three turnovers -- but turnovers are part of the game. Michigan's Mike Hart clearly showed he was an oustanding running back. Chad Henne had no interceptions and finished a solid game against a solid D -- but he did overthrow some receivers on key plays. Troy Smith turned in a great performance, but he did have a critical turnover. On and on and on....

Give the Buckeyes +3 for homefield advantage and you have a dead even matchup...

Clearly, unquestionably, Michigan is the second best team in the land (that is to say, they're DEFINITELY well above numbers 3 or 4).

Michigan shouldn't have to lose out on the championship game just because they got beat by the #1 team in their last game on the ROAD by the margin of a single field goal.

So Michigan, by all rights, deserves a second chance.

But then there's the other arguments:

They played tOSU and lost. They had their chance.

Despite three turnovers, one inside the 10 and another inside the 24, Michigan still couldn't pull out a win against a team that led them through most of the game (including the entire second half).

A team that cannot even win its own conference should not be given a chance to play for the national title.

It's not "fair" to Ohio State to have to beat them twice.

USC has played a tougher schedule. If they run the table, they are the more deserving.

And perhaps the only truly convincing argument for me: If they get a rematch, that means Ohio State has to go 2-0 against Michigan to win the title, whereas Michigan would only have to go 1-1. Hardly seems equittable...

I dunno...what say you folks?

gzent · 11-20-2006, 04:35 PM

The winner of the USC-Irish game should get the title shot since they will have completed the toughest schedule.

Jimi Michiel · 11-20-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gzent

The winner of the USC-Irish game should get the title shot since they will have completed the toughest schedule.

ND? Tough schedule? Who have the beaten? I'm a ND fan, but they haven't really had any huge wins, have they? The USC-ND game shoudl be great though...

Solar Bell · 11-20-2006, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gzent

The winner of the USC-Irish game should get the title shot since they will have completed the toughest schedule.

After Notre Dame was CRUSHED by Michigan at HOME????

After USC loses to Oregon State????

The 2nd best team in the country is Michigan....by a wide margine.

OHIO STATE vs MICHIGAN on a neutral field in warm weather???

YES!!! That would be another GREAT game!!!!

-cw-

adohanian · 11-20-2006, 05:18 PM

I'd say yes to a rematch unless USC really destroys ND, but there's no way ND or Florida or anybody else should have a shot.

adam

Eclipsehornplayer · 11-21-2006, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solar Bell

After Notre Dame was CRUSHED by Michigan at HOME????

After USC loses to Oregon State????

The 2nd best team in the country is Michigan....by a wide margine.

OHIO STATE vs MICHIGAN on a neutral field in warm weather???

YES!!! That would be another GREAT game!!!!

-cw-

What he said!

PH · 11-21-2006, 08:18 AM

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nickyboy · 11-21-2006, 08:29 AM

Um, love the poll, you think just because we want a rematch means that we are michigan fans? If it were a non-biased i would have siad yes, lets see it again. Personally, I would love to watch the bucks whoop Michigans as* all over again.

gzent · 11-21-2006, 09:46 AM

Michigan had their chance and couldn't get it done. OSU made a bunch
of uncharacteristic mistakes and still won the game. Any rematch would be a joke with OSU winning by at least 2 or 3 TD's.

Give the ND-USC winner a chance - it would be much more interesting.

Tyler Loveless · 11-22-2006, 12:31 PM

It was a good game... I want to see a repeat. I hope OSU wins again if they do play again. But it was a good game none the less...

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Abso-freaking-lutely, yes! Clearly Michigan is the best team available	7	30.43%
NO way, dude! OSU beat them fair, time for the next challenger.	9	39.13%
WHo cares? OSU/Michigan WAS the national title game.....	7	30.43%
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11-20-2006, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
rjzeller Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester, MN Brand: Getzen Posts: 1,212	Rematch?? I'm truly torn on this one...but what say you? Should there BE and Ohio State/Michigan rematch in the BCS title? OSU dominated statistically, but only won by three points. OSU would have won huge were it not for three turnovers -- but turnovers are part of the game. Michigan's Mike Hart clearly showed he was an oustanding running back. Chad Henne had no interceptions and finished a solid game against a solid D -- but he did overthrow some receivers on key plays. Troy Smith turned in a great performance, but he did have a critical turnover. On and on and on.... Give the Buckeyes +3 for homefield advantage and you have a dead even matchup... Clearly, unquestionably, Michigan is the second best team in the land (that is to say, they're DEFINITELY well above numbers 3 or 4). Michigan shouldn't have to lose out on the championship game just because they got beat by the #1 team in their last game on the ROAD by the margin of a single field goal. So Michigan, by all rights, deserves a second chance. But then there's the other arguments: They played tOSU and lost. They had their chance. Despite three turnovers, one inside the 10 and another inside the 24, Michigan still couldn't pull out a win against a team that led them through most of the game (including the entire second half). A team that cannot even win its own conference should not be given a chance to play for the national title. It's not "fair" to Ohio State to have to beat them twice. USC has played a tougher schedule. If they run the table, they are the more deserving. And perhaps the only truly convincing argument for me: If they get a rematch, that means Ohio State has to go 2-0 against Michigan to win the title, whereas Michigan would only have to go 1-1. Hardly seems equittable... I dunno...what say you folks?
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11-20-2006, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
gzent Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rochester, MN Brand: Forza Posts: 1,515	The winner of the USC-Irish game should get the title shot since they will have completed the toughest schedule.
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11-21-2006, 08:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
nickyboy New Friend Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 6	Um, love the poll, you think just because we want a rematch means that we are michigan fans? If it were a non-biased i would have siad yes, lets see it again. Personally, I would love to watch the bucks whoop Michigans as* all over again.
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11-20-2006, 05:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
adohanian Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: boston Posts: 55	I'd say yes to a rematch unless USC really destroys ND, but there's no way ND or Florida or anybody else should have a shot. adam

11-21-2006, 09:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
gzent Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rochester, MN Brand: Forza Posts: 1,515	Michigan had their chance and couldn't get it done. OSU made a bunch of uncharacteristic mistakes and still won the game. Any rematch would be a joke with OSU winning by at least 2 or 3 TD's. Give the ND-USC winner a chance - it would be much more interesting.
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11-22-2006, 12:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tyler Loveless New Friend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Batavia, Ohio Brand: Blessing Posts: 5	It was a good game... I want to see a repeat. I hope OSU wins again if they do play again. But it was a good game none the less...

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