It's Official: Ohio State vs. LSU for National Championship

buckeye21 · Post by **buckeye21** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:44 am

2trap, according to the sagarin ratings Ohio States schedule was ranked 60th and Hawaii's was 137th. Although they are both weak there is a huge difference between the two.

froggy48, Hawaii barely beat Washington who Ohio State destroyed and as stated above they had the 137th ranked strength of schedule. Also Kansas did lose 1 game to a ranked team but so did Ohio State. Also Kansas didn't even win their conference and Ohio State did.

The voters have voted and a huge majority says LSU vs. Ohio State like it or not! ;-)

seofan_via_dublin · Post by **seofan_via_dublin** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:45 am

froggy48 wrote:For anyone who thinks LSU should not be there with 2 losses!
OSU does not deserve to be there with 1 loss.
Hawaii-Undefeated
Kansas-1 loss to a ranked team!
No other team can say that!

Should be Hawaii and Kansas in the NCG!!!!

OSU can say that!

1 Loss to a ranked team.

froggy48 · Post by **froggy48** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:55 am

Illinois was not ranked when OSU played them.
I am fine with LSU going to the NCG. I was hoping it would be them. Just saying if we are going to use 2 losses for an argument then the teams with with the best records should go.

seofan_via_dublin · Post by **seofan_via_dublin** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:56 am

18 division 1-AA schools have played tougher schedules than Hawaii,
according to the Sagarin Ratings.

If you go by the NCAA ratings, Hawaii has the 117th ranked schedule,
OSU is #48.

Hawaii's opponets have a .371 winning percentage.

They DO NOT deserve the title bid,

They do deserve the Sugar Bowl for their efforts.

wowhesfast · Post by **wowhesfast** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:36 am

Hawaii does not deserve to play in a ntl title game.

About the buckeyes, I remember back in January, I started a topic the day after the loss to Florida that OSU would be back in a big way, and that they probably atleast would get a Rose Bowl bid. I did mention that a ntl title game was not out of the question.

There was a lot of people that said they wouldn't do that. That somehow they would only win 5, 6 or 7 games.

They Were Wrong :mad:

BigMcCauley55 · Post by **BigMcCauley55** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:23 pm

OSU surprised those would needed to be surprised

I really wasnt surprised about how they did this year

I knew they were going to be tough the defense is still there and the offnse is just as good Chris wells is a good runner and the wide recivers are making the plays they need to make

fightingtigers45 · Post by **fightingtigers45** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:40 pm

I like LSU in this one...Not because of the SEC...Not because I want to stir the pot...It is because I believe they are flat out the better team

crazee-oakaholic · Post by **crazee-oakaholic** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:42 pm

GO BUCKS

seofan_via_dublin · Post by **seofan_via_dublin** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:50 pm

fightingtigers45 wrote:I like LSU in this one...Not because of the SEC...Not because I want to stir the pot...It is because I believe they are flat out the better team

Miami was supposed to be the better team in 02

FSU was supposed to be the better team in 98

USC was supposed to be the better team in 05

The Buckeyes were supposed to be the better team in 06

There have been a ton of "better" teams lose this season.

I personally think it's a good matchup on both sides of the ball,
and should be a great game.

fightingtigers45 · Post by **fightingtigers45** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:51 pm

Youre right...I can point out numerous times were the "better" team won also...Like I said, I think LSU will win because they are the better team...

BigMcCauley55 · Post by **BigMcCauley55** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:53 pm

OSU has had a tough time with the SEC

im not saying that as a stab at osu im saying this becasue its a fact

OZZIEOHIO · Post by **OZZIEOHIO** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:01 pm

I think its going to be a great game. Also just a thought, we could return I beleive 20 starters for next year. Should be pre season number 1 or 2. Thats if we dont lose a bunch to the NFL!!

GO BUCKS!!!

TrojanXplosion · Post by **TrojanXplosion** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:10 pm

Feeling good about this matchup. I will take the Buckeyes by 14.

CMo · Post by **CMo** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:11 pm

OZZIEOHIO wrote:I think its going to be a great game. Also just a thought, we could return I beleive 20 starters for next year. Should be pre season number 1 or 2. Thats if we dont lose a bunch to the NFL!!

GO BUCKS!!!

It might be a good game but I honestly doubt it! I am pulling for LSU and also believe LSU will come through with the victory by around 14 points or so. Might even be a touchdown game if Tressel doesn't have a terrible game plan a again unless he just wants to have an excuse after the game that is!

As to your comment about Ohio State being #1 or #2 next season, I would have to put Florida and USC both ahead of Ohio State and why not even the likes of Illinois? Illinois might even be ranked ahead of Ohio State preseason next year!

CMo · Post by **CMo** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:12 pm

FalconFan wrote:Feeling good about this matchup. I will take the Buckeyes by 14.

Come meet me in Minford and i'll lay some money on the line! :-D

TrojanXplosion · Post by **TrojanXplosion** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:27 pm

I'm game. lol

CMo · Post by **CMo** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:34 pm

Those 14 points are sounding awful delicious! You giving me 14 points then? :lol:

BigMcCauley55 · Post by **BigMcCauley55** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:54 pm

LSU by 14 wow ill take some of that action

i took OSU by 21 over michigan :lol:

on the #1 and #2 next season

OHio State wont be there

top ten but not 1 or 2

YOu need to look at Oklahoma and even LSU they wont lose alot and Illi could maybe win the Big ten next year but Osu will be above Floridia and USC

OSU 's one loss season and a trip to the big ONE vs Floridia's what 3 loss season and not a confrence champ but a nice bowl game

ill take OSU

and dont forget NEVER DOUBT A 41 POINT UNDERDOG!

rockhillbasketball · Post by **rockhillbasketball** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:40 pm

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO BUCKS!!

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