So, where will the Gators play?

[What the Heck]

It's a little early, they still have to get past Arkansas, but where do you think the Gators will play? I have no faith in the BCS system that the Gators will be able to play Ohio State, even though the Gators did not lose to a college team this year (they were beaten by a referee team that didn't know the difference between a forward pass and a fumble).

So, any chance of the Gators playing Michigan for number 3? Or will USC lose to UCLA and assure Michigan of playing for the title (no matter how much the Gators win, if they win, the won't get in)? Who would you like to see them play?

 

[Raysplus1]

I don't think they have any chance for the National Title but I would like to see them play the Irish in the BCS.

 

[azgal81]

No way will florida get to Glendale even with USC losing to UCLA. Didn't they lose by 10 to Auburn not to mention there narrow escape against South Carolina. There record is not impressive enough to deserve a slot in the National Championship game. I agree with the BCS there.

It will most likely by Michigan and Florida (if Florida loses to Arkansas they will not even be in the BCS bowl games and will most likely go to the Capital one bowl) in the Rose bowl. I don't think UCLA will beat USC. If USC loses it will be Michigan and Ohio State again.

Sorry Gator fans!

 

[What the Heck]

No way will florida get to Glendale even with USC losing to UCLA. Didn't they lose by 10 to Auburn not to mention there narrow escape against South Carolina. There record is not impressive enough to deserve a slot in the National Championship game. I agree with the BCS there.

The score was Auburn 27 Gators 17, but what happened was with abour 3 minutes to go the Gators were within scoring distance and Leak "fumbled" the ball. His arm was going forward and the ball came out but the official ruled that it wasn't his intention to throw the ball so it was a fumble and not an incomplete pass. Auburn then scored a field goal on that series, final series, Gators have the ball, last play of the game Leak pushes - Auburn intercepts, score six to make it 27-17. If that one play is ruled incomplete instead of a fumble, then we at least get the game settled on the field. Instead, the Gators didn't lose to Auburn, the officials gave the win away. The Gators still may have not won that game, but we will never know. And it was that one play that they are not in contention, just one play.

As for their close game to South Carolina, were you aware that South Carolina is coached by Steve Spurrier, who used to coach the Gators (and led them to a National Championship) and that because of this it is considered a rivalry game between the two? Or that the week prior to this game Michigan was given trouble by that perenial powerhouse Ball State (ranked 99th out of 120) and that Ohio State almost lost to Illinois? By your standards then, Michigan and Ohio State should be out of contention because they almost lost those games as well.

 

[Talking Hands]

Ohio State which I know will not happen but I would love to see the Gators cream OSU.

 

[JadenLayne]

My son is a HUGE Gator's fan and the first thing out of his mouth was OHIO!

 

[Tiziminchac]

Ohio State which I know will not happen but I would love to see the Gators cream OSU.

Me too!

 

[Laura]

They'll be playing Michigan in the Rose Bowl--and they'll lose. USC will get beaten by OSU.

 

[helenabear]

Sounds like a bit of sour grapes on your part! Sorry, but the Gators have almost lost MORE games than Michigan and Ohio State combined. If they are lucky they will play in the Rose Bowl, but in my opinion they belong playing a team like Notre Dame. And if they do not want to get blown out, I wouldn't suggest even thinking they rank near OSU, Michigan or USC... they would get blown out by any of those teams. Really you FL (state of) fans can't let go of the fact that maybe you aren't #1 can you?

 

[Bob Slydell]

Ohio State which I know will not happen but I would love to see the Gators cream OSU.

Yeah, that's gonna happen.

 

[Raysplus1]

My personal opinion is Michigan should play Ohio State. There only loss was to the #1 team in the country at there place. I know USC has played a tough schedule but there loss was to Oregon State. I do think Florida in the SEC should have just as much consideration as USC but the computers don't think so.

Just another reason to have a playoff.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Sounds like a bit of sour grapes on your part! Sorry, but the Gators have almost lost MORE games than Michigan and Ohio State combined. If they are lucky they will play in the Rose Bowl, but in my opinion they belong playing a team like Notre Dame. And if they do not want to get blown out, I wouldn't suggest even thinking they rank near OSU, Michigan or USC... they would get blown out by any of those teams. Really you FL (state of) fans can't let go of the fact that maybe you aren't #1 can you?

How is that UF has one loss and Michigan has one loss. Anyway, Not sure who we will be playing though, since the selection is a strange process and is often determined by ticket sales. I'd really like to see a Match-up with Michigan. But it's up to the selction gods. UF will be committed to the Sugar Bowl if not playing in the BCS title game.

 

[jodifla]

No way will florida get to Glendale even with USC losing to UCLA. Didn't they lose by 10 to Auburn not to mention there narrow escape against South Carolina. There record is not impressive enough to deserve a slot in the National Championship game. I agree with the BCS there.

It will most likely by Michigan and Florida (if Florida loses to Arkansas they will not even be in the BCS bowl games and will most likely go to the Capital one bowl) in the Rose bowl. I don't think UCLA will beat USC. If USC loses it will be Michigan and Ohio State again.

Sorry Gator fans!

If Florida doesn't make it to the Sugar Bowl, they may just get picked up by one of the other big bowls.

Gator fans travel, and bowls LOVE US because we sell out their stadiums.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

If Florida doesn't make it to the Sugar Bowl, they may just get picked up by one of the other big bowls.

Gator fans travel, and bowls LOVE US because we sell out their stadiums.

Yeah there's talk that the Orange Bowl would pick UF over LSU should UF lose against Arkanasas because of how well UF travels and heck it's in-state.

 

[Laura]

My personal opinion is Michigan should play Ohio State. There only loss was to the #1 team in the country at there place. I know USC has played a tough schedule but there loss was to Oregon State. I do think Florida in the SEC should have just as much consideration as USC but the computers don't think so.

Just another reason to have a playoff

But Michigan has already just played OSU and lost. If it had been the other way around and OSU lost, the Buckeyes should go to the Rose Bowl. And what happens if Michigan goes to the Championship game and loses again? How boring is that?

If it were a scenario where Texas had won out after losing to OSU, I could see people calling for a rematch of that game. Their QB was new, teams change/improve over the course of the year, etc.

I totally agree about the playoff, though. There are so many bowls, it could be done. Even a mini-playoff. #1 vs #4, #2 vs #3, then the winners of both games meet in the championship.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Anyway, Not sure who we will be playing though, since the selection is a strange process and is often determined by ticket sales. I'd really like to see a Match-up with Michigan. But it's up to the selction gods. UF will be committed to the Sugar Bowl if not playing in the BCS title game.

I don't see Michigan going to the Sugar Bowl (as you said, that's where UF is committed to unless they end up #2) Since the Rose Bowl is losing OSU, they get to pick 1st to replace them. Actually, since they'll likely be losing both their teams, they'll get the first 2 picks to replace OSU and USC. Michigan would be a logical pick for the game, so I assume they'll be going to the Rose Bowl. No clue who against, as it seems like every other one loss team keeps losing. Notre Dame, despite blowing their only two big games all year, might even somehow get a BCS bowl, so maybe they'll go to the Sugar.

I think the Fiesta Bowl is the only game that's pretty much set. It's likely to be Boise St. versus the Big 12 champ (Oklahoma or Nebraska). There's a likely ratings winner.

Oh, and if USC should happen to win, I think the math favors Florida if they beat Arkansas, but it's closer now that Arkansas just lost.

 

[helenabear]

How is that UF has one loss and Michigan has one loss. Anyway, Not sure who we will be playing though, since the selection is a strange process and is often determined by ticket sales. I'd really like to see a Match-up with Michigan. But it's up to the selction gods. UF will be committed to the Sugar Bowl if not playing in the BCS title game.

If you read what I said, I said they ALMOST lost to teams (like Vanderbilt) more times than OSU or Michigan. Not how many times they DID lose. I'm sorry but the Gators had far too many almost losses for me to think they could actually stand up and win to a real team like Michigan. I really do not see Florida to be as great this year as some try to claim. Even some of the sports commentators realize that the Gators aren't quite what they thought they should be this year.

I do believe that the barely wins count for a lot... and the Gators barely won too many games for them to be in contention for the National Champ. From all I've seen of the teams this year, I would say that the Gators would lose to a team like Notre Dame. I just don't see them as a great team at all this year. Yes, the record is decent, but the near misses are too great for me to ignore.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I don't see Michigan going to the Sugar Bowl (as you said, that's where UF is committed to unless they end up #2) Since the Rose Bowl is losing OSU, they get to pick 1st to replace them. Actually, since they'll likely be losing both their teams, they'll get the first 2 picks to replace OSU and USC. Michigan would be a logical pick for the game, so I assume they'll be going to the Rose Bowl. No clue who against, as it seems like every other one loss team keeps losing. Notre Dame, despite blowing their only two big games all year, might even somehow get a BCS bowl, so maybe they'll go to the Sugar.

I think the Fiesta Bowl is the only game that's pretty much set. It's likely to be Boise St. versus the Big 12 champ (Oklahoma or Nebraska). There's a likely ratings winner.

Oh, and if USC should happen to win, I think the math favors Florida if they beat Arkansas, but it's closer now that Arkansas just lost.

I said I would like Michigan, but know that is not really going to happen because of the scenerio you mentioned. I WOULD REALLY like OSU, but I think USC is the BCS darling and unless UCLA performs a miracle this Saturday, I think it will be OSU and USC in the BCS game even if UF would win by 1000 points in the SEC Championship. I was pretty angry that Arkansas lost on Saturday.

I just don't want to get stuck with Boise State.

The SEC is probably the toughest conference. Even Vanderbilt, which is a crappy team SEC-wise, is probably better than most other NCAA Div. 1 teams. So I think looking at close wins and factoring that in is a joke.

 

[Bob Slydell]

The SEC is certainly a tough conference, but I do think USC is the better of the two teams this year. I agree with others that Florida hasn't looked like a National Champ contender this year (then again, few have) and a schedule that has been weak (either by design, a la the 1-AA Western Carolina Catamounts, or through bad years, like Florida State) will hurt them this year. USC's schedule hasn't exactly been a cakewalk. They played a lot of teams that will be in bowl games this year (including killing Arkansas).

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I feel like *****ing and moaning today. I am sure by tomorrow I will be over it and will be able to look at it more rationally. UF gets hurt because in the SEC all the teams are closely talented (in a good way), and so it's nearly impossible to get out of the SEC unscathed (so all the VERY GOOD teams are most likely going to get at least one loss, whihch is going to hurt every SEC teams' strength of schedule). Also FSU stunk this year. Western Carolina was a stupid move.

I really do believe the SEC does itself in though, with its pool of talent.

And yes USC had a difficult schedule. I really don't have any issues with USC, really.