LSU to jump USC? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

fearofmear · 11-23-2003, 05:04 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/s...=/bcsroad/1123

According to Brad Edwards, the BCS guru at ESPN, there remains a possibility that LSU could jump USC and play Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. The Washington State loss was huge for LSU if they can jump USC. If Tennessee does indeed lose to Kentucky and Florida wins, thus allowing LSU to keep its quality win points against UGA, LSU will go to the Sugar Bowl IMO. Neither LSU nor USC has a snowball's chance in hell against Oklahoma and part of me wants to see LSU go to the Rose Bowl.

The_Dude · 11-23-2003, 05:16 PM

all the questions will be answered tomorrow @ the 5 pm sportscenter.

Rudel73 · 11-23-2003, 05:24 PM

I really doubt it, LSU doesn't have any harder of a schedule than USC and USC is bar the better team out of the two. USC can beat Oklahoma i really hope they are the ones to go the the sugar bowl

Jaiddin · 11-23-2003, 06:22 PM

The way OU played against Texas Tech, maybe usc might have a chance. OU lost focus in the second half after jumping up 35-10. I seriously doubt that Stoops will let that happen against either K-State or USC/LSU. When OU is focused, no one in the NCAA can beat them. Hell maybe no team in the last 20yrs. This team is remarkable. I've watched USC play. I've seen LSU play. Michagan, playing as they are now, would give OU the best game. By best game I mean that they would keep it with in 40pts.

RoadRage · 11-23-2003, 11:14 PM

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Originally posted by The_Dude
all the questions will be answered tomorrow @ the 5 pm sportscenter.

Not all of them. Many will have to wait pending the results of next week's game, others until December 7.

So far reporting are AP, Coaches, Anderson-Hester, Colley, Massey, NYTimes, and Sagarin. Still to report are Billingsley and Wolfe.

Team: Losses+Poll Average+BCS SOS Pts+Computer Average (so far)-Quality Wins

Oklahoma: 0 + 1.0 (1,1) + 0.40 (10th) + 1.00 (1,1,1,1,1) - 0.6 (Texas) = 1.80
Southern California: 1 + 2.0 (2,2) + 1.56 (39th) + 2.60 (3,2,3,3,2) - 0 = 7.16
Louisiana State: 1 + 3.0 (3,3) + 2.44 (61st) + 4.00 (2,4,2,9,3) - 0.4 (Georgia) = 10.04
Michigan: 2 + 4.0 (4,4) + 0.52 (13th) + 4.80 (5,5,5,4,5) - 0.5 (Ohio State) = 10.82
Texas: 2 + 6.0 (6,6) + 0.48 (12th) + 6.00 (4,9,6,2,9) - 0 = 14.48
Ohio State: 2 + 7.5 (8,7) + 0.24 (6th) + 5.20 (6,3,4,6,7) - 0 = 14.94
Georgia: 2 + 5.0 (5,5) + 1.28 (32nd) + 7.30 (8,8,7,7.5,6) - 0.3 (Tennessee) = 15.28
Tennessee: 2 + 7.5 (7,8) + 1.32 (33rd) + 7.50 (7,7,8,7.5,8) - 0 = 18.32
Florida State: 2 + 9.0 (9,9) + 0.76 (19th) + 9.80 (10,6,9,10,14) - 0 = 21.56
Miami FL: 2 + 10.0 (10,10) + 0.56 (14th) + 10.80 (9,10,11,11,13) - 0.1 (Florida State) = 23.26
Florida: 3 + 11.0 (11,11) + 0.36 (9th) + 12.80 (18,17,13,5,11) - 1.2 (Louisiana State, Georgia) = 25.96
Iowa: 3 + 12.5 (13,12) + 0.60 (15th) + 13.80 (15,14,12,16,12) -0.7 (Michigan) = 29.20
Miami OH: 1 + 15.5 (15,16) + 2.88 (72nd) + 11.40 (11,11,10,21,4) - 0 = 30.78

Remember that the least favorable computer ranking is dropped, so the computer figures will likely be lower than what we have to go on right now.

[edited to add Anderson-Hester]

The_Dude · 11-24-2003, 12:20 AM

NY Times has texas @ #2!! w00t.

Ohio State really needs to fall below 8 like the human pollsters suggest.

Damnyankee · 11-24-2003, 06:23 AM

Damn it would be nice to see MICHIGAN vs. OKLAHOMA!!

GO BLUE BABY, BRING ON TEXAS!!!!

skysooner · 11-24-2003, 07:07 AM

Bring them on. I'm actually not thrilled about playing LSU just for the simple fact it will be more of a home game for them.

RoadRage · 11-24-2003, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by The_Dude
NY Times has texas @ #2!! w00t.

Ohio State really needs to fall below 8 like the human pollsters suggest.

NY Times rankings has never been the most accurate or consistent. Texas might clobber A&M and fall to #5 with those bastards.

The computers suggest that the humans have overly punished Ohio State for their loss. I don't see Ohio State falling further in the human polls, barring sanctions by the NCAA between now and December 7.

The addition of Anderson-Hester's results just put Texas at #5, leapfrogging Ohio State because AH has Texas at #4 and Ohio State #6. Georgia slipped 0.17 points back by being AH #8.

bond007 · 11-24-2003, 06:30 PM

LSU's chances of catching USC are, at best, remote.

as for the Sugar Bowl matchup, I think it will be extremely competitive. USC has the talent to go toe-to-toe with the Sooners, and LSU would have a huge "home crowd" advantage.

captain · 11-25-2003, 05:58 AM

It will be OU and USC. No other way

phyzix525 · 11-25-2003, 09:00 AM

Nice to see Ohio st ranked above Texas; right where they belong.

11-23-2003, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
fearofmear Insane Location: Florida	LSU to jump USC? http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/s...=/bcsroad/1123 According to Brad Edwards, the BCS guru at ESPN, there remains a possibility that LSU could jump USC and play Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. The Washington State loss was huge for LSU if they can jump USC. If Tennessee does indeed lose to Kentucky and Florida wins, thus allowing LSU to keep its quality win points against UGA, LSU will go to the Sugar Bowl IMO. Neither LSU nor USC has a snowball's chance in hell against Oklahoma and part of me wants to see LSU go to the Rose Bowl.

11-23-2003, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	all the questions will be answered tomorrow @ the 5 pm sportscenter. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

11-24-2003, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	NY Times has texas @ #2!! w00t. Ohio State really needs to fall below 8 like the human pollsters suggest. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

11-25-2003, 05:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
captain Crazy	It will be OU and USC. No other way __________________ captain

11-25-2003, 09:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
phyzix525 Psycho Location: Broken Arrow, OK	Nice to see Ohio st ranked above Texas; right where they belong. __________________ It's hard to remember we're alive for the first time It's hard to remember we're alive for the last time It's hard to remember to live before you die It's hard to remember that our lives are such a short time It's hard to remember when it takes such a long time

11-23-2003, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rudel73 Psycho	I really doubt it, LSU doesn't have any harder of a schedule than USC and USC is bar the better team out of the two. USC can beat Oklahoma i really hope they are the ones to go the the sugar bowl

11-23-2003, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jaiddin Crazy Location: Dallas TX	The way OU played against Texas Tech, maybe usc might have a chance. OU lost focus in the second half after jumping up 35-10. I seriously doubt that Stoops will let that happen against either K-State or USC/LSU. When OU is focused, no one in the NCAA can beat them. Hell maybe no team in the last 20yrs. This team is remarkable. I've watched USC play. I've seen LSU play. Michagan, playing as they are now, would give OU the best game. By best game I mean that they would keep it with in 40pts.

11-24-2003, 06:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Damnyankee Crazy Location: Metro Detroit	Damn it would be nice to see MICHIGAN vs. OKLAHOMA!! GO BLUE BABY, BRING ON TEXAS!!!!

11-24-2003, 07:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
skysooner Registered User Location: Oklahoma	Bring them on. I'm actually not thrilled about playing LSU just for the simple fact it will be more of a home game for them.

11-24-2003, 06:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
bond007 Junkie Location: too far from Texas	LSU's chances of catching USC are, at best, remote. as for the Sugar Bowl matchup, I think it will be extremely competitive. USC has the talent to go toe-to-toe with the Sooners, and LSU would have a huge "home crowd" advantage.