11-11-2012, 08:05 AM
It is probably best for Stanford fans to have this view of the domers popularity. For the moment beating UCLA is not a given. Just like the Ducks beating Stanford might not happen.
Still, in that scenario 9-3, Stanford is in the top BCS 14. Stanford then becomes an option for the BCS Bowls. That is an accomplishment and could serve as 2013 motivation.
There are now only a few games that will impact Stanford and BCS at-large.
SC vs. UCLA - Winner will be the Pac-12 South rep in the Pac-12 CG.
Notre Dame vs. SC - ND will be playing for the BCS CG. I think SC is the more talented team, but the game will mean more to ND.
and?
Texas vs. Kansas State - If K-State falls, Notre Dame would have a good chance at the BCS CG.
The Pac-12 CG - If Oregon is the North representative they MUST win because if they were upset Stanford would be Alamo bound.
In the end, I think I want UCLA to beat SC. Lots of reasons
I think I want SC to beat Notre Dame. ND in the BCS CG probably would help Stanford Rose Bowl chances, but I want the Pac-12 to get that one.
And I would want Texas to be K-State. Texas would then clog up a BCS 14 slot and Oregon would be then seem to be a lock for the BCS CG.
The Stanford team can "ruin" all of this by winning in Eugene on Saturday. Go Card!
In an unrelated story...How is it possible that Texas A&M is doing so well in the SEC? I believe if the SEC was so much better than every other conference, then some former middle tier Big 12 team should be getting punished. The idea that Texas A&M can keep winning, I think suggests that pollsters view of the SEC might need an adjustment.
Still, in that scenario 9-3, Stanford is in the top BCS 14. Stanford then becomes an option for the BCS Bowls. That is an accomplishment and could serve as 2013 motivation.
There are now only a few games that will impact Stanford and BCS at-large.
SC vs. UCLA - Winner will be the Pac-12 South rep in the Pac-12 CG.
Notre Dame vs. SC - ND will be playing for the BCS CG. I think SC is the more talented team, but the game will mean more to ND.
and?
Texas vs. Kansas State - If K-State falls, Notre Dame would have a good chance at the BCS CG.
The Pac-12 CG - If Oregon is the North representative they MUST win because if they were upset Stanford would be Alamo bound.
In the end, I think I want UCLA to beat SC. Lots of reasons
I think I want SC to beat Notre Dame. ND in the BCS CG probably would help Stanford Rose Bowl chances, but I want the Pac-12 to get that one.
And I would want Texas to be K-State. Texas would then clog up a BCS 14 slot and Oregon would be then seem to be a lock for the BCS CG.
The Stanford team can "ruin" all of this by winning in Eugene on Saturday. Go Card!
In an unrelated story...How is it possible that Texas A&M is doing so well in the SEC? I believe if the SEC was so much better than every other conference, then some former middle tier Big 12 team should be getting punished. The idea that Texas A&M can keep winning, I think suggests that pollsters view of the SEC might need an adjustment.