Comments on: Jim Tressel Practices Abstinence http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/ slangin' knowledge... since 2003. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:59:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Don A http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39997 Don A Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:03:00 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39997 I think the BSC stated objective is to match the two best teams and, when all else fails, I lean on Vegas to tell me what to think = they made Florida an 8 point dog on a neutral field - Michigan was a 7 point dog in Columbus and would have been less had they made it = That said, I sort of like the bitching that goes on w/the BCS - ESPN does to - it fills air time. Also, if you thought Michigan hated OSU before Sweater-boy Tressel obstained, you haven't seen anything yet. With Woody Hayes and Bo gone, we needed someone else to inspire hate. Thanks Sweater-Boy! I think the BSC stated objective is to match the two best teams and, when all else fails, I lean on Vegas to tell me what to think = they made Florida an 8 point dog on a neutral field – Michigan was a 7 point dog in Columbus and would have been less had they made it =

That said, I sort of like the bitching that goes on w/the BCS – ESPN does to – it fills air time. Also, if you thought Michigan hated OSU before Sweater-boy Tressel obstained, you haven’t seen anything yet. With Woody Hayes and Bo gone, we needed someone else to inspire hate. Thanks Sweater-Boy!

]]> By: the mighty mjd http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39899 the mighty mjd Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:04:45 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39899 We don't need bowl games for other teams. We'd just need an NIT. We don’t need bowl games for other teams. We’d just need an NIT.

]]> By: Mike http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39897 Mike Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:31:20 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39897 We can have BOTH a playoff system and bowl games for those schools that don't make the playoffs. Why doesn't anyone seem to get it??? We can have BOTH a playoff system and bowl games for those schools that don’t make the playoffs. Why doesn’t anyone seem to get it???

]]> By: David Stef http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39853 David Stef Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:11:18 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39853 I totally agree with you. I think it was the right thing to do by him not giving his opinion in the last coaches poll. I totally agree with you. I think it was the right thing to do by him not giving his opinion in the last coaches poll.

]]> By: Rob http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39756 Rob Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:15:21 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39756 Not to overdo the App State pride, but I just want to warn ya mjd. If you do tune into the App game Saturday thinking of "giant, wonderful hooters," well ... I have two words for ya .. Pam Ward. She's coming to Boone, baby!!! Wooooooo! "ESPN announced that Pam Ward (play-by-play), Mike Gottfried (analyst) and Dave Ryan (sideline reporter) will call the action of Saturday’s national semifinal at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The contest will kick off at 4 p.m. and can be viewed live nationally on ESPN and ESPN HD." Not to overdo the App State pride, but I just want to warn ya mjd. If you do tune into the App game Saturday thinking of “giant, wonderful hooters,” well … I have two words for ya ..

Pam Ward.

She’s coming to Boone, baby!!! Wooooooo!

“ESPN announced that Pam Ward (play-by-play), Mike Gottfried (analyst) and Dave Ryan (sideline reporter) will call the action of Saturday’s national semifinal at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The contest will kick off at 4 p.m. and can be viewed live nationally on ESPN and ESPN HD.”

]]> By: Mark http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39676 Mark Tue, 05 Dec 2006 03:42:47 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39676 Man, was that App that trashed Coastal Carolina too? They're good. But here I'll place my boast for a good 'ol Ohio playoff team: Go YSU Penguins! (flap flap flap) Man, was that App that trashed Coastal Carolina too? They’re good.

But here I’ll place my boast for a good ‘ol Ohio playoff team: Go YSU Penguins!

(flap flap flap)

]]> By: just sayin http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39672 just sayin Tue, 05 Dec 2006 03:27:03 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39672 It depends what you think the purpose of the BCS is. If the purpose is to identify a champion (and that "C" in the name is a clue), UF is the correct choice. In a sport where there are so few opportunities for top teams to meet, there's no excuse for a team to get a second shot at the top team instead of letting another worthy team get their first. Michigan had their chance and failed. Move over and let the next guy try. If the purpose is really to match the top two teams, UM would have been the right choice. Of course, in a playoff system, UM could have gotten the chance to earn their rematch. Too bad that isn't the system. It depends what you think the purpose of the BCS is. If the purpose is to identify a champion (and that “C” in the name is a clue), UF is the correct choice. In a sport where there are so few opportunities for top teams to meet, there’s no excuse for a team to get a second shot at the top team instead of letting another worthy team get their first. Michigan had their chance and failed. Move over and let the next guy try.

If the purpose is really to match the top two teams, UM would have been the right choice.

Of course, in a playoff system, UM could have gotten the chance to earn their rematch. Too bad that isn’t the system.

]]> By: Mr. Bojangles http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39641 Mr. Bojangles Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:58:54 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39641 I liked Terry Bowden's eight team fantasy playoff: QUARTERFINALS (1) Ohio State vs. (8) Boise State (4) LSU vs. (5) USC (2) Florida vs. (7) Wisconsin (3) Michigan vs. (6) Louisville SEMIFINALS (1) Ohio State vs. (5) USC (2) Florida vs. (3) Michigan CHAMPIONSHIP (1) Ohio St. vs. (2) Florida I'd love to see it (though I'd replace Wisconsin with Oklahoma as Big 12 Champ), but it will never happen as long as .500 teams with large followings receive bowl money. As much as people like to point the finger at 'corporate sponsors', it's the conferences and universities that stand to lose the most if Bowls go away. They keep it alive, and bank on it every year. So why not both? Bowls for any 6-6 team that doesn't make the playoff, and a playoff for the top achievers? Win win, and none of that "it's tough on the players" bullshit. If D-II and III can do it, D-I can. I liked Terry Bowden’s eight team fantasy playoff:

QUARTERFINALS
(1) Ohio State vs. (8) Boise State
(4) LSU vs. (5) USC
(2) Florida vs. (7) Wisconsin
(3) Michigan vs. (6) Louisville

SEMIFINALS
(1) Ohio State vs. (5) USC
(2) Florida vs. (3) Michigan

CHAMPIONSHIP
(1) Ohio St. vs. (2) Florida

I’d love to see it (though I’d replace Wisconsin with Oklahoma as Big 12 Champ), but it will never happen as long as .500 teams with large followings receive bowl money. As much as people like to point the finger at ‘corporate sponsors’, it’s the conferences and universities that stand to lose the most if Bowls go away. They keep it alive, and bank on it every year.

So why not both? Bowls for any 6-6 team that doesn’t make the playoff, and a playoff for the top achievers? Win win, and none of that “it’s tough on the players” bullshit. If D-II and III can do it, D-I can.

]]> By: the mighty mjd http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39634 the mighty mjd Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:56:17 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39634 You are correct, Rob... I used to know a girl who went to App and had giant, wonderful hooters. You are correct, Rob… I used to know a girl who went to App and had giant, wonderful hooters.

]]> By: Shoopmonster http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39621 Shoopmonster Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:08:25 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39621 I do enjoy the Championship Subdivision more than the bowl games. I did watch my team completely giftwrap the game for App. St. Rob, your team has a very athletic and exciting young quarterback. He will be a good leader for your team, partially because my voodoo doll didn't work. I do enjoy the Championship Subdivision more than the bowl games. I did watch my team completely giftwrap the game for App. St. Rob, your team has a very athletic and exciting young quarterback. He will be a good leader for your team, partially because my voodoo doll didn’t work.

]]> By: Rob http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39615 Rob Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:41:23 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39615 Only one way to crown a champ - playoffs, baby. Go Apps! http://goasu.com/article/9935/ BTW - Correct if I'm wrong mjd, but wasn't App a sentimental favorite of yours last year? Something to do with boobies. Or was that Will? (You two look so much alike, I get you confused.) As for the whole BCS crap .. yah! One more road game for your team against some other team at a neutral site, all wrapped in a billboard advertisement. How awesome! Only one way to crown a champ – playoffs, baby.

Go Apps!

http://goasu.com/article/9935/

BTW – Correct if I’m wrong mjd, but wasn’t App a sentimental favorite of yours last year? Something to do with boobies. Or was that Will? (You two look so much alike, I get you confused.)

As for the whole BCS crap .. yah! One more road game for your team against some other team at a neutral site, all wrapped in a billboard advertisement. How awesome!

]]> By: jordan http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39604 jordan Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:15:33 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39604 the big ten receives the same amount of money whether michigan goes to the nat'l championship game or the rose bowl. there would have been no financial motivation involved if tressel had voted michigan higher. the big ten receives the same amount of money whether michigan goes to the nat’l championship game or the rose bowl. there would have been no financial motivation involved if tressel had voted michigan higher.

]]> By: the mighty mjd http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39602 the mighty mjd Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:14:04 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39602 You're right, it's Duke he gives a vote to... just a mental slip there. You’re right, it’s Duke he gives a vote to… just a mental slip there.

]]> By: GymClassHeroes http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39594 GymClassHeroes Mon, 04 Dec 2006 17:34:58 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39594 The BCS Title game is supposed to be the best two teams in the country playing for a national championship. It's not the best two teams in the country "so long as they're from different conferences" playing for a national championship. Let's look at it another way, and we'll go to Vegas with this hypothetical game: Michigan vs. Florida in the Rose Bowl. Who's favored, and by how much? If you picked Michigan then it's safe to say that UofM got jobbed. But if you think Florida is the favorite, then the BCS got it right. If you're not sure though, let me tell you, the BCS screwed the pooch... The BCS Title game is supposed to be the best two teams in the country playing for a national championship. It’s not the best two teams in the country “so long as they’re from different conferences” playing for a national championship.

Let’s look at it another way, and we’ll go to Vegas with this hypothetical game: Michigan vs. Florida in the Rose Bowl. Who’s favored, and by how much? If you picked Michigan then it’s safe to say that UofM got jobbed. But if you think Florida is the favorite, then the BCS got it right.

If you’re not sure though, let me tell you, the BCS screwed the pooch…

]]> By: Chet http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39573 Chet Mon, 04 Dec 2006 15:11:12 +0000 http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/12/04/jim-tressel-practices-abstinence/#comment-39573 "themightymjd.com will recognize no one but Ohio State as our 2006/2007 national college football champion" If UF wins, doesn't it make sense to give them the nod as National Champ? It nullifies Michigan's claim (Florida beat the team that last beat Michigan), and also Ohio States claim (direct loss). Maybe I'm clouded in my judgement....being a bitter Miami Hurricane fan and naturally swayed against Ohio State....and that is still not happy about our stolen championship. “themightymjd.com will recognize no one but Ohio State as our 2006/2007 national college football champion”
If UF wins, doesn’t it make sense to give them the nod as National Champ? It nullifies Michigan’s claim (Florida beat the team that last beat Michigan), and also Ohio States claim (direct loss).
Maybe I’m clouded in my judgement….being a bitter Miami Hurricane fan and naturally swayed against Ohio State….and that is still not happy about our stolen championship.

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