Comments on: Rematch? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Rematch http://www.thesportsguru.com/Blog/2006/11/20/rematch-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-rematch/ Random Thoughts of a Sports Junkee Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:07:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Amit Chopra http://www.thesportsguru.com/Blog/2006/11/20/rematch-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-rematch/#comment-3427 Amit Chopra Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:45:31 +0000 http://www.thesportsguru.com/Blog/2006/11/20/rematch-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-rematch/#comment-3427 A lot of pundits are saying that Michigan deserves to play in the 2006 National Championship against the Ohio State University in spite of losing to them in the regular season finale. I disagree. Sure, Michigan gave a good account of themselves against Ohio State in a vehemently hostile environment. Sure, the game was a monster matchup considering they were both 11-0, and considering the historic rivalry between the two teams. Sure, they both tore apart each other's championship calibre defenses. However, consider for a moment that Michigan never lead OSU in the entire game. Consider that Michigan trailed by at least a touchdown almost throughout the game. Consider that Troy Smith and Jim Tressel have had Michigan's number for the past four years. Do you really want to see a Ohio State Michigan matchup? I certainly don't. If USC wins out, then there is no doubt in my mind that they should play for the National Championship. A Jim Tressel-Pete Carroll matchup is as good as it gets! Things get interesting if they don't. It might then be a tossup between a one-loss SEC team (either Florida or Arkansas is such a possibility at this time), Notre Dame, and Michigan. Arkansas doesn't quite make the cut because of the sound thrashing USC gave them in their home opener. Notre Dame too was whopped by Michigan at home. So the run is really between a possible one-loss Florida team and Michigan. If Florida puts on a show in its last two games vs. Florida State and Arkansas respectively, then, in my mind, the Gators will have earned their championship berth. Go Trojans! A lot of pundits are saying that Michigan deserves to play in the 2006 National Championship against the Ohio State University in spite of losing to them in the regular season finale. I disagree.

Sure, Michigan gave a good account of themselves against Ohio State in a vehemently hostile environment. Sure, the game was a monster matchup considering they were both 11-0, and considering the historic rivalry between the two teams. Sure, they both tore apart each other’s championship calibre defenses. However, consider for a moment that Michigan never lead OSU in the entire game. Consider that Michigan trailed by at least a touchdown almost throughout the game. Consider that Troy Smith and Jim Tressel have had Michigan’s number for the past four years. Do you really want to see a Ohio State Michigan matchup? I certainly don’t.

If USC wins out, then there is no doubt in my mind that they should play for the National Championship. A Jim Tressel-Pete Carroll matchup is as good as it gets! Things get interesting if they don’t. It might then be a tossup between a one-loss SEC team (either Florida or Arkansas is such a possibility at this time), Notre Dame, and Michigan. Arkansas doesn’t quite make the cut because of the sound thrashing USC gave them in their home opener. Notre Dame too was whopped by Michigan at home. So the run is really between a possible one-loss Florida team and Michigan. If Florida puts on a show in its last two games vs. Florida State and Arkansas respectively, then, in my mind, the Gators will have earned their championship berth.

Go Trojans!

]]> By: College Football at Fumbled.org http://www.thesportsguru.com/Blog/2006/11/20/rematch-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-rematch/#comment-3458 College Football at Fumbled.org Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:27:34 +0000 http://www.thesportsguru.com/Blog/2006/11/20/rematch-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-rematch/#comment-3458 Many sports analysists say don't forget about Michigan. They're the only team that contains a "quality loss" dropping their only game to Ohio State. They proved they could stay with the NO. 1 Buckeyes and they were absolutley strong enough to give OSU a well deserved scare. Some analysists are going with No. 5 Arkansas. They are the only ubeaten in conference play. The SEC hasn't been really ranked the easiest conference this year. Face it! Arkansas had a rough schedule and managed to remain on top. I see it differently. If Notre Dame can prove they are good enough and beat USC, Ohio State needs to drown in worries about a possible match-up with the IRISH. Notre Dame has proved to have a killer offense lead by Brady Quinn. I think with a little luck; they have a shot at the National Title. Many sports analysists say don’t forget about Michigan. They’re the only team that contains a “quality loss” dropping their only game to Ohio State. They proved they could stay with the NO. 1 Buckeyes and they were absolutley strong enough to give OSU a well deserved scare. Some analysists are going with No. 5 Arkansas. They are the only ubeaten in conference play. The SEC hasn’t been really ranked the easiest conference this year. Face it! Arkansas had a rough schedule and managed to remain on top.

I see it differently. If Notre Dame can prove they are good enough and beat USC, Ohio State needs to drown in worries about a possible match-up with the IRISH. Notre Dame has proved to have a killer offense lead by Brady Quinn. I think with a little luck; they have a shot at the National Title.

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