2 BCS for Big 12?

[jdoggivjc]

Why does everyone assume if TCU is in the top 16, they are BCS bound? That just makes them eligible, right? They still would have to get voted in over KSU, correct? Just asking.

If a team from a non-AQ conference finishes in the top 16 they get in I believe. Only the best team from a non-AQ though.

Not quite - otherwise Boise St would be a lock for the BCS, and they're not.

A non-BCS school picks up an auto-qualifying bid to a BCS bowl if the following things happen:

1. Win their conference championship
2a. Finish in the top 14 of the final BCS standings
-OR-
2b. Finish in the top 16 of the final BCS standings and ahead of at least one other BCS conference champion in the final BCS standings.

Here's why TCU is such a fly in the ointment right now:
1. They are the MWC champions (a non-auto qualifying league)
2a. Not a factor
2b. Huge factor, considering they're definitely going to finish ahead of West Virginia (the Big East champion) and will likely finish ahead of Clemson (the ACC champion) for good measure. The only question remaining is whether TCU is able to sneak into the top 16. If they do, they're going to a BCS bowl.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Latest from the rumor mill (from at least somewhat reputable sources)

TCU does not look to make the top 16, therefore will not be in a BCS game.

Instead, Kansas State looks to be a favorite to be selected by the Sugar Bowl as reps indicate they would take them.

And, despite my best efforts to believe otherwise the voters have decided that Michigan (despite being idle) is worth jumping up 5 spots and therefore we likely squeeze in at the #14 spot in BCS rankings and of course be chosen (likely by the Sugar Bowl too)

If what you indicate in your post is true, who cares? The only reason why none of us want to see Michigan make a BCS bowl is so the Big 12 gets two in. If Okie State and K-State are going, who really cares if the Big 10 sends two?

I mean, if none of the non-BCS teams get a rep, then 4 of the conferences are going to get two reps. Would you rather see the Big East or ACC send two reps? Personally I think the Big 10 is more worthy of a second rep...

 

[SvrWxCy]

If what you indicate in your post is true, who cares? The only reason why none of us want to see Michigan make a BCS bowl is so the Big 12 gets two in. If Okie State and K-State are going, who really cares if the Big 10 sends two?

I mean, if none of the non-BCS teams get a rep, then 4 of the conferences are going to get two reps. Would you rather see the Big East or ACC send two reps? Personally I think the Big 10 is more worthy of a second rep...

This is true, that it isn't as big of a deal seeing as the Big 12 is getting two teams in the BCS games. I'll await the final rankings but I still believe that a B1G bias in human polls are going to be what allowed Michigan in a BCS bowl. Personally, I would much rather see a non-AQ team get their chance to prove whether or not they were worthy of that Top 15 or so ranking.

 

[isufbcurt]

If what you indicate in your post is true, who cares? The only reason why none of us want to see Michigan make a BCS bowl is so the Big 12 gets two in. If Okie State and K-State are going, who really cares if the Big 10 sends two?

I mean, if none of the non-BCS teams get a rep, then 4 of the conferences are going to get two reps. Would you rather see the Big East or ACC send two reps? Personally I think the Big 10 is more worthy of a second rep...

Not me I think VA Tech is more desrving than Michigan.

 

[Tre4ISU]

I just think it's wrong if the Big 10 gets 2 teams in when they were a complete joke of a conference this year. Both KSU and Baylor are WAY better than Michigan is.

But, it's all about $$$$$$ people. And bowls want Michigan. Just remember, college football isn't about putting the best teams in bowls... it's about making the most $$$$$$. That's it.

If Michigan gets matched up with KSU, KSU will get crushed. Thats a terrible matchup for them.

 

[brett108]

LSU would easily beat okie st by 3 or 4 touchdowns. They just have to much team speed on defense. The best match up will be with alabama even though it will be a boring one, it will be close.

They can't score 3-4 TDs without special teams. They have no QB. AND unless they play you have no idea. Back to your own board.

 

[brett108]

If Michigan gets matched up with KSU, KSU will get crushed. Thats a terrible matchup for them.

Michigan lost to Iowa remember? KSU could easily beat the Wolverines.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Michigan lost to Iowa remember? KSU could easily beat the Wolverines.

Yeah, and OkSt lost to us. Oklahoma should easily beat them. Wait a second...it doesn't work like that.