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It is impossible to prove a negative.
That's why we need a playoff. This is bullshit! Think of what we would be looking forward to if there were an 8 team playoff! Talk about the perfect year for it. If Obama were worth anything, he'd exert his will and give the country what 99% of us want.

Do it. Do it now, Obama.
 

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im starting to wonder myself.....they just keep winning convincingly every week, and have beat some pretty decent teams along the way......
 

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MAYBE #2 IMO, FLORIDA IS THE NAT CHAMP and has not lost since period, until they lose the #1 ranking is theirs IMO.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2009/11/making-the-case-for-tcu-to-be-no-1.html
Making the case for TCU to be No. 1

posted by Andrea Adelson on Nov 16, 2009 8:02:53 AM
It seems to be a given that the Florida Gators, Alabama and Texas are the top three teams in the country.

Why is TCU not in the conversation? After its 55-28 walloping of Utah over the weekend, I think the Horned Frogs proved they are worthy of being in the discussion.

So in the Sentinel this morning, I made the case for TCU to be No. 1.

-- Its opponents are a combined 56-46.

-- It has beaten four teams with seven or more wins, including on the road at Clemson. The Tigers are one win away from playing in the ACC championship game.

-- Both its offense and defense are ranked in the top 4 in NCAA rankings.

TCU is a legitimately good team. The Horned Frogs should not be an afterthought, but that is what is going to happen if the teams ahead of them keep winning. And even if UF, Alabama and Texas all lose, there is the possibility some combination of those three teams could still be ranked ahead of the Horned Frogs.
 

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from what I see on the field TCU is the best team in the country. Florida just has too many problems on offense. Same with Alabama. Texas is not as strong on the other side of the ball. TCU is better on both sides, and don't say it's competition because the SEC is very down and so is the Big 12. The Big East is just as good as both those conferences this season, and the MWC isn't far behind.
 

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http://www.news-journal.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2009/12/02/12022009_brookscolumn.html

TCU hopes for championship weekend miracle

By GABRIEL D. BROOKS

Wednesday, December 02, 2009
TCU prays for the near impossible, a BCS title game berth if luck falls on the Horned Frogs' side. If Nebraska beats Texas in the Big 12 championship, TCU would rightfully own the BCS championship game's second berth behind the SEC champion, although some pundits believe a Nebraska win would lead to an Alabama-Florida rematch (and national upheaval).
TCU has proven it can thump quality opponents (BYU, Utah) and beat BCS teams on the road (Virginia, Clemson).
The chances of the Frogs' stars aligning are slim. Here's a look at the two games that will decide this season's national title participants.
SEC Championship — No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Alabama, 3 p.m. Saturday, CBS
Quarterback — Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion and one-time Heisman winner. Advantage: Florida.
Running back — Jeff Demps, Chris Rainey and Emmanuel Moody are quite a trio, but Bama's Mark Ingram is a Heisman frontrunner, and freshman Trent Richardson may end up being better. Advantage: Alabama.
Receivers — When Florida's passing game has sputtered, receivers have been the cause. Bama's Julio Jones and Marquis Maze are big threats. Advantage: Alabama.
Offensive line — Both teams average more than 200 rushing yards per game. Advantage: Even.
Defensive line — Florida's 4-3 alignment and Bama's 3-4 are difficult to compare, but the Tide doesn't have Jermaine Cunningham and Justin Trattou up front. Advantage: Florida.
Linebackers — Florida's Brandon Spikes meets Bama's Rolando McClain, two of five-best LBs in the nation. Both teams are loaded at linebacker. Advantage: Even.
Secondary — Bama's Javier Arenas is a playmaker on defense and in the return game, but the Tide can't quite match Florida's DBs. CB Joe Haden is a future first-round pick. Advantage: Florida.
Prediction — Alabama's played better most of the season, but Tebow is tough to beat in a big game. Nick Saban matches Urban Meyer on the sidelines, but the Gators have a few more athletes right now. Florida 20, Alabama 17.
Big 12 Championship — No. 3 Texas vs. No. 21 Nebraska, 7 p.m. Saturday, ABC
Quarterback — This isn't even close. Advantage: Texas.
Running back — Nebraska's Roy Helu, Jr. has 1,100 yards and nine TDs, but Texas' Tre' Newton has come on lately. Advantage: Nebraska.
Receivers — Jordan Shipley, Dan Buckner, James Kirkendoll ... the list goes on. Advantage: Texas.
Offensive line — In the 1990s, Nebraska was known for its offensive line. This decade, it's Texas. Advantage: Texas.
Defensive line — Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh may be the nation's best defensive player, and DE Jared Crick is fifth in the Big 12 with nine sacks. Texas' D-line spearheads the country's fifth-ranked defense. Advantage: Even.
Linebackers — Hallsville's Roddrick Muckelroy leads Texas in tackles. The Huskers have a solid LB duo in Phillip Dillard and Larry Asante. Advantage: Even.
Secondary — Texas safety Earl Thomas is tied for second in the country with eight picks, while fellow safety Blake Gideon has four. Nebraska ranks 14 spots higher (25th) in pass defense, but the Huskers lack the playmakers Texas has. Advantage: Texas.
Prediction — Longhorn fans are quick to panic. Many have turned on defensive coordinator Will Muschamp for one bad game against Texas A&M. It happens. Nebraska's offense ranks 92nd in the nation, and if the game turns into a slugfest, Texas will have the advantage. Texas 27, Nebraska 13.
 

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That's why we need a playoff. This is bullshit! Think of what we would be looking forward to if there were an 8 team playoff! Talk about the perfect year for it. If Obama were worth anything, he'd exert his will and give the country what 99% of us want.

Do it. Do it now, Obama.

There is a playoff system, it has two teams in it (which is an improvement from the previous system that included only one). 8 is too many -- you'd have to include too many teams that don't deserve to be there. 4 is a better number. I always liked the idea of taking the top three in the BCS, and leaving the fourth as a "wild card", reserved for the TCU's and Boise States of the world.
 
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I think TCU would definitely beat Alabama,Cincy and BSU..

TCU would have a good shot against Florida and Texas..
 

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TCU is an incredible team but the SEC guys are better. TCU vs Texas would be interesting.
 

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PS, both Boise and TCU would stomp Cincy.
 

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That's why we need a playoff. This is bullshit! Think of what we would be looking forward to if there were an 8 team playoff! Talk about the perfect year for it. If Obama were worth anything, he'd exert his will and give the country what 99% of us want.

Do it. Do it now, Obama.

Not sure about the 99%.

Casual fans (watch games from the sofa) probably want a playoff.

Real fans (who actually travel to games) probably want status quo.

I know it is cliche, but the regular-season *is* the playoff. Florida & Bama played several playoff games this year; on Saturday, they're in the semi-final.
 

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Also, why is it assumed that playoffs are inherently fair?

Look at the NFL. Playoffs have become a crapshoot. Go 9-7, sneak into the playoffs, anything can happen.

American public has been brainwashed by the pro leagues. They think playoffs are the answer to everything.
 

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TCU did everything they could possibly do this season...

Their offense improved from #29 last season to #5 this season.

Their defense improved from #2 last season to #1 this season.

(How often a team that is ranked #2 in defense one year actually improves to #1 the next year ?)

Their special units are in top 5 imo.

Blowout wins over Utah and Byu.

Road win at Clemson.

Too bad they will not get a chance to compete in the 'Big game'. But that will only make me go for even a bigger wager on this team in their bowl game. They will destroy someone. Mark my words !
 

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Also, why is it assumed that playoffs are inherently fair?

Look at the NFL. Playoffs have become a crapshoot. Go 9-7, sneak into the playoffs, anything can happen.

American public has been brainwashed by the pro leagues. They think playoffs are the answer to everything.
Whatever. The current system is absurd.

5 teams have yet to be beaten, and 3 are them are going to be eliminated by a computer. That's ludicrous.
 

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