Montana... Time for BS

[Saluki Fan in FL]

Your D is unbelievable. Made a believer out of me. No question in my mind. You need to advance to I-A ball. No question. I for one don't understand why it's taken you guys this long. What's stopping you. Fans? Stadium seating? Broadcast capable? I don't get it. Hell, Western Kentucky just left the Gateway to go I-A... what are you waiting for? They sucked this year. 14 years straight should give you a little idea of what caliber football you guys have there.

I was told that you guys may have to wait until Montana State is ready to move for both of you to advance. That, I don't understand either.

Though I'm quite upset my team lost, I can easily see why. Montana is out of our caliber. As well as the rest of the teams left in the playoffs. I can say this with confidence... "Montana will win it all this year." NO QUESTION! If anyone disagrees with that statement... you were obviously watching a different game than I.

The only saving grace for us this year is for Arkee to take home the Payton. If that doesn't happen... there's something wrong. He is FAR bettter than the two other candidates.

This is the first time and the last time you will ever hear me say this but here goes: "GO GRIZZ!!!!!!!!!!!" The Championship is yours to win. I want to be able to say that three years in a row we got beat out... but we got beat out every time by the NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!

See ya next year!

[chuges1]

I wouldnt have started this thread if i were you....hot topic issue here in MT.

[chuges1]

O btw i agree with you.

[Tod]

NO!!! No, no no no no!

Two reasons, IMHO. First, don't want to suck at football, end up in a third-tier bowl or some crap.

Second, we go NOWHERE without Montana State. It's a package deal.

But thanks for the love. :) :) :) :)

[th0m]

I'll root for UMass first, but after that it's all Montana.

[Proud Griz Man]

Your D is unbelievable. Made a believer out of me. No question in my mind. You need to advance to I-A ball. No question. I for one don't understand why it's taken you guys this long. What's stopping you. Fans? Stadium seating? Broadcast capable? I don't get it. Hell, Western Kentucky just left the Gateway to go I-A... what are you waiting for? They sucked this year. 14 years straight should give you a little idea of what caliber football you guys have there.

I was told that you guys may have to wait until Montana State is ready to move for both of you to advance. That, I don't understand either.

Though I'm quite upset my team lost, I can easily see why. Montana is out of our caliber. As well as the rest of the teams left in the playoffs. I can say this with confidence... "Montana will win it all this year." NO QUESTION! If anyone disagrees with that statement... you were obviously watching a different game than I.

The only saving grace for us this year is for Arkee to take home the Payton. If that doesn't happen... there's something wrong. He is FAR bettter than the two other candidates.

This is the first time and the last time you will ever hear me say this but here goes: "GO GRIZZ!!!!!!!!!!!" The Championship is yours to win. I want to be able to say that three years in a row we got beat out... but we got beat out every time by the NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!

See ya next year!

Thanks Saluki. I knew our D was good but was impressed with your team too. SIU's defense really stepped it up in the 2nd half.

[JMUDuke2002]

I would agree that Montana looks like the winner right now of all the teams I have had the opportunity to watch, but I also remember back in 2004 when Montana was supposed to roll of JMU and didn't. I personally can't wait to see next weeks game of UMass and Montana. It should be a great one!

What is taking you guys so long to go I-A?

[Tubby Raymond]

Your D is unbelievable. Made a believer out of me. No question in my mind. You need to advance to I-A ball. No question. I for one don't understand why it's taken you guys this long. What's stopping you. Fans? Stadium seating? Broadcast capable? I don't get it. Hell, Western Kentucky just left the Gateway to go I-A... what are you waiting for? They sucked this year. 14 years straight should give you a little idea of what caliber football you guys have there.

I was told that you guys may have to wait until Montana State is ready to move for both of you to advance. That, I don't understand either.

Though I'm quite upset my team lost, I can easily see why. Montana is out of our caliber. As well as the rest of the teams left in the playoffs. I can say this with confidence... "Montana will win it all this year." NO QUESTION! If anyone disagrees with that statement... you were obviously watching a different game than I.

The only saving grace for us this year is for Arkee to take home the Payton. If that doesn't happen... there's something wrong. He is FAR bettter than the two other candidates.

This is the first time and the last time you will ever hear me say this but here goes: "GO GRIZZ!!!!!!!!!!!" The Championship is yours to win. I want to be able to say that three years in a row we got beat out... but we got beat out every time by the NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!

See ya next year!

Sore loser:bang:

[Griz40]

I would agree that Montana looks like the winner right now of all the teams I have had the opportunity to watch, but I also remember back in 2004 when Montana was supposed to roll of JMU and didn't. I personally can't wait to see next weeks game of UMass and Montana. It should be a great one!

What is taking you guys so long to go I-A?
Does anyone else think that in that game we got the raw end of the deal off that field? I have to admit...JMU was great in that game, however the field did seem to favor the bigger offensive line that JMU had whereas footing was concerned. Our d line was quicker than your o-line any day of the week and we got slogged down in that piece of crap job they did on the field. I am not saying that the game would have turned out different...although i personally think it would have...but it would have been nice to play that game on a field that was ready to be played on.
Call me a homer LOL.

[LehighFan11]

Your D is unbelievable. Made a believer out of me. No question in my mind. You need to advance to I-A ball. No question. I for one don't understand why it's taken you guys this long. What's stopping you. Fans? Stadium seating? Broadcast capable? I don't get it. Hell, Western Kentucky just left the Gateway to go I-A... what are you waiting for? They sucked this year. 14 years straight should give you a little idea of what caliber football you guys have there.

I was told that you guys may have to wait until Montana State is ready to move for both of you to advance. That, I don't understand either.

Though I'm quite upset my team lost, I can easily see why. Montana is out of our caliber. As well as the rest of the teams left in the playoffs. I can say this with confidence... "Montana will win it all this year." NO QUESTION! If anyone disagrees with that statement... you were obviously watching a different game than I.

The only saving grace for us this year is for Arkee to take home the Payton. If that doesn't happen... there's something wrong. He is FAR bettter than the two other candidates.

This is the first time and the last time you will ever hear me say this but here goes: "GO GRIZZ!!!!!!!!!!!" The Championship is yours to win. I want to be able to say that three years in a row we got beat out... but we got beat out every time by the NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!

See ya next year!

easy they lost 41-7 v. Iowa this year and Iowa didnt pan out to all they were hpyed up to be. Montana would struggle to get a winning record. Stay I-AA and win championships.

[th0m]

Does anyone else think that in that game we got the raw end of the deal off that field? I have to admit...JMU was great in that game, however the field did seem to favor the bigger offensive line that JMU had whereas footing was concerned. Our d line was quicker than your o-line any day of the week and we got slogged down in that piece of crap job they did on the field. I am not saying that the game would have turned out different...although i personally think it would have...but it would have been nice to play that game on a field that was ready to be played on.
Call me a homer LOL.

I don't think it made that much of a difference. I've watched the game over and over again, and you can see numerous times where our offensive players (mostly QB and RB's) got tripped up by the field, moreso than your offensive players. So while our O-line may have had the advantage, the skill positions were at a bigger disadvantage due to our team speed.

[griz8791]

What is taking you guys so long to go I-A?

How would we get home games in Missoula in December if we were I-A?

[JMUDuke2002]

How would we get home games in Missoula in December if we were I-A?

Excellent point! You might actually have to travel south of the Artic Circle. :D

[MplsBison]

Why are Montana and MSU a I-A package deal?

MSU seems like the typical I-AA team while obviously Montana would do better than half the I-A teams right now.

[Grizalltheway]

easy they lost 41-7 v. Iowa this year and Iowa didnt pan out to all they were hpyed up to be. Montana would struggle to get a winning record. Stay I-AA and win championships.

:hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

[youwouldno]

The problem with Montana is that going BS doesn't really help them that much. They won't be in a big money conference, they already draw most of the people they will draw in the CS, and they won't win anything in the BS.

So I guess if you think the Griz should sacrifice winning and a playoff system for mediocrity and a bowl system, then yeah they should go BS.

[JMUDuke2002]

Why are Montana and MSU a I-A package deal?

MSU seems like the typical I-AA team while obviously Montana would do better than half the I-A teams right now.

I remember lots of people saying this exact thing about Marshall a few years ago. Marshall has had some good years, but they are now at the bottom with former I-AA schools like Troy State. Success at I-AA means nothing for I-A. I have had the opportunity to attend two I-A schools since I left JMU (Tennessee and Penn State). The difference is shocking. Unless Montana could get into a good conference, the jump might not be worth it.

[Tod]

Why are Montana and MSU a I-A package deal?

MSU seems like the typical I-AA team while obviously Montana would do better than half the I-A teams right now.

They may not be a package deal, I don't know. But they SHOULD be, IMO. I'd hate to see an end to the Brawl of the Wild, we have such a great history. Sure, we could still play, but it would not be an even playing field, it would not count in conference standings, I don't like it one bit. :twocents:

[Grizfanatic]

Your D is unbelievable. Made a believer out of me. No question in my mind. You need to advance to I-A ball. No question. I for one don't understand why it's taken you guys this long. What's stopping you. Fans? Stadium seating? Broadcast capable? I don't get it. Hell, Western Kentucky just left the Gateway to go I-A... what are you waiting for? They sucked this year. 14 years straight should give you a little idea of what caliber football you guys have there.

I was told that you guys may have to wait until Montana State is ready to move for both of you to advance. That, I don't understand either.

Though I'm quite upset my team lost, I can easily see why. Montana is out of our caliber. As well as the rest of the teams left in the playoffs. I can say this with confidence... "Montana will win it all this year." NO QUESTION! If anyone disagrees with that statement... you were obviously watching a different game than I.

The only saving grace for us this year is for Arkee to take home the Payton. If that doesn't happen... there's something wrong. He is FAR bettter than the two other candidates.

This is the first time and the last time you will ever hear me say this but here goes: "GO GRIZZ!!!!!!!!!!!" The Championship is yours to win. I want to be able to say that three years in a row we got beat out... but we got beat out every time by the NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!

See ya next year!

not happenin... we dont want to play 2nd rate nowl games, we will stay rifht where we are... and like the man said it is a package deal, No Cats, No Griz!

By the way thanks for the love!:)

[bkrownd]

Does anyone else think that in that game we got the raw end of the deal off that field? I have to admit...JMU was great in that game, however the field did seem to favor the bigger offensive line that JMU had whereas footing was concerned. Our d line was quicker than your o-line any day of the week and we got slogged down in that piece of crap job they did on the field. I am not saying that the game would have turned out different...although i personally think it would have...but it would have been nice to play that game on a field that was ready to be played on.
Call me a homer LOL.

This is football. If you don't like your uni getting dirty, go play inside and play basketball with the other primadonnas.

[chuges1]

There is no way the Cats and Griz split up! The people in charge would not allow this game go to waste because its HUGE money. MSU and UM will eventually move up in my opinion because money will talk.

[BearsCountry]

WAC > Big Sky though especially in other sports. Its Montana's call, even though I think they could be like Boise State fairly quickly.

[patssle]

Somebody made the comparison of Montana being the high school bully. Much bigger and stronger than everybody else. Fact is they are at the I-A level and they should be expected to win the championship every year at I-AA.

[crunifan]

Montana doesn't have what it takes to make it to the big time of I-A like they are currently in I-AA. Plain and simple.

What is more fun, beating schools that have to compete with 2 or more I-AA in their respective state, or being a middle of the road team in a rather weak non-BCS conference?

[Griz40]

patssle thanks...coming from a texan! Montana coud be a Boise easily but why would we want to be a Boise?(We used to beat them on a regular basis as much as they beat us) I mean, I would rather compete for a national championship in a playoff system than a BCS bid wich is full of more beaurocratic crap than we put up with now. Besides, Montana is made up of the best boys montana has to offer...I would hate to see that dwindle.

[patssle]

yeah I would do the same thing if I was in your spot. BCS sucks.

Maybe you should get baseball so you have more than 2 sports to cheer for and to make it fair :)

[mschn99]

Besides, Montana is made up of the best boys montana has to offer...I would hate to see that dwindle.
and what a valid point!!! Something the Griz fans are proud of is not only do we put together perrenial playoff contenders......BUT they recruit heavily in Montana and had 15 home state players on the roster this year. Montana doesnt dominate to the point of playing every other year in the championship game....so how can they be so dominant right now that they need to jump up? They used to get it done with a good defence and a prolific offence.....this year is a bit different, but bottom line is they, just as all the teams in the playoffs.....are beatable. They are not so dominant that they are garanteed anything.....although im very hopefull:D

[Ronbo]

and what a valid point!!! Something the Griz fans are proud of is not only do we put together perrenial playoff contenders......BUT they recruit heavily in Montana and had 15 home state players on the roster this year. Montana doesnt dominate to the point of playing every other year in the championship game....so how can they be so dominant right now that they need to jump up? They used to get it done with a good defence and a prolific offence.....this year is a bit different, but bottom line is they, just as all the teams in the playoffs.....are beatable. They are not so dominant that they are garanteed anything.....although im very hopefull:D

Did you just post that we have 15 Montana players on our roster? Did you mean 15 starters are Montanans? We have 52 Montana boys on the roster.

[CatFan22]

:deadhorse:
xcoffeex xcoffeex xcoffeex
:boring: :boring: :boring:

[griz8791]

To all who wonder why we don't go I-A, just ask 89Hen. He has it all figured out. I hear the numbers aren't on our side.

[Griz40]

Did you just post that we have 15 Montana players on our roster? Did you mean 15 starters are Montanans? We have 52 Montana boys on the roster.
OK let me be a super HOMER...AND ONE FROM SIDNEY MONTANA

[Saluki Fan in FL]

[QUOTE=crunifan]Montana doesn't have what it takes to make it to the big time of I-A like they are currently in I-AA. Plain and simple.QUOTE]

So you don't think they could beat Illinois, Western Kentucky, Indiana, Memphis, Missouri, Michigan State, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Temple, Bowling Green, Akron, North Texas, Ball State, Miami OH, Buffalo, Toledo, UNLV, Colorado State, Air Force, etc......

Shall I continue?

In Montana... they are the only sport in town. No Pro, no minor... Do you honestly think that if they have to start from the bottom in I-A, that their fan base will abandon them if they don't happen to win the first few years in the BCS?

You don't have to win championships in the BCS to be a fantastic team in the BCS. There are alot of HUGE money makers that fans support pationately, that have never won a championship. Some haven't ever won their conference, and have huge support and generate a great deal of money.

[Appstate29]

There are alot of HUGE money makers that fans support pationately, that have never won a championship. Some haven't ever won their conference, and have huge support and generate a great deal of money.

maybe its not all about money with UM football.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Whoa, there, everyone. Montana is fantastic this year, but don't act as if they have no real competition left in the CS. The real test is going to be the next few rounds. All four of the teams still left in this thing could very well beat the Griz. Me, I want to see what they can do against App State, who possibly has one of the best, if not the best offense in the CS this year. At least, they have a better offense than any team in the BSC.

Also, I totally sympathize with you Griz fans who aren't real keen on the idea of going to the "BS". The IAA playoffs get more TV space than all the crappy lower-tier bowl games that Montana would most likely be in (that's the way it will be in the lower tier conference). Also, you'd probably miss the Montana Montana State game the same way you miss the Montana Idaho game. I see no advantage in being a lower-tier BS team over being a CS big-dog. You are actually less likely to get national TV exposure in a conference like the Mountain West.

[Griz40]

Montana has true competition left..Mass and the App State but then again we all saw App State appear a little weaker today. I agree they do have the better offence in the OC. Montana/Montana State will probably always be televised in montana however. We dont' miss Idaho as much as Boise. There is no advantage in being a lower-tier BS team...unless we can compete and Boise has been the model for that. BS flows freely in the BCS. T

[*****]

What is "I-A"????

[*****]

You don't have to win championships in the BCS to be a fantastic team in the BCS...Do you realize that BCS is a non-NCAA championship series? Basically pimping school teams to make big dollars? Only a select few are able to play in their BCS games.

[Griz0383]

I love being A Griz Fan due the playoff system and chance to multiple teams from other conferences. It never gets old being a top tier team every year. It would be hard to recruit the required talent to compete at the next level. I believe we would loose money in the long run similar to Idaho. Why mess with success!! I realize that many fans are tired of seeing the Griz every year but I also believe when a team beats the Griz they have accomplished a huge task and have bragging rights until we play again! Congrats to the CATS they played a good game but fell short! The CATS did the BSC Proud!

[Saluki Fan in FL]

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[YoUDeeMan]

Montana has true competition left..Mass and the App State but then again we all saw App State appear a little weaker today.

Well said Griz40...sort of. Before anyone anoints the Griz 2006 champs, remember that a "little weaker" App St. that had 116 yards in penalties and 3 turnovers still beat a Montana State team by a score of 38-17. MSU lost to Montana only 13-6 a few weeks ago. :eyebrow:

UMass and App St will be a little more balanced than SIU. Hard to believe a playoff team only tried to throw the ball eleven times when they saw that their run game wasn't going to carry them.

[cats2506]

Did you just post that we have 15 Montana players on our roster? Did you mean 15 starters are Montanans? We have 52 Montana boys on the roster.

Our count of MT boys is

UM 43
MSU 37

[Saluki Fan in FL]

Do you realize that BCS is a non-NCAA championship series? Basically pimping school teams to make big dollars? Only a select few are able to play in their BCS games.

You are absolutely right, and I know that. I have been preaching for a playoff in I-A ball forever. Up until now I haven't had any reason to believe that that will ever change.

BUT

I work for the University of Florida in the Swamp. I am in the media, and attend Media Day Press Conference every week. I chat with the sports guys every week. Just to let you know... UF's president got with FSU's president and discussed petitioning for a playoff. They were both in agreement, and are going to bring it before each of their conference meetings the SEC and the ACC to get approval. If both conferences agree, it will go on to other conferences and so on.

I just got the results of the UCLA/USC game and UCLA pulled it off. NOW that adds fuel to the fire for a playoff. Now that UFL is #3, you will not hear the end of it if they (Florida) don't make it into the championship game. They will SCREAM that the current structure if extremely flawed, and they will push even further for a playoff.

I'm not telling you to hold your breath... but just thought since it was brought up here about I-A not having a playoff, I'd throw that in.

[Saluki Fan in FL]

...uh that is if FL wins tonight. Without the win, they don't have anything to SCREAM about.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

LoL...the thread title is so funny.

[BelgradeBobcat]

Good grief don't feed their ego anymore. If you do it will eventually become self aware and then try to take over the world...:D

In all seriousness. Montana could go to the BS and do just fine-at least for a while. History has shown that good CS teams that make the jump do very well early on. Nevada won the Big West in their first year, Marshall was a fixture in the MAC championship game in their early years, Idaho won the Humanitarian Bowl with mostly I-AA players. But recruiting changes at the top level. You can't rely on that difference making 1-A (BS) player-and Montana has a couple of them this season. Those are guys that aren't going to give the Montana's of the world a sniff out of high school. I think Idaho for example, had much better players as a I-AA school than they've been able to recruit at the next level.

The next question a school like Montana has to answer: Will your fan base tolerate 6-6, 5-7, 4-8 type seasons? Any school's fanbase might find something else to do on a Saturday afternoon if the team is mediocre (except maybe if you're South Carolina). I saw once proud I-AA member Louisiana Tech on TV this season. They're have a bad year and their stadium was empty.

[Mountaineer]

Good grief don't feed their ego anymore. If you do it will eventually become self aware and then try to take over the world...:D

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Saluki Fan in FL]

Good grief don't feed their ego anymore. If you do it will eventually become self aware and then try to take over the world...:D

In all seriousness. Montana could go to the BS and do just fine-at least for a while. History has shown that good CS teams that make the jump do very well early on. Nevada won the Big West in their first year, Marshall was a fixture in the MAC championship game in their early years, Idaho won the Humanitarian Bowl with mostly I-AA players. But recruiting changes at the top level. You can't rely on that difference making 1-A (BS) player-and Montana has a couple of them this season. Those are guys that aren't going to give the Montana's of the world a sniff out of high school. I think Idaho for example, had much better players as a I-AA school than they've been able to recruit at the next level.

The next question a school like Montana has to answer: Will your fan base tolerate 6-6, 5-7, 4-8 type seasons? Any school's fanbase might find something else to do on a Saturday afternoon if the team is mediocre (except maybe if you're South Carolina). I saw once proud I-AA member Louisiana Tech on TV this season. They're have a bad year and their stadium was empty.

You serious! This is Montana we're talking about. As I mentioned before, they don't have any Pros or Minors... what else is there to do? These are fan-at-ics!!! They won't leave any time soon. Plus, it's already been said before that their roster is over 50+ locals. If they go to I-A, you think those kids are gonna go somewhere else? I don't think so.

Going I-A might hurt Western Kentucky next year... but it would not hurt Montana if they went.

[sdgriz24]

App St. had 116 yards in penalties and 3 turnovers still beat a Montana State team by a score of 38-17. MSU lost to Montana only 13-6 a few weeks ago. :eyebrow:


App State barely beat Ga South was it?A non-playoff team.
AGS and comparing scores are dumb especially with rivalry games.

[griz37]

You serious! This is Montana we're talking about. As I mentioned before, they don't have any Pros or Minors... what else is there to do? These are fan-at-ics!!! They won't leave any time soon. Plus, it's already been said before that their roster is over 50+ locals. If they go to I-A, you think those kids are gonna go somewhere else? I don't think so.

Going I-A might hurt Western Kentucky next year... but it would not hurt Montana if they went.

What else is there to do in Montana? Are you kidding me? Glacier & Yellowstone NPs are 3 hours away. There is hunting, fishing, skiing, white water rafting, cross country skiing, heck we even have sidewalks & malls. :D There is plenty more to do besides football in Missoula.

[Saluki Fan in FL]

What else is there to do in Montana? Are you kidding me? Glacier & Yellowstone NPs are 3 hours away. There is hunting, fishing, skiing, white water rafting, cross country skiing, heck we even have sidewalks & malls. :D There is plenty more to do besides football in Missoula.

...yeah, and I'm saying that comeing from Southern Illinois where all there was to do was drink beer and piss in corn fields. :beerchug:

[YoUDeeMan]

App State barely beat Ga South was it?A non-playoff team.
AGS and comparing scores are dumb especially with rivalry games.

It's not dumb when put into a thread in which somone just hands the championship to Montana based upon their performance against a bird with only one wing.

There are 4 good teams left with no cupcakes. YSU, App St, and UMass are all much better balanced than SIU. Should be a dog fight for this year's championship. :hurray:

Edit: BTW, has anyone noticed that this thread has been put into "other sports"?

[sdgriz24]

Edit: BTW, has anyone noticed that this thread has been put into "other sports"?
Ralph is touchy when it comes to this "propaganda".

[Saluki Fan in FL]

Ralph is touchy when it comes to this "propaganda".

How is this "other sports" Ralph?

See Montana, Ralph thinks your ready for the big time too.

[putter]

It's not dumb when put into a thread in which somone just hands the championship to Montana based upon their performance against a bird with only one wing.

There are 4 good teams left with no cupcakes. YSU, App St, and UMass are all much better balanced than SIU. Should be a dog fight for this year's championship. :hurray:

Edit: BTW, has anyone noticed that this thread has been put into "other sports"?

Hey, wait a second there cluck. That is not what all the Gateway people were saying in the week leading up to the game. :nono:

[YoUDeeMan]

Hey, wait a second there cluck. That is not what all the Gateway people were saying in the week leading up to the game. :nono:

Does you really listen to the Gateway fans? xlolx

SIU ran. Got stopped. Ran. Got stopped. Ran. Got stopped. Shall I go on?

They were tailor made for the Griz and anyone else who can stop the run. SIU brought the same concept to UD in 2003 and got crushed.

Only eleven passes, especially when it is clear the run game isn't working, demonstrates a lack of balance and a poor game plan. I was laughing when the Gateway folks were saying "watch out for Arkee". The Griz aren't an OVC team. xlolx

The Griz may win it all, but the other teams they face will be stronger, faster, play better D (with YSU having the weakest D of all four semi-finalists), and will be more balanced.

[Saluki Fan in FL]

It's not dumb when put into a thread in which somone just hands the championship to Montana based upon their performance against a bird with only one wing.

There are 4 good teams left with no cupcakes. YSU, App St, and UMass are all much better balanced than SIU. Should be a dog fight for this year's championship. :hurray:

Edit: BTW, has anyone noticed that this thread has been put into "other sports"?

I never heard that one before. Good one. But... Montana put so much pressure on our QB, he didn't have time to react. Forcing us to be a one-winger. But in general I wouln't say our team has only one wing. Go ask YSU if we're a One-Winger. I predict they will face Montana in the Championship game.

Listen, over the next two weeks, you will see what I mean about Montana's defense. We could not get off a play. We have a bigger Offensive line than the University of Florida. Our front line averages over 300lbs. They're huge, and Montana's defense handled them like nothing.

If Montana makes minimal mistakes from here on out... I think it's theres. That's not "handing it to Montana." That's recognizing pure strength.

[appfan2008]

I firmly believe that it is more fun for the players and fans to win conference titles, play in a playoff and have a shot every year a NC than to be mediocre at the top level.

[Grizo406]

...yeah, and I'm saying that comeing from Southern Illinois where all there was to do was drink beer and piss in corn fields. :beerchug:

That's not a bad thing, Saluki Fan!
;)

[BrevardMountaineer03]

:thumbsup:
I firmly believe that it is more fun for the players and fans to win conference titles, play in a playoff and have a shot every year a NC than to be mediocre at the top level.:thumbsup:

Here, Here. I totally agree. I also think that the BS should move to a playoff, but who am I?
I say seed the top 4 BCS teams allow 16 teams in, 1st round on campus, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals at bigger bowl games. Allow the teams not in the top 16 or conference champs to play their meaningless bowls, that just bring money. That way Florida and Michigan could get their shots.

[Saluki Fan in FL]

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Here, Here. I totally agree. I also think that the BS should move to a playoff, but who am I?
I say seed the top 4 BCS teams allow 16 teams in, 1st round on campus, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals at bigger bowl games. Allow the teams not in the top 16 or conference champs to play their meaningless bowls, that just bring money. That way Florida and Michigan could get their shots.

I totally agree!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I would love to see a playoff in the BCS. I think the pot is being stirred as we speak about that one. Unfortunately the two top lobyists for that cause this year was the University of Florida's President and their coach. But since they got in to the Championship game... why fight it this year.

Durring half-time of the UF/FSU game, the two presidents met to discuss lobbying for a playoff. They are going to bring it before their perspective conferences and put it to a vote. That's two of the major conferences... the ACC and the SEC.

We'll see!!!