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BCS National Championship Thread: Florida St v. Auburn (1 Viewer)
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
49-31 FSU
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Footballguy
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
Looking forward to this bloodbath.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Premier
Footballguy
Not trolling and at the risk of this getting bumped mercilessly if the Noles lose, but I think it's going to be a 51-17 type rout. I don't think Auburn is bad or anything but I'm not really worried about it. I would have rather faced OSU than them for sure, but damn happy it's not Bama, even after the other night.
I just don't see how their secondary and defense keeps up with FSU's wideouts, backs and O'Leary.
Not flaming, FDAS.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
AU is not as terrible defensively as you're making them out to be. They rank 38th in points against, and the most they've given up all year is 42. Also, as you know, Auburn has the #1 ranked rushing offense in the country, so your D is gonna need to get off the field now and then in order to get anywhere near 51. Unless you think FSU will literally score on EVERY possession.
I know your rush D is awesome on paper, but they haven't seen what they're about to see.
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Footballguy
They saw a Heisman finalist. They have nfl players everywhere.AU is not as terrible defensively as you're making them out to be. They rank 38th in points against, and the most they've given up all year is 42. Also, as you know, Auburn has the #1 ranked rushing offense in the country, so your D is gonna need to get off the field now and then in order to get anywhere near 51. Unless you think FSU will literally score on EVERY possession.I know your rush D is awesome on paper, but they haven't seen what they're about to see.
Auburn's secondary sucks. Their Dline is very talented. Didn't Mizzou just put 42 on them last time out? I'll be flat out shocked if Jameis doesn't match that.
How do you expect Auburn to cover FSU's trio of wideouts and O'Leary? Destiny? Blind luck?
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
It's not so much that I expect them to be covered consistently, but I think Auburn dominates time of possession, which will limit Winston's opportunities.
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Premier
Footballguy
Auburn gave up 38 to a 5-loss uga team at home. Need a miracle to win. I like uga more than most this year but they still lost 5.
40+ to a Alabama team who just got dumptrucked by a mediocre OU squad.
Gave up 35 to an LSU team that lost 3 games and is nowhere near as good as FSU.
Line started at 8.5 and is now up to 10.5 despite public being on AU.
Anything can happen in a one-off and I will hang my head in sadness and shame if the Noles lose, but I'd be pretty damn surprised.
40+ to a Alabama team who just got dumptrucked by a mediocre OU squad.
Gave up 35 to an LSU team that lost 3 games and is nowhere near as good as FSU.
Line started at 8.5 and is now up to 10.5 despite public being on AU.
Anything can happen in a one-off and I will hang my head in sadness and shame if the Noles lose, but I'd be pretty damn surprised.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I have quite a bit of faith in Gus with a month to prepare. He's a smart man.
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
This "give [random coach] [some time period] to prepare" thing needs to go away.
Premier
Footballguy
Most teams have own TOP against the Noles this year. Syracuse had the ball for 42 fn minutes.*
*not comparing SU to AU, just saying they score quick.
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Footballguy
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
This isn't meant to disparage FSU, but there's no other way to say it. They have faced two Top-50 rushing offenses this season. How can you even take the ranking of their rush defense seriously?
Premier
Footballguy
Because they have top-level talent everywhere on the front seven?
They've also beaten everybody by a 1000 points. Who is even trying to run the ball on them?
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Okay.
He's also LOST exactly zero bowl games as a HC.He's a brilliant mind. With a lot of extra time to prepare. That can only be a good thing for Auburn.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
G'night
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Exactly.
sporthenry
Footballguy
Gus invented the Hide the Midget play. How can you bet against him? Hope we see that play tonight.
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Is it OK for me to root for Auburn even though I hate the SEC-SEC-SEC stuff?
It's more of an underdog thing to me.
It's more of an underdog thing to me.
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timschochet
Footballguy
I just want a really good game. It's been a while. Most of these are not competitive. Last year was awful: you knew within 5 minutes that Notre Dame was hopelessly outclassed.
I want a close hard fought game in which both teams play well, featuring some spectacular plays, and not decided until the last minute. I want Texas vs USC from 2005.
I want a close hard fought game in which both teams play well, featuring some spectacular plays, and not decided until the last minute. I want Texas vs USC from 2005.
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
Only way Auburn wins this is if Winston plays like he did against Duke and Miami.
timschochet
Footballguy
According to the ESPN guy I heard last night, Auburn is superior at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and will be more physical. I have no idea how true this assertion was, but if it is true then Fla State does not dominate on paper.
GO NOLES!!!
On paper the Noles should dominate and easily take this. The only thing I am worried about is this Auburn team has had some miracles, and have been incredibly lucky this year.
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No. FSU's offensive line is probably the best in the country. They have a first round pick at LT and the best center in the game. Auburn's Oline v. FSU's Dline is a good matchup. I'd say that's even at least.According to the ESPN guy I heard last night, Auburn is superior at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and will be more physical. I have no idea how true this assertion was, but if it is true then Fla State does not dominate on paper.
GO NOLES!!!
On paper the Noles should dominate and easily take this. The only thing I am worried about is this Auburn team has had some miracles, and have been incredibly lucky this year.
Edit: AU has a great Dline too but there is no superior factor there.
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ffldrew
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If LT Greg Robinson from Auburn comes out next year he might be # 1 pick overall - he is a third year soph so he could opt to go in this draft and everyone says he is a 1st rounder - just may not go #1. Reese Dismukes is an All-SEC center for Auburn - so if anything my guess is the lines are a wash.No. FSU's offensive line is probably the best in the country. They have a first round pick at LT and the best center in the game.Auburn's Oline v. FSU's Dline is a good matchup. I'd say that's even at least.According to the ESPN guy I heard last night, Auburn is superior at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and will be more physical. I have no idea how true this assertion was, but if it is true then Fla State does not dominate on paper.
GO NOLES!!!
On paper the Noles should dominate and easily take this. The only thing I am worried about is this Auburn team has had some miracles, and have been incredibly lucky this year.
Edit: AU has a great Dline too but there is no superior factor there.
AU Defensive line rotates a lot of players and that is why you don't hear a bunch of names - but Dee Ford is pretty good as is freshman Montravious Adams - at end of games they do stay fresh because of the rotation.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Usually the homeless will appeal to whoever they think they can get the most out of. What a weird place VB is.ffldrew said:
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
icecat4270
Footballguy
The defensive line rotation is going to be a big key. I think Auburn keeps it close and the fresh d-line at the end could force a sack or get pressure to force a turnover and give them a chance to win at the end. At least that's what I'm hoping.If LT Greg Robinson from Auburn comes out next year he might be # 1 pick overall - he is a third year soph so he could opt to go in this draft and everyone says he is a 1st rounder - just may not go #1. Reese Dismukes is an All-SEC center for Auburn - so if anything my guess is the lines are a wash.No. FSU's offensive line is probably the best in the country. They have a first round pick at LT and the best center in the game.Auburn's Oline v. FSU's Dline is a good matchup. I'd say that's even at least.According to the ESPN guy I heard last night, Auburn is superior at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and will be more physical. I have no idea how true this assertion was, but if it is true then Fla State does not dominate on paper.
GO NOLES!!!
On paper the Noles should dominate and easily take this. The only thing I am worried about is this Auburn team has had some miracles, and have been incredibly lucky this year.
Edit: AU has a great Dline too but there is no superior factor there.
AU Defensive line rotates a lot of players and that is why you don't hear a bunch of names - but Dee Ford is pretty good as is freshman Montravious Adams - at end of games they do stay fresh because of the rotation.
I could see this game going a lot of different ways. I do think both teams will score in the 30s.
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