I may be wrong but I heard the highest bcs championship rating of all time was Oregon versus Auburn. Oregon versus Alabama is the match up everyone wants to see.Their fan base certainly isn't smaller compared to Oregon. Nobody on the east coast cares about Oregon. The years of ratings speak for this.I know the PAC ratings usually stink, but I think the driver is timing. FSU has everything a huge program needs...great mascot, war chant, logo, history...but they're fan base is relatively small compared to the others. Too much competition in the region. Jameis and Defending Champs will draw viewers, but so would the Heisman winner.Bama FSU. The allure of a 30-game win streak and FSU consistently draws higher ratings than Oregon.
You're way off on Oregon Gump.
The casual viewers who want to see Winston and evil FSU lose.Look at it this way...who is FSU going to draw that Bama isn't already drawing? Oregon can bring incremental eyeballs.Their fan base certainly isn't smaller compared to Oregon. Nobody on the east coast cares about Oregon. The years of ratings speak for this.I know the PAC ratings usually stink, but I think the driver is timing. FSU has everything a huge program needs...great mascot, war chant, logo, history...but they're fan base is relatively small compared to the others. Too much competition in the region. Jameis and Defending Champs will draw viewers, but so would the Heisman winner.Bama FSU. The allure of a 30-game win streak and FSU consistently draws higher ratings than Oregon.
You're way off on Oregon Gump.
Some random mom isn't tuning in regardless of the matchup.The casual viewers who want to see Winston and evil FSU lose.Look at it this way...who is FSU going to draw that Bama isn't already drawing? Oregon can bring incremental eyeballs.Their fan base certainly isn't smaller compared to Oregon.Nobody on the east coast cares about Oregon. The years of ratings speak for this.I know the PAC ratings usually stink, but I think the driver is timing. FSU has everything a huge program needs...great mascot, war chant, logo, history...but they're fan base is relatively small compared to the others. Too much competition in the region. Jameis and Defending Champs will draw viewers, but so would the Heisman winner.Bama FSU. The allure of a 30-game win streak and FSU consistently draws higher ratings than Oregon.
You're way off on Oregon Gump.
What casual viewer would turn in to see Oregon? Some random mom isn't going to say "I need to see those guys in weird unis" but she will want to see the bad guy rapist finally lose.
It's really a no-brainer as far as I can tell.
My mom does when the today show talks about it.Some random mom isn't tuning in regardless of the matchup.The casual viewers who want to see Winston and evil FSU lose.What casual viewer would turn in to see Oregon? Some random mom isn't going to say "I need to see those guys in weird unis" but she will want to see the bad guy rapist finally lose.Look at it this way...who is FSU going to draw that Bama isn't already drawing? Oregon can bring incremental eyeballs.Their fan base certainly isn't smaller compared to Oregon.Nobody on the east coast cares about Oregon. The years of ratings speak for this.I know the PAC ratings usually stink, but I think the driver is timing. FSU has everything a huge program needs...great mascot, war chant, logo, history...but they're fan base is relatively small compared to the others. Too much competition in the region. Jameis and Defending Champs will draw viewers, but so would the Heisman winner.Bama FSU. The allure of a 30-game win streak and FSU consistently draws higher ratings than Oregon.
You're way off on Oregon Gump.
It's really a no-brainer as far as I can tell.
A random mom west of Texas. Or more importantly, an 18-45 yr old male west of Texas.The casual viewers who want to see Winston and evil FSU lose. What casual viewer would turn in to see Oregon? Some random mom isn't going to say "I need to see those guys in weird unis" but she will want to see the bad guy rapist finally lose.Look at it this way...who is FSU going to draw that Bama isn't already drawing? Oregon can bring incremental eyeballs.Their fan base certainly isn't smaller compared to Oregon. Nobody on the east coast cares about Oregon. The years of ratings speak for this.I know the PAC ratings usually stink, but I think the driver is timing. FSU has everything a huge program needs...great mascot, war chant, logo, history...but they're fan base is relatively small compared to the others. Too much competition in the region. Jameis and Defending Champs will draw viewers, but so would the Heisman winner.Bama FSU. The allure of a 30-game win streak and FSU consistently draws higher ratings than Oregon.
You're way off on Oregon Gump.
It's really a no-brainer as far as I can tell.
I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU
Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
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I can think of at least three in LSU, Auburn and OSU. And I think a pretty average Wisconsin team who was only there because of NCAA penalties almost beat them, right? Then there are the losses to Stanford and USC who have the same style of play, so yeah...several.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
It's football. On a Monday. With something on the line. Mike and Molly is probably on hiatus. Causual footbaw fans will watch and bet.Biggest problem with drawing more people is the timing. There hasn't been a meaningful game in a month. All the momentum of the season gets lost by the time any important bowl game gets played. Atleast the semis are on a holiday, but then they're waiting 11 days to play the finals on a Monday night. If the season were less disjointed I don't think an 11 day gap would matter, but as it stands I don't think they'll be getting many casual viewers.
Not sure you could make a less accurate reflection of the 2010 season if you tried.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
If the officials correctly call the Newton fumble in the first quarter Oregon foes up 7 to zero. If they call Dyer down, who knows if they get in field goal range. Auburn got all the breaks just like they had all year.Not sure you could make a less accurate reflection of the 2010 season if you tried.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
Oregon needed a late touchdown AND two point conversion to tie it. Then Auburn easily maneuvered downfield and got into field goal range in 2 plays. That "last second field goal" was essentially an extra point, as they calmly ran down the clock from the Oregon 1 yard line. There was about a 1-minute window in the 4th quarter where it actually seemed like Oregon had a legitimate shot, and at no point did it seem like they had the game in control.
Meanwhile, earlier in the year...
Auburn beat the mighty Mississippi State by 3, when an MSU WR dropped a pass that would have landed them in field goal range (and a chance to go for the win with a touchdown) in the final minute of the game.
Auburn trailed Clemson 17-0, and ended up winning in overtime when a Clemson FG was taken off the board via a procedure penalty.
Auburn trailed South Carolina in the 4th quarter, but rallied and took the lead. The game ended on a Connor Shaw interception in the endzone with 18 seconds left.
Auburn was tied with Kentucky in the 3rd quarter, and defeated the Wildcats in similar fashion to Oregon, on a FG as time expired. It was longer than the kick against Oregon, and in a game that was much closer throughout the second half than Oregon was to Auburn.
Auburn was tied with LSU with 5 minutes left, before Onterrio McCalebb broke off a 70 yard TD run for the go-ahead score that held up.
Auburn trailed Alabama 24-0 before rallying to win 28-27 in a game that involved the biggest lead Alabama has blown in their history.
Regardless, the Oregon game probably falls somewhere in the middle of these games of "closest to lose" for Auburn that year, if not towards the bottom.
Pretty average Wisconsin team huh. Yeah Russell Wilson is pretty average. You failed to mention Michigan State, wonder why? All the teams you mentioned are good teams. No shame in losing to them. Oregon has the most wins in college football this decade. All that is missing is a National Championship. I'm happy they get another chance this year.I can think of at least three in LSU, Auburn and OSU. And I think a pretty average Wisconsin team who was only there because of NCAA penalties almost beat them, right? Then there are the losses to Stanford and USC who have the same style of play, so yeah...several.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
Well, first one guy is not analogous with an entire team, so I don't know why you are mentioning individuals. My comment was with regard to the team. They beat them, so I'm not even sure why you'd bring them upPretty average Wisconsin team huh. Yeah Russell Wilson is pretty average. You failed to mention Michigan State, wonder why? All the teams you mentioned are good teams. No shame in losing to them. Oregon has the most wins in college football this decade. All that is missing is a National Championship. I'm happy they get another chance this year.I can think of at least three in LSU, Auburn and OSU. And I think a pretty average Wisconsin team who was only there because of NCAA penalties almost beat them, right? Then there are the losses to Stanford and USC who have the same style of play, so yeah...several.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
Oregon handled Michigan State, Stanford, and Utah this year who are all physical teams. They have beefed up their lines so that isn't an issue anymore. Michigan State had a great second quarter but were dominated the other three quarters. Bottom line is all 4 playoff teams deserve to be there. I expect to see Oregon versus Alabama in the championship and I think it will be a great gameWell, first one guy is not analogous with an entire team, so I don't know why you are mentioning individuals. My comment was with regard to the team. They beat them, so I'm not even sure why you'd bring them upPretty average Wisconsin team huh. Yeah Russell Wilson is pretty average. You failed to mention Michigan State, wonder why? All the teams you mentioned are good teams. No shame in losing to them. Oregon has the most wins in college football this decade. All that is missing is a National Championship. I'm happy they get another chance this year.I can think of at least three in LSU, Auburn and OSU. And I think a pretty average Wisconsin team who was only there because of NCAA penalties almost beat them, right? Then there are the losses to Stanford and USC who have the same style of play, so yeah...several.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
I didn't bring up MSU because it wasn't an end of season game where guys are in football shape. I guess I shouldn't have mentioned LSU to stay consistent. I don't think there's any question MSU ran out of gas in that game after dominating it through 2.5 quarters. Congrats, the gimmick worked?? And no one is "shaming" anyone. Simply pointing out that Oregon typically struggles with teams built on physicality. That's how Alabama's built.
Oh come on. Oregon has put that to rest this season. They have beaten up every "physical" team they've played this year. Not just out scored them in a big way, but Oregon physically dominated all of them, MSU, Stanford, & Utah.Well, first one guy is not analogous with an entire team, so I don't know why you are mentioning individuals. My comment was with regard to the team. They beat them, so I'm not even sure why you'd bring them upPretty average Wisconsin team huh. Yeah Russell Wilson is pretty average. You failed to mention Michigan State, wonder why? All the teams you mentioned are good teams. No shame in losing to them. Oregon has the most wins in college football this decade. All that is missing is a National Championship. I'm happy they get another chance this year.I can think of at least three in LSU, Auburn and OSU. And I think a pretty average Wisconsin team who was only there because of NCAA penalties almost beat them, right? Then there are the losses to Stanford and USC who have the same style of play, so yeah...several.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
I didn't bring up MSU because it wasn't an end of season game where guys are in football shape. I guess I shouldn't have mentioned LSU to stay consistent. I don't think there's any question MSU ran out of gas in that game after dominating it through 2.5 quarters. Congrats, the gimmick worked?? And no one is "shaming" anyone. Simply pointing out that Oregon typically struggles with teams built on physicality. That's how Alabama's built.
Not you fault. Talking heads haven't been paying attention either.You guys can fish someone else![]()
Not you fault. Talking heads haven't been paying attention either.You guys can fish someone else![]()
I stumbled on this article looking for info on wild card scheduling: http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2014/04/22/Media/NFL.aspxI may be wrong but I heard the highest bcs championship rating of all time was Oregon versus Auburn. Oregon versus Alabama is the match up everyone wants to see.Their fan base certainly isn't smaller compared to Oregon.Nobody on the east coast cares about Oregon. The years of ratings speak for this.I know the PAC ratings usually stink, but I think the driver is timing. FSU has everything a huge program needs...great mascot, war chant, logo, history...but they're fan base is relatively small compared to the others. Too much competition in the region. Jameis and Defending Champs will draw viewers, but so would the Heisman winner.Bama FSU. The allure of a 30-game win streak and FSU consistently draws higher ratings than Oregon.
You're way off on Oregon Gump.
This may have been what you remembered.Last season's least-viewed NFL Wild Card game averaged 27.6 million viewers (NBC's Chiefs-Colts on Saturday afternoon). That would be the most-viewed program in cable TV history, topping the '11 BCS Championship (Auburn-Oregon), which averaged 27.316 million viewers.
I'd probably be in the same boat if I weren't a Panthers fan.I have to admit I have been way more into even these crappy bowl games than I was any of these nfl games today.
This isn't 2011. FSU gets spanked.Well, first one guy is not analogous with an entire team, so I don't know why you are mentioning individuals. My comment was with regard to the team. They beat them, so I'm not even sure why you'd bring them upPretty average Wisconsin team huh. Yeah Russell Wilson is pretty average. You failed to mention Michigan State, wonder why? All the teams you mentioned are good teams. No shame in losing to them. Oregon has the most wins in college football this decade. All that is missing is a National Championship. I'm happy they get another chance this year.I can think of at least three in LSU, Auburn and OSU. And I think a pretty average Wisconsin team who was only there because of NCAA penalties almost beat them, right? Then there are the losses to Stanford and USC who have the same style of play, so yeah...several.Several? Oregon should have beat Auburn 4 years ago if not for terrible officiating. Even so, a last second field goal is how they lost. Much closer than any SEC team that year.I'm not sure about that....we've seen this kind of matchup several times with Oregon and it's never ended well for them. I have zero reason to believe this time would be any differentBama-Oregon...it's the matchup everyone has wanted to see, with 2 polar opposite schemes, neuveau riche vs old school, SEC v P12, East Coast v West Coast. It'll bring in more casual fans.Of the four eligible match ups, which do you think would be the highest rated?
Bama-Oregon
Bama-FSU
Oregon-OSU
FSU-OSU![]()
I didn't bring up MSU because it wasn't an end of season game where guys are in football shape. I guess I shouldn't have mentioned LSU to stay consistent. I don't think there's any question MSU ran out of gas in that game after dominating it through 2.5 quarters. Congrats, the gimmick worked??
And no one is "shaming" anyone. Simply pointing out that Oregon typically struggles with teams built on physicality. That's how Alabama's built.
Harbaugh is not even as decorated or as respected of a collegiate coach as Rich Rod and we witnessed first hand how that turned out.
Please let this be true...I just heard on local radio that Braxton Miller is considering transferring to Duke. Any OSU guys have info on this?
I've heard Oregon mentioned too.I just heard on local radio that Braxton Miller is considering transferring to Duke. Any OSU guys have info on this?
I wouldnt be too upset if it happened.Please let this be true...I just heard on local radio that Braxton Miller is considering transferring to Duke. Any OSU guys have info on this?![]()
It was a rumor earlier in the year that makes zero sense. However, pretty seems obvious that he will transfer somewhere.I've heard Oregon mentioned too.I just heard on local radio that Braxton Miller is considering transferring to Duke. Any OSU guys have info on this?
Have seen a couple people tweet out that it's complete crap.Please let this be true...I just heard on local radio that Braxton Miller is considering transferring to Duke. Any OSU guys have info on this?![]()
Hope nobody is missing the riveting discussion on Clemson's "Get Back" coachSooners looking good.![]()
Should have head-butted the WVa guy IMO