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Win or lose LSU is in
Posted on 11/23/11 at 12:53 am
Posted on 11/23/11 at 12:53 am
This is why I said is in whether they lose or win on Friday. ESPN Brad Edwards says:
“When the (BCS) standings first came out and I had a look at the actual rankings in the computers, I didn’t have the same perspective I had once the computers posted their rankings on their respective sites and you see the point gaps between the teams.
“My belief is that after a loss to Arkansas, LSU would still be two to three spots ahead of Arkansas in most of the computers. That means if Arkansas beats LSU and Alabama beats Auburn, Alabama moves to No. 1, Arkansas moves to No. 2 and LSU to No. 3 (in the human polls), I think the computer advantage for LSU would keep them in the top two of the BCS. That would not only keep Arkansas from winning the tiebreaker over LSU (for a berth in the SEC title game) but allow LSU to win it over Alabama.”
You feel that strongly about the computer rankings?
“The more I look at it, the more I’m convinced that it would take a pretty unlikely scenario for LSU to fall out of the (BCS) top two with a loss.
“The computer advantage for LSU over Arkansas would be enormous. Arkansas would need to beat LSU so convincingly that most of the voters would move Arkansas to No. 1 over an Alabama team that beat them by 24 points (38-14 on Sept. 24), and almost every single voter would have to drop LSU to No. 3. If Arkansas is on average one spot better than LSU in the polls, I don’t think that would be enough for them to hold on because of LSU’s computer edge.”
So in terms of the SEC championship game, you think LSU’s chances are good?
“I expect LSU to go to the SEC Championship Game win or lose — obviously win — unless Alabama loses. It’s hard for me to see LSU losing a three-way tie to Arkansas.”
“When the (BCS) standings first came out and I had a look at the actual rankings in the computers, I didn’t have the same perspective I had once the computers posted their rankings on their respective sites and you see the point gaps between the teams.
“My belief is that after a loss to Arkansas, LSU would still be two to three spots ahead of Arkansas in most of the computers. That means if Arkansas beats LSU and Alabama beats Auburn, Alabama moves to No. 1, Arkansas moves to No. 2 and LSU to No. 3 (in the human polls), I think the computer advantage for LSU would keep them in the top two of the BCS. That would not only keep Arkansas from winning the tiebreaker over LSU (for a berth in the SEC title game) but allow LSU to win it over Alabama.”
You feel that strongly about the computer rankings?
“The more I look at it, the more I’m convinced that it would take a pretty unlikely scenario for LSU to fall out of the (BCS) top two with a loss.
“The computer advantage for LSU over Arkansas would be enormous. Arkansas would need to beat LSU so convincingly that most of the voters would move Arkansas to No. 1 over an Alabama team that beat them by 24 points (38-14 on Sept. 24), and almost every single voter would have to drop LSU to No. 3. If Arkansas is on average one spot better than LSU in the polls, I don’t think that would be enough for them to hold on because of LSU’s computer edge.”
So in terms of the SEC championship game, you think LSU’s chances are good?
“I expect LSU to go to the SEC Championship Game win or lose — obviously win — unless Alabama loses. It’s hard for me to see LSU losing a three-way tie to Arkansas.”
Posted on 11/23/11 at 12:54 am to CalTiger53
this entire post is irrelevant because
40+ LSU
20- Arkansas
40+ LSU
20- Arkansas
Posted on 11/23/11 at 12:57 am to Harry Caray
Actually, it is relevant if you think about it. It is better for LSU to lose than win.
Posted on 11/23/11 at 12:59 am to Harry Caray
I'd rather not see what would happen if LSU lost.
LSU - 34
Arky - 17
LSU - 34
Arky - 17
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:01 am to CalTiger53
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It is better for LSU to lose than win.
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:03 am to CalTiger53
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It is better for LSU to lose than win.
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Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:05 am to The Boat
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i knew this was coming as soon as i saw "the boat" posted
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:06 am to CalTiger53
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It is better for LSU to lose than win.
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:11 am to Harry Caray
undefeated championship season > one loss make it in championship season.
id rather lsu win and go face a determined Georgia who gives LSU all they could handle but still win then go face bama if it happens that way. playing in the sec championship game while bama sat at home is not an advantage for them in my opinion unless someone got hurt.
id rather lsu win and go face a determined Georgia who gives LSU all they could handle but still win then go face bama if it happens that way. playing in the sec championship game while bama sat at home is not an advantage for them in my opinion unless someone got hurt.
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:12 am to Harry Caray
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i knew this was coming as soon as i saw "the boat" posted
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:16 am to Cap Crunch
Come on guys, if LSU loses they will end up one of the BCS top 2 teams and they are in the NC game. If they win, there is Georgia game and if Georgia loses to Georgia Tech and beats LSU badly, LSU is most likely out. So in terms of risk it is riskier but as LSU fan, I want LSU to go 14-0
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:18 am to CalTiger53
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if Georgia loses to Georgia Tech and beats LSU badly
dude seriously, either punch yourself in the fricking face, or get some rest. you're either insane or delirious.
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:22 am to Harry Caray
Ok, sorry about that; obviously you not familiar with the concept of risk or maybe you are becoming delusional just like Alabama fans.
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:28 am to CalTiger53
How about the risk of LSU falling behind Bama and Arkansas in the BCS and not only fall out of the title race but of BCS bowls completely. If we beat Arkansas and lose to Georgia we still at least make a BCS bowl.
Posted on 11/23/11 at 1:34 am to Cap Crunch
There is that risk too but I don't know which one is higher. I don't think LSU will lose to Georgia badly, however, there are risks of injuries. In any case, if it no problem; then we shouldn't complain Alabama not playing an extra game either.
These some misunderstanding here. I said if LSU were going to play in the BCSNC game anyway, it is probably to their advantage to lose on Friday, however, since there no guarantee in advance; it is a moot point.
These some misunderstanding here. I said if LSU were going to play in the BCSNC game anyway, it is probably to their advantage to lose on Friday, however, since there no guarantee in advance; it is a moot point.
This post was edited on 11/23/11 at 1:40 am
Posted on 11/23/11 at 2:19 am to CalTiger53
He's right Les is going to tell them to lose this game so they might have one more week to prepare
Posted on 11/23/11 at 5:27 am to CalTiger53
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It is better for LSU to lose than win.
da frick?
Posted on 11/23/11 at 5:51 am to CalTiger53
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Come on guys, if LSU loses they will end up one of the BCS top 2 teams and they are in the NC game. If they win, there is Georgia game and if Georgia loses to Georgia Tech and beats LSU badly, LSU is most likely out. So in terms of risk it is riskier
The whole point of this thread is that LSU goes to the SEC CG....anyway.
IF LSU loses to Arky...LSU STILL plays the UGA game.
JEEBUS!!!
Posted on 11/23/11 at 6:31 am to CalTiger53
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if Georgia loses to Georgia Tech and beats LSU badly
I know anything can happen, but can you really envision that scenario?
This post was edited on 11/23/11 at 6:32 am
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