People...stop laughing. There is still a slim chance that Penn State could end up playing in Miami for the National Championship.
Remember, Ohio State was ranked No. 7 in the BCS poll at the same time last year, and ended up in the national title game, so there is hope.
Here is what must happen, though, so let's all pray.
Nov. 15, Texas (3) vs. Kansas: Kansas beats Texas and PSU moves up one spot to No. 7.
Nov. 22, BYU (17) vs. Utah (7): Go Mormons and see below...
Nov. 22, Texas Tech (2) vs. Oklahoma (5): Bob Stoops is 60-2 at home and TT's luck runs out. PSU moves to No. 6.
Nov. 29, Florida (4) vs. FSU (19): FSU is due for a win over the Gators. Why not?
Nov. 29, Oklahoma (stays at No. 5 with win against TT) vs. Oklahoma St. (13): Oklahoma St. "cowboys" Oklahoma at home.
Nov. 29, ND vs. USC (6): This will be the only time that I am a ND fan. Clausen goes home and shows off his arm. PSU moves to No. 3 with loss from Florida, Oklahoma, and USC.
Dec. 6, Big 12 Title game—Texas Tech (2) vs. Missouri (12): Chase Daniel goes for the Heisman and throws for 500 yards.
Dec. 6, SEC title game—Alabama (1) vs. Florida (5): Tim Tebow runs over Nick Saban and earns his second Heisman Trophy.
Jan. 8, FLORIDA (1) VS. PENN STATE (2)
NATIONAL CHAMPS: PENN STATE and Joe Paterno retires.
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about 1 month ago
Did you just use "cowboy" as a verb? As in, to "cowboy" someone?
from about 1 month ago
Yes, Cowboy up: )
about 1 month ago
Nice theory, but if Florida loses to FSU, they wont play for a national champioship.
from about 1 month ago
We can all dream.
about 1 month ago
Bottom line...Iowa loses LAST week and PSU has a shot. The second that ball cleared the goalpost your article, and season was meaningless.
There is NO way the selection committee will invite another slow B-10 team to the dance. Not when you have potential one loss teams like: USC, OK, TX, Tx Tech, FL, Bama.
from about 1 month ago
Ok. Penn State is not slow. They are not Ohio State slow. Everyone, even Mark May, who hates us, agrees that we are a very fast and talented team and could keep up with any Big 12 or SEC team. Don't call us slow since you don't know us!
from about 1 month ago
I'm not talking about 40 speed.
Compared to Florida, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, LSU and Texas... you're slow. Here is the real test of team speed. Look at Michigan. They install a offense built around team speed and they didn't have the parts to make it work. They will and it will work.
If PSU made the switch to an offense like that, would they have the speed, you tell me. OSU saw that the past two years teams from the SEC were measurably quicker. The SEC builds its brand around team speed and defenses that fly around the field. The B10 is a different brand of football. No better, no worse.
Don't take things so personal. You don't play for the team, so watch the "us" references. You're just a great PSU fan, who sounds borderline groupie. Enjoyed it....
from about 1 month ago
Actually, compared to those teams we are fast. We are as fast if not faster than those teams. As said on ESPN and Mark May, who hates us, we are a fast team. Our team speed CAN compete with teams of the Big 12 and SEC. That's what I'm saying. Also...um...Penn State runs the spread, which is based off of balance and speed. Actually, they run the Spread HD because their team is fast, talented, and great. They are "High Definition".
from about 1 month ago
Isaac,
Come on buddy. Did I just hear you say Ohio State was slow? Correct me if I'm wrong but OSU and PSU were in a dogfight until the frosh fumbled. Was Ohio State experiencing a burst of speed that night? Or more likely are OSU and PSU pretty evenly matched speed wise? OSU is not slow. PSU is not slow. Quit adding fuel to the fire.
about 1 month ago
Ohio St pretty much ruined it for all Big Ten teams with their crappy showings in the last 2 BCS championship games. The season was over when Iowa score but you never know.
from about 1 month ago
I will say this, you deserve credit for NOT giving up on your team! Crazier things have happened. I sounded a little heartless, my apologies. As a Tarheel and Redskin fan, I have spent hours trying to do what you managed to do...giving your team a chance. I kinda hope they climb back into the race. Bravo my friend!
from about 1 month ago
Yes... those damn Buckeyes. How dare they get into the National Championship game. How embarrassing for the Big Ten. The Big Ten's rep is down because of a lot of things. Ohio State's poor showing in the NC game is part of it for sure, but it is not the sole reason. Quit blaming OSU for your team not going to the NC game. They are not going because they choked at Iowa.
from about 1 month ago
What's the matter, Kris? OSU not getting any attention, and now you're trying to gain attention saying we're blaming Ohio State for "us," Penn State, losing out on a National Championship bid? I like what Lucky said, and that is stranger things have happened...Look at last year when LSU was "out of contention," but a couple magical, and strange things happened right at the end of the season, and they were in it. Of course, Ohio State became the butt of that game. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :) Whether Penn State plays in the championship game or in a BCS bowl game, we can look back on the season and be happy with a lot of the accomplishments made this season.
from about 1 month ago
Eric,
Without a doubt. PSU has had a great season. My response was to Bill saying "Ohio St pretty much ruined it for all Big Ten teams with their crappy showings in the last 2 BCS championship games."
Ohio State had two awful showings in the NC game. No arguement from me there, but to place the entire blame on Ohio State for the Big Ten's lousy reputation is ridiculous. There many more reasons. I'm just tired of hearing the rest of the Big Ten use OSU as a scapegoat. It just isn't the case. That's all I was saying.
Anything can happen. Hell, as an OSU fan I thought we were out of it last season after the Illinois loss, but chaos ensued and we ended up in the game.
about 1 month ago
Tarheel football with Butch Davis will be back soon. The only concern that UNC has is when Davis will go to a top tier football program.
about 1 month ago
Glad your back man!
Since I am a Texas Tech Alum is there any way you can concoct a scenario where your Nitanny Lions takes on my Red Raiders =) What is a Nitanny by the way?!
from about 1 month ago
Mount Nittany. Its the mountain near the campus. I think there are mountain lions on that mountain, but I'm not sure. So therefore, the Nittany Lion.
about 1 month ago
If TT keeps throwing the ball like they have the past 2 games, TT will destroy PSU since our safeties are horrible. Penn State is located in the middle of Pennslyvania. Next to State College which is where PSU is located is a mountain called Mount Nittany. Apparently, someone back in the 1800's found mountain lions living in the mountains and now we are call the Nittany Lions. Complete useless trivia. Pulling for a TT win this weekend.
about 1 month ago
UNC has a history of launching successful coaching careers. Most recently, Mack Brown.
Davis is a college football Mr. Fix It. Just like Marty Shottenheimer, he will fix whats broke and get you back on track, then leave. If you know that up front, it works out for everyone.
They need to look at Miami and make sure they don't fall into the same coaching trap. He might leave after next year and with good reason.
That said, Chapel Hill is a seductive place. You never know.
from about 1 month ago
Chapel Hill is awesome. I am a huge Tarheels basketball fan and was up 3 years ago to watch UNC vs Duke at the Dean Dome.
I also had the opportunity to catch a UNC football game and it was one of the most bizzard experiences of my life. The entire student section for UNC wore suits and sun dresses to the game. I thought I was at a wedding.
about 1 month ago
Hey, I'm being optimistic too. I've been saying that if at least 5 of the 6 teams ahead of us (I don't count Utah) lose, then we're going to Miami! It happened last year, so maybe it will happen again. However, Penn State still blew it and no longer control their Miami destiny.
from about 1 month ago
I agree. They completely choke and a crappy time for Clark to finally come back to earth.
about 1 month ago
Rightio - I don't think that it'll happen, but I - like Bill - will dream, and dream away.
And the hell's a Red Raider, anyways....
To just be able to dream about it is going to give me a good night's sleep tonight. I've never felt so optimistic.
POTD and Five Stars.....
BTW, which Mormons in the BYU vs Utah game - they both have massive Mormon populations....
from about 1 month ago
So much for Kansas helping us out.
about 1 month ago
Thanks Alex. Which ever Mormon team that is going to get us to Miami.
about 1 month ago
It's a heck of a stretch but isn't that what college football is all about? Good article, and good luck to the Nittany Lions my friend.
about 1 month ago
Thanks Jeff,
With the madness of the BCS computers, you never know what will happen.
about 1 month ago
Nice article. I think you have some flaws though. First, obviously Texas beat Kansas, so it will have to be Texas A&M to knock off the Longhorns. Then, I don't think Texas Tech losing to Mizzou in the title game will be enough, especially if they beat Oklahoma. I think we will have to hope for Fla to lose to FSU and then beat Alabama, and Alabama also losing to Auburn. And Texas Tech alone beating Oklahoma should be enough to put us ahead of Oklahoma. Thats the most likely scenario I see happening. But unfortunately most likely in this case essentially means it will definitely not happen. Good article though, I had thought of doing something similar!
from about 1 month ago
Thanks Brett. I am just hoping we make it through Saturday against MSU with a win. Pasadena isn't a bad alternative to Miami.
about 1 month ago
I was tying to think up some of these crazy scenarios as well... and definitely needs to be a borderline miracle for it to happen. One thing is for sure, they need to take care of Michigan State this weekend... and they need to play better than they did against IU. It's too bad you couldn't come up... though I'll admit, the weather sucked for a good portion of the game.
about 1 month ago
Glad I didn't go up because everyone that they showed on TV looked wet and miserable. Are you up for Rose Bowl?
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