The Los Angeles Daily News has a great article describing the almost unbelievable events in NCAA football yesterday.
"All the breaks are going USC's way:"
On the same week the Democrats took control of Congress, USC was reborn as a national championship contender.
History can decide the more stunning turn.
On Thursday, unbeaten and third-ranked Louisville started the unexpected turn of events by losing in the final seconds to Rutgers.
Then Saturday, it all started getting out of hand.
First, Auburn, one spot ahead of USC in the BCS poll, was upset by unranked Georgia.
Then No. 4 Florida needed a bit of good fortune to rally at home to edge 5-5 South Carolina, 17-16.
And finally, No. 4 Texas was shocked 45-42 by Kansas State.
USC should leapfrog past Louisville, Texas and Auburn in the next BCS poll. And with Florida struggling, and USC winning impressively over a ranked opponent, the Trojans have a reasonable chance of also slipping past the Gators.
Let's not forget Cal's upset to Arizona, 24-20.
Read the rest of the article here.
The Trojans have managed a 31 game winning streak at home. They have the homefield advantage for their two toughest games coming up against Cal and Notre Dame. Let's hope it stays an advantage. Oregon sure must think it was one.
Posted by Portia at November 12, 2006 10:49 AM | TrackBackI would not be surprised if the championship game goes to the Big 10 (OSU or Mich.) vs SEC (Ark or Fla), as we may experience the USC-fatigue backlash when the votes are tallied. Folks may be swayed, though, if USC can handle Notre Dame. It should be a good game.
A team like Wake Forest, with only one loss, can't even break the top 10 because of the relative weakness of the ACC this year.
Posted by: Marc V at November 13, 2006 09:26 AMI admit, it's all skewed. But as long as we're still in the running, it's okay :)
And you aren't serious about Fla. are you? I don't know about the SEC. Arkansas has certainly improved since we pounded them by 36 points, but their wins haven't been the most impressive.
So, who's it gonna be this Saturday... Ohio State or Michigan? I'm rootin for the Buckeyes.
Posted by: Portia at November 13, 2006 01:30 PM
