Time To See Who Splits The National Championship With Boise State [BCS Championship Live Thread]

Tested?  Alabama beat this season..............the number 7 team(VT), Ole Miss(10), LSU(8), Florida(1), and Texas(2)!  So, using that logic, who haven't they played?  I'd say they were GREATLY tested, and passed every exam with flying colors.  14-0, and 26-2 the past two seasons is stuff of greatness in the arguably toughest conference in America!               Roll Tide!

Key phrase is ALMOST........................no ALMOST victories in football.  Either you win with or with out your best players or you lose with or without them.  At the end of the game, Alabama was 16 points better than Texas and STILL undefeated.  The crystal football now resides in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Kudos to coach Brown and Texas for making it a game and playing with alot of grit.  For the Ingram bashers, 116 yards, 2 TD's to go along with 109 yards, 2 TD's for Richardson, and Ingram was the offensive MVP.  Kid runs like the Energizer Bunny.......he keeps going, and going, and going..............................Roll Tide!

Yeah, them and Cincy               LMAO

I could see the trainers making the decision but his father deciding? If daddy had a say in it than Colt would have. Hes an adult. I think people may have been having a Sam Bradford moment.

I agree. However, just because you are at the top of your conference doesnt automaticly mean your at the top of NCAA football. Your HS analogy actually hits home. Our local HS went undefeated this year (won district) and were CRUSHED in the first round of the playoffs as were two other undefeated teams. A "real" playoff system would be complicated. I just think if it came down to who is the best in college football versus whos the best by conference for the big games teams like TCU, Boise, Cincy etc would be out in the first rounds of elimination. Well, that is if it was designed to find the best in the NCAA instead of matching up the best of the conferences. What if the two best teams were in the same conference? How would the BCS or even a playoff system adress that? Thats all i'm saying.

I thought they said that McCoy and his dad discussed it with the trainers and he (McCoy Sr.) decided it was best he did not return. Like I said, when you stand to gain or possibly lose that much you reevaluate your priorities. After the game they talked to Colt and he seemed to be distancing himself from the loss. I'm sure its nothing more than my imagination but it looked odd the way it all went down.

This is indeed true. It was made clear that it wasn't Colt's decision. The choice was made by Mack Brown, Colt's father, and the team doctors.

I might be wrong, but didn't McCoy want to continue?  I thought Mack Brown made the call that he couldn't play.

Yeah probably. It just seemed strange that a guy they say is the ultimate competitor just stopped like that. Big NFL future probably changes the way you look at things

It doesnt matter if I can take that hit Im not the one claiming to be some hot shot QB. Even if it was a big hit he has to be able to take it. Do you think the monsters in the NFL are gonna go easy on him?

SEC rocks!

And could just as easily be 0-6, 0 out of 12, 0 in a row, 0 out of the last 7, and with 4 different teams all going out in the first or second round of a playoff...

I'm not saying it's likely, but with what we have now, yes, that is what happened. It's not necessarily a measure of "dominance" because of a win over another team that were/are always going to be chosen to be in.

If it was one or two titles I would agree with you, but 6-0, 6 out of 12, 4 in a row, 5 out of the last 7, and with 4 different teams, that is pure dominance no matter what the system is.

That's the point, who knows who'd they play in a real championship game?  Ohio State?  A rematch with Florida, TCU?  Iowa, what if BYU got hot and got there; see that's the whole point, the teams would decide who was in the championship game.  If you played in HS imagine winning your district or your conference but were told you weren't going to state, instead you were to play another team that  wasn't going to state, but it would be a nice trip and there would be plenty of pageantry and a gift bag but no you won't play for your state championship, if you are any kind of competitor that has to burn you deep down inside. 

The debate would be over if they played teams other than those pre-ordained by a broken system, since most of these players were 8 or 9 they have been in championships decided by playoffs, Pee Wee, Pop Warner, High School, all other subdivisions of college football and the pros have championships decided by playoffs, but this 1 exception, Alabama might well be the best team in the NCAA, I just wish it truly had been tested.

Congrats to Bama!!

SEC BABY!! 6-0 in BCS title games, 4 in a row, 5 out of the last 7, 6 out of twelve BCS titles, 4 different teams.
The debate is over!! 

Well, that's a wrap for me

Congrats to Alabama. As for Texas, if it can't be Pitt or Vandy, then it might as well be the Longhorns. I think Gilbert makes it back for his senior season.

And last, for Colt McCoy...Dude you have my utmost respect. You represented your school well on and off the field, and you seem pretty grounded in your personal life. I wish it could have ended in a better way. Best of luck in the NFL, and regardless of the team you end up with (even the Cowboys), I think you've earned yourself a fan.

How bout you take the hit and lets see .....lol

As we all keep hearing there will be NO playoff system...sadly

Nothing a playoff wouldn't solve.

Regardless..Congrats to every young man that played their heart out this season, in the hopes of "being somebody".
All ya'll are the "real "somebodies..not the overpaid spoiled brats you will eventually have the opportunity to  become!

Can't wait for next year!

Well said Ms. Andi !!! 

A real unbiased playoff system would put a stop to all this "Boisinatti" nonsense. Just ask Hawaii about being recognized for having an undefeated season.

Gotta be, if it feels (or doesn't feel, maybe) the way he described

Let the church say amen!

I wonder if McCoy has a bit of nerve damage?  I hope it is just an AC sprain.

Yup. I still want a playoff. On any given day, who knows. And since we're talking, Mr. Nostradamus, I want the Powerball numbers for the next 3 big drawings.

People, c'mon. There is nothing transitive in football. Who beat who last week doesn't foretell anything. Would 'Bama beat Boise St? Maybe. Maybe not. I have the feeling that you're the same person who wrote them off against Oklahoma a few years ago, and against TCU this year, and probably thought Utah had no chance against Alabama last year.

Hell...even  Auburn almost took out Alabama this year

I have a right to my opinion.....seeya

I reason the UT WRs have struggled, Gilbert throws th ball much harder than McCoy, I think with experience he'll be a very good QB.

Ingram got the Heisman Colt got player of the Year...

Correction Brent, a Rhodes scholarship candidate.

And you people want a Playoff.  Bama would destroy Boise in an absolutely unwatchable game.  Please!

True but the Gilbert kid and Richardson to me look even more like future pro stars down the line than McCoy and Ingram.

It just seems like he would be fighting to get in the game but I guess when you are looking at an NFL career like he is you dont chance anything

Woohoo!

Sabin just got pellted with the Gatorade.
 
I don't care how he reacts.. That had to hurt

If your login name didn't give it away, that kinda comment sure would. Harsh, but yes I laughed

Congrats...Bama finally won against Texas

from what I saw of all the teams Boise is the best.

Oh well...I'm glad to see that Texas turned it into a game. Congrats to Alabama, although for me at least it will always be a bit of a "what could have been" game. I'm interested to see what Gilbert might be able to do, and I don't think this will be his only time in a BCS title game.

I really do feel for McCoy though, and I hope he goes on to have a good professional career. Tough player, and a good one, and it's a shame he wasn't able to play through it.

Bill C Ladies and Gentlemen.. He's here all week..  
Please don't forget to tip your waiter

DAAAAAAAAAAAANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was cold LMAO

I know it is odd, but I've seen Colt play for a few years.
The guy is not a puss

Mark Sr. is hopefully not only able to see the game but to avoid a celebratory shanking.

I'm totally begrugged for bringing up his name, but seriously, of the QB's
on the Heisman line this year, McCoy Gerhard and TT, who was the big time performer?
And, who won their game. Alabama proved a better team in the SEC final,
but TT can play some serious college ball, and you would have to consider
him to be a clutch pressure player. 

Just seems odd, they showed the play from several angles. Nobody really hit him and he was actually sitting on top of a Bama player when it was over. He never hit the turf, gets up and starts walking around then suddenly his shoulder is hanging. After halftime the statement from the trainers was everything negative and probably a strain. Just seems wierd.  OOOOH touchdown BAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Almost like he was being paid to blow the analysis.

Well just as Herbstreit was tossing kudos at the UT line.

If the Longhorns hold Alabama to a FG, the freshman QB will still have a shot to score TD and tie the game...

Anyone other than me think that the Heisman winner and runner-up might have replacements who may be better pros than they'll be?

Ballgame

3:14 remaining... Here we go

Wow... That's a heavy statement.   I doubt he's ducking this game.
Can't wait for the post game reaction and report

Yeah, it wasn't a "football" type hit that you might think. But, the shoulder is a fragile area, and the right hit at the wrong angle is all it takes. As far as the x-ray being negative, I'm not a medical expert, but wouldn't it take an MRI instead to determine muscle/tissue/ligament damage?

Yup...Shipley acted like he was paid to drop that one.

Good lord the stupid is really starting to fly thick in this thread

Did you not see the 3rd quarter? Alabama generated 3 yards of offense. Three. You might wanna check your TV and make sure it's getting the same game I am.

That "hit" McCoy took didnt seem to be anything at all and the medical staff said they didnt see anything on the x-rays. Hmmmm..............best to jump from a sinking ship rather than being sucked under by it.

The Texas WR's have been dropping passes like they're getting paid to throw the game, and the Texas D has had no answer whatsoever for Alabama's running game. Sorry, but McCoy's not the difference in this game.

Another potential threadjack...I know the SEC was terrible this year (as far as officiating goes). But that Pitt Cincy game was about the only time I've been happy to see the officials get stuff thrown at them as they left the field

Anyways, the Texas fans have won a lot of my respect tonite. Them and their defense

Who let the Big East officiating crew into the game?

celticfc411...so very true...points were left on the field by TEXAS...I at least can see the truth for what it is...Ingram hasn't been all that either.

READ EM....AND AGAIN WHATEVER

Pat, that's pretty much the dumbest thing I've heard you say (or saw you type...) As I sit here watching the game...Alabama's offense hasn't been anything special at all, and Texas has left a lot of points on the field. Regardless of what you may wish, this wasn't a game decided before kick-off, and it might not be over now

You just happened to be the last comment when I checked on the thread. Trust me, I don't single anyone out. I just read the comments and give my thoughts.

gee pat again you single me out....other said the same...it would different if colt was in...so I say to you WHATEVER.....LOL

There's nothing hollow about the win. That's foolish to even think that. Alabama knows they were the better team, regardless. And anyone watching the game could see that as well. With or without McCoy.

Sad to say we all here in Texas saw the game end with Colt.  Tide will go onto win...rather a hollow win,not against our best;but a win is a win.

We can completely hijack this thread with the TCU/Boise/playoff thing. But I agree

And I think over time there's going to be some Alabama fans wishing McCoy never got hurt. Because now, no matter what, it's a "what if" game, and with a player of that importance, the questions will never disappear

 Can anyone explain to me on the 1st drive of Texas'..why, with offsetting penalties, (illegal formation on UT,Personal foul on Bama) the ball was  moved back to the 3 or 4 yardline from the 1 yardline? 

Cue all the Florida fans arguing that this game should have been a rematch of the SEC title game...

 Seriously, are we really seeing the 2 best teams playing for the National Championship? Another pathetic ending to the college football season. And what in God's earth was Texas thinking? Calling a timeout so you can throw a pick six? And you were getting the ball in the 2nd half...

I could sit back and watch McElroy hand the ball to Ingram and Richardson all night long.

Dumb, dumb, dumb play call by the Longhorns... pick 6 for the Crimson Tide... the BCS championship game is turning into a blowout

For reasons regarding the last name of Texas' second-stringer only, BTW. Arenas is a football fixture regardless of his familial connections to the Gilbert of Wizards fame. But this Garrett Gilbert just made the night spectacular in so many ways.

Arenas may have just prevented a shootout.

This could be fun.

Alabama running the ball right down the field against the Longhorns.  Texas D needs to make a play to keep the Longhorns in this game

Arenas shot down that last Texas drive.

Gilbert Arenas.

I think this game might be over

WTF

Mack Brown, on the other hand, needs to realize he HAS to throw the ball. I know Colt's out, and he's scared to throw Garrett Gilbert right into the fire like that, but they're not going to be able to run on Bama. They have to throw.

I wonder if the question now will
be if McCoy can take a hit in the NFL??

 outta respects, sorry. You are right, it is that easy. He'll figure it out.

Nick Saban is outcoaching himself right now. He needs to stick with what got him here. Play smart, conservative football, and run the damn ball. It's that easy.

McElroy spending more time on his a@@ then his feet.

I don't know if I like the short kick strategy by Texas.

Texas offense stalls again, settle for another field goal 6-0  Texas leads.
To big of a game to keep kicking field goals, these will soon be coming back to haunt Texas.

Hunter Lawrence... en fuego

Bama fumbles the kickoff Texas ball on the 30.

Texas offense stalls, settle for a field goal 3-0 Texas
Colt McCoy heading to the locker room.

Tremendous starting QB of a Big 12 team goes down with a shoulder injury in a big game and a never used freshman comes in and a drive stalls at the goaline.....that is creepily familiar. 

Flipped the game over just in time to see Colt McCoy out with a possible shoulder injury.  Not the way Longhorns envisioned this game starting I'm sure

Pffff... no one wants to see that movie...

Nice punt INT Bama.

Bama takes the flip. It is on.

Save some of those fireworks for the ending...jeez.

Josh Groban and Flea for the Anthem? Pretty odd couple..

Josh Groban ... and Flea.

Unity, FTW.

Roll Tide Roll!!

That might be the last you hear from me for a while.  I'm about to be cussing and throwing stuff all over the house for 4 hours.

Why did I call 55-41 Alabama? I have nein idea.

Mark May and those glasses.

Yeah, Eve 6 could not get anyone to take their shift at Blockbuster.

Goo Goo Dolls at the tailgate?  Seriously?  Did Dizzy Up the Girl just come out or something?  There's a certain lack of authenticity that accompanies an adult contemporary band jamming it up before a game between ALABAMA and TEXAS.  This isn't "The Today Show".

Texas is better than Florida.  I don't know if Texas is better than Alabama.  But I do know that Texas comes into this thing riding the wave of luck, and Alabama just went postal on the nation's top team in a de facto national semifinal.  That's the setup for Holtz's argument.  Mine runs to the contrary.

27-17 Tide in a game that should've had a wider margin.

I hate the end of NCAA FB season.

Anyway..28-23 ROLL TIDE!

  - for the end of NCAA season
- picking the Tide. LOL

27-24 Longhorns

24-21 Longhorns.