SteelClip49
1/5/2009, 10:30 AM
I have not been on in a while so sorry if this has already been talked about but I figure it should be mentioned.
In 2006, Boise State finished as the only undefeated team defeating Oklahoma who in reality just had 1 loss before losing to Boise. That year Boise defeated a 10 win Oregon State in Corvallis 42-14....same Beaver team they nipped USC 33-31. But when it was all said and done, Boise in no way deserved a split national title?
In 2008, now, Utah will finish as the only undefeated team having beat a former #1 one loss Alabama in the Sugar Bowl....Saban's favorite game. Utah did beat TCU and BYU which are very good and defeated, guess who, Oregon State 31-28....same Beavers team who handed USC their only loss, 27-21. Yet Utah deserves a split title according to many people?
I am in no way objecting to a split title in favor of Utah but why not Boise State in 2006? Seems to me that Utah 2008 and Boise 2006 are mirroring each other yet Utah is title worthy and not Boise 2 years ago. I seriously wonder about this.
1984 BYU...only undefeated team won national title
2004 Utah....one of three undefeated teams but not the same as 2008
2006 Boise....happy to win over big school and a top 5 finish
2008 Utah....huge statement finish and perhaps a split title?
In 2006, Boise State finished as the only undefeated team defeating Oklahoma who in reality just had 1 loss before losing to Boise. That year Boise defeated a 10 win Oregon State in Corvallis 42-14....same Beaver team they nipped USC 33-31. But when it was all said and done, Boise in no way deserved a split national title?
In 2008, now, Utah will finish as the only undefeated team having beat a former #1 one loss Alabama in the Sugar Bowl....Saban's favorite game. Utah did beat TCU and BYU which are very good and defeated, guess who, Oregon State 31-28....same Beavers team who handed USC their only loss, 27-21. Yet Utah deserves a split title according to many people?
I am in no way objecting to a split title in favor of Utah but why not Boise State in 2006? Seems to me that Utah 2008 and Boise 2006 are mirroring each other yet Utah is title worthy and not Boise 2 years ago. I seriously wonder about this.
1984 BYU...only undefeated team won national title
2004 Utah....one of three undefeated teams but not the same as 2008
2006 Boise....happy to win over big school and a top 5 finish
2008 Utah....huge statement finish and perhaps a split title?