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Deceks7 · Nov 19, 2005

islstl said:

correct, we automatically gain 1 entire spot on Penn State in the computer polls with the Miami loss, as I think they buffered us from Penn State in every one of the computer polls

LSU only needs to be within 2 spots in the computer polls from Penn State, on average, to be a virtual tie in the BCS standings...so even if USC can hold on to the #2 spot in half of the computer polls, then LSU will more than likely be closer than 2 spots away on average from Penn State, allowing LSU to slip into the #2 spot in the BCS

everyone watch the human polls, as Penn State should NOT have gained a single vote closer to LSU ...Miami was ahead of LSU by nearly every voter, so the Miami loss should be a wash for both LSU and Penn State, no gain, no loss between the 2 teams

But we would need USC to fall to #4 behind Penn State, otherwise USC holds on to the #2 spot in the BCS...so it's real tricky and unsure footing for LSU
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You have a good grasp of this. My head is swimming with all the different scenarios.

gumborue · Nov 20, 2005

islstl said:

everyone watch the human polls, as Penn State should NOT have gained a single vote closer to LSU ...Miami was ahead of LSU by nearly every voter, so the Miami loss should be a wash for both LSU and Penn State, no gain, no loss between the 2 teams
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am i missing something? why would it be strange for Penn St to gain on LSU this week? they beat a decent team and lsu beat a crappy team.

TxLonghorn · Nov 20, 2005

yea, USC isnt going to lose tonite

Purple Jungle · Nov 20, 2005

I'll bet Penn State gets a little bump from the day-long coverage on ESPN.

We've already seen Penn State, Notre Dame and Texas get big bumps in the polls after winning "Gameday" games.

Why the hell were they in East Lansing anyway?

I'm also assuming most places in the east/midwest saw Clemson/Carolina on espn2 instead of LSU/OM.

Contained Chaos · Nov 20, 2005

TxLonghorn said:

i'd rather play LSU than USC or The U.
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Oh, I get it. You're content with just getting there, and would rather play the most formidable opponent, huh?