Now that the NCAA has ruled that the Trojans will have to vacate their 55-19 victory over Oklahoma in the 2005 Orange Bowl because star running back Reggie Bush was ineligible, Tubs says the Tigers should be named national champions. I realize the NCAA doesn't sanction the BCS and it's technically a 'mythical' NC, but if they force USC to forfeit that game, then AU should be crowned the BCS champs. Maybe those rings they had made after their Sugar Bowl win may mean something after all. :hihi: LINK
It would be the nice, fair thing to do, but Auburn did not play in the NC game. Oklahoma does not get rewarded with the W and they still finished above Auburn in the BCS standings. Auburn certainly got robbed but they are not doling out "W"s, just taking them away.
Yep, its just Tubs seeing an opportunity to continue lobbying for something that happened 6 years ago. It will never happen. Besides, I think 'vacating' and forfeiting are 2 different things in the NCAA's eyes. I don't see why, though. If they used a pro player that had an impact on the game, they should have to give up the win, period. Not only that, but Bush is the only player paid that we know about. How many others do you think there were? During those years, USC had 5 stars on their 3rd string team.
Technically if the game is declared vacant instead of forfeited, then Oklahoma must carry the loss, which would mean that Auburn and Utah, both undefeated, would tie for #1. A split championship or no champion. The NCAA could have declared the game to be forfeited, then Oklahoma would gain a win and be the champion.
AP already said they are keeping USC as Champs and if the BCS does anything there would be no champion declared. We will see but who really wants a NC by default.
If the NCAA has any sense (and they don't), they will declare Auburn the champions. You can't give it to OU after they loss 81-0 to USC, even if they had an illegal Reggie Bush on their team.
oooo..... thats right. i wasnt thinking of vacated instead of forfeited. i say no champion!:grin: but if its the barners, does that mean the rings they had made finally mean something?:lol:
here's a link that quotes the BCS and AP status at the moment. AP isn't changing anything, but BCS says the win is vacated but they have to formally meet to decide whether to rescind the title or not and if they do there will be no champion. Bush fallout: USC will keep AP national title; no decision from BCS or Heisman Trust yet - Campus Rivalry: College Football & Basketball News, Recruiting, Game Picks, and More - USATODAY.com
If they had to name a champ it should go to OU for one reason. The final BCS had them at #2 before the loss and updated BCS rankings do not occur after the CHampionship game since they just determine who plays for the NC.
