SparkysDad Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, BSUTOP25 said: And Boise State won’t back down from playing any P5 in a bowl game. Of course they won't back down (#TomPettyRocks) but JMHO, the program doesn't need a 4-5 TD beat down to end this inconsistent season. I'd much rather see a competitive bowl game, win or lose, as a foundation to build on next year (said foundation needs a new O-line coach!) I totally get that my opinion is in direct conflict with all values of sports and competition, but college football is a business and as I've said, none of the teams I've seen this year would be a good opponent for this year's Alabama and playing them wouldn't be good for the potential G5 invitees' "business". Again, JMHO. I would like to hear Saban's whining about having to play a G5 opponent however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu_alum9 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Boise State has more wins vs. current top 25 teams than Alabama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysDad Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 minute ago, bsu_alum9 said: Boise State has more wins vs. current top 25 teams than Alabama. So you'd put money on Boise State v. Alabama in a bowl game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mano Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RSF said: We were favored over #5 Wisky in the Rose Bowl. OTOH, the Rose Bowl was required to take TCU. Because it was the Rose that had to take the G5 that year, I believe they were compelled to take the B1G champ. I'm a desperate man Send lawyers, guns, and money The shit has hit the fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu_alum9 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, SparkysDad said: So you'd put money on Boise State v. Alabama in a bowl game? Did you see my post above about the Draft? Do you think an egotistic bummed out Alabama smokes Boise with 14 starters not playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renoskier Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, SparkysDad said: So you'd put money on Boise State v. Alabama in a bowl game? With the points? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerules009 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Alabama is over rated, their best win is over a 7-5 Texas A&M team. 1 of the 2 FCS teams they played might have been their toughest games. Every team in the country should be excited about playing the most overrated coach in the country as well.. While Saban can recruit he is the college football equivalent of Jason Garrett who by the way is a disciple of his. Now BSU isn't all that great this year, but even Harsin will be able to coach circles around Saban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfbronco Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, bsu_alum9 said: Did you see my post above about the Draft? Do you think an egotistic bummed out Alabama smokes Boise with 14 starters not playing? I highly doubt all 14 would sit out. A few probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu_alum9 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, halfmanhalfbronco said: I highly doubt all 14 would sit out. A few probably. For Boise State though after missing the playoffs? I think it would be unprecedented level of sitting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysDad Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 53 minutes ago, bsu_alum9 said: Did you see my post above about the Draft? Do you think an egotistic bummed out Alabama smokes Boise with 14 starters not playing? Do you understand that a self-centered, disheartened Alabama needing 14 starters to sit to make the game competitive kinda proves my point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu_alum9 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, SparkysDad said: Do you understand that a self-centered, disheartened Alabama needing 14 starters to sit to make the game competitive kinda proves my point? No. In a theoretical meaningful regular season or playoff game right now - Alabama would be favored by about 20. In a real life bowl game that could potentially happen (30% chance Cincy wins x 89% chance Boise wins = about 26% chance of happening)- my guess is it would be single digit spread with most of Alabama's stars sitting out. And Boise would have a decent (~25%) chance of winning. I'd rather have that chance than a game in Vegas vs. 6-6 WSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfbronco Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, bsu_alum9 said: For Boise State though after missing the playoffs? I think it would be unprecedented level of sitting out. Doubt it. Maybe a handful of guys, but no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysDad Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, bsu_alum9 said: No. In a theoretical meaningful regular season or playoff game right now - Alabama would be favored by about 20. In a real life bowl game that could potentially happen (30% chance Cincy wins x 89% chance Boise wins = about 26% chance of happening)- my guess is it would be single digit spread with most of Alabama's stars sitting out. And Boise would have a decent (~25%) chance of winning. I'd rather have that chance than a game in Vegas vs. 6-6 WSU. I understand your stance but don't share your optimism. I wouldn't take single digit points in a BSU v. Alabama (minus stars) bowl game for even a small bet. I also wouldn't take Boise State straight up against Wazzu in Vegas! I just don't think this team has the consistency to overcome even a minor talent deficit (or talent advantage -- see BSU vs. BYU!!!) I do think that with a slightly better offensive line and a healthy Hank at QB, they could be a much more competitive and consistent team. For chrissakes, team rushing against Colorado State was 91 yards! For contrast, UNLV had 107 against CSU... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfbronco Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, SparkysDad said: I understand your stance but don't share your optimism. I wouldn't take single digit points in a BSU v. Alabama (minus stars) bowl game for even a small bet. I also wouldn't take Boise State straight up against Wazzu in Vegas! I just don't think this team has the consistency to overcome even a minor talent deficit (or talent advantage -- see BSU vs. BYU!!!) I do think that with a slightly better offensive line and a healthy Hank at QB, they could be a much more competitive and consistent team. For chrissakes, team rushing against Colorado State was 91 yards! For contrast, UNLV had 107 against CSU... Florida States 5 star players say "hi". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysDad Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, halfmanhalfbronco said: Florida States 5 star players say "hi". Got it. The same 5 stars that struggled with UL Monroe the following week? Or fired their coach mid-season? Asking for a friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerules009 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 4 hours ago, bsu_alum9 said: No. In a theoretical meaningful regular season or playoff game right now - Alabama would be favored by about 20. In a real life bowl game that could potentially happen (30% chance Cincy wins x 89% chance Boise wins = about 26% chance of happening)- my guess is it would be single digit spread with most of Alabama's stars sitting out. And Boise would have a decent (~25%) chance of winning. I'd rather have that chance than a game in Vegas vs. 6-6 WSU. I will take your bet on that however much you want to put down if you give me 20 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSF Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, halfmanhalfbronco said: Florida States 5 star players say "hi". You mean the team that got poleaxed by Clemson and Florida? In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfbronco Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 20 minutes ago, RSF said: You mean the team that got poleaxed by Clemson and Florida? Yeah that team. Lots of talent on that team, we certainly did not have a talent advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkysDad Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 20 minutes ago, halfmanhalfbronco said: Yeah that team. Lots of talent on that team, we certainly did not have a talent advantage While it's semantically true, FSU =/= Alabama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofork Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Bring them on! Go Broncos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...