Blue and White Debate
By David Baker
Should college football change to a playoff system?
Of course. It’s March Madness in December – the bowls can be consolation games. Money won’t be lost, and there’s plenty of time for a playoff. But one request, can we keep the BCS acronym around? It’s fun to come up with different words for the BCS. This is one way to amuse your football buddies during the 15-minute-long coin flips and 743 repeats of the same Tostitos commercial. Let your imagination run wild.
Was this year’s Fiesta Bowl the greatest game ever?
Ever is a strong word. Maybe in my conscious football life, but not ever. I’m sure there were some awesome 4-2 games played back in the leather helmet days. You know, when games were decided on last-second safeties. Also, Cal and Stanford played a game where a trombone player got ran over. No injured band members in this year’s Fiesta Bowl, which costs it some points.
Who will win the Super Bowl?
It’s the Saints. Yeah, you heard right, the New Orleans Saints. The offense can score, the defense is adequate and Sean Payton is the best young coach in the NFL. The Saints will have all their weapons rested and healthy and the spirit of an entire city, and most of the nation, behind them. I honestly think they have the tools and the passion to do it. Wouldn’t that be a great story?
What was the smarter coaching move: Bobby Petrino to the Atlanta Falcons or Nick Saban to the University of Alabama?
Petrino wins by default. Saban left Miami, South Beach, gorgeous bikini-clad girls, the company of Shaq and D-Wade and the hopping club scene for what, Tuscaloosa, Ala.? I’m as confused as you are. I’m not dissing on the University of Alabama, but it’s no Miami – not by a long shot. And who knows, Petrino could turn Michael Vick into a Super Bowl quarterback. (Chuckle) Wait, no he won’t.
Can Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony play together?
I think this will work beautifully. First, they both have tattoos. Soon enough, you’ll see them strolling around Denver, licking lollipops and getting matching tattoos, because they love playing together so much. Second, George Karl is a good coach and will find a way to make this work. If not, won’t it be fun to watch the Nuggets implode, virtually securing the Jazz a playoff spot?
By Sam Bryner
Should college football change to a playoff system?
Absolutely. With the exception of the 2005 season, the BCS has yet to determine a true national champion. Take, for example, Utah and Auburn in 2004 and Boise State this year. These teams did everything that was asked of them and won every game on their schedules. They at least deserved a chance to prove themselves against the so-called top teams. The NCAA needs to institute a 16-team playoff.
Was this year’s Fiesta Bowl the greatest game ever?
There have been a lot of good games in college football history, and this one has to be the top. I say that for a couple of reasons. The first, and most obvious, is the finish of the game couldn’t have been any better. Trick plays and momentum swings made the last five minutes awesome. In addition, a small school upset a big school, and it came with Boise State being only the second non-BCS conference team to break into the BCS.
Who will win the Super Bowl?
I hate to say it, but this year’s Super Bowl winner will be the boring, old New England Patriots. They have a ton of big game experience and a good defense that will slow down LaDanian Tomlinson enough for the Patriots to beat the Chargers in the AFC championship game. That is the game that should be considered the Super Bowl, because whomever the NFC puts into the Super Bowl will get stomped.
What was the smarter coaching move: Petrino to the Atlanta Falcons or Saban to the University of Alabama?
Both men lied to their former teams, fans and the media, so the fact that both coaches threw their character in the trash when they moved speaks volumes. But with that aside, Nick Saban made the better move. It is a lot easier to coach in college than the NFL. Saban will rise to glory at Alabama, and Petrino will be looking for another job in three years.
Can Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony play together?
No way. For Iverson, it is all about him, and he has never cared about the team. As long as he gets his points and glory, he will be happy. Melo is more of a team player, but when he sees that his scoring and position on the team as the leader are being challenged, the competition between the two will start up, and the demise of the Denver Nuggets will begin.