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ESPN - Longhorns, Trojans played in game for the ages - College Football
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Longhorns, Trojans played in game for the ages

Since the advent of the Bowl Championship Series in 1998, some have sworn by it. Others have sworn at it.

While the debate for a college playoff rages in many quarters, what's not up for debate is that the BCS certainly keeps things interesting throughout the course of the college football season.

You know that's what former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer, the father of the BCS, had in mind when he came up with this system to determine the national champion a decade ago. Nobody can say it's been boring.

Here's a look at our 10 best BCS bowl games over the past 10 years:

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2. 2003 Fiesta Bowl: Ohio State 31, Miami 24, 2 OT

The game was so compelling that we forget about all the subplots. Miami, a double-digit favorite, was riding a 34-game winning streak, the sixth longest in college football history. The future NFL talent the Hurricanes put on the field that night was stunning, even by Miami standards. Miami star tailback Willis McGahee was knocked out of the game in the fourth quarter after rupturing all three ligaments in his left knee. It was also Maurice Clarett's sad goodbye to football. The Ohio State tailback scored the game-winning touchdown in the second overtime to cap a spectacular freshman season, but hasn't played in a football game since and is currently serving time in prison. Miami's Todd Sievers sent the game into overtime with a 40-yard field goal as time expired in regulation. The first overtime was marred by a controversial pass interference penalty called on Miami's Glenn Sharpe. In fact, the Hurricanes rushed the field thinking they had won the game. But a late flag came flying out of the back of the end zone after Craig Krenzel's fourth-down pass to Chris Gamble fell incomplete. The Buckeyes had new life and scored to force a second overtime, and Clarett's 5-yard touchdown run gave Ohio State a 31-24 lead. The Hurricanes, despite having a first-and-goal at the Ohio State 2, couldn't answer. On fourth-and-goal from the 1, Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey was hit as he threw by blitzing Ohio State linebacker Cie Grant, and Matt Wilhelm batted the pass to the ground. The Buckeyes celebrated their first national title in 34 years.
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Can't believe people still think that call was controversial. Hell, Referee Magazine named it one of the 18 best calls of all time. Best. It's not controversial, the only part of it that anyone can legitimately get upset over is that the flag came out slightly late. Otherwise, it was a perfect call. Get over it.
 
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TheIronColonel;1167834; said:
Can't believe people still think that call was controversial. Hell, Referee Magazine named it one of the 18 best calls of all time. Best. It's not controversial, the only part of it that anyone can legitimately get upset over is that the flag came out slightly late. Otherwise, it was a perfect call. Get over it.
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The call is not remotely controversial here in Florida. They will not allow themselves to hear or see anything that suggests it wasn't exactly what Dan Fouts said it was. They're all on the same page; and I don't care what they think. No discussion, no controversy... It is amusing that I see this in otherwise reasonable people though.
 
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ESPN acts like we beat a rebuilding, run-down Miami team. They still had their starting QB, future pro TE, RB, WR, Safety and several others.


2001 Miami is considered one of the greatest of all times. They didnt fall off in 2002, so why isnt OSU higher than #9...... ?
 
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Buckeneye;1168260; said:
2001 Miami is considered one of the greatest of all times. They didnt fall off in 2002, so why isnt OSU higher than #9...... ?
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not flashy enough.

I could be wrong, but if I remember right about that year, y'all played oldschool football.

tough running game and lights out D, which means somewhat low scoring, close ball games.
unfortunately, in the eyes of most of this country, that equals unathletic, no talent, and boring.
I personally prefer that style of football, but for the most part, it doesn't make SportsCenter.
 
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Spot on, Nutriaitch. Glad you stuck around.

There's something to be said for shutting down Andre Johnson, Willis McGahee (until late), and pressuring Dorsey into the hospital. The only guy they couldn't check wasn't bad either, for a Solja.

That performance was beyond epic, especially when considering how little the OSU O did to help the D, despite a number of turnovers.
 
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