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Poinsettia Bowl: TCU 17, Boise St 16 (Final)

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Boise brought an impressive SOS into this game:

SOS rank between #108 and #113 (Sagarin, Marsee)
Only one opponent with a power rating above #57 (Sagarin)
10 of 12 games against teams ranked #80 or below (Oregon #18, Nevada #60)

Their opponents had impressive win-loss records:
Opponents cumulative record 64-81
Only five opponents had winning records
Only two games away from home against teams with winning records


In what respect did these guys ever belong in the BCS bowl conversation?

If TCU can't beat a team like that by more than a touchdown, then they shouldn't be ranked in the top 15 teams.
 
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Steve19;1362668; said:
Boise brought an impressive SOS into this game:

SOS rank between #108 and #113 (Sagarin, Marsee)
Only one opponent with a power rating above #57 (Sagarin)
10 of 12 games against teams ranked #80 or below (Oregon #18, Nevada #60)

Their opponents had impressive win-loss records:
Opponents cumulative record 64-81
Only five opponents had winning records
Only two games away from home against teams with winning records


In what respect did these guys ever belong in the BCS bowl conversation?

If TCU can't beat a team like that by more than a touchdown, then they shouldn't be ranked in the top 15 teams.
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But, it'll be looked at as a game between two top-11 programs, and it was close, so BSU won't fall much and TCU will likely be a top-10 team.
 
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Yes, I agree. It is in the interest of ESPiN to inflate these teams, because it costs a lot less to get broadcast rights. Instant classic? Strong defense? Potent offense? Talked about for the rest of the bowl season? By whom?

Poinsettia Bowl lives up to expectations
December 24, 2008 12:33 AM
Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson

If the Poinsettia Bowl was any indication of what it would be like to have Boise State join the Mountain West, sign the Broncos up.


Tuesday's game had all the trappings of a classic matchup -- strong defense, potent offense and lots of drama. Until the very end, the game kept everyone watching on the edge of their seats waiting for that one great moment. Boise State tried for that moment but were denied by TCU's Matt Panfil. Still, it didn't diminish from a game that is sure to be talked about for the rest of the bowl season.


Unfortunately, Boise State's bid for its second 13-0 campaign in three seasons was ruined and it was done so in a wake-up call fashion. Although the score was close, the statistics weren't. TCU outgained Boise State 475-255. The Horned Frogs top-ranked rush defense limited the Broncos 29 rushing yards. It was a defense unlike anything the Broncos had seen this season, especially in WAC play.


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Steve19;1362668; said:
Boise brought an impressive SOS into this game:

SOS rank between #108 and #113 (Sagarin, Marsee)
Only one opponent with a power rating above #57 (Sagarin)
10 of 12 games against teams ranked #80 or below (Oregon #18, Nevada #60)

Their opponents had impressive win-loss records:
Opponents cumulative record 64-81
Only five opponents had winning records
Only two games away from home against teams with winning records


In what respect did these guys ever belong in the BCS bowl conversation?

If TCU can't beat a team like that by more than a touchdown, then they shouldn't be ranked in the top 15 teams.
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Good stats. I'm sure the talking heads at ESPiN didn't let these facts get in the way of their arguments re: Boise St.

TCU was clearly the superior team last night.
If they played 10 times, last night's game would be the closest B St would come to winning.
 
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