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Author:  Mini Ditka [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:33 pm ]
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I think they had everything they needed to happen to get into the top 16.
Author:  KDdidit [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:03 pm ]
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Oklahoma and Boise losing would have added to everything.
Author:  spanky [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:08 pm ]
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Most current projections (including ESPN) have them in the Orange Bowl now.
Author:  RFDC [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:14 pm ]
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CBS sports has Louisville going to Orange and NIU going to Go Daddy
Author:  conns7901 [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:27 pm ]
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Quote:
Brad Edwards ‏@JBradEdwards
I'm going to switch my projection to NIU in the BCS, but don't book your flights yet, Huskies.
Author:  spanky [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:28 pm ]
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I'm not gonna book my flight just yet.
Author:  KDdidit [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:32 pm ]
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If I was a coach I'd be petty and vote NIU lower for Doeren leaving. At least wait until they announce the bowl before bolting.
Author:  conns7901 [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:35 pm ]
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KDdidit wrote:
If I was a coach I'd be petty and vote NIU lower for Doeren leaving. At least wait until they announce the bowl before bolting.


Id think the opposite actually. Vote them into the BCS knowing he will not be able to coach them and with the possibility he will never make a major game with NC State.
Author:  spanky [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:52 pm ]
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Northwestern is going to the Gator Bowl.
Author:  conns7901 [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:50 pm ]
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Have to love coaches voting to manipulate the great bowl system :lol: :lol:

Stoops has NIU at 24.
Author:  conns7901 [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:35 pm ]
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Quote:
Pete Thamel ‏@SIPeteThamel
BREAKING: Northern Illinois vs Florida State is official in the Orange Bowl, according to a source.


:lol:
Author:  KDdidit [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:10 pm ]
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Woof
Author:  hootmon [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:34 pm ]
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KDdidit wrote:
Woof

We are huskies woof!!!!
Author:  NIU_Huskies [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:40 pm ]
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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/w ... index.html

Quote:
Northern Illinois will play Florida State in the Orange Bowl, according to a source with direct knowledge of the selection.

On a day featuring relatively little drama regarding which teams will head to which BCS bowls, the Huskies' selection provided the biggest intrigue. They needed to finish No. 16 in the final BCS standings; they finished No. 15.
Author:  RFDC [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:41 pm ]
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I guess that is nice for NIU and their fan base...but are you really excited about going to the Orange Bowl and getting embarrassed in front of a national audience?
Author:  hootmon [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:49 pm ]
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RFDC wrote:
I guess that is nice for NIU and their fan base...but are you really excited about going to the Orange Bowl and getting embarrassed in front of a national audience?

Northwestern and their fans seem to enjoy it for the last ten years. Other option is the go daddy bowl which I think is played on valentine day.
Author:  NIU_Huskies [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:51 pm ]
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RFDC wrote:
I guess that is nice for NIU and their fan base...but are you really excited about going to the Orange Bowl and getting embarrassed in front of a national audience?


I wonder how many times the same thing was said about Utah vs. Alabama, Boise vs. Oklahoma, etc.

Mid-majors are 5-2 in BCS games. One of the losses is because they pitted TCU and Boise against each other.

Besides, Florida St won 21-15 against a 6-6 GT team. They are certainly beatable.
Author:  RFDC [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:59 pm ]
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You really think you are on the same level as Boise, Utah, and TCU?

Really?
Author:  hootmon [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:07 pm ]
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RFDC wrote:
You really think you are on the same level as Boise, Utah, and TCU?

Really?

Boise-yes. Utah maybe. Tcu-no. You have to understand this is not a powerhouse conference. They are locked into three or four lower tier bowls and never have a chance to break out. Maybe they get smashed--maybe not. I like to see things shake up once in a while. How do you know if you match up if you never play the big boys?
Author:  NIU_Huskies [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:09 pm ]
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RFDC wrote:
You really think you are on the same level as Boise, Utah, and TCU?

Really?


Don't get so butthurt buddy, I understand it hurts your pride to see NIU go to a BCS game while your program continues to flounder.

And no, i don't think we are. But our program is continually improving itself. After losing Harnish, Spann, and our entire O-Line i never expected to be in the position we are today. But that's a testament to the program we are building here.
Author:  NIU_Huskies [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:17 pm ]
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Big 12 coaches tried to keep us out of the game, but in the end it looks like it didn't work.

Holgersen ranked NIU 24th
Paul Rhodes- 20th
Stoops- 24th
Author:  RFDC [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:18 pm ]
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I am not butthurt at all, but I appreciate your concern. In fact I have absolutely LOVED this college football season. Indiana and Notre Dame have always been my 2 favorite schools in college sports. So yeah, I am good.

At least you understand you are not at the same level of those other schools...
Author:  NIU_Huskies [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:37 pm ]
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Many other people will now get to witness what a truly special QB Jordan Lynch has been this season. He deserves the hype and the praise.

2,962 passing yards, 24 TDs, and 5 INTs
1,771 rushing yards (#1 in the country) and 19 TDs
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:59 pm ]
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Congrats to NIU.

NIU_Huskies wrote:
Besides, Florida St won 21-15 against a 6-6 GT team. They are certainly beatable.


I agree. I expect a very competitive game. I wonder if NIU will be favored?
Author:  Stretch [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:10 pm ]
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Iowa got hosed out of a National Title game bid....
Author:  spanky [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:10 pm ]
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ESPN sounded like they wanted NIU to give them a hug or something.
Herbstreit needs to sit on national TV and ask one more time "WHO MADE THESE RULES?? WHO MADE THESE BCS SELECTION RULES???"
Idiot. :lol:
And then the rest of the panel kept repeating "At least this will all be solved with the 4-team playoff in a couple years". Um......It would be the same deal. NIU would still get one of the "Big" bowl games for being "best of the rest".




Love the sarcasm and bitterness, Dr. Ken.
ESPN said FSU opened at (-7), which has to be a mistake. Has to be at least 10+. Maybe more.
Author:  KDdidit [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:17 pm ]
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RFDC wrote:
You really think you are on the same level as Boise, Utah, and TCU?

Really?

Better than 2008 Hawaii! (possibly)
Author:  KDdidit [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:19 pm ]
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spanky wrote:
ESPN said FSU opened at (-7), which has to be a mistake. Has to be at least 10+. Maybe more.

Yeah it was, 16.5 I hear.
Author:  Hawg Ass [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:21 pm ]
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Congrats on to the NIU Spany's!!
Author:  Curious Hair [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:22 pm ]
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Why y'allz so buttshook over NIU being in a BCS game? How does this ruin your life?
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