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For what feels about the 100th time I've had to post this: THERE IS NO LAW IN CALIFORNIA MANDATING OTSR's.

^I'm still bummed Charlie Weis left Notre Dame. The "schematic advantage" he had was great for USC.

From what little I watched of Arkansas, it seemed to me like they mixed and matched the spread with pro-sets. But regardless, the point still stands: a more complex passing offense would most likely finish in the upper echelon of the SEC (as Arkansas is proving). But that only takes you so far, as Alabama and LSU can definitely out recruit the other SEC schools (and most of the country for that matter). Not saying LSU & Alabama were bad offensive teams. Just saying that the general argument of "BIG-12 doesn't play defense=inflated offensive numbers" is no different than "SEC offenses suck=inflated defensive statistics." BTW, speaking of recruiting...only 20 days till signing day!

^I think you are mistaking USC with Auburn. They will be on probation in a few years when the FBI is done investigating their big boosters. Definitely wont help the Pac-12 vs SEC argument.

^Georgia is like the hot chick who disappoints when you get in her bed. ALWAYS good on paper, but never has anything to show for it. LSU still has a lot coming back if the new QB lives up to the hype, so my money is on them. Bama is losing a lot with today's NFL announcements. Vegas has the early title odds at LSU 3/1, USC 6/1, Alabama 7/1, Oregon 9/1, Arkansas 12/1.

^Probably, but I'd also say that teams with more sophisticated offenses would light up the SEC as well. Arkansas is basically back in contention within the SEC solely because of their spread offense. They lost against Alabama and LSU because there is still a talent disparity, but lit up the rest of the SEC with relative ease. Hopefully next year will see USC play a SEC school, so we can settle this debate.

...And how were the offenses in the SEC? The highest rated SEC team was Arkansas, which finished 29th in total offense. 100 ypg behind Oklahoma State. Good defense in the SEC, or awful offenses? This is why we need a playoff. Even the often discussed +1 system would have answered this: Alabama's vaunted defense (USC's 2008 defense was statistically better BTW, for those throwing out the greatest of all time) vs. OSU's vaunted offense.

Georgia and Arkansas both had their running games stopped, which made pass defense easy because you take away the play action/options. West Virginia still hung 463 passing yards on LSU, but had 2 turnovers...I'd say OSU (which is a pass first offense) could easily top that, and probably do a better job turning that into points given the fact Blackmon is a freak. Arkansas passing offense also averaged 87 yards less per game than OSU, WVU 40 yards less, and Georgia was actually the 48th ranked passing offense, 140 yards/game behind OSU... One more interesting stat: OSU put up 533ypg against top 25 teams in the AP poll...LSU: 283, Alabama: 358. OSU was 12th in sacks allowed and 9th in TFL allowed...I'd say their O-line could hang. Their defense wasn't the best, but did also lead the nation in turnover margin... USC (2004) and Auburn (2005), Boise State never got a chance to back up its undefeated record... OSU got 4 first place votes in the AP poll, so obviously some people out there disagree... But really, Let's be honest here, we're never going to agree on this...everyone in the college football debate is biased to their school/conference/etc.

^Why not? LSU & Bama are built to stop the run...neither team faced a passing offense anywhere close to what OSU had to offer this season.

^^ESPN is on every basic cable package. It's safe to say that PLENTY of people were still able to watch the game. It was a boring game that was a rematch of a boring game. I doubt having it on broadcast TV would have made the ratings any better. But on the bright side, it pushes us one step closer to an actual playoff system.

^Just to point out again how lame the lack of a playoff system is. OSU's offense would have given either one of those teams fits. On the bright side, LSU's poor showing combined with Bama's "offense" (especially if Trent Richardson goes pro) should make USC the preseason #1 next season. Now I can only hope they don't blow it...

So, uhh...why didn't OSU deserve to be in this game again? *yawn*

^^Ditto. The only thing I enjoy about the BCS is that it matches up teams that would otherwise normally not meet, which sometimes produces good games (USC vs. Texas, Boise vs Oklahoma come to mind). But a playoff system would also accomplish that... I just miss when it was easy to keep up with all the bowl games and New Years Day was reserved for a full day of college football!

Remember when bowl games ended on New Years Day?

Done!

Don't forget the pat down before you ride!

They're pretty straight forward. Producers load up the train and you really just sit there and ride whenever they are ready. Usually a small break after each ride for them to look at footage/fix anything/mic people up/etc. Maybe an interview, and probably some direction (like "look super scared! scream!"). Everyone going tomorrow be sure to have fun and represent TPR well!

Brilliant marketing! Most parks already have a "kids under a certain age/height are free" policy, but this takes it to a whole new level.

It's good that the Wild Rivers group finally found somewhere to settle in after the failed plans for a watermark in Temecula and negotiation breakdown for a watermark in the Great Park. Hope to see big things from them in the future.

Jaws. I waited 3 hours for Dodonpa with Ryan. Never again.

51% > 49%. Therefore Comcast is running the show.

^The difference is that during Grad Nights/special events, the checks have already been cashed/tickets all already sold at a high price. I'm sure the "foamers" will love this, but the question is how many people will come and spend money that day?

This worked soooooo well for Mark Shapiro and Six Flags too... THIS.

Not a chance. Only because I know I couldn't win, so I'd much rather save myself the embarrassment!

See, that's where something doesn't add up to me: if the attraction was really that big of a deal, I don't think the park would get rid of it when other options were available (as someone else suggested in this thread: why not Disaster/San Francisco area/Beetlejuice theater right next to Jaws?). In fact, this past year, IIRC, we even had to request the night ride on Jaws be added to our RiP tour itinerary. From my point of view (as a visitor who only gets to UO once or twice a year, if that), I would never ride Jaws if not for express or a 15 min or less wait. I thought it was a great, unique, ride that was fun if you got a good skipper. But for me personally, I never felt like waiting a long time for the chance I'd get a good skipper (FWIW, I share the same sentiment towards Jungle Cruise and the Studio Tour at USH), especially when I only get to the park so often.