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With three game remaining on everyone's (sans Rutgers, who has 4) schedule, I decided to attempt a prediction on the rest of the schedule this year.

Louisville 11-1 (6-1)
W @Syracuse
W UConn
L @Rutgers

Rutgers 10-2 (6-1)
W Army
L @Cincinnati
W @Pitt
W Louisville

Cincinnati 10-2 (6-1)
W @Temple
W Rutgers
W USF
W UConn

Syracuse 5-7 (4-3)
L Louisville
L @Missouri
W @Temple

Temple 5-7 (2-5)
L Cincinnati
W @Army
L Syracuse
*W @Hawaii

Pitt 6-6 (3-4)
W @Uconn
L Rutgers
W @USF

USF 3-9 (1-6)
L @Miami
L @Cincinati
L Pitt

UConn 3-9 (0-7)
L Pitt
L @Louisville
L Cincinnati

Standings
Louisville 11-1 (6-1) *Orange/Russell/Belk
Rutgers 10-2 (6-1) *Orange/Russell/Belk
Cincinnati 10-2 (6-1) *Orange/Russell/Belk
Syracuse 5-7 (4-3)
Pitt 6-6 (3-4) *Pinstripe
Temple 4-7 (2-5)
USF 3-9 (1-6)
UConn 3-9 (0-7)

I think a three-way tie is a very real possibility. Of course the Rutgers fan in me wants the Knights to go 7-0 in league play but it's more realistic to expect them to go 2-1 in that stretch. The Cincy away game worries me the most so I'm piking that game as the loser for us.

Same story with Louisville. I'm not convinced they will go 3-0 and will either drop a game vs. Syracuse or Rutgers. I think Syracuse will have Louisville on the ropes for most of the game but the Cardinals will prevail. I think Rutgers will get up for the big game and season finale and end the Cardinals undefeated season in Piscataway on ESPN for the 2nd time in 6 years.

There's no reason for Cincinnati to go at least 3-1 down the stretch. If they beat Rutgers, like I have picked them to, we end up in our 3-way tie.

Pitt goes to the Pinstripe bowl with wins over UConn and USF. Syracuse doesn't become bowl eligible. Temple misses the postseason even with a potential win at Hawaii. USF and UConn don't win again.

So, according to Big East rules, with three 6-1 teams with identical 1-1 records vs each other, the highest ranked team will earn the BCS bid.

Who will that end up being? Louisville with and unblemished record until the final day of the season and a better record overall? Rutgers with a win on national TV? Or Cincinnati ending the season with a 5-game winning streak?

Discuss and feel free to offer your predicitons as well.

My hope: Cincinnati wins out, Louisville loses twice (to Syracuse and Rutgers) and UC goes to BCS.

What will likely happen: Cincinnati wins out, Louisville loses once (to Rutgers) and we end up with a 3 way tie and Louisville goes to BCS based on higher BCS rating.

Look good to me . Just change that very first W to an L and Im happily making a New Years trip to Miami .

Who has the best chance at defeating FSU? Frankly all three teams have looked off at times, so I just don't want the Big East to get embarrassed in the Orange Bowl.

I predict the USF Bulls will find a way to finish last and yet keep their coach. :muttering:

As for the rest, I have no clue. I just burned my Psychic Cap out of frustration.

vote UofL loses TWO more times and UC beats RU...

Cincy to the OB

next question

(11-06-2012 06:31 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote: [ -> ]vote UofL loses TWO more times and UC beats RU...

Cincy to the OB

next question

syracuse pulls the slight upset over louisville and beats temple to go bowling.

(11-06-2012 08:22 PM)Chris02M Wrote: [ -> ]

(11-06-2012 06:31 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote: [ -> ]vote UofL loses TWO more times and UC beats RU...

Cincy to the OB

next question

syracuse pulls the slight upset over louisville and beats temple to go bowling.

'Cuse is my second favorite team this week (but least favorite last week )

3 way tie goes to Louisville. We love a 3 way tie. Go Cincy, beat Rutgers. Lay down Syracuse, that would help.

I'll take Temple over Syracuse and they get to 6-6.

Best thing for BE would be Louisville winning out. including a BCS win.

Quote: Louisville 11-1 (6-1)
W @Syracuse
W UConn
W @Rutgers

Rutgers 10-2 (6-1)
W Army
L @Cincinnati
W @Pitt
L Louisville

Cincinnati 10-2 (6-1)
W @Temple
W Rutgers
W USF
W UConn

Syracuse 5-7 (4-3)
L Louisville
L @Missouri
W @Temple

Temple 5-7 (2-5)
L Cincinnati
W @Army
L Syracuse
*W @Hawaii

Pitt 6-6 (3-4)
W @Uconn
L Rutgers
W @USF

USF 3-9 (1-6)
L @Miami
L @Cincinnati
L Pitt

UConn 3-9 (0-7)
L Pitt
L @Louisville
L Cincinnati

Standings
Louisville 12-0 (7-0) *Orange/Sugar/Fiesta
Cincinnati 10-2 (6-1) *Russell
Rutgers 9-3 (5-2) *Belk
Syracuse 5-7 (4-3)
Pitt 6-6 (3-4) *Pinstripe
Temple 4-7 (2-5)
USF 3-9 (1-6)
UConn 3-9 (0-7)

That is how it goes, outsiders unbiased viewing on this. It'll be a fluke if 'Ville doesn't win out and Cincy does beat Rutgers in a close one.[/quote]

Louisville 10-2 (5-2)
L @Syracuse
W UConn
L @Rutgers

Rutgers 10-2 (6-1)
W Army
L @Cincinnati
W @Pitt
W Louisville

Cincinnati 10-2 (6-1)
W @Temple
W Rutgers
W USF
W UConn

Syracuse 6-6 (5-2)
W Louisville
L @Missouri
W @Temple

Temple 4-7 (2-5)
L Cincinnati
W @Army
L Syracuse

Pitt 4-8 (1-6)
L @Uconn
L Rutgers
L @USF

USF 4-8 (2-5)
L @Miami
L @Cincinati
W Pitt

UConn 4-8 (1-6)
W Pitt
L @Louisville
L Cincinnati

Standings
Cincinnati 10-2 (6-1) Orange
Rutgers 10-2 (6-1) Russell
Syracuse 6-6 (5-2) Pinstripe
Louisville 10-2 (5-2) Belk
Temple 4-7 (2-5)
USF 4-8 (2-5)
UConn 4-8 (1-6)
Pitt 4-8 (1-6)

So now I have Cincinnati going to the OB. Rutgers drops their game at Nippert but beats Louisville in the 11/29 game to spoil the Cardinals BCS chances (they go to the Belk bowl). Syracuse's win over the weekend lines them up for the Pinstripe bowl.

With Pitt's loss to UConn, I think the wheels come off on the Panthers season and they do not win again, including in Tampa.

I will be surprised if Louisville doesn't end up in a Florida bowl as long as they beat UCONN. The whole Charlie Strong angle, florida QB, history of good travel to Florida bowls for Louisville. I think The Russell will take them even if they lose to Rutgers (as long as it's respectable).

Post: #13RE: Three-Way Tie? Predicting the 2012 Big East Schedule

Louisville
W UConn
w @Rutgers

Rutgers
W @Cincinnati
L @Pitt
L Louisville

Cincinnati
L Rutgers
W USF
W UConn

Syracuse
L @Missouri
W @Temple

Temple
L @Army
L Syracuse


Pitt
w Rutgers
w@USF

USF
L @Miami
L @Cincinati
L Pitt

UConn
L @Louisville
L Cincinnati

Standings
Louisville 10-2(6-1) ORANGE
rutgers 9-3 (5-2) RUSSELL ATHLETIC
cincinnati 9-3 (5-2) BELK/PINSTRIPE
syracuse 6-6 (5-2)BELK/PINSTRIPE
pittsburgh 5-7 (2-5)
south florida 4-8 (2-5)
temple 3-8 (2-5)***
uconn 4-8 (1-6)

according to AA no 12th game for temple
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast

Rough year for the bottom of the Conference.

(11-13-2012 01:15 PM)Chris02M Wrote: [ -> ]according to AA no 12th game for temple
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast

Thanks! I modifed my post.

Louisville 10-2 (5-2)
L @Syracuse
W UConn
L @Rutgers

Rutgers 11-1 (7-0)
W Army
W @Cincinnati
W @Pitt
W Louisville

Cincinnati 9-3 (5-2)
W @Temple
L Rutgers
W USF
W UConn

Syracuse 7-5 (5-2)
W Louisville
W @Missouri
W @Temple

Temple 4-7 (2-5)
L Cincinnati
W @Army
L Syracuse

Pitt 5-7 (2-5)
L @Uconn
L Rutgers
W @USF

USF 3-9 (1-6)
L @Miami
L @Cincinati
L Pitt

UConn 4-8 (1-6)
W Pitt
L @Louisville
L Cincinnati

Standings
Rutgers 11-1 (7-0) Orange
Louisville 10-2 (5-2) Russell
Cincinnati 9-3 (5-2) Belk
Syracuse 7-5 (5-2) Pinstripe
Pitt 5-7 (2-5)
Temple 4-7 (2-5)
USF 3-9 (1-6)
UConn 4-8 (1-6)

So now I have Rutgers winning out and going to the Orange bowl. Pitt is a scary game, but I think we pull it out. The 11/29 game will be for all the marbles and I think Rutgers pull away late to win.

I think Pitt beats USF now.

Louisville 9-3 (4-3)
L @Syracuse
L UConn
L @Rutgers

Rutgers 10-2 (6-1)
W Army
W @Cincinnati
L @Pitt
W Louisville

Cincinnati 9-3 (5-2)
W @Temple
L Rutgers
W USF
W UConn

Syracuse 7-5 (5-2)
W Louisville
W @Missouri
W @Temple

Temple 4-7 (2-5)
L Cincinnati
W @Army
L Syracuse

Pitt 6-6 (3-4)
L @Uconn
W Rutgers
W @USF

USF 3-9 (1-6)
L @Miami
L @Cincinati
L Pitt

UConn 5-7 (2-5)
W Pitt
W @Louisville
L Cincinnati

Standings
Rutgers 10-2 (6-1) Orange
Cincinnati 9-3 (5-2) Russell
Syracuse 7-5 (5-2) Pinstripe
Louisville 9-3 (4-3) Belk
Pitt 6-6 (3-4) Liberty/Compass?
Temple 4-7 (2-5)
UConn 5-7 (2-5)
USF 3-9 (1-6)

So the Big East should now at least get 5 bowl eligible teams. Much better than only 3. That comes at the expense of Rutgers and Louisville faltering in the 2nd half of the season.

I think Rutgers solves their poffensive woes and beats Louisville by a TD on Thursday, 24-17 to go to the Orange. Louisville drops 3 in a row and goes to Belk.

Cincy beats UConn 28-10 and I think Russell will pick them over Cuse or Ville.

Syracuse goes the the Pinstripe bowl.

Pitt beats USF 24-20 and becomes bowl eligible. I'm don't really understand how the arrangements b/t the Liberty and Compass bowl, so I don't know which one they will go to.