| Florida Gators behind USC to Win the 2008 BCS National Championship |
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| Written by Steven Hastings | |||||||
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Wednesday, 10 January 2007
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 The Florida Gators might have been able to beat out the Trojans to play in the 2007 BCS Championship Title Game, however they were not able to beat out Southern California as the favorites to win the 2008 College Football National Championship. Florida pulled off the upset against Ohio State to win the 2007 BCS Championship, however PinnacleSports.com has listed the Southern California Trojans at +279 (bet $100 to win $279) and the favorites to win it all in 2008. The Gators are listed at +597 (bet $100 to win $597) to repeat at National Champions.Next year's BCS Title game will be played at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Sports caommentator Marc Bednarcyzk already predicted that the 2008 CBS Championship will be the Florida Gators vs. USC Trojans in his rant about the Ohio State Buckeyes the other day. Despite losing several quality players, Urban Meyer has several talented and experienced guys coming back next season including two dynamic freshman: quarterback Tim Tebow and speedster Percy Harvin. When asked about Tebow, Meyer's commented "What I think Tim Tebow brings to the table is arguably the greatest competitiveness and leadership. We'll run a little bit more option, a little more quarterback run. A little more spread, like Utah." Tebow and the Florida Gators will benefit from a veteran offensive line. ESPN is reporting that Dwayne Jarrett will announce his declaration for the NFL Draft Wednesday. Despite losing their star wide receiver to the NFL. Pete Carroll has publicly stated he going to staying at USC. The Trojans confirmed that he met with Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga last weekend while on vacation in Costa Rica. The Trojans victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl cemented them in the top spot to win the 2008 BCS National Championship. PinnacleSports.com has posted betting odds to win 2008 BCS National Championship: Southern California: +279 Michigan: +658 Texas: +1320 Oklahoma: +1786 Florida: +597 West Virginia: +1417 Arkansas: +1992 LSU: +1086 Auburn: +6218 Ohio State: +2499 California: +7401 BYU: +10000 Tennessee: +10000 Wisconsin: +10000 Wake Forest: +15000 Miami (FLA): +4529 Louisville: +5657 Notre Dame: +5090 Rutgers: +5657 South Carolina: +10000 Clemson: +12500 Florida State: +10000 UCLA: +10000 Boise State: +15000 TCU: +10000 Georgia: +3852 Georgia Tech: +15000 Nebraska: +2866 Hawaii: +10000                        |
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