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Ball State backbone questioned - 12/4/2008 5:55:59 PM

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A few days after Ball State finished the regular season with a 12-0 record, folks around the Mid-American Conference began referring to the Cardinals as one of the best teams in league history.

Hogwash.

Elite programs don’t cower in corners when faced with a challenge, which is exactly what Ball State did Wednesday when it declined an invitation to play Boise State in the Humanitarian Bowl.

The game would’ve been one of most intriguing matchups of the postseason. Both 12-0, the Broncos and Cardinals are the only two undefeated teams in college football that won’t be playing in a BCS Bowl.

Yes, the Humanitarian Bowl is played on the Broncos’ home field in Boise, but that shouldn’t matter. The stadium would’ve been packed, television ratings would’ve been huge. Win or lose, the Cardinals would’ve received a level of exposure their program has never known.

Unfortunately, though, the game will never happen.

The Cardinals were too scared.

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RE: Ball State backbone questioned - 12/4/2008 6:03:12 PM

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After bringing peace on Earth and ending poverty and racism for all time, maybe Obama will have time left over to finally establish a credible collegiate football playoff system in the United States...

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RE: Ball State backbone questioned - 12/4/2008 6:44:10 PM

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The Humanitarian Bowl? Yeah, that's a biggie.

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RE: Ball State backbone questioned - 12/4/2008 7:15:32 PM

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With Ball State vs. Boise State, it could be. Two unbeaten teams with nationally televised ESPN coverage couldn't hurt their athletic programs one bit. It would bring in a lot of money and a lot of great exposure, win or lose.

Besides, Ball State won't get any better offers, you can count on that.

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