The BCS Championship Game is on Thursday, and now that most of the minor bowl games are out of the way, the national focus is turning to all Oklahoma Sooners/Florida Gators, all of the time, especially when it comes to trash talking. Is there an easier way to get the media’s attention than when players say something “negative” about an opposing team?

It started when Oklahoma sophomore cornerback Dominique Franks decided he’d voice his opinion about the phenomenon known only as “Tim Tebow.” Let’s just say Franks was less-than-impressed:

“If you look at the three best quarterbacks in the country, they came from the Big 12. The three best receivers in the country came from the Big 12. The three best tight ends came from the Big 12. So we’ve faced some great offenses, and a lot of people don’t understand that other conferences don’t have what we face.”

While Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops tried to downplay his player’s quote, saying the media asked leading questions of his young players, the object of Franks’ affection, Tebow, laughed the cornerback off, saying he took the statements as a compliment. Tebow was also complimentary of the Oklahoma secondary — essentially taking the “fight fire with kindness” approach.

Not all of the Gators followed Tebow’s lead, however. As indicated by EDSBS, Gator cornerback Joe Haden let his haircut do the talking for him while linebacker Brandon Spikes was a little more forthcoming with his opinion of the Sooners:

“They are a step slower. It will be different for them when they see the speed of our defense.”

And with these gems, I think it’s safe to say the Countdown to the BCS Championship Game has officially started.

Tags: BCS, BCS Championship, Big 12 Football, Dominique Franks, Florida Gators, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC Football, Tim Tebow, Trash Talk

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