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The Best Plays of 2007 Brackety-ish Thing: selection and seeding

Before we kick off the Best Plays of 2007 Brackety Thing, we need to narrow the field to 16 and seed the plays. I've already whittled the number of plays down to 23, and I'm taking suggestions for which seven are going to be left complaining for a year because they didn't make the tournament. Also, if I've left any out that you think should be included, let me know that as well. A whole passel of potentials (93 of 'em!) are listed after the jump.

Arkansas (1st and 0) Brian Vavra kickoff 63 yards to the UT7, Dennis Rogan return 78 yards to the AR15 (R. Broadway).
Arkansas (2nd and 4) Casey Dick pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT0, Eric Berry return 37 yards to the UT37 (Andrew Davie).
Arkansas (1st and 10) Arian Foster rush for 59 yards to the AR0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:22.
Arkansas (2nd and 3) Nathan Emert pass intercepted by Jerod Mayo at the AR34, Jerod Mayo return 34 yards to the AR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:46.
Arkansas (1st and 10) Casey Dick pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT7, Eric Berry return 61 yards to the AR32 (Nate Garner).
Georgia (2nd and 9) Lucas Taylor pass complete to LaMarcus Coker for 56 yards to the UGA0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:50.
Louisiana-Lafayette (2nd and 8) Mic Desormeaux pass intercepted by A. Reynolds at the UT30, A. Reynolds return 70 yards to the UL0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:50.
Louisiana-Lafayette (1st and 10) J. Crompton pass complete to Kenny O'Neal for 49 yards to the UL0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:24.
Steve Spurrier (3rd and 6) Chris Smelley pass complete to Freddie Brown to the UT44, fumble forced by D. Willingham, fumble by Freddie Brown recovered by UT Eric Berry at UT44, Eric Berry for 52 yards to the SC4 (Chris Smelley
Steve Spurrier (3rd and 22) Blake Mitchell pass intercepted by Ryan Karl at the UT17, Ryan Karl return 0 yards to the UT17, QB hurry by Xavier Mitchell.
Steve Spurrier (1st and 0) Ryan Succop kickoff 60 yards to the UT10, LaMarcus Coker return 37 yards to the UT47 (Taylor Rank).
Steve Spurrier (3rd and 1) Arian Foster rush to the SC26, fumble by Arian Foster recovered by UT J. McClendon at SC26, 1ST DOWN UT.
Steve Spurrier (4th and 15) Daniel Lincoln field goal attempt from 48 GOOD, clock 00:05.
Alabama (2nd and 8) Erik Ainge RF pass complete to Arian Foster for 53 yards to the ALABAMA1, 1ST DOWN UT, PENALTY UT illegal block (Jeff Cottam) 10 yards to the ALABAMA11.
Florida (1st and 0) Ijjas, J. kickoff 70 yards to the UT0, LaMarcus Coker return 74 yards to the UF26, out-of-bounds (Cooper, R.).
Florida (3rd and 11) [shotgun/1 back], Tebow, T. sideline pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT4, Eric Berry return 96 yards to the UF0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:47.
Kentucky (2nd and 7) Erik Ainge pass complete to Brad Cottam for 59 yards to the UK21, 1ST DOWN UT (Trevard Lindley).
Kentucky (2nd and 8) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Gerald Jones for 10 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 15:00.
Kentucky (1st and 10) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Austin Rogers for 13 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 15:00.; block Gerald Jones
Kentucky (1st and 10) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Quintin Hancock for 40 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 15:00., Gerald Jones decoy
LSU (3rd and 8) Ryan Perrilloux across the middle pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT48, Eric Berry return 15 yards to the LS37 (Demetrius Byrd).
Mississippi State (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 51 yards to the MS0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:05.
Vanderbilt (4th and 6) Brett Upson punt 53 yards to the UT22, Dennis Rogan return 45 yards to the VU33 (Nate Campbell).

So, which seven should get cut? Which four get No. 1 seeds? No. 4 seeds? And so on and so forth and etc., etc., etc.

More possible contestants after the jump.

2007_arkansas_state_tennessee_highlight_2 (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 17 yards to the ASU0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:11.
2007_arkansas_state_tennessee_highlight_6 (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Chris Brown for 15 yards to the ASU0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:29.
2007_arkansas_state_tennessee_highlight_12 (2nd and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to LaMarcus Coker for 25 yards to the ASU0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:21.
2007_arkansas_state_tennessee_highlight_13 (2nd and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to LaMarcus Coker for 25 yards to the ASU0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:21.
2007_arkansas_state_tennessee_highlight_14 (2nd and 10) Corey Leonard pass intercepted by Brent Vinson at the ASU40, Brent Vinson return 0 yards to the ASU40, QB hurry by Jerod Mayo.
2007_arkansas_state_tennessee_highlight_15 (1st and 0) Arian Foster rush for 5 yards to the ASU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:00.
2007_arkansas_state_tennessee_highlight_16 (1st and 0) Arian Foster rush for 5 yards to the ASU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:00.
2007_arkansas_tennessee_highlight_2 (3rd and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Austin Rogers for 16 yards to the AR0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:15.
2007_arkansas_tennessee_highlight_3 (1st and 0) Brian Vavra kickoff 63 yards to the UT7, Dennis Rogan return 78 yards to the AR15 (R. Broadway).
2007_arkansas_tennessee_highlight_9 (3rd and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Josh Briscoe for 14 yards to the AR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:10.
2007_arkansas_tennessee_highlight_10 (2nd and 4) Casey Dick pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT0, Eric Berry return 37 yards to the UT37 (Andrew Davie).
2007_arkansas_tennessee_highlight_13 (1st and 10) Arian Foster rush for 59 yards to the AR0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:22.
2007_arkansas_tennessee_highlight_16 (2nd and 3) Nathan Emert pass intercepted by Jerod Mayo at the AR34, Jerod Mayo return 34 yards to the AR0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:46.
2007_arkansas_tennessee_highlight_17 (1st and 10) Casey Dick pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT7, Eric Berry return 61 yards to the AR32 (Nate Garner).
2007_georgia_tennessee_highlight_3 (2nd and 3) Arian Foster rush for 9 yards to the UGA0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:44.
2007_georgia_tennessee_highlight_4 (2nd and 9) Lucas Taylor pass complete to LaMarcus Coker for 56 yards to the UGA0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:50.
2007_georgia_tennessee_highlight_5 (2nd and 7) M. Hardesty rush for 10 yards to the UGA0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:24.
2007_georgia_tennessee_highlight_7 (3rd and 1) Arian Foster rush for 22 yards to the UGA0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:41.
2007_georgia_tennessee_highlight_10 (1st and 0) Arian Foster rush for 4 yards to the UGA0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:29.
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_6 (1st and 0) Arian Foster rush for 1 yard to the UL0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:38.
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_8 (2nd and 0) Arian Foster rush for 4 yards to the UL0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:00.
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_12 (2nd and 8) Mic Desormeaux pass intercepted by A. Reynolds at the UT30, A. Reynolds return 70 yards to the UL0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:50.
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_16 (3rd and 4) Erik Ainge pass complete to Quintin Hancock for 5 yards to the UL0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:59, PENALTY UL offside declined.
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_18 (4th and 14) Spencer Ortego punt BLOCKED, recovered by UT Antonio Wardlow at UL20, Antonio Wardlow for 20 yards to the UL0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:42 (blocked by Nevin McKenzie).
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_20 (2nd and 4) Lennon Creer rush for 30 yards to the UL0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:28.
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_24 (1st and 10) J. Crompton pass complete to Kenny O'Neal for 49 yards to the UL0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:24.
2007_louisiana_lafayette_tennessee_highlight_30 (2nd and 2) Gerald Jones rush for 12 yards to the UL0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:36.
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_5 (3rd and 6) Chris Smelley pass complete to Freddie Brown to the UT44, fumble forced by D. Willingham, fumble by Freddie Brown recovered by UT Eric Berry at UT44, Eric Berry for 52 yards to the SC4 (Chris Smelley
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_6 (3rd and 0) Arian Foster rush for 1 yard to the SC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:14.
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_7 (3rd and 9) Chris Smelley pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT43, Eric Berry return 13 yards to the SC44 (Jamon Meredith).
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_8 (2nd and 0) M. Hardesty rush for 3 yards to the SC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:54.
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_12 (3rd and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Josh Briscoe for 5 yards to the SC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:39.
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_19 (1st and 10) Mike Davis rush to the UT17, fumble forced by D. Willingham, fumble by Mike Davis recovered by UT D. Willingham at UT17.
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_21 (3rd and 22) Blake Mitchell pass intercepted by Ryan Karl at the UT17, Ryan Karl return 0 yards to the UT17, QB hurry by Xavier Mitchell.
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_22 (1st and 0) Ryan Succop kickoff 60 yards to the UT10, LaMarcus Coker return 37 yards to the UT47 (Taylor Rank).
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_23 (3rd and 1) Arian Foster rush to the SC26, fumble by Arian Foster recovered by UT J. McClendon at SC26, 1ST DOWN UT.
2007_south_carolina_tennessee_highlight_26 (4th and 15) Daniel Lincoln field goal attempt from 48 GOOD, clock 00:05.
2007_southern_miss_tennessee_highlight_2 (2nd and 13) Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 27 yards to the USM31, 1ST DOWN UT (B. Sumrall).
2007_southern_miss_tennessee_highlight_3 (2nd and 19) Erik Ainge pass complete to Austin Rogers for 26 yards to the USM0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:29.
2007_southern_miss_tennessee_highlight_11 (3rd and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Josh Briscoe for 5 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:41, PENALTY USM offside declined.
2007_southern_miss_tennessee_highlight_16 (1st and 0) Arian Foster rush for 9 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:13.
2007_southern_miss_tennessee_highlight_20 (2nd and 0) Arian Foster rush for 1 yard to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:32.
2007_southern_miss_tennessee_highlight_21 (1st and 0) Chad Cunningham kickoff 64 yards to the USM21, Tory Harrison return 24 yards to the USM45, fumble forced by Dorian Davis, fumble by Tory Harrison recovered by UT Nick Reveiz at USM45.
2007_southern_miss_tennessee_highlight_23 (3rd and 8) Stephen Reaves sacked for loss of 9 yards to the USM11 (Nevin McKenzie), fumble by Stephen Reaves recovered by USM Stephen Reaves at USM0, PENALTY USM illegal kicking (Stephen Reaves) 0 yards to the
2007_tennessee_alabama_highlight_4 (1st and 0) Arian Foster rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the ALABAMA0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:43.
2007_tennessee_alabama_highlight_6 (2nd and 8) Erik Ainge RF pass complete to Arian Foster for 53 yards to the ALABAMA1, 1ST DOWN UT, PENALTY UT illegal block (Jeff Cottam) 10 yards to the ALABAMA11.
2007_tennessee_alabama_highlight_7 (3rd and 2) Erik Ainge RF pass complete to Luke Stocker for 3 yards to the ALABAMA0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:56.
2007_tennessee_alabama_highlight_10 (3rd and 3) Wilson slant pass intercepted by Jonathan Hefney at the UT0, Jonathan Hefney return to the UT0, touchback, PENALTY UT pass interference (Eric Berry) 2 yards to the UT2, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA, NO PLAY.
2007_tennessee_cal_ainge_to_brown_td2 (2nd and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Chris Brown for 5 yards to the CAL0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:57.
2007_tennessee_cal_ainge_to_brown_td (2nd and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Chris Brown for 2 yards to the CAL0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:54.
2007_tennessee_cal_ainge_to_foster_td (2nd and 8) Erik Ainge pass complete to Arian Foster for 12 yards to the CAL0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:07.
2007_tennessee_cal_ainge_to_taylor (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 43 yards to the CAL4, 1ST DOWN UT, out-of-bounds (EZEFF, Marcus).
2007_tennessee_cal_foster_42_yard_rush (2nd and 3) Arian Foster rush for 42 yards to the CAL3, 1ST DOWN UT (DeCOUD, Thomas).
2007_tennessee_florida_highlight_1 (1st and 0) Ijjas, J. kickoff 70 yards to the UT0, LaMarcus Coker return 74 yards to the UF26, out-of-bounds (Cooper, R.).
2007_tennessee_florida_highlight_5 (3rd and 10) [shotgun/1 back], Erik Ainge middle pass complete to Chris Brown for 15 yards to the UF0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:25.
2007_tennessee_florida_highlight_6 (3rd and 11) [shotgun/1 back], Tebow, T. sideline pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT4, Eric Berry return 96 yards to the UF0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:47.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_1 (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Arian Foster for 65 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:44.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_5 (2nd and 7) Erik Ainge pass complete to Brad Cottam for 59 yards to the UK21, 1ST DOWN UT (Trevard Lindley).
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_6 (2nd and 7) Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 18 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:18.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_12 (1st and 10) [SHOT], Andre' Woodson pass intercepted by Xavier Mitchell at the UK31, Xavier Mitchell return 14 yards to the UK17 (Rafael Little).
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_13 (2nd and 8) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Quintin Hancock for 15 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:17.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_16 (2nd and 4) [SHOT], Andre' Woodson sacked for loss of 4 yards to the UK30 (Demonte Bolden), fumble by Andre' Woodson recovered by UT Wes Brown at UK30.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_17 (2nd and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Jeff Cottam for 2 yards to the UK0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:31.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_21 (2nd and 10) [SHOT], Andre' Woodson pass intercepted by Ricardo Kemp at the UK49, Ricardo Kemp return 9 yards to the UK40.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_22 (2nd and 8) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Gerald Jones for 10 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 15:00.
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_26 (3rd and 8) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Gerald Jones for 10 yards to the UK13, 1ST DOWN UT (Trevard Lindley).
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_27 (1st and 10) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Austin Rogers for 13 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 15:00.; block Gerald Jones
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_28 (1st and 10) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Austin Rogers for 13 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 15:00.; block Gerald Jones
2007_tennessee_kentucky_highlight_29 (1st and 10) [SHOT], Erik Ainge pass complete to Quintin Hancock for 40 yards to the UK0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 15:00., Gerald Jones decoy
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_1 (3rd and 2) Gerald Jones rush at left tackle for 20 yards to the LS16, 1ST DOWN UT (Chevis Jackson).
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_2 (2nd and 5) Erik Ainge across the middle pass complete to Chris Brown for 11 yards to the LS0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:00.
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_3 (2nd and 5) Erik Ainge across the middle pass complete to Chris Brown for 11 yards to the LS0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:00.
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_7 (1st and 0) Sean Gaudet kickoff 62 yards to the UT8, Lennon Creer return 50 yards to the LS42 (Jai Eugene).
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_11 (2nd and 24) Ryan Perrilloux sacked for loss of 8 yards to the LS8 (Nevin McKenzie), fumble by Ryan Perrilloux recovered by LS Ryan Perrilloux at LS8.
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_15 (2nd and 6) Early Doucet rush reverse for loss of 10 yards to the UT27 (Rico McCoy). Big hit.
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_17 (1st and 10) Gerald Jones rush up the middle for 19 yards to the LS15, 1ST DOWN UT (Craig Steltz).
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_18 (1st and 10) T. Holliday rush up the middle for 18 yards to the UT31, fumble forced by Rico McCoy, fumble by T. Holliday recovered by UT Eric Berry at UT31, Eric Berry for 3 yards to the UT34 (Lyle Hitt).
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_20 (3rd and 0) Erik Ainge left flat pass complete to Josh Briscoe for 6 yards to the LS0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:09.
2007_tennessee_lsu_highlight_22 (3rd and 8) Ryan Perrilloux across the middle pass intercepted by Eric Berry at the UT48, Eric Berry return 15 yards to the LS37 (Demetrius Byrd).
2007_tennessee_mississippi_state_highlight_2 (1st and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Chris Brown for 4 yards to the MS0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:05.
2007_tennessee_mississippi_state_highlight_5 (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 51 yards to the MS0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:05.
2007_tennessee_mississippi_state_highlight_14 (2nd and 0) Arian Foster rush for 1 yard to the MS0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:12.
2007_tennessee_wisconsin_highlight_3 (3rd and 8) Donovan,Tyler pass complete to Hubbard,Paul to the UT30, fumble forced by Eric Berry, fumble by Hubbard,Paul recovered by UT D. Willingham at UT30, D. Willingham for 4 yards to the UT34.
2007_tennessee_wisconsin_highlight_6 (2nd and 0) Gerald Jones rush for 3 yards to the WIS0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:49.
2007_tennessee_wisconsin_highlight_7 (3rd and 0) Donovan,Tyler rush for 6 yards to the UT0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:33. Eric Berry big hit.
2007_tennessee_wisconsin_highlight_14 (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Josh Briscoe for 29 yards to the WIS0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:45.
2007_tennessee_wisconsin_highlight_16 (1st and 10) Erik Ainge pass complete to Brad Cottam for 31 yards to the WIS0, 1ST DOWN UT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:15.
2007_tennessee_wisconsin_highlight_23 (1st and 5) Donovan,Tyler pass intercepted by Antonio Wardlow at the UT1, Antonio Wardlow return 16 yards to the UT17.
2007_vanderbilt_tennessee_highlight_3 (1st and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Lucas Taylor for 6 yards to the VU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:37.
2007_vanderbilt_tennessee_highlight_16 (1st and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Josh Briscoe for 7 yards to the VU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:45.
2007_vanderbilt_tennessee_highlight_19 (2nd and 0) Erik Ainge pass complete to Austin Rogers for 5 yards to the VU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:14.
2007_vanderbilt_tennessee_highlight_20 (4th and 6) Brett Upson punt 53 yards to the UT22, Dennis Rogan return 45 yards to the VU33 (Nate Campbell).
2007_vanderbilt_tennessee_highlight_21 (1st and 0) B. Colquitt kickoff 67 yards to the VU3, D.J. Moore return 55 yards to the UT42 (Dennis Rogan).