Bama is going to get back in
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Bullshit. This eye test crap is so stupid. They lost on the field to the team with the same record that should trump all.
and why does UM have to play a rematch?
did both Bama losses come on the last play of the game?
You think Bama loses on a neutral field to Kansas state? Not a chance. TCU will get smoked by Georgia, do us a favor and give us Georgia vs Bama and Michigan vs OSU. TCU had their shot, they couldn’t get it done.
The Alabama fanboys are out in force.
This year Alabama is a JAG team.
They SHOULD have lost at least one more game; and maybe two. So called eye test is a joke when you have come that close to losing to so many AVERAGE teams.
This year Alabama is a JAG team.
They SHOULD have lost at least one more game; and maybe two. So called eye test is a joke when you have come that close to losing to so many AVERAGE teams.
Alabama, who lost on the last play on the road twice, could have easily beaten LSU or Tennessee.
The narrative that Alabama has had a lousy season simply isn't true.
Do I believe Alabama deserves to be in? No.
Do I believe Alabama is better than, and would beat TCU? Absolutely yes.
2 loss teams need not apply.
Has never happened in a four team playoff, and never will, even next year.
12 teams? Then yes.
The #1 seed should have the privilege to decide if they wish to forfeit their spot and fall to #2. Why on Earth should the #1 seed play the tougher opponent? That's not a reward, that's a punishment.
Based on Michigan's beat down of Ohio St in Columbus, who can be certain who the tougher opponent is?
1. UGA 2. UM 3. TCU 4. Ohio
Just like the rational folks said it was gonna be.
Just like the rational folks said it was gonna be.
I'll make an educated guess and go by the FPI ratings which considers OSU a SIGNIFICANTLY better team (25.5 points compared to 16.1). Also, I have seen UM favored by about 10 vs TCU. They were UNDERDOGS by about 8.5 vs OSU. I know it's a game of matchups, but it's clear Vegas thinks much more highly of OSU.
Id would have rather seen
Georgia vs Bama
Michigan vs OSU
But in the end I dont really care
And like my post suggested: Georgia should have the right to decide for themselves who they think is tougher. I'm about 98.5% certain they would rather slide down to #2 and play TCU.
That's a dangerous game to play. Basically calling out another school and thinking they are weaker. The motivation you give them is insane
You're telling your team this is a weaker team, and you're telling your opponent we don't think highly of you.
I dont know about that
And for all the Bama should be in people. Imagine last year when ND was 11-1. Their only loss was to a playoff team and based on your assumptions in this same scenario they would have been jumped by a two loss team. People would have lost their shit. So keep your logic consistent.
I watched TCU yesterday. I have zero clue who would win a TCU-Ohio St. game.
Rather? What is that? I don't think Kirby Smart cares. Why would they?
If it doesn't matter, then let's just have #1 play #2 in the first round. Of course quality of opponent matters. That's the whole point of how it is formatted.
Sure, but my larger point is that in a hypothetical scenario, I don't see why Georgia would rather play OSU. I'll venture a guess and say that after strolling through the Georgia message boards, the fans aren't too happy with the committee's final playoff ranking.
OSU has a 21% chance to winning the title and TCU has a 7% chance of winning it (according to ESPN's predictor). I think that well illustrates how TCU is the Cinderella/underdog in the field.
Just seems a bit ridiculous to contrive this scenario simply to avoid a UM/OSU rematch in round 1.
That was my question to you: why do you suppose the playoffs are formatted to have 1 play 4 instead of 2 or 3?
Why stop at Ohio St? You could argue Alabama would have been the toughest opponent for Georgia.
To reward teams for having the best seasons. Period.
When you get your collective asses kicked at home by a rival in your last game, don't wonder why you aren't a 3 seed.
Alabama, you could argue, is better than Ohio St.
Yes, but the question is why is it a reward to get the top seed? Isn't it so you can play the (theoretically) weakest team in the field at #4?
You would rather have Las Vegas seed the teams.
And if that happened, we would have Georgia(1)-Ohio St.(4), and Michigan(3)-Alabama(2).
I am not into which team "theoretically..." is better. Because you can argue "theoretically..." all day long.
Seed the teams by performance during the season. Period.
And Ohio St. is fortunate USC and Clemson stubbed their toes.
Dude, I am on to England-Senegal. I love the World Cup.
Email Kirk Herbstreit and ask him.
Why would I need to ask Kirk Herbstreit? I'm perfectly aware of why it is formatted in such a way. You are the one who is somehow confused over a very basic concept.
