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A&M didn't give up a single point yesterday, sir.
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It was our third scrub night game of the year, considering that we are a scrub team, it fits.
Thanks though ole buddy
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I'm guessing he means -- Bama will only drop a couple spots. So the loss isn't a big deal. Same with USC. The losses right now aren't that big of a deal. Even if they don't get to their CCG, they can still easily get to a 12 team playoff.
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And both probably lose out on a bye, which is huge. Saying it doesn't matter is short sighted.
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Losing out on a bye and losing out on the chance to play for a national title altogether are quite different. The bye in the CFP is a big deal, but not as big of a deal as just getting in.
Bama's case -- the loss isn't a big deal as it isn't to a team in their division, so they can win out and still get in.
USC is essentially out now, where as in a 12 team, they could lose one more and still get in.
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So, in summation, it matters, just not as much as you or MnB want it to
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I was just letting you know what he meant. I love they are going to 12 team, because Michigan will have way more chances to play in the CFP. Like this year -- if OSU and UM are undefeated going into the game -- a loss would obviously suck, but the loser of the game gets to the CFP and doesn't have to play in the CCG.
Neither did my guys.
We didn’t score any either….but that’s pretty much a normal week anyway.
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Same, we barely escaped the bye week with a tie.
If you ask the teams, I highly doubt they will say that road is “easy”…with the exception of a couple of cupcake games their money hungry ADs think they have to have,
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Obviously they have to win out. When I said 'easily' -- I didn't mean it was going to be easy, I meant the loss doesn't eliminate them from the opportunity.
The Bama loss isn't a big deal, as they still hold their destiny in their hands. They win out, they get to the CCG and they beat UGA or Tenn -- they get in.
USC's season is all but over now. They aren't getting into the CFP now. But in a 12 team field -- they are still right in the mix.
Here is the sickest scenario. Tennessee has to go to Georgia to play them. If Georgia beats Tennessee, and then loses to Bama in CCG. Tennessee won't get into the CFP, while the team they beat gets to go. And if a 2nd team from the SEC gets the nod -- it'd be Georgia. as they beat Tennessee.
In your scenario, I’d blame the other SEC West teams for letting Bama get to the CCG. Same for the issue of the same teams being in the CFP over and over. It ain’t those teams fault. It is on their conference mates. They could beat ‘em more and solve that problem. LSU and Michigan have. Can’t day much for the rest.
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LOL @ all the first round byes except the Astros in the MLB playoffs
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Well maybe Bama will lose another game. They still have Ole Miss, MSU, LSU, and the Barn. Two losses and not playing in the CG means no playoffs for them.
I think Georgia trucks UT, and the Vols have to get by Kentucky next week, they can't get caught looking ahead
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The college model is broken right now. The same handful of teams get to the CFP because the same handful of teams sign overwhelming majority of elite recruits EVERY YEAR.
Hell -- it'd be like a NFL team getting 7 or 8 1st round draft picks every year, then saying, the other teams just need to beat them. Even my beloved Lions could be elite if you gave them that type of advantage
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I don't think Georgia trucks Tennessee. But I think Georgia beats them. Hooker is too good and will put up points on Georgia. Tennessee's defense is just not good though.
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USC still has a shot, it is just very unlikely.
We know the B1G will have at least 1 team in. SEC is going to have at least 1 but I think 2 could be very likely. Then you got Clemson.
USC desperately needs Clemson to fall apart or not go unbeaten. TCU is also another one that needs to lose.
USC has a chance to get quality wins over Oregon and UCLA. Pac12 is up this year and I think they will get some respect for their schedule (or should).
The problem that I see is the B1G. I think both Ohio State and Michigan will go 11-0 leading up to their matchup. The question is whether the loser, at 11-1, gets a nod over a USC team with one loss that wins the Pac12. In my opinion, USC should get the nod because B1G is not a good conference this year and, as crazy as it sounds, I think the Pac12 is a stronger league.
However, I think you are right because I think Clemson goes unbeaten and makes it. I think B1G has 1 in and I think the SEC might grab 2 teams.
The SEC could have 3 teams with a single loss (there is a realistic scenario). I don't think all 3 teams make the playoff in that scenario.
In summary: USC needs Clemson and TCU to lose. I think they really need Alabama to lose a second game (whether it be in regular season or SEC Championship game). I also think, to be safe, they need Michigan or Ohio State to suffer and upset.
The thing is, I think USC drops another game some where. They are good but it is only the first year with Lincoln Riley and it is asking a lot to expect them to be a playoff contender. The Pac12 is also pretty darn good this year.
No doubt there is a huge disparity in talent and recruiting is the name of the game. Do you think NIL and the transfer portal will mitigate that somewhat? Or will it make it worse?The college model is broken right now. The same handful of teams get to the CFP because the same handful of teams sign overwhelming majority of elite recruits EVERY YEAR.
Hell -- it'd be like a NFL team getting 7 or 8 1st round draft picks every year, then saying, the other teams just need to beat them. Even my beloved Lions could be elite if you gave them that type of advantage
TCU will lose one. I don’t see Clem losing.
LoL at Riley saying "we were one inch away" in his post game presser.
That was his stick every loss at OU. "We're close".
That was his stick every loss at OU. "We're close".