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re: Who has the best conference in college football?
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:12 am to highbooost
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:12 am to highbooost
The Big Ten. I don't see how one could say otherwise.
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Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:15 am to Forkbeard3777
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The Big Ten. I don't see how one could say otherwise.
Indiana
Maryland
Michigan State
Rutgers
Illinois
Purdue
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:17 am to Forkbeard3777
quote:Game results.
The Big Ten. I don't see how one could say otherwise
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:22 am to ballscaster
It's been pointed out that the SEC only has 8 conference games which skews the metrics. Those extra games for each SEC team are like wins against Big Ten bottom feeders, or worse.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:24 am to Hot Carl
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Indiana
Maryland
Michigan State
Rutgers
Illinois
Purdue
Indiana was a solid team this year. The defensive coordinator was named the new coach so I expect their improvements on the defensive side of the ball to continue.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:26 am to VABuckeye
I'm not arguing the SEC is better, just pointing out an argument could be made depending on what you value. 
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:33 am to Forkbeard3777
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The Big Ten. I don't see how one could say otherwise.
Massey Composite:
1 Alabama vs 2 OSU
4 Michigan vs 13 LSU
6 Wisky vs 14 Auburn
8 PSU vs 19 UF
24 Iowa vs 27 Tenn
26 Neb vs 30 Texas A&M
37 Minn vs 44 Arkansas
46 UGA vs 47 Northwestern
51 UK vs 60 Indiana
52 Vandy vs 67 Maryland
54 Ole Miss vs 82 Michigan St.
59 Miss St. vs 97 Illinois
69 USCe vs 103 Purdue
80 Mizzou vs 113 Rutgers
8-6 in the SEC's favor.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:36 am to Hot Carl
Absolutely.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:37 am to VABuckeye
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It's been pointed out that the SEC only has 8 conference games which skews the metrics. Those extra games for each SEC team are like wins against Big Ten bottom feeders, or worse.
Does it though? LSU lost one of those extra games and they're sitting at #13 in the Massey Composite even with 4 losses. I don't think those terrible wins are all that important at all.
ETA: FWIW, I'd rather have the top heavy results in the Big 10 as far as conference bragging rights are concerned, because it absolutely feels like they've dominated coverage, but the SEC is the better conference top to bottom again.
This post was edited on 12/3/16 at 8:39 am
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:45 am to RLDSC FAN
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Yeah, Bama has ruined CFB for me this year. It's basically a foregone conclusion that they'll win it all.
They said that bout USC. We all see how that turned out.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:48 am to slackster
I agree about top to bottom but all I care about is the top.
SEC teams seem (for the most part) more willing to take on tougher OOC games. There are a few that still play pathetic OOC schedules. However, the 8 game slate does give them an opportunity to boost their bowl game resume without possibly inflicting a loss on another SEC team and thus hurting the other teams chance at a bowl game. This is why I dismiss the SEC fans who pound their chest about having so many bowl teams. Well, no shite. Most of them have an extra rent a win built in without harming another conference teams chances at a bowl.
SEC teams seem (for the most part) more willing to take on tougher OOC games. There are a few that still play pathetic OOC schedules. However, the 8 game slate does give them an opportunity to boost their bowl game resume without possibly inflicting a loss on another SEC team and thus hurting the other teams chance at a bowl game. This is why I dismiss the SEC fans who pound their chest about having so many bowl teams. Well, no shite. Most of them have an extra rent a win built in without harming another conference teams chances at a bowl.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:51 am to slackster
I'd like to add something. I've been on this board for almost 10 years and the quality of the level of discussion and the overall respect for others views has improved dramatically. It's possible to have real dialogue with fans of opposing teams and conferences now (for the most part). Ten years ago if an opposing fan put out a view that didn't fit the agenda they were usually shouted down.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:55 am to VABuckeye
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I'd like to add something. I've been on this board for almost 10 years and the quality of the level of discussion and the overall respect for others views has improved dramatically. It's possible to have real dialogue with fans of opposing teams and conferences now (for the most part). Ten years ago if an opposing fan put out a view that didn't fit the agenda they were usually shouted down.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 8:58 am to highbooost
Big 10 this year
Anyone who disagrees is a homer
Anyone who disagrees is a homer
Posted on 12/3/16 at 9:21 am to Hot Carl
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Kentucky is going to a bowl for God's sake.
Exactly. fricking Kentucky is running through your shite conference this year.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 9:21 am to ballscaster
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The SEC has the best overall record and has set a record for most bowl eligible teams (11). It's one of the best years the SEC has ever had.
The ACC has 11 bowl eligible teams as well
Posted on 12/3/16 at 9:33 am to VinegarStrokes
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The ACC has 11 bowl eligible teams as well
And coincidentally they also only play 8 conference games.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 9:40 am to VABuckeye
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And coincidentally they also only play 8 conference games.
Funny enough one of the OOC games was the 4th place team in the ACC Coastal beating the big bad tough Big 10 East champion
Posted on 12/3/16 at 9:40 am to Vegas Eddie
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Big 10 this year
Anyone who disagrees is a homer
The only thing that makes me hesitant to crown the Big 10 as the best football conference is that Penn State went 8-1 in the Big 10 and might win the conference this year. I really do not think Penn State is that good of a team. If they played Bama in the CFP, Penn State would get absolutely crushed. All of the other CFP contenders would give Bama a much better game and that includes Washington.
Posted on 12/3/16 at 9:45 am to tccdc
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Funny enough one of the OOC games was the 4th place team in the ACC Coastal beating the big bad tough Big 10 East champion
Don't get your panties in a bunch. It's a valid reason why the ACC has so many bowl teams.
ETA: I'm a big fan of Narduzzi. I like the way he runs his program and Pitt is on the rise IMO.
This post was edited on 12/3/16 at 9:46 am
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