- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
"A CFB playoff waters down the regular season"
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:14 am
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:14 am
This was always one of the big arguments from CFB purists. CFB is special because every game counts, yada yada.
I think we'll soon learn that the opposite is true. It creates MORE meaningful regular season games.
Did anyone feel like the Bama-UGA game was lessened? Not only did it have the same cashet as usual, but UGA's remaining games become even more meaningful going forward.
There are still 25 or so teams that feel like they have a shot at the playoffs. Usually at this point in the season that number is maybe 10.
All the NIL and transfer bullshite aside, I think this will wind up being one of the most entertaining seasons since the BCS days.
I think we'll soon learn that the opposite is true. It creates MORE meaningful regular season games.
Did anyone feel like the Bama-UGA game was lessened? Not only did it have the same cashet as usual, but UGA's remaining games become even more meaningful going forward.
There are still 25 or so teams that feel like they have a shot at the playoffs. Usually at this point in the season that number is maybe 10.
All the NIL and transfer bullshite aside, I think this will wind up being one of the most entertaining seasons since the BCS days.
35
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:15 am to rintintin
quote:
There are still 25 or so teams that feel like they have a shot at the playoffs. Usually at this point in the season that number is maybe 10.
This is why it makes more games more meaningful. I agree with you.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:17 am to rintintin
I agree that it will be fun to see two loss teams fighting for their lives down the stretch to make the playoffs. That said, as amazing as the game was, I really don't want to see Bama and UGA play three times.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:19 am to rintintin
It does. Last night’s UGA/Bama game was entertaining, but means almost nothing in terms of what happens at the end of the year. It was a glorified exhibition basically.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:20 am to rintintin
Didnt seem to make the games any worse this weekend. Teams didn't look like they weren't playing as hard.
Still can't believe georgia and bama put up that many points
Still can't believe georgia and bama put up that many points
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:24 am to rintintin
Because it’s the first year people are still treating regular season games the way they always have I.e. like every game is super important. Once people realize that these preseason number ones and name brand teams will have to lose 4 games to miss the playoffs you’ll start to see a lot of regular season intensity fade. Georgia can lose to Texas and Tennessee and still will make it.
And Bama has already clinched a playoff spot in late September. Bc they’ll also need four losses to not make it.
And Bama has already clinched a playoff spot in late September. Bc they’ll also need four losses to not make it.
This post was edited on 9/29/24 at 9:26 am
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:24 am to rintintin
quote:
Not only did it have the same cashet as usual,
"Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"
Feel dirty watching that game?
Knowing wasted time and gnashing of teeth that you'll see it again? People tuned out and not just the lopsided score at halftime. CFB (the thing it triumphed over other sports) every week matters desperation pray watch has evaporated
This post was edited on 9/29/24 at 9:28 am
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:25 am to Geauxgurt
quote:
It does. Last night’s UGA/Bama game was entertaining, but means almost nothing in terms of what happens at the end of the year. It was a glorified exhibition basically.
Had the halftime score held, then it would have mattered for UGA, but they worked themselves back into a mulligan.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:31 am to rintintin
I don't agree. After UGA lost, my thought was "meh, they still have chances to get in. They can even lose again and still get in". The loss doesn't sting as much.
It used to be that one loss could end your season. But maybe there is still a sliver of hope, so your team can't just give up. It was still theoretically possible to get in with two losses, but you might need help. That made all the games extremely meaningful.
Now, when a team loses, it doesn't seem like nearly as big of a deal.
It used to be that one loss could end your season. But maybe there is still a sliver of hope, so your team can't just give up. It was still theoretically possible to get in with two losses, but you might need help. That made all the games extremely meaningful.
Now, when a team loses, it doesn't seem like nearly as big of a deal.
This post was edited on 9/29/24 at 9:33 am
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:34 am to rintintin
Just wait till teams/fans realize that the expanded playoffs absolutely gut the traditional end of the year games. Say Alabama is #1 or #2 going into the Auburn game. A loss doesn't knock you down to #13. Why play Milroe? Ryan Williams? Your starting OL?
Why would Texas play Ewers/Arch against A&M if they're in the playoffs regardless of the outcome?
Congratulations, you've turned the very games that make college football college football into soulless Week 18 NFL games.
Why would Texas play Ewers/Arch against A&M if they're in the playoffs regardless of the outcome?
Congratulations, you've turned the very games that make college football college football into soulless Week 18 NFL games.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:35 am to rintintin
I disagree. The loss means absolutely nothing now because Georgia could still lose another game, probably two and still get it. The regular season being so important was one of the things that made CFB so special
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:35 am to rintintin
As awesome as that win was, I know we will see Georgia again if we win out/lose two or fewer games. It doesn’t mean anything in the grand scheme of things.
This post was edited on 9/29/24 at 9:36 am
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:44 am to rintintin
quote:
I think we'll soon learn that the opposite is true. It creates MORE meaningful regular season games.
Not if you can lose those meaningful games and still make the playoffs.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:45 am to tigerfan88
quote:
Because it’s the first year people are still treating regular season games the way they always have I.e. like every game is super important. Once people realize that these preseason number ones and name brand teams will have to lose 4 games to miss the playoffs you’ll start to see a lot of regular season intensity fade. Georgia can lose to Texas and Tennessee and still will make it. And Bama has already clinched a playoff spot in late September. Bc they’ll also need four losses to not make it.
Spot on. Better schedule all the rivalry games early because if you have big name rivals with excellent records at the end of the year they’re gonna hold way back because they’re already in.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:51 am to SoFla Tideroller
The incentive to win will be a bye or home game in the first round. But, there will probably be situations that a team may mail it in -- I think we are going to see some weird scenarios with the conference championship games. Let's say Oregon and Penn State have two losses and one loses in convincing fashion to OSU in the CCG. Should the other team jump them?
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:55 am to St Augustine
quote:Maybe if they’ve already clinched a spot in the conference title game. But even then its doubtful because its a huge difference between getting a 1 or 2 seed vs possibly getting a 4 seed for who you play in the quarterfinal
Better schedule all the rivalry games early because if you have big name rivals with excellent records at the end of the year they’re gonna hold way back because they’re already in.
I still think 12 is too many and they should have gone to an 8 team playoff with top 5 ranked conference champs and 3 at-large spots. Keep top 4 seeds reserved for conference champs with 1st round games on campus
Posted on 9/29/24 at 9:59 am to Geauxgurt
Means almost nothing? The hell it does. Georgia has a very difficult schedule going forward. They have to play Texas and Tennessee still. They also have to play Ole Miss. They lose one of those games they aren't in the SEC championship. They lose two they are out of playoff contention. This season is great and lots of drama is going to build with the 12 team playoff.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 10:08 am to Bunk Moreland
quote:
I agree that it will be fun to see two loss teams fighting for their lives down the stretch to make the playoffs. That said, as amazing as the game was, I really don't want to see Bama and UGA play three times.
Well then someone needs to beat them.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 10:08 am to rintintin
quote:
"A CFB playoff waters down the regular season"
It absolutely does.
Just wait till we get to watch a bunch of 48-14 playoff games.
Posted on 9/29/24 at 10:11 am to rintintin
quote:
Did anyone feel like the Bama-UGA game was lessened? Not
I do. It was a fun watch, but it didn't really affect anything. UGA can likely lose another game or two and still be in the playoffs.
Page 1 of 5
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News