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LSU and the SECCG

Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:43 pm
Posted by UGATiger26
Jacksonville, FL
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:43 pm
Before anyone gets their panties in a wad, the whole point of this hypothetical question is to demonstrate the flaws in the current playoff system.

So now that LSU has beaten Bama, let's say they finish the regular season 12-0.

In that case, why shouldn't LSU do the same exact thing that NFL teams do when they have a first-round bye locked up, and play nothing but backups and freshmen in the SECCG?

Why risk it? If the playoff committee accounts for things like Tua having a boo-boo, surely they'd have to acknowledge the fact that LSU didn't play their best players.

What's the downside here? You don't get an SEC championship trophy? I'm sure that really upset Bama in 2017
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
27161 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:43 pm to
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UGATiger26


I know your tricks, gypsy.
Posted by lsuexpert57
Back Brusly
Member since Oct 2008
1605 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:45 pm to
And don't forget, a bonus for losing to a 1 loss GA is that it would essentially lock Bama out of the playoffs.
Posted by lsursb
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
11633 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:45 pm to
Because we would have a loss against a team that got beat by the Cocks at home and most likely have a second loss to Aubie. No thanks.
Posted by The Baker
This is fine.
Member since Dec 2011
16185 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:46 pm to
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 3:31 pm
Posted by CheerWhine
A little bit of Mardi Gras
Member since Apr 2014
74068 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:46 pm to
Because this isn't the NFL, and we don't have anything locked up. We'll have to beat the Dawgs in Atlanta to secure a playoff spot, it's not like we're Bama.
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164339 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:46 pm to
Georgia doesn’t have the offense to hang with LSU. It would be another 2011 beatdown.

That’s if Georgia even makes it. Auburn will beat Georgia in Jordan Hare and A&M could very well beat Georgia the next week. A&M has their backs against the wall and will want a big win to salvage their season.

LSU v Florida will probably sneak up on people and happen.
This post was edited on 11/10/19 at 4:47 pm
Posted by lsunatchamp
Member since Feb 2009
2025 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:47 pm to
Well considering the coaches have a bonus for winning the SEC, this wont happen
Posted by efrad
Member since Nov 2007
18651 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:47 pm to
You're going to get a lot of downvotes because pulling starters is distasteful, but the championship game format really is a problem for CFB as participating in the game is a liability more than anything at this point
Posted by iamandykeim
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2015
2624 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:48 pm to
maybe we don't want to have to play you twice? we're planning on eliminating you and winning the SEC, boss.
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16635 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:51 pm to
quote:

What's the downside here? You don't get an SEC championship trophy? I'm sure that really upset Bama in 2017



Giving your bed-shitting Dawgs a free shot at the CFP and a SEC trophy? No, moron, just no. Take your L's with some dignity.
Posted by Philzilla2k
Member since Oct 2017
11081 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:52 pm to
SEC Championship, that's why. Need more hardware
Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
34821 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:54 pm to
Oh for fricks sake bruh pull yourself together




15-0 would be the most epic sports season of our lives
14-1 while still epic would just not feel as great
This post was edited on 11/10/19 at 4:56 pm
Posted by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
14858 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 5:03 pm to
The SEC Championship is honestly more meaningful than whatever bowl/playoff system is in place at the time.
Posted by arcalades
USA
Member since Feb 2014
19276 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 5:05 pm to
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? You don't get an SEC championship trophy?
An SEC championship is special and as proven already is harder to acquire than an national championship.
Posted by lovinLSU
lafayette
Member since Nov 2007
13882 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 5:26 pm to
this is what pisses me off...you might have a 1 loss Oklahoma and a 1 loss Oregon team winning their conference in their conference championship but may have a 1 loss Bama team who not only didn’t win their division or play for the SEC championship Placed in the 4th slot just becuz 1) they lost to #1 LSU by 5 points 2) they recruit better than any other team according to the media and 3) becuz it’s BAMA.....this week all you heard was Bama HAD TO BEAT LSU or else they were out... now all you are hearing is BAMA HAS TO WIN THEIR REMAINING GAMES TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS... frick BAMA....frick THIS BIAS shite and frick MULLIGANGATE...
This post was edited on 11/10/19 at 5:29 pm
Posted by KingDaddyRabbit
Angola State Prison
Member since Oct 2019
1124 posts
Posted on 11/10/19 at 5:29 pm to
Because it is too fun to beat UGA and to win the SEC Championship outright.
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