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re: Could you Tigers live with this schedule model???
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:22 pm to BorrisMart
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:22 pm to BorrisMart
We're talking centuries of tradition here....
I don’t think centuries. Maybe closer to one century.
I don’t think centuries. Maybe closer to one century.
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Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:25 pm to G&P
Two things:
1. Div A, B, C & D - just give them a name. Don’t care if it’s a very basic N, S, E & W ….. but PLEASE, not “pods”
2. Really do not like these alignments.
1. Div A, B, C & D - just give them a name. Don’t care if it’s a very basic N, S, E & W ….. but PLEASE, not “pods”
2. Really do not like these alignments.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:26 pm to G&P
There is no chance in hell the schools (particularly those in pods A and C) would agree to that. It's basically two ridiculously loaded pods and two terrible pods.
If I we doing it I would set it up this way:
Pod A
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas
Pod B
LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss
Pod C
Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Vandy
Pod D
Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia
It is not perfect and LSU certainly gets the best draw of the power teams (on paper). But it makes geographical sense from West to East. Plus, you can't have Florida/Georgia in the same pod with Bama/Auburn. You could do a 3-2-2-2 model. Or somewhat similar to the NFL: You play your pod (3 games); another full pod (4 games); then one team from each of the remaining pods...rotating every year. For example:
2025: Pod A plays Pod B; C plays D
2026: A plays D; B plays C
2027: A plays C; B plays D
That way a team will have played every other SEC team over the course of three years.
The fight would then become how do you select the teams in the SECCG? My solution: Get rid of it altogether. With a 12 team playoff it is unnecessary and probably hurts the conference more than it helps.
As far as traditional rivalries go everything except Auburn/Georgia is maintained. OU, Texas, A&M will all play each other every year. Alabama and Auburn will still play. Tennessee and Alabama will still play. Florida and Georgia will still play. Ole Miss and Miss. State will still play. Tenn. and Vandy will play.
If I we doing it I would set it up this way:
Pod A
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas
Pod B
LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss
Pod C
Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Vandy
Pod D
Kentucky, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia
It is not perfect and LSU certainly gets the best draw of the power teams (on paper). But it makes geographical sense from West to East. Plus, you can't have Florida/Georgia in the same pod with Bama/Auburn. You could do a 3-2-2-2 model. Or somewhat similar to the NFL: You play your pod (3 games); another full pod (4 games); then one team from each of the remaining pods...rotating every year. For example:
2025: Pod A plays Pod B; C plays D
2026: A plays D; B plays C
2027: A plays C; B plays D
That way a team will have played every other SEC team over the course of three years.
The fight would then become how do you select the teams in the SECCG? My solution: Get rid of it altogether. With a 12 team playoff it is unnecessary and probably hurts the conference more than it helps.
As far as traditional rivalries go everything except Auburn/Georgia is maintained. OU, Texas, A&M will all play each other every year. Alabama and Auburn will still play. Tennessee and Alabama will still play. Florida and Georgia will still play. Ole Miss and Miss. State will still play. Tenn. and Vandy will play.
This post was edited on 7/30/21 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:28 pm to G&P
quote:
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Pod A
LSU, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas
Pod B
Arkansas, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss
Pod C
Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia
Pod D
Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
Preseason rankings:
Pod A: 3, 7, 11, 18
Pod B: 20, _, _, _
Pod C: 1, 4, 17,_
Pod D: _, _, _, _
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:32 pm to LSUtiger89
"How can we tighten our grip on it?"
I don't see any other way to play instate rivals and play the Auburn vs. Georgia game/Texas vs. A&M annually.
These are the games the "talking-heads" want to see.
I don't see any other way to play instate rivals and play the Auburn vs. Georgia game/Texas vs. A&M annually.
These are the games the "talking-heads" want to see.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:34 pm to Ikneauxnuffin
"Pod D = cripple fight"
Lol. They should all vote "yes" to this model.
Lol. They should all vote "yes" to this model.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:34 pm to G&P
I do like that we would play every team in only two years....
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:37 pm to tigernnola
"Two things: 1. Div A, B, C & D - just give them a name. Don’t care if it’s a very basic N, S, E & W ….. but PLEASE, not “pods” 2. Really do not like these alignments."
I'm sure we can find appropriate names for these four divisions.
I'm sure we can find appropriate names for these four divisions.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:39 pm to G&P
"There is no chance in hell the schools (particularly those in pods A and C) would agree to that. It's basically two ridiculously loaded pods and two terrible pods."
Seriously, why do you care if pods B & D are weak.
We want balance and fairness between the top 8.
Seriously, why do you care if pods B & D are weak.
We want balance and fairness between the top 8.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:40 pm to G&P
"Preseason rankings:
Pod A: 3, 7, 11, 18
Pod B: 20, _, _, _
Pod C: 1, 4, 17,_
Pod D: _, _, _, _"
Thinking Texas closes the gap quickly with NIL... Money talks.
Pod A: 3, 7, 11, 18
Pod B: 20, _, _, _
Pod C: 1, 4, 17,_
Pod D: _, _, _, _"
Thinking Texas closes the gap quickly with NIL... Money talks.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:41 pm to G&P
"I do like that we would play every team in only two years...."
Welcome to the New SEC.
Welcome to the New SEC.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 4:42 pm to BorrisMart
quote:
We're talking centuries of tradition here....
Eons!
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:10 pm to Nix to Twillie
Who has the tougher road, Bama or LSU?
Bama: Auburn, Florida, Georgia
LSU: A&M, Oklahoma, Texas
Think long-term Tigers. This may be generational.
""Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles" - General George S Patton
Bama: Auburn, Florida, Georgia
LSU: A&M, Oklahoma, Texas
Think long-term Tigers. This may be generational.
""Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles" - General George S Patton
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:16 pm to G&P
Kinda flies in the face of the Les Miles “attack them where they’re strongest” strategy of choosing the most difficult path to victory possible. Cuz...ya know...
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:17 pm to G&P
The Alabama Tennessee game is just as big as the Georgia Auburn game so you have a problem there.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:23 pm to ManyTiger
"The Alabama Tennessee game is just as big as the Georgia Auburn game so you have a problem there."
Sorry, but no problem.
Tennessee hasn't been competitive since 2006.
The "Third Saturday in October" is not a difference maker.
Sorry, but no problem.
Tennessee hasn't been competitive since 2006.
The "Third Saturday in October" is not a difference maker.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:25 pm to G&P
"Kinda flies in the face of the Les Miles “attack them where they’re strongest” strategy of choosing the most difficult path to victory possible. Cuz...ya know..."
Lol.
Lol.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:28 pm to G&P
quote:
"Those pods suck"
Why?
Top 8 teams are balanced.
5 juggernaut games each.
Bottom 8 teams will still have to play a combination (4) of - A&M, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, and Texas.
You’ve got the top 8 teams in two pods. Why should the best teams play the toughest schedule?
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:28 pm to G&P
This is, quite possibly, the worst pod suggestion I have seen.
Posted on 7/30/21 at 5:31 pm to mdomingue
"This is, quite possibly, the worst pod suggestion I have seen."
Ever?
So explain to me what you hate about it?
I will try to address all questions.
Ever?
So explain to me what you hate about it?
I will try to address all questions.
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