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LSU and the SECCG
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:43 pm
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
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
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Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:43 pm to UGATiger26
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UGATiger26
I know your tricks, gypsy.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:45 pm to UGATiger26
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 on 11/10/19 at 4:45 pm to UGATiger26
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 on 11/10/19 at 4:46 pm to UGATiger26
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:46 pm to UGATiger26
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 on 11/10/19 at 4:46 pm to UGATiger26
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.
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 on 11/10/19 at 4:47 pm to UGATiger26
Well considering the coaches have a bonus for winning the SEC, this wont happen
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:47 pm to UGATiger26
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 on 11/10/19 at 4:48 pm to CheerWhine
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We'll have to beat the Dawgs in Atlanta to secure a playoff spot, it's not like we're Bama.
I disagree. If we're undefeated going into the SECCG, a loss doesn't knock us out.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:48 pm to UGATiger26
maybe we don't want to have to play you twice? we're planning on eliminating you and winning the SEC, boss.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:51 pm to UGATiger26
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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 on 11/10/19 at 4:52 pm to UGATiger26
SEC Championship, that's why. Need more hardware
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:53 pm to Clames
Winning the SEC is just as big as winning the NC to some folks.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:54 pm to tschla1
I can agree with that, but I can never feel safe about getting in with a loss until it actually happens. Hopefully we win out and get the #1 seed, and we don't have to worry.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:54 pm to lsursb
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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.
Yes, a loss without playing starters. Why should the committee consider things like injuries to star players, but not when a team intentionally decides not to play starters (to avoid injury risk, for example)
This post was edited on 11/10/19 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 11/10/19 at 4:54 pm to UGATiger26
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
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 on 11/10/19 at 5:03 pm to UGATiger26
The SEC Championship is honestly more meaningful than whatever bowl/playoff system is in place at the time.
Posted on 11/10/19 at 5:05 pm to UGATiger26
quote:An SEC championship is special and as proven already is harder to acquire than an national championship.
? You don't get an SEC championship trophy?
Posted on 11/10/19 at 5:07 pm to UGATiger26
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Yes, a loss without playing starters. Why should the committee consider things like injuries to star players, but not when a team intentionally decides not to play starters (to avoid injury risk, for example)
Are you already setting up the excuses in your mind? "LSU played their starters in the SECCG." is a pretty lousy excuse even by UGA standards.
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