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This game is meaningless for the CFP
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:50 am
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:50 am
I just posted this on the SR, and please let me know if you disagree, but as far as Alabama and the playoff are concerned, this game is utterly meaningless. They would be better off losing, missing out on the SEC title game, and getting almost six full weeks to prepare for the first playoff game.
I'm not saying this is a good thing. It's very bad for college football, but explain to me why this isn't true.
I'm not saying this is a good thing. It's very bad for college football, but explain to me why this isn't true.
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:51 am to Tigerpaul1969
But LSU is also playing, so no, it’s not meaningless.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:51 am to Tigerpaul1969
Not if they also lose to The Citadel.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:52 am to Tigerpaul1969
If LSU didn't frick up and lose to Florida maybe.
But LSU is playing in the game, too. And needs to win to have any shot.
Undefeated ND
Undefeated Clemson
1 Loss non Alabama SEC Champ
1 Loss Ohio State or Michigan
Alabama gets left out
But LSU is playing in the game, too. And needs to win to have any shot.
Undefeated ND
Undefeated Clemson
1 Loss non Alabama SEC Champ
1 Loss Ohio State or Michigan
Alabama gets left out
This post was edited on 10/22/18 at 10:53 am
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:53 am to Tigerpaul1969
I'm not sure your reasoning here. If we do beat Alabama, it's not a sure thing that they run the table the rest of the way. If they would slip up again it would be over for them.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:53 am to Tigerpaul1969
Yep - it rewards losing and there is a precedent for it. In every other sport I can think about, there is a value given to winning your key in-conference or in-division games and it can sometimes result in a team that looks to be stronger missing out on the postseason.
Creating the playoff basically guarantees a team like Bama that can always "pass the eye test", no matter how weak their schedule, a spot in the playoffs.
Creating the playoff basically guarantees a team like Bama that can always "pass the eye test", no matter how weak their schedule, a spot in the playoffs.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:53 am to Tigerpaul1969
The truth is that for LSU to win a NC they have to beat BAMA twice
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:54 am to Tigerpaul1969
I get what you’re saying but it’s not a given for Alabama unless they get some help from other teams.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:55 am to Strannix
And probably Georgia twice.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:55 am to Tigerpaul1969
Hmmm idk
Idk if a 1 loss Bama bumps a 1 loss Texas/Oklahoma and a 1 loss Michigan/Ohio State.
Alabama bumped some conference champions last year but tOSU and USC both had 2 loses.
If Clemson and Notre Dame stay undefeated, a different team won’t the SEC and 1 out of Texas/Oklahoma/Ohio State/Michigan win out, I dont See how you put Alabama in there.
Idk if a 1 loss Bama bumps a 1 loss Texas/Oklahoma and a 1 loss Michigan/Ohio State.
Alabama bumped some conference champions last year but tOSU and USC both had 2 loses.
If Clemson and Notre Dame stay undefeated, a different team won’t the SEC and 1 out of Texas/Oklahoma/Ohio State/Michigan win out, I dont See how you put Alabama in there.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:56 am to The Boat
OU at 12-1 gets in over 12-1 Ohio St IMO
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:57 am to Strannix
quote:
The truth is that for LSU to win a NC they have to beat BAMA twice
Truer words have never been spoken!
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:57 am to dallastiger55
quote:
OU at 12-1 gets in over 12-1 Ohio St IMO
That doesn't matter. Point being there's a realistic chance a 1 loss Alabama gets left out.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:57 am to Tigerpaul1969
I don't really care about the cfp. I care about winning each individual game, and I absolutely care about taking down Bamas smug asses in our house.
I care about winning the west and the SEC championship despite the league's blatant favoritism.
Postseason in college football has always been more of a fun dog and pony show than anything else. Games like UGA for us and UF for them, and what's coming next weekend, are what make the sport great.
I care about winning the west and the SEC championship despite the league's blatant favoritism.
Postseason in college football has always been more of a fun dog and pony show than anything else. Games like UGA for us and UF for them, and what's coming next weekend, are what make the sport great.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:57 am to Tigerpaul1969
You can't assume the future in CFB. Right now it's meaningful for both teams.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:58 am to Tigerpaul1969
If Bama has one loss to the #4ranked LSU where would they fall? Their quality of loss (to a 4) is higher than LSU single loss ((to UF #11ish ). Bama would still be in top 4 and will be well rested for the CFP.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:58 am to The Boat
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1 Loss Ohio State or Michigan
Do not be surprised if a 1 loss Bama is in the playoffs over a 1 loss Ohio State team in this scenario.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:58 am to Tigerpaul1969
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but as far as Alabama and the playoff are concerned, this game is utterly meaningless. They would be better off losing, missing out on the SEC title game, and getting almost six full weeks to prepare for the first playoff game.
Agreed...it's meaningless for them assuming they win out. In fact, it almost assuredly benefits them to not have to play the SEC Championship game.
For LSU, everything rides on this game's outcome.
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:59 am to Strannix
Yep thks to OSU LOSING
Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:59 am to The Boat
I don't see it. If they can choose between a one-loss Ohio State that lost by 30 to Purdue or a one-loss Alabama that lost on the road at LSU, I'm pretty sure they're going Bama.
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