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Hot take: even if Bama wins 50-6 tonight, technically still didn't "deserve" to be in
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:40 pm
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:40 pm
I see a lot of folks using the terms "best team" and "deserving" as synonyms. When it comes to sports that's not always the case.
No conference championship
Best win is over...MS State?
Lost to a now 4 loss Auburn
I can easily argue that either UCF, Ohio State, or USC was strictly more deserving of the spot.
If the playoff is simply going to go by eye test without real merit, then get rid of conference championships and expand the playoffs because the regular season doesn't matter. If you're deemed the better team regardless, you're going get in.
TL;DR: Stop giving mulligans to brand name teams who are going to get in on reputation alone. This may be the worst Saban team since 2007 but they're about to be handed another trip to the title game.
No conference championship
Best win is over...MS State?
Lost to a now 4 loss Auburn
I can easily argue that either UCF, Ohio State, or USC was strictly more deserving of the spot.
If the playoff is simply going to go by eye test without real merit, then get rid of conference championships and expand the playoffs because the regular season doesn't matter. If you're deemed the better team regardless, you're going get in.
TL;DR: Stop giving mulligans to brand name teams who are going to get in on reputation alone. This may be the worst Saban team since 2007 but they're about to be handed another trip to the title game.
This post was edited on 1/1/18 at 10:41 pm
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Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:42 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Unless they lose twice, Alabama will make the playoff every year. Humans have too much programmed bias to avoid the eye test.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:43 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Not playing in a conference championship game should be viewed as a loss. When compared to Wisconsin then it’s obvious who would and should have been selected. More bama bias bullshite.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:44 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
Ok, they aren't beating the #1 team in the country 24-6 in the 4th quarter
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:44 pm to beastieboys
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Unless they lose twice, Alabama will make the playoff every year. Humans have too much programmed bias to avoid the eye test.
This is the best take I have heard. I totally agree. It's getting real old.
Damn near converting me to an NFL fan.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:45 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
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Best win is over...MS State?
Lost to a now 4 loss Auburn
So you are counting Auburn's game today since it helps your case and ignoring Alabama's win? Solid spin.
This post was edited on 1/1/18 at 10:46 pm
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:46 pm to LSUGent
Where was the all the outrage last year when OSU got in without playing for their conference championship?
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:46 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
You’re a dumbass
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:47 pm to SoDakHawk
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Damn near converting me to an NFL fan.
Almost every year right around this time I begin to appreciate the NFL playoff format more and more.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:48 pm to phaz
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Where was the all the outrage last year when OSU got in without playing for their conference championship?
I thought there was a fair amount IIRC.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:49 pm to phaz
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Where was the all the outrage last year when OSU got in without playing for their conference championship?
Penn State isn't their rival.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:49 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
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I can easily argue that either UCF, Ohio State, or USC was strictly more deserving of the spot.
no you cant
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:49 pm to Bama and Beer
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Ok, they aren't beating the #1 team in the country 24-6 in the 4th quarter
Totally independent from if they had done enough during the regular season to be in the playoff, but I understand it can be hard to parse that, especially if you are emotionally invested.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:49 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
OSU shouldn't have got in either. Should have been Penn State.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:49 pm to phaz
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Where was the all the outrage last year when OSU got in without playing for their conference championship?
There were plenty of people advocating for Penn State to be in over OSU
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:50 pm to phaz
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Where was the all the outrage last year when OSU got in without playing for their conference championship?
Better resume.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:50 pm to phaz
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Where was the all the outrage last year when OSU got in without playing for their conference championship?
Ohio State, even though they didn't win their conference or even their division, was the only Big Ten team and one of 4 P5 teams with 1 or less losses. Also, they had a great resume highlighted by a road win over Big 12 champion Oklahoma.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:50 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
To be the man, you gotta beat the man. Until someone proves otherwise, Alabama will always be the team to beat. And I hate saying that.
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:50 pm to rocket31
Bama dicking down Clemson 
Posted on 1/1/18 at 10:51 pm to phaz
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Where was the all the outrage last year when OSU got in without playing for their conference championship?
But but but but but it's different!!
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