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I don’t think SMU is as much of a lock as everyone thinks
Posted on 12/1/24 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 12/1/24 at 9:18 pm
If they lose to Clemson. Especially if somehow it was ugly. I’m not here to say who would or should take their place just saying if a swerve happened I wouldn’t be that surprised if they got screwed. Unless there are millions of pony excess type money flooding to the committee which is possible.
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Posted on 12/1/24 at 10:15 pm to JamalMurry27
Is this another one of those Bama should be in posts?
Posted on 12/1/24 at 10:15 pm to JamalMurry27
Brother you are the oweo of the msb. You do realize it is possible to have a thought and not start a thread on it, don't you?
It is better to remain silent and thought a fool...
It is better to remain silent and thought a fool...
Posted on 12/2/24 at 2:03 am to JamalMurry27
They aren't that good if you look at the teams they've played and the scores of the games. It does seem like they have improved over the season though.
Wouldn't be surprised if they lose to Clemson and don't get in. Byu beat them .
Wouldn't be surprised if they lose to Clemson and don't get in. Byu beat them .
Posted on 12/2/24 at 3:03 am to JamalMurry27
When the final rankings are out, I think the committee will look at who would be favored if you matched up Ole Miss and Bama and South Carolina against some of these other teams like Indiana, SMU, Miami, etc. These matchups are favorable to the SEC and in the end I think Bama sneaks in there because they have so much talent and they'd be favored in these matchups.
Wild card might be Indiana. I thought they were playing Oregon in the CCG, and after getting throttled there I thought they'd be left out. Penn St will probably get throttled but they're in, IMO. So, Indiana will probably be in and that could bump Bama out.
I picked Bama to have to travel to Notre Dame, first round. I'd take Bama in that game. They would have almost 3 weeks rest and about 2 weeks to prepare.
Wild card might be Indiana. I thought they were playing Oregon in the CCG, and after getting throttled there I thought they'd be left out. Penn St will probably get throttled but they're in, IMO. So, Indiana will probably be in and that could bump Bama out.
I picked Bama to have to travel to Notre Dame, first round. I'd take Bama in that game. They would have almost 3 weeks rest and about 2 weeks to prepare.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 5:55 am to JamalMurry27
This board has hyped SMU for some weird reason. They haven't played anyone worth a damn, lost at home to BYU and gave up 44 points to an average TCU team. I don't get why people think they are a lock.
This post was edited on 12/2/24 at 6:05 am
Posted on 12/2/24 at 6:06 am to JamalMurry27
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If they lose to Clemson
They ain’t losing to Clemson
Posted on 12/2/24 at 6:58 am to JamalMurry27
Don't worry, OP. Bama will get in somehow. That is a given.
Someone will lose in the Conference Championship Game while you are at home (again), resting. You will get several weeks off then get to play a team that had to earn it by winning a conference title and less time off.
That will be your reward for losing three games, with two to unranked 6-6 teams.
Someone will lose in the Conference Championship Game while you are at home (again), resting. You will get several weeks off then get to play a team that had to earn it by winning a conference title and less time off.
That will be your reward for losing three games, with two to unranked 6-6 teams.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 7:35 am to JamalMurry27
Explain why you think an 11-1 team should fall behind teams for playing an extra game...
If they drop out, it will he the death of conference championships. Nobody comfortably in the top 10 will want to play
If they drop out, it will he the death of conference championships. Nobody comfortably in the top 10 will want to play
This post was edited on 12/2/24 at 7:36 am
Posted on 12/2/24 at 8:57 am to WaydownSouth
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Explain why you think an 11-1 team should fall behind teams for playing an extra game...
When a team is clearly in the playoffs because they have numerous quality wins against good teams in the regular season, it seems dumb to punish them for playing one more very good team in a championship game.
However, when the question mark about a team is that they are 0-1 against Top25 teams all season, doesn't considering how they do against another one in the conference championship game make sense?
SMU may be in with a loss to Clemson but their resume at that point would be 0-2 against the Top25, with only 2 wins against teams even in the SP+ Top 40 and 9 games against teams in the 50s-80s.
The added irony in their case about rewarding easy schedules even when you lose every high profile game would be losing to the team that one of the main competitors for the final spots, South Carolina, just beat on their home field.
If the playoff committee is faced with which is better between:
3-2 vs Top 25 teams and 5-3 vs Top 40 teams
OR
0-2 vs Top 25 teams and 2-2 vs Top 40 teams
they may consider every available resume point.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:13 am to JamalMurry27
If I'm a bye team, I'm hoping I don't draw Bama, Georgia, or Clemson in the first game. Those 3 teams just know how to win when the chips are down. I trust them over Oregon, who's under the immense pressure of winning their school its first national title in football.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:25 am to JamalMurry27
It’s always BAMA fans that post dumb shite like this. Always.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:27 am to holdmuh keystonelite
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They haven't played anyone worth a damn, lost at home to BYU and gave up 44 points to an average TCU team.
Yet, so many posters are starting threads and arguing why BAMA should get in.
SMU loses to BYU and Clemson.
BAMA loses to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma.
One set of losses is not like the others.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:28 am to JamalMurry27
Bama sucks. Get used to it.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:44 am to Prominentwon
quote:
SMU loses to BYU and Clemson.
BAMA loses to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma.
One set of losses is not like the others.
and who did SMU beat? What was their schedule like?
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:46 am to wm72
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However, when the question mark about a team is that they are 0-1 against Top25 teams all season, doesn't considering how they do against another one in the conference championship game make sense?
No. This weekend should be treated like the conference tournaments for basketball. Nobody safely in the tournament is dropping out for going 0-1. You can only play your way in.
The exception being if a team is ranked 11th or 12th and someone earns a bid outside the top 12 and they get bumped out.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 10:05 am to WaydownSouth
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No. This weekend should be treated like the conference tournaments for basketball. Nobody safely in the tournament is dropping out for going 0-1. You can only play your way in.
Fair enough to have that opinion but I don't think the committee has left out that option.
The difference would hinge on how "safe" SMU really is right now with a resume that's 0-1 vs Top25 teams and only 3 total games against SP+ / FEI Top 40. If they're considered safe enough to increase that to 0-2 against the Top25, fine.
However, that is a fairly strong statement about schedule strength from the committee if so.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 10:10 am to JamalMurry27
SMU is in a lot better position with a loss then Miami is if SMU wins.
SMU is 5-1 against power 4 teams over .500
Miami is 3-2
SMU is 5-1 against power 4 teams over .500
Miami is 3-2
Posted on 12/2/24 at 10:56 am to wm72
If they declined the bid to play in the ACC championship and Clemson beats miami instead. Are they dropping SMU from 7 to out?
If the answer is no, then they should not be penalized for losing. Otherwise, declining championship bids will be a reality
If the answer is no, then they should not be penalized for losing. Otherwise, declining championship bids will be a reality
Posted on 12/2/24 at 11:13 am to WaydownSouth
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If they declined the bid to play in the ACC championship and Clemson beats miami instead. Are they dropping SMU from 7 to out?
If it's even possible to decline a conference championship bid my feeling is that the committee could very likely leave a team out for doing it.
Especially if the basis is that team thinking they're not going to be able to beat an opponent that's not even in the playoff field at that point.
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