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This MIZZ/UGA shows just why the playoff sucks and why expanding it would make it worse
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:47 pm
It’s a cool story or whatever, but even if UGA wins, they still win out and are in the playoffs.
It used to be a huge deal but you really get one freebie if you’re in the SEC. As the playoff expands, it will make more games like this effectively meaningless, or with less outside interest than before. That’s what used to make CFB so awesome was you could ruin another teams chances at any moment
It used to be a huge deal but you really get one freebie if you’re in the SEC. As the playoff expands, it will make more games like this effectively meaningless, or with less outside interest than before. That’s what used to make CFB so awesome was you could ruin another teams chances at any moment
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Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:49 pm to nugget
In just about every system we have had, a 12-1 SEC Champ UGA makes the NC.
I don't understand the gripe here.
I don't understand the gripe here.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:49 pm to nugget
Tradition and excitement such as this mean little when weighed against stacks of cash.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:51 pm to nugget
Meh, I don't like those years with more than 2 1-loss teams (or 2-loss chammps) and a committee deciding which two teams are worthy.
I bet there were purists like you whining when they expanded the ball tourney to 64 teams. You people are just naturally resistant to change.
I bet there were purists like you whining when they expanded the ball tourney to 64 teams. You people are just naturally resistant to change.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:52 pm to nugget
I don’t disagree with your premise, but the 4 team system has been such a disaster, I’m not gonna lose any sleep over it going away.
Maybe a bigger system will lead to more spread out talent.
I think it’s hard to argue that the playoff era has been nearly as entertaining as the BCS era was.
Maybe a bigger system will lead to more spread out talent.
I think it’s hard to argue that the playoff era has been nearly as entertaining as the BCS era was.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:52 pm to nugget
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It’s a cool story or whatever, but even if UGA wins, they still win out and are in the playoffs.
UGA can go 9-3 and make Top 12.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:53 pm to nugget
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That’s what used to make CFB so awesome was you could ruin another teams chances at any moment
that will always be on the table.
nothing is guaranteed.
And this is coming from a true NfL Homer.
This post was edited on 10/1/22 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:54 pm to OvertheDwayneBowe
An undefeated OSU, Clemson, USC, Michigan, or OKST would all likely get in over and SEC East team with a loss to Mizzou
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:55 pm to WaltTeevens
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I bet there were purists like you whining when they expanded the ball tourney to 64 teams.
Comparing across sports is pretty low IQ, even for you
Posted on 10/1/22 at 9:59 pm to nugget
Ohio State and Michigan can’t both go undefeated.
OSU runs the table this year. No one will challenge them until the playoffs.
Four teams is plenty. The next eight won’t survive.
OSU runs the table this year. No one will challenge them until the playoffs.
Four teams is plenty. The next eight won’t survive.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 10:03 pm to Deplorableinohio
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Ohio State and Michigan can’t both go undefeated.
Probably why I used OR, while also including 3 additional teams
Posted on 10/1/22 at 10:09 pm to OvertheDwayneBowe
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In just about every system we have had, a 12-1 SEC Champ UGA makes the NC. I don't understand the gripe here.
In the old days with shorter seasons and ties, they may or may not get in if there’s enough undefeated teams
Posted on 10/1/22 at 10:09 pm to WaltTeevens
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You people are just naturally resistant to change.
what do you mean you people?
and probably because everything we’ve manufactured in the last 40 years is either redundant or just sucks
Posted on 10/1/22 at 10:12 pm to WinnPtiger
Walt is a loon in the same mold as Lester Earl
Posted on 10/2/22 at 9:02 pm to nugget
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As the playoff expands, it will make more games like this effectively meaningless
I still don't understand this argument.
For every game like this one that you think is meaningless (it might determine whether or not Georgia gets a bye in the expanded CFP), what about games that are meaningless with the current system?
Right now, a game between a 9-2 LSU and a 9-2 Texas A&M is meaningless because the best that they are playing for is most likely a non-playoff bowl. However, with a 12 team playoff, this game becomes huge. The winner will most likely make the playoffs.
Doesn't it seem like an expanded playoff might make more games meaningful? If Georgia had lost, then, as you say, they would be eliminated in the old system. That would also mean that all of the rest of the games for Georgia would then become meaningless. How is that a good thing?
I really miss the old days when conference championships were a HUGE deal, as was making a New Year's Day Bowl. While the National Championship was still a big deal, it didn't overshadow winning conference championships. Unfortunately however, that ship has sailed.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 9:06 pm to nugget
4 teams is too many.
Just ask Oklahoma or any non-P5.
Anything more than 4 is BEYOND stupid and ridiculous.
Just ask Oklahoma or any non-P5.
Anything more than 4 is BEYOND stupid and ridiculous.
Posted on 10/2/22 at 9:17 pm to GusAU
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Right now, a game between a 9-2 LSU and a 9-2 Texas A&M is meaningless because the best that they are playing for is most likely a non-playoff bowl. However, with a 12 team playoff, this game becomes huge. The winner will most likely make the playoffs.
Doesn't it seem like an expanded playoff might make more games meaningful? If Georgia had lost, then, as you say, they would be eliminated in the old system. That would also mean that all of the rest of the games for Georgia would then become meaningless. How is that a good thing?
This
The amount of games that become "meaningful" actually increases with an expanded playoff.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:25 am to nugget
Expanding the playoff is about giving more teams something to play for. There is only about 6-7 teams that have a shot every year. Expanding it to 12 gives a whole lot more teams something to play for and a chance to at least play a game on the field.
And TV money.
And TV money.
Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:33 am to nugget
It’s a beautiful 55 degree December day in South Louisiana. Christmas spirit is in the air as its the week before Christmas. Typically you are spending the day with the wife and kids, bouncing between stores, finding last minute gifts. But this particular year is 2026. LSU made the playoffs as the 5th seed after an 11-1 season losing only to Alabama. 12th seeded Pac 12 runner up USC is coming to Baton Rouge. You have a tailgate set up, enjoying the weather, Christmas themed tailgate songs in the air as the scene is getting set for one of the biggest games ever in Tiger Stadium.
Sounds terrible, definitely wouldn’t want playoff expansion
Sounds terrible, definitely wouldn’t want playoff expansion
Posted on 10/3/22 at 9:14 am to nugget
The way Auburn was hosed after going undefeated in the SEC is the reason there should be a playoff. Unfortunately the 4 team playoff has led to uneven distribution of power in cfb. 12 team playoff is the right move.
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