GurleyGirl

I stopped watching after season 5. Up to that point the show was pretty consistent with the books and was good. Thereafter, the show writers started winging it and the show was inconsistent with the plot established in the books and became ridiculously bad.
The situation reminded me of LOST to some extent in which the writing directionally became the antithesis of the expectations of the fans.

Copilot described it as such:
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Most fans agree the writing in Game of Thrones took a sharp downturn starting in Season 7, and by Season 8 it was widely considered “ridiculously bad.” The decline is tied to the show outpacing George R.R. Martin’s books, forcing the showrunners to rely on outlines rather than detailed source material.

?? When the Decline Happened
• Seasons 1–4: Strong writing, bolstered by George R.R. Martin’s direct involvement. He personally wrote standout episodes like Blackwater (S2) and The Lion and the Rose (S4).
• Season 5: Still close to the books, though cracks began to show. This was the last season that largely followed Martin’s published material.
• Season 6: Mixed reception. Some praised big moments (Battle of the Bastards), but others noticed rushed plots and weaker character arcs.
• Seasons 7–8: Universally criticized. Plotlines became compressed, character decisions felt unearned, and spectacle replaced nuanced storytelling. The finale in particular is often cited as one of TV’s most disappointing endings.

?? Why the Writing Fell Apart
• Outpaced the Books: Martin hadn’t finished The Winds of Winter or A Dream of Spring. The showrunners had only broad outlines of his intended endgame.
• Shift in Focus: Dialogue-heavy political intrigue gave way to fast-moving battles and visual spectacle. Quantitative analysis even shows dialogue density plummeted from ~70 words per minute in Season 1 to just 10 in the final season.
• Compressed Timelines: Seasons 7 and 8 were shorter (7 and 6 episodes respectively), forcing rushed resolutions to sprawling storylines.
• Character Arcs Undermined: Beloved characters like Daenerys and Jaime were given abrupt, inconsistent endings that felt disconnected from years of buildup.

?? The Fan Consensus
• Season 5: Last season with consistent quality.
• Season 6: Transitional, with both highs and lows.
• Season 7–8: Where writing is widely considered “ridiculously bad,” culminating in the divisive finale.

In short: Game of Thrones maintained strong writing through Season 5, began wobbling in Season 6, and collapsed in Seasons 7 and 8 when spectacle overtook storytelling and the show had to invent its own endgame.

I want us to win the SECCG again and the NCG again fortifying our place as the best team in college football having won 3 out of the last 5 NC's. :nana:

I don't agree with your premise.
There's a pattern to be sure but "can't" is unproven over time.
And the fact that there are many strong teams in the conference as opposed to 1 or 2 makes for a stronger overall conference which has been supported by how well SEC teams perform in bowl games.

We had the same issue when Mark Richt was our coach. Richt's philosophy, which I didn't agree with, is allowing your players to play aggressively is going to incur an acceptable level of penalties.
What this really means is lack of discipline which creates negative team issues far beyond excessive penalties.

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If Ags and Tide win out and Bama wins SECCG, UGA will be 5 at best

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Probably true but A&M has the more balanced team and I'm expecting them to win. Either way, if we win out, we will be in the playoffs one way or another.

No one. Bobo is Kirby's best friend and happy where he is with his son playing Center.

I feel badly for Ole Miss.
If Kiffin does take the Florida job he will have fortified his image as a gun for hire with no loyalty.
He has already undermined this season for Ole Miss by not signing a contract extension which I'm sure could be leveraged by the Florida offer.
But in the end he might feel he has a better chance at a NC at proven winner like Florida. He is somewhat similar to Steve Spurrier in personality. :lol:
But from my perspective his legacy could be improved considerably by winning a NC at a dark-horse like Ole Miss.

A&M
Bama
Georgia
Ole Miss
Texas
OU
Vandy
Tennessee
LSU
Florida
SC
Kentucky
MSU
Arkansas

Nike doubling down on stupid. hahaa

That was 2D chess.
3D chess will occur when the opposing team fakes that vulnerable look.
Having a skill player in position to receive the snap was a dead giveaway for anyone paying attention.