Oregon vs Washington tonight. Oregon is the better team right now. Washington clipped them earlier. Should be a fun matchup with Penix and Nix slinging it. Lot of good WRs as well.
Here’s a hypothetical scenario. You’re winners this weekend:
Washington
Michigan
FSU
Bama
Texas
If this is this case - No SEC in the final 4? Hmmmm
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All those teams have 1 loss. Assuming FSU holds on to win with their true freshman 3rd string QB. lol come on man. Foh.
So?
If Georgia played FSU right now, Georgia would be favored.
If Alabama played FSU right now, Alabama would be favored.
If Texas played FSU right now, Texas would be favored.
Why? The are better teams right now. And largely because FSU is missing their best offensive player.
Oregon was favored by 10 last night. Georgia was favored over Alabama. What does that mean.
Does anyone actually think this FSU defense is getting blown out by anyone?
Oregon was favored by 10 last night. Georgia was favored over Alabama. What does that mean.
Does anyone actually think this FSU defense is getting blown out by anyone?
The lines of those theoretical games are completely different if Travis is healthy.
I don't think FSU would get blown out. But I don't think they are a real threat on offense anymore, especially against one on of these F4 teams...
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Washington
Texas
Alabama
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Oregon was favored by 10 last night. Georgia was favored over Alabama. What does that mean.
Does anyone actually think this FSU defense is getting blown out by anyone?
The lines of those theoretical games are completely different if Travis is healthy.
I don't think FSU would get blown out. But I don't think they are a real threat on offense anymore, especially against one on of these F4 teams...
Right now if they had Travis, I think they could beat anybody. Nobody looks THAT good. Georgia's offense was terrible today. I truly is a damn shame.
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Washington
Texas
Alabama
Give me the FSU defense against McCarthy and Milroe
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You’re actually going to compare the Louisville defense to the Iowa defense.
This year would’ve been great to have an eight team playoff. A lot of strong teams in the 3-8 range.
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Than Michigan had tonight. They gave up 30 more yards against a team that averaged 400+ yards a game. Why isn’t Michigan getting questioned?
You’re actually going to compare the Louisville defense to the Iowa defense.
With a third string QB who played hurt?
Michigan. Washington. Bama. Texas.
Seems to me as if there is plenty of questioning Michigan on this thread.
The offense looks different if Loveland and Barner didn’t drop pass after pass.
Losing Zinter had an impact on the OL. They will need to use the next month to sort that out. The
But if everyone is raving about FSU’s defense, then Michigan should also get that same praise. Sainristil had a great game. And Michigan’s sophomore DTs are monsters.
As to the CFB - it should be:
Michigan
Washington
FSU
Texas
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Than Michigan had tonight. They gave up 30 more yards against a team that averaged 400+ yards a game. Why isn’t Michigan getting questioned?
Seems to me as if there is plenty of questioning Michigan on this thread.
The offense looks different if Loveland and Barner didn’t drop pass after pass.
Losing Zinter had an impact on the OL. They will need to use the next month to sort that out. The
But if everyone is raving about FSU’s defense, then Michigan should also get that same praise. Sainristil had a great game. And Michigan’s sophomore DTs are monsters.
As to the CFB - it should be:
Michigan
Washington
FSU
Texas
It is not really questioning Michigan but using a comparison. They are clearly #1 now tha Georgia lost.
But even you gave excuses for Michigan like their OL being hurt and a couple dropped passes. Hell FSU had 4 drops that would have continued drives. And then you say Michigan will have month to get the OL injury sorted out. Well, clearly FSU will have their #2 QB back and that is a likely big upgrade over a freshman #3 QB who had about 5 practices.
I see you say FSU should be in and not I am not criticisizing you - but I was just using your post as an example of what others are doing to FSU.
Sorry Georgia.
Maybe even sorry Alabama.
Sorry Georgia.
Maybe even sorry Alabama.
If the “playoffs have already started,” saying “maybe sorry Alabama” is pretty dumb. If the playoffs have already started, Alabama wouldn’t be out with a win. Duh!
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FSU
Texas
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The playoffs started already.
Sorry Georgia.
Maybe even sorry Alabama.
If the “playoffs have already started,” saying “maybe sorry Alabama” is pretty dumb. If the playoffs have already started, Alabama wouldn’t be out with a win. Duh!
Alabama was ranked 8th coming into the weekend. Michigan(2), Washington(3), FSU (4), and Texas(7) all won their conference championships...you are saying they should jump one or two teams ranked ahead of them that all won....
They probably will, but that may not sit well.
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The playoffs started already.
Sorry Georgia.
Maybe even sorry Alabama.
If the “playoffs have already started,” saying “maybe sorry Alabama” is pretty dumb. If the playoffs have already started, Alabama wouldn’t be out with a win. Duh!
Alabama was ranked 8th coming into the weekend. Michigan(2), Washington(3), FSU (4), and Texas(7) all won their conference championships...you are saying they should jump one or two teams ranked ahead of them that all won....
They probably will, but that may not sit well.
If that’s directed at me, I actually think Alabama should be left out. I was just responding to Blueworm’s statement that “if you’ve been paying attention, the playoffs have already started.”
I think it should be Michigan, Washington, Texas, FSU.
If that’s directed at me, I actually think Alabama should be left out. I was just responding to Blueworm’s statement that “if you’ve been paying attention, the playoffs have already started.”
I think it should be Michigan, Washington, Texas, FSU.
Ok, I misunderstood your wording.
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The playoffs started already.
Sorry Georgia.
Maybe even sorry Alabama.
If the “playoffs have already started,” saying “maybe sorry Alabama” is pretty dumb. If the playoffs have already started, Alabama wouldn’t be out with a win. Duh!
At #8, were they in?
I won’t be mad at it, but I wouldn’t be for that if I had a vote. Michigan, Washington, FSU, Alabama. And I actually think FSU/Washington would be a better game than most, the FSU D is playing well.
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The playoffs started already.
Sorry Georgia.
Maybe even sorry Alabama.
If the “playoffs have already started,” saying “maybe sorry Alabama” is pretty dumb. If the playoffs have already started, Alabama wouldn’t be out with a win. Duh!
At #8, were they in?
He is saying the conference championships are really the start of the playoffs - they are. The losers are eliminated from consideration, aren't they.
I won’t be mad at it, but I wouldn’t be for that if I had a vote. Michigan, Washington, FSU, Alabama. And I actually think FSU/Washington would be a better game than most, the FSU D is playing well.
Texas won their championship game too.
Out of conference games are almost all played early in the season. If you’re going to dismiss them, then they shouldn’t even bother playing them. Both teams knew the stakes in week 2 and Texas went in to Tuscaloosa and beat Bama. That absolutely HAS to matter
Oh I know. I just think dismissing what happens on the field in lieu of completely subjective opinions on who may or not be the “best teams” is a terrible model to follow. Results should matter much more. You think Alabama is the better team. I think Texas is better. Who’s right? Guessing the best teams is just that…guessing.
FSU -400
Texas -300
Alabama +100
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I just wouldn’t vote for it. There’s no right answer.
Oh I know. I just think dismissing what happens on the field in lieu of completely subjective opinions on who may or not be the “best teams” is a terrible model to follow. Results should matter much more. You think Alabama is the better team. I think Texas is better. Who’s right? Guessing the best teams is just that…guessing.
My justification would be that beating the #1 team in the nation for the conference title is more important than beating a 3 loss OK State team + the week 2 win. In the end I’d like to see both get it but I think it’s also wrong to put them in over FSU who earned being there. I’m torn, I’m good with whatever they do.
I won’t be mad at it, but I wouldn’t be for that if I had a vote. Michigan, Washington, FSU, Alabama. And I actually think FSU/Washington would be a better game than most, the FSU D is playing well.
Milroe is a significantly better player than September 9th. So, Texas caught Alabama at the right time breaking in a new QB.
Anyone who follows this closely knows Texas played a very mediocre team in the Big12 final. Oklahoma State posed zero threat. And Michigan played a horrible offensive team in Iowa who represents the putrid Big Ten West. The imbalance between the BTE and BTW is embarrassing for the B1G.
Meanwhile, Alabama had to roll into Georgia's backyard and beat the best team in the country. That was clearly the most impressive performance yesterday and more impressive than UT winning in Tuscaloosa three months ago.
Alabama should be rewarded.
But it's a very difficult year for the selection committee.
I would feel much different about FSU if Travis was injured but scheduled to come back for the semis. But because he's done, and they have to play inferior QBs now, they are a materially a different team on offense. And the eye test completely supports that.
So, I would reluctantly keep them out. It's just a bad break.
To be consistent, If Penix went down a few weeks ago and his replacement was as ineffective as Travis's, I would make the same exact argument.
I don’t think it’s that difficult at all, although that’s not what the committee will say after the fact. The Travis injury gave them a major out and will allow them to make the easier decision.
If Travis wasn’t hurt, I can’t even imagine how difficult this choice would’ve been. They would’ve had to leave the SEC Champ or Texas out of the playoff. That would’ve been a clusterfuck.
That was one game where they shut out their opponent. Besides - they know they need to work on the OL leading up to the playoff.
They lost. That is the way it is. They looked like shit yesterday and they lost. Season on the line and they played poorly.
I think they should turn down any bowl games.
I’m sure many on the Committee were rooting like heck for FSU to lose last night, but would settle for an ugly win, and use that to justify their decision.
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They should call themselves National Champs, just like the old days.
I think they should turn down any bowl games.
Uh, don’t think the school will turn down the money. But I get your point.
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They should call themselves National Champs, just like the old days.
I think they should turn down any bowl games.
Uh, don’t think the school will turn down the money. But I get your point.
Accept the bid. Show up for the game and then roll out nothing but backups.