Why isn’t it just 16 ****ing teams. No byes. Just seed it, problem solved.
CFP Selection Show
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It seems Clemson knocked out Alabama by beating SMU.
Less losses. Bama is better, but they lost when they shouldn’t have. I am not onboard with them jumping smu just because they’re better on paper. Don’t lose your ****ing games.
I think at some point, we are going to play cross conferences games. SEC vs Big 10 weekend and Big 12 vs ACC. Like they do in basketball
Personally I love it. Conference realignment and poor CFP rankings did this, not ASU and Boises "weak schedule."
Trying to create controversy and conversation. It's a smart move but yeah, it's a far less effective scenario than a straight up tournament.
I'm fine with Alabama jumping someone bc of a better resume but why punish SMU for losing a ranked CCG when other teams sitting at home are safe and sound?
I could see that. And it would be a bad decision given their resume.
I get that the whole point in having guaranteed spots for second tier leagues is to keep a larger number of teams invested in the process. That's ok as long as they are seeded appropriately when the playoff starts. asu should most definitely not get a bye. Nor should boise st., although there's a better argument for them.
Nice try, boys, but amazingly, SMU beats out 'Bama! The first upset of the 12-team playoffs. And everyone outside of Alabama has to be thrilled. I am.
Don’t lose to the worst Oklahoma team in decades and Vanderbilt.
I don't see 16 seed ISU conference runner up to the 15 seed jumping 8 seed SMU conference runner up to the 17 seed just for losing by 3.
Alabama got destroyed by a weak Oklahoma team and lost to Vanderbilt. My adivce to 'Bama: Beat Vanderbilt OR Oklahoma, and join the party. You can't do that, you don't deserve . . . and did not receive . . . an invite. Simple as that.
Saban did say one thing that's indisputable. Every team controls their own destiny. Just win.
I think Illinois gets bama.
Hawks are getting Bama…….Book it
He's not only talking about Alabama. He's talking about all major conference teams. I personally put more weight in losing close to an SEC/B1G team than winning against an ACC/B12 opponent. I know a lot will disagree with that but the disparity really is that great and will only widen over the coming years. Actually, it'll widen so much over the next five years it won't even be a question. Ah, the power of money in a purely money driven sport.
Hey now 16 would have gotten Alabama in. We need to savor 12 .
At this point I don't think it matters. Where they have them ranked relative to each other, I just don't see ISU ever making that sort of jump from 16 to 12 over Alabama, Miami, South Carolina, Ole Miss, and SMU after losing a close game to the 15th overall seed.
ESPN dictating who the tough teams are is what needs to stop.
Saban can **** off. The world doesn't revolve around the sec and ESPN
If OSU wins, they'll have a rematch with Oregon and a chance to make up for that controversial one-point loss. OSU couldn't ask for a better opportunity. Let's see what they can do with it.
For the past 20 years……it pretty much has revolved around the SEC except for like 3 years.
And it never should have been allowed to happen. Incestuous bulkshit collusion so ESPN can dictate terms and make money.
Poor Nicky. Gotta play Mercer more often. Forget about those nasty fellas from Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. How could Alabama be expected to beat big boys like that? LOL
So beating Kentucky should count as two wins while losing to Kentucky should count as a win?
Well, Northern Illinois did, so yes, Indiana can win, and I sincerely hope the Cignetti boys can get 'er done.
Well everytime another conference lined up against the SEC in championships they got the brakes beat off them except for last year, ‘14 when OSU won, and the FSU Jameis team over Auburn.
But here's the thing: Alabama and Ohio State and Oregon and Texas and the other "blue bloods" have ALL the money and ALL the advantages in the world. SMU and ASU and Boise and others lack most of those advantages. So the blue bloods should be playing more tough teams and, if they're worthy, they should beat them. And besides, SOS is highly subjective. There's already a built-in SEC bias. If you want to be in the CFP, stop whining and start winning . . . unless the likes of Vanderbilt and Oklahoma are too much for the poor fellas at Alabama to handle. Bring on Mercer! LOL
If winning the MW and B12 is so easy, maybe Alabama should go over there and do it.
