Well, it is now. Sadly.
Pandora's Box has been opened and there's no way to close it now. We may see more 10-2 to 2-10, 9-3 to 3-9, etc. type year-to-year scenarios in the future.
If there's one thing the CFP has taught me it's that Iowa doesn't stand a chance to win a Natty. Ever.
- Thread starter Hbotus Dichotomous
- Start date
Pandora's Box has been opened and there's no way to close it now. We may see more 10-2 to 2-10, 9-3 to 3-9, etc. type year-to-year scenarios in the future.
It's always been pay to play, now it's different because everybody's in on it and the big schools can't prohibit anybody outside of its circle by do it through NCAA penalties and violations.
If Ricky Stanzi wouldn't have gotten hurt, the 2009 team could have stood a chance. Now with NIL/portal I'm not sure it's ever possible. Too easy to leave the team rather than lean into it's multi year development.
Hate to break it to you, but Iowa will get to the CFP before FSU. We are a top 20 program by almost every metric that matters.
I don’t think FSU will be there for a while, but has a better shot in the (easier) ACC.
When exactly do you anticipate Iowa finishing 1 or 2 in the Big Ten?
Hayden never won the big games either. The last Iowa coach that did win big games was Evy.
Well the big 10 got 4 teams in this year so they don't have to finish 1 or 2
Why does Iowa need to finish 1 or 2? Are you not aware the B1G had 4 teams make the CFP this year?
Technically accurate, but the committee learned their lesson putting Indiana in. I don’t think a third or fourth place Iowa team gets in over SEC teams going forward.
You can think whatever you want. I think the SEC and B1G will have more teams in the coming years. The ACC is fvcking clown shoes and ASU is gonna get smoked. Book it.
I agree the Big 10 traditional powers will get in and the SEC will be deep in the CFP. Everyone else will be playing for scraps.
I think you’re deluding yourself about Iowa’s chances, but I understand.
It's cute you thought we had a chance in the ESPN era. Not a chance anyone was ever letting us in the championship before. We could be undefeated and they would have invented a reason to put in a 1 loss sec team over us.
At least in this model we have a punchers chance. Unless of course people allow ESPN to set the narrative like they were trying to do with Indiana and smu.
At least in this model we have a punchers chance. Unless of course people allow ESPN to set the narrative like they were trying to do with Indiana and smu.
lol, this is cute coming from a nole. Listen, Iowa is more relevant than you care to admit and FSU is a mess currently. I understand.
Stop being so emotional. I’m not making any claims about FSU or any excuses. We are a disaster.
You think the committee is putting in a third place Iowa team over Alabama or even a mid-level SEC team with the same record you are high. Maybe not fair but I really doubt it.
I’m not emotional. I’m using logic. Iowa will finish top 4 in the B1G in the foreseeable future. That’s all we need to get in. The ACC on the other hand needs to be 1 or 2 because it’s a joke. Sorry, not sorry.
Hayden had big one over #2 michigan. Evy won a bunch of big games.
You appear to always see the worst in things? It's called Catastrophic Thinking.Everyone was ripping on Indiana last night after losing to ND in such a lopsided way. As it turns out, 24 hours later all the other lower seeded teams got smoked in the same fashion. The 12 team playoff is just a ruse. A feel good hopeful moment for the teams that really don't belong against the blue bloods. And then reality will sink in. Football isn't basketball where a team can get hot for a couple days and make a deep run. In summary, the CFP sucks. And it shows even more that the Hawks will never be NT winners. Booooooooooooo!
Catastrophic thinking is the habit of always assuming the worst possible outcome in any situation. Childhood experiences, relationship patterns, and personality disorders can contribute to the development of catastrophic thinking.
You can get help for it.
I don't know why everybody's concerned with whether Iowa is going to be able to lay a turd in a playoff game when we should be shooting for the pop tart or cheez it bowl so we can at least watch the mascot dance
They will if these f***ing adult-aged kids stop going to all these other f***ing schools and start going to Iowa so we can win a national championship.Everyone was ripping on Indiana last night after losing to ND in such a lopsided way. As it turns out, 24 hours later all the other lower seeded teams got smoked in the same fashion. The 12 team playoff is just a ruse. A feel good hopeful moment for the teams that really don't belong against the blue bloods. And then reality will sink in. Football isn't basketball where a team can get hot for a couple days and make a deep run. In summary, the CFP sucks. And it shows even more that the Hawks will never be NT winners. Booooooooooooo!
I think you have a stalker monkey.
@BlackleafIsMyB1tch - react to this post if you were neglected as a child and are seeking validation on the internet. Be well.
Iowa just needs the Caitlin Clark of college football.
I wish there was a three point line in college football. Wait. What? There is? Nate Kaeding says so? Fudge.
One thing you all need to consider is how the talent in CFB is starting to spread out. Even the SEC Blue bloods are bitching they can't keep their 2nd and 3rd team 4&5 stats anymore. Depth is going to be an issue going forward.
A program like Iowa can develop players and compete every few years or so.
A program like Iowa can develop players and compete every few years or so.
All 4 losers looked shitty. Indiana less shitty than SMU and UT.
To be fair you just made the claim "They learned their lesson from Indiana" who was the 4th place team at 11-1. If Alabama was 11-1 they'd definitely be in.
Shame it's only a 12 team playoff, eh?
I'd almost be willing to bet FSU gets to the CFP first simply because we'll win a conference championship again before Iowa.
Hot take: the home games were amazing television and I was thoroughly entertained.
Iowa benefited greatly from playing in the West. This season might have been Iowa’s best chance for a playoff birth.
They only played one power team. They could have lost 80-0 and still made playoff if they didn’t lose to 3 mediocre teams.
Not sure how far future schedules go out but they would need a lot of luck to get a softer schedule.
Having 3 protected rivalries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska, plus 3 soft non-con means 6 games will be manageable. The luck is if we can draw maybe 1 of OSU, Oregon, Michigan, Penn State out of the 17 possible choices for the other 6 slots..
Then the trick is to not f*ck it up.
It's a mentally ill Nebraska fan. He takes our rivalry too personally and it affects him on an emotional level. If he didn't have the internet as an outlet to vent his bitterness, I'd genuinely fear for the safety of those around him in real life.
