The national media is so mad right now. Furious. LOL
This is why, Dan. Not many teams with losses better than Alabama's in recent years.
First Playoff Poll Released (predictions - first 5 pages; analysis - page 6 - ???)
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This is why, Dan. Not many teams with losses better than Alabama's in recent years.
First Playoff Poll Released (predictions - first 5 pages; analysis - page 6 -...
BTW, who has Iowa beat? Wisconsin right? Otherwise they don't have a great schedule. The rest of their schedule isn't great either. Wisconsin nearly lost to an awful Nebraska team. I'm not sure how Iowa are any better than Florida or Stanford.
This is why, Dan. Not many teams with losses better than Alabama's in recent years.
BTW, who has Iowa beat? Wisconsin right? Otherwise they don't have a great schedule. The rest of their schedule isn't great either. Wisconsin nearly lost to an awful Nebraska team. I'm not sure how Iowa are any better than Florida or Stanford.
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Re: First Playoff Poll Released (predictions - first 5 pages; analysis - page 6 -...
It's funny to me.....all of these Bama fans that think we still need help......
The Committee basically said last night - win and you're in.....
If we beat LSU we move up to 2 or 3 at worst.......
If we win out -- how do we fall out of the top 4? We don't.....
I could understand the fear prior to last night -- but after last night -- it's win and you are in.....
It's pretty clear.....
It's funny to me.....all of these Bama fans that think we still need help......
The Committee basically said last night - win and you're in.....
If we beat LSU we move up to 2 or 3 at worst.......
If we win out -- how do we fall out of the top 4? We don't.....
I could understand the fear prior to last night -- but after last night -- it's win and you are in.....
It's pretty clear.....
Re: Analysis of First Playoff Poll
This is correct. Besides winning out; Ole Miss has to lose or we are out.
This is correct. Besides winning out; Ole Miss has to lose or we are out.
Re: First Playoff Poll Released (predictions - first 5 pages; analysis - page 6 -...
TCU thought the same last year going into its final game.
TCU thought the same last year going into its final game.
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Actually, they didn't. Remember last year when Long said that every week they threw out the previous week's rankings and started over from scratch. Being ranked 4 now doesn't ensure Alabama of anything.
I'd really like to put my memory up against Danny Kanell any day of the week because I'd call him out quicker than he's ever been smacked. He's whining about how Alabama always gets the benefit of the doubt. Funny, I recall Kanell winning a national championship ring when FSU lost head to head to Notre Dame and several of his teammates went on TV crying about wanting a second chance. (He was a freshman behind Ward). I'd also point out his coach played for a tie vs UF in 1994 and throw out how many times we were always told at the end of the year how FSU was "really" the best team (1990-91-92) and never fell far even when they lost.
Then I'd hand him a crying towel, shout "Roll Tide," and strut off the set.
Then I'd hand him a crying towel, shout "Roll Tide," and strut off the set.
Re: First Playoff Poll Released (predictions - first 5 pages; analysis - page 6 -...
It's funny to me that folks don't realize this is not a traditional AP or coaches poll where a team keeps the spot they are in by just winning. The teams will be "re-ranked" on a weekly basis. I think that's why so many media types got bent out of shape yesterday - instead of thinking about how the playoff committee process works they decided to just throw shade at Bama. Quite frankly, it's tiring listening to all the what if scenarios (not talking about on this forum just on radio, TV, etc). There are probably over 100 different way to calculate who the final four teams will be. I really hope that there isn't this kind of reaction to playoff committee poll for the next 5 or 6 weeks..
It's funny to me that folks don't realize this is not a traditional AP or coaches poll where a team keeps the spot they are in by just winning. The teams will be "re-ranked" on a weekly basis. I think that's why so many media types got bent out of shape yesterday - instead of thinking about how the playoff committee process works they decided to just throw shade at Bama. Quite frankly, it's tiring listening to all the what if scenarios (not talking about on this forum just on radio, TV, etc). There are probably over 100 different way to calculate who the final four teams will be. I really hope that there isn't this kind of reaction to playoff committee poll for the next 5 or 6 weeks..
Re: First Playoff Poll Released (predictions - first 5 pages; analysis - page 6 -...
eeyore needs to eat
eeyore needs to eat
Re: First Playoff Poll Released (predictions - first 5 pages; analysis - page 6 -...
but tcu is not bama
but tcu is not bama
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I do not think it is a sure thing that if we win out we are in.
That very last week conference championships will come into play...TCU dropped out in favor of Ohio St last season at the end.
We need to make it to the SEC Championship.
I do not think it is a sure thing that if we win out we are in.
That very last week conference championships will come into play...TCU dropped out in favor of Ohio St last season at the end.
We need to make it to the SEC Championship.
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In Weeks 12 and 15 last year, Florida State dropped a spot in the poll after winning a game. They started the poll at #2 behind Mississippi State and ended up at #3.
In Week 16, TCU dropped from #3 to #6 after beating Iowa State.
If Alabama wins out, it still needs Ole Miss to lose another game to make sure it doesn't have what happened to TCU last year happen.
Alabama could sit at home while these games happen during Week 14 if Ole Miss doesn't lose:
B1G Championship: Ohio State/Michigan State against Iowa (possibly two undefeated teams, which means winner's resume gets tougher)
ACC Championship: Clemson (possibly undefeated) against possible 1-loss UNC
SEC Championship: 2-loss Ole Miss against 1-loss Florida (winner moves up with win against ranked opponent)
Pac-12 Championship: Stanford against Utah (again, winner moves up with win against ranked opponent, especially if both only have 1 loss)
Baylor - Texas (nothing of real significance unless UT goes on winning streak)
All four championship games can solidify spots or bolster a team up the rankings based on what the committee did last year.
In Weeks 12 and 15 last year, Florida State dropped a spot in the poll after winning a game. They started the poll at #2 behind Mississippi State and ended up at #3.
In Week 16, TCU dropped from #3 to #6 after beating Iowa State.
If Alabama wins out, it still needs Ole Miss to lose another game to make sure it doesn't have what happened to TCU last year happen.
Alabama could sit at home while these games happen during Week 14 if Ole Miss doesn't lose:
B1G Championship: Ohio State/Michigan State against Iowa (possibly two undefeated teams, which means winner's resume gets tougher)
ACC Championship: Clemson (possibly undefeated) against possible 1-loss UNC
SEC Championship: 2-loss Ole Miss against 1-loss Florida (winner moves up with win against ranked opponent)
Pac-12 Championship: Stanford against Utah (again, winner moves up with win against ranked opponent, especially if both only have 1 loss)
Baylor - Texas (nothing of real significance unless UT goes on winning streak)
All four championship games can solidify spots or bolster a team up the rankings based on what the committee did last year.
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It all goes back to they should have used the old BCS formula to pick the top 4 teams. This committee is too small, too political and not transparent.
It all goes back to they should have used the old BCS formula to pick the top 4 teams. This committee is too small, too political and not transparent.
Re: Analysis of First Playoff Poll
You left the Sooners out. They are honestly sitting prettier than people realize. If they win out, I don't see how they CAN'T get in.
You left the Sooners out. They are honestly sitting prettier than people realize. If they win out, I don't see how they CAN'T get in.
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If they can get through the three game stretch of Baylor, TCU, and Oklahoma State, I will be amazed.
If they can get through the three game stretch of Baylor, TCU, and Oklahoma State, I will be amazed.
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I did leave them out. That was not an oversight. I just don't see a team from the B12 with a loss to a really bad team, and no championship game getting in. Those that can go undefeated I can see them jumping other teams with the heavy backend schedule.
Even if they do survive and win out any 4 one loss teams ahead of them are almost certainly going to have a better SOS and a higher quality loss.
Can I repeat that Texas is a really bad team? I just enjoyed saying that a little too much.
I did leave them out. That was not an oversight. I just don't see a team from the B12 with a loss to a really bad team, and no championship game getting in. Those that can go undefeated I can see them jumping other teams with the heavy backend schedule.
Even if they do survive and win out any 4 one loss teams ahead of them are almost certainly going to have a better SOS and a higher quality loss.
Can I repeat that Texas is a really bad team? I just enjoyed saying that a little too much.
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