Yes, this is part of it I think. With Bama on the bubble there was really only a slight chance of them getting in. SMU had to win last night. After seeing this now, I don’t know if that would’ve been enough. It’s an over correction for not only last year but 2017 as well and 2011 (BCS era). Bama got in when the whole CFB world thought we shouldn’t. If that’s any team except Bama I think they stood a better chance of getting in.The committee got criticism last season for moving Alabama above FSU so they took the easy way out this time to avoid the criticism.
You're right, but we're still a much better team than SMU.Bottom line is we lost 3 games we should have one with the right focus and game plan.
I hope so, but I'll believe it when I see it. DeBoer gets an F- for this year.The Empire will strike back.
This...B10 EVERY year.....IU should never have been a top 5 team...Illinois was high at one point...it totally skews the whole system...the biggest recipient every year is penn state...they get a top 10 ranking every year....finish 9-3 and lost to every ranked opponent they play...what are they 0-10 or something vs OSU and Michigan until this year??? SMU should never have been as high as they were...the committee doesnt help itself by doing this and just following the AP/Coaches...The ranking system is flawed as a whole. If you are ranked early on in the season you have advantage to start. Pre season polls even before we see a team play is dumb. The same with this the playoff rankings it boxes you in too much. Just say these are the top teams we have in it now but don’t give there rankings. Your either listed as in or out.
There’s literally no benefit now, and I know our losses were in conference but we scheduled current and future OOC P4 teams for resume builders (and money involved I’m sure). Well Penn State, Indiana, and SMU didn’t and they’re massively rewarded for it.I agree with Nick, Bama should cancel all OOC games against tough opponents and only schedule easy G5 games.
“F-“ lol come onI hope so, but I'll believe it when I see it. DeBoer gets an F- for this year.
Good.Well, I was wrong. Figured Bama was in solely for the eyeballs. This thing will be riddled with blowouts and low ratings.
More proof that this committee doesn't know anything about football. This was just "let's make sure everyone gets a participation medal". It had nothing to do with putting the 12 best teams in.A lot of that ranking makes no sense. Texas at number 3 with two losses to Georgia and no ranked wins. Indiana ahead of Boise with no ranked wins and Boise won their conference. Penn state still ahead of Ohio state who beat them. And again SMU ahead of Clemson who just beat them. Terrible rankings! At least it’s over now and we can quit being anxious.
I’ll cut us some slack for Tenn because if Milroe could throw the football remotely near the WRs then we might could win that one but he didn’t so we were almost helpless.Bottom line is we lost 3 games we should have one with the right focus and game plan.