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Topic: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021

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ELA

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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2021, 10:17:44 AM »
Quote from: Gigem on June 22, 2021, 09:29:09 AM
On that note there's no reason why it can't be A&M other than the fact that we really haven't been in that territory before, but then there's Clemson, LSU, and Florida who all have a similar history to A&M in regards to ancient history success in CFB. 

The real problem with A&M this year is that we will be breaking in a new QB and I just don't see the rest of the team being able to carry this particular weakness to the CFP. 

The right coach has done wonders for our program. 
I'm not saying Texas A&M can't, they would be in the group for me.  I was just questioning why they were included in the usual suspects to be excluded.  If you want to say someone outside the Bama, Clemson, OSU, OU group, and A&M is your pick, that's valid.
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2021, 10:28:06 AM »
By "regulars", I refer to teams with a high preseason ranking, top six or so, not teams that have won recently.

It refers simply to teams others have accorded a pretty good chance.  Anyone who picks say UGA to win it isn't stepping out very far.

I was looking for guesses on  teams not on the short list THIS year.
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2021, 12:05:27 PM »
The final four will include OSUs 1-3. 

The fourth team will be, ummm.... Wake Forest. 

No SEC. 
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2021, 12:39:06 PM »
Iowa State, Texas, Oklahomo

one of those from the Big 12

Iowa state was close to upsetting the Sooners in the CCG last season

the Horns have the talent
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2021, 12:43:38 PM »
Projecting college football's preseason AP Top 25 rankings (247sports.com)
Projecting college football's preseason AP Top 25 rankings (247sports.com)

One  guess, I don't think I agree that is what the top five will be in the AP, I think it will be more "traditional" minor changes.

1.  Alabama
2.  Oklahoma (I'd guess Clemson)
3.  UGA (I'd guess OU)
4.  Clemson (I'd guess OSU)
5.  OSU

6.  A&M
7.  Cincy(???)
8.  UNC (I think they take a small step back to maybe 9-3ish)
9.  ND
10.  Iowa State

11.  LSU
12.  Oregon
13.  UF
14. USC
15.  UW
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #19 on: June 22, 2021, 07:42:49 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on June 22, 2021, 12:39:06 PM


the Horns have the talent

The Longhorns just about always field loads of talent. Talent or lack thereof has never held Texas back. It’s stupid boosters causing stupid coaching hires that’s the problem. Sarkisian is a HORRIBLE hire. $35M for six years...where are the brains in Austin?
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #20 on: June 22, 2021, 07:58:03 PM »
Quote from: CatsbyAZ on June 22, 2021, 07:42:49 PM
The Longhorns just about always field loads of talent. Talent or lack thereof has never held Texas back. It’s stupid boosters causing stupid coaching hires that’s the problem. Sarkisian is a HORRIBLE hire. $35M for six years...where are the brains in Austin?
Sarkisian wasn't the choice of any of the boosters.
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #21 on: June 22, 2021, 08:55:48 PM »
I forget that they hired the human beer pong table. 

Probably should have stuck with Herman if that was the best that they could do. 
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« Reply #22 on: June 22, 2021, 10:09:07 PM »
I definitely won't argue with that.  He wouldn't have been my choice of hire either, but the athletic director never bothered to ask me.
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« Reply #23 on: June 22, 2021, 10:50:47 PM »
Quote from: CatsbyAZ on June 22, 2021, 07:42:49 PM
The Longhorns just about always field loads of talent. Talent or lack thereof has never held Texas back. It’s stupid boosters causing stupid coaching hires that’s the problem. Sarkisian is a HORRIBLE hire. $35M for six years...where are the brains in Austin?
Yeah, I'm not sure Herman was going to pan out, but man I think I'd rather have him than Sark.  Unless he burned some un-rebuildable bridges.

Unpopular opinion, but I really miss a great Texas team.  I said the same about Bama though...and look what I got
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #24 on: June 22, 2021, 11:11:59 PM »
I get it.  It's more fun hating ND when they're good-- when beating them is actually meaningful.

I imagine it's not much fun for anyone beating a Texas team that can't even beat Maryland.
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #25 on: June 22, 2021, 11:21:51 PM »
Quote from: utee94 on June 22, 2021, 11:11:59 PM
I get it.  It's more fun hating ND when they're good-- when beating them is actually meaningful.

I imagine it's not much fun for anyone beating a Texas team that can't even beat Maryland.
Yeah, I disagree with the take that college football is better when the helmets are good.  But I like the helmets to cycle.  It's fun when they go down, even for a year or two, but then I'd prefer they get back up.
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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #26 on: June 23, 2021, 09:01:08 AM »
I like it when there is diversity, which means some BBs will be up and others down, and some Kansas States out there will be up.  (Eastern Michigan should always be bad though.)

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Re: Chance of Winning the NC in 2021
« Reply #27 on: June 23, 2021, 09:04:05 AM »
my strong dislike of the Buffaloes and the Canes has diminished

that's no fun
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