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Topic: Other Power Conference CG races

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Cincydawg

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2024, 07:58:25 AM »
It is from ESPiN, whaddya expect?

But the full picture is even more strange.  So, Texas-UGA rematch?  I think I'd rather face A&M.

I might try and snag a ticket.  Probably not.

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2024, 08:01:30 AM »
It is from ESPiN, whaddya expect?

But the full picture is even more strange.  So, Texas-UGA rematch?  I think I'd rather face A&M.

I might try and snag a ticket.  Probably not.
Oh I'd definitely love another shot at Georgia. :)

But the goose-stepping sheep-humpers in Collie Station are going to be angry and out for blood on Saturday night.  That absolutely could be a loss.  

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2024, 08:04:35 AM »
Anyway, we're now staring directly at the scenario where Texas and Georgia could potentially meet 3x this season.  What a weird thing we've turned college football into...

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2024, 08:19:43 AM »
I don't know if Tennessee has any shot if A&M wins over UT.


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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2024, 08:26:41 AM »
I don't know if Tennessee has any shot if A&M wins over UT.


At the SEC CCG?  No.  The tie-breakers are all figured out, now.  Georgia is in.  The winner of Texas-TAMU is in.

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #19 on: November 24, 2024, 08:32:22 AM »
At the SEC CCG?  No.  The tie-breakers are all figured out, now.  Georgia is in.  The winner of Texas-TAMU is in.
This is an excellent way for it to happen. (I don’t like to talk playoff machinations, but the ones that could result from that game are in the realm of fun and interesting, and not unpleasant shout-y conversation)

I wish they could’ve put Texas-Texas A&M on Thursday. 

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #20 on: November 24, 2024, 08:36:03 AM »
I figure it best to let it sort itself out rather than delve deeply into the rules.  There is something about conference winning percentage at about the third tier that gives Bama an edge apparently.

I'm hearing from Josh Pate (who isn't a terrible mediot in my view) that losing the CG "should not" knock one out of the playoff.  His view is IF that happens obviously, the SEC/B1G will blow this thing up, which is what they want anyway, he says.  He has stated for years that the ultimate goal is some mega-thing that leaves out the weaker teams without much support.  I catch him on you tube at night fairly often to see his PoV.  It usually seems pretty logical to me.
I think sticking to any hard and fast rule is sort of silly.

ideally, you don’t wanna punish a team for losing that game. But if they’re right on the edge, it’ll probably happen. This year, it’s not gonna probably happen, unless Texas A&M were to beat Texas, and then lose to Georgia. Then I think we’d all be fine with it.

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #21 on: November 24, 2024, 08:38:31 AM »
I agree, it's more data, maybe a close loss would be viewed differently, but if the loser was ranked 11 or 12 before a loss, well, bye.


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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #22 on: November 24, 2024, 08:39:59 AM »
This is an excellent way for it to happen. (I don’t like to talk playoff machinations, but the ones that could result from that game are in the realm of fun and interesting, and not unpleasant shout-y conversation)

I wish they could’ve put Texas-Texas A&M on Thursday.
Yup I loved the T-day tradition for UT-TAMU.  Sadly the NFL muscled everyone out of Thursday night games.  Greedy bastages.

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #23 on: November 24, 2024, 08:56:27 AM »
Apparently, Tennessee has no shot, it's the winner next Saturday against UGA.

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #24 on: November 24, 2024, 09:03:18 AM »
There are now only three SEC teams that could finish with 2 or fewer losses, if you consider that the floor for playoff contention (regular season plus CG).

Texas could finish 12-1.

UGA could finish 11-2.

Tennessee could finish 10-2.

If the Vols beat Vandy, they should snag a lower seed, say 9 or so.  If UGA loses to Tech and/or Texas, they might snag a lower seed, probably 11-12.  Texas is probably in at 11-2 if they beat the Ags and lose to UGA.  Everyone else is out I think of playoff contention barring mayhem.

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #25 on: November 24, 2024, 09:14:30 AM »
There are now only three SEC teams that could finish with 2 or fewer losses, if you consider that the floor for playoff contention (regular season plus CG).

Texas could finish 12-1.

UGA could finish 11-2.

Tennessee could finish 10-2.

If the Vols beat Vandy, they should snag a lower seed, say 9 or so.  If UGA loses to Tech and/or Texas, they might snag a lower seed, probably 11-12.  Texas is probably in at 11-2 if they beat the Ags and lose to UGA.  Everyone else is out I think of playoff contention barring mayhem.
I think there’s a modest chance a 9-3 SEC team gets in. Hell if I know which one. Might be one of those things where the final records are set, and we get a feel for the field, and suddenly realize “I guess that’s the team.”

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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
« Reply #26 on: November 24, 2024, 09:19:12 AM »
Oh I'd definitely love another shot at Georgia. :)

But the goose-stepping sheep-humpers in Collie Station are going to be angry and out for blood on Saturday night.  That absolutely could be a loss. 
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Re: Other Power Conference CG races
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