header pic

Perhaps the BEST B1G Forum anywhere, here at College Football Fan Site, CFB51!!!

The 'Old' CFN/Scout Crowd- Enjoy Civil discussion, game analytics, in depth player and coaching 'takes' and discussing topics surrounding the game. You can even have your own free board, all you have to do is ask!!!

Anyone is welcomed and encouraged to join our FREE site and to take part in our community- a community with you- the user, the fan, -and the person- will be protected from intrusive actions and with a clean place to interact.


« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 11 12 [13] 14   Go Down
Author

Topic: Playoff field, impact of CCG's

 (Read 6559 times)

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 82605
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #168 on: December 09, 2024, 01:44:08 PM »
It would have gotten interesting had UGA lost to Tech, which of course they very nearly did, and then beat Texas.  They did have that head to head win over Clemson, so I'd guess they would have slotted at 4.

They were really on the ropes against Tech.
Logged

OrangeAfroMan

  • Stats Porn
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 21773
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #169 on: December 09, 2024, 07:43:44 PM »
Quote from: betarhoalphadelta on December 09, 2024, 01:39:11 PM

 because unlike FSU they didn't have two games of sample size QB play to evaluate from the backup(s).
A point NO ONE wanted to hear last year in the moment. 
If you look at the weekly rankings, this is precisely what the committee did.  They played wait-and-see, giving FSU the benefit of the doubt, and they played like shit (in wins), causing the committee to omit them.
Logged
“The Swamp is where Gators live.  We feel comfortable there, but we hope our opponents feel tentative. A swamp is hot and sticky and can be dangerous." - Steve Spurrier

LittlePig

  • Starter
  • *****
  • Posts: 1631
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #170 on: December 09, 2024, 11:26:58 PM »
This seeding would have made for a much more interesting bracket to me.

First round /  2nd round

12 Clem @ 5 PSU /  vs 4 Texas

11 SMU @ 6 ND / vs 3 Ohio St

10 ASU @ 7 Ind. /  vs 2 Georgia

9 Boise @ 8 Tenn / vs 1 Oregon

This avoids rematches and interconference matchups in the first and 2nd round.
Logged

MaximumSam

  • Guest
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #171 on: December 10, 2024, 07:12:49 AM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on December 09, 2024, 07:43:44 PM
A point NO ONE wanted to hear last year in the moment. 
If you look at the weekly rankings, this is precisely what the committee did.  They played wait-and-see, giving FSU the benefit of the doubt, and they played like shit (in wins), causing the committee to omit them.
In favor of Alabama, who also played like shit in wins
Logged

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 82605
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #172 on: December 11, 2024, 11:13:32 AM »
A bit hidden in the apparent injury to Carson Beck is the injury to their punter, who was among the best I've seen at UGA, probably the best.  They also lost their holder on kicks (Beck) which is more readily replaced, but I gather it will be Stockton.  I doubt he had many reps as holder before going into the game, he COULD have fumbled the assignment.

Three weeks to get a new QB prepared is probably "good enough".
Logged

betarhoalphadelta

  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 14514
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #173 on: December 11, 2024, 11:44:37 AM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on December 11, 2024, 11:13:32 AM
A bit hidden in the apparent injury to Carson Beck is the injury to their punter, who was among the best I've seen at UGA, probably the best.  They also lost their holder on kicks (Beck) which is more readily replaced, but I gather it will be Stockton.  I doubt he had many reps as holder before going into the game, he COULD have fumbled the assignment.

Three weeks to get a new QB prepared is probably "good enough".
In all honesty, they got about the best draw they could have possibly gotten. They face the winner of the ND/IU game in the quarterfinal, which as everyone knows I consider both teams to be fraudulent. Then they face the winner emerging from the BSU/PSU/SMU games, and I can't think that Georgia will be terrified about any of those. 

I have to think that's a better route to the final game Oregon, facing the winner of OSU/Tenn, and then likely facing Texas in the semis. I think all three of those teams are more dangerous than anyone on Georgia's side of the bracket. 

You really couldn't get a better draw to break in a new QB than this bracket. 
Logged

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 82605
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #174 on: December 11, 2024, 12:08:46 PM »
I agree about the draw being relatively favorable, but for most teams, every of the 12 possible opponents are better than 8-9 regular season opponents, maybe 10-11.
Logged

Brutus Buckeye

  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 12078
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #175 on: December 11, 2024, 09:58:11 PM »

Yeah, the playoffs are a level up in intensity from the regular season. Things can get out of hand in a hurry if your team is a little off. 
Logged

Cincydawg

  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Global Moderator
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Default Avatar
  • Posts: 82605
  • Oracle of Piedmont Park
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #176 on: December 12, 2024, 06:06:36 AM »
Take Texas for example, Clemson will be one of the toughest opponents they have played all year.  Clemson might be on a par with A&M, better than Michigan, not as good as UGA (which Texas recently played to a draw).  And Clemson may be the weakest team in the playoff.

Take Tennessee as well, they had Alabama at home and UGA on the road and then not very much to compare with Ohio State, an 8 seed.  Or take Ohio State, they beat PSU and nearly beat Oregon and handled Indiana, three teams as good as or better than Tenn, but the other 9 games?  

These favorites need to forget they are favorites, these are all capable opponents relative to most previous opponents.
Logged

FearlessF

  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 45511
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #177 on: December 14, 2024, 07:07:34 PM »
Logged
"Courage; Generosity; Fairness; Honor; In these are the true awards of manly sport."

LittlePig

  • Starter
  • *****
  • Posts: 1631
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #178 on: December 14, 2024, 07:59:23 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on December 14, 2024, 07:07:34 PM
[img width=219.098 height=419]https://i.imgur.com/HEfhH5W.png[/img]
You forgot Boise St
Logged

OrangeAfroMan

  • Stats Porn
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 21773
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #179 on: December 14, 2024, 08:19:50 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on December 14, 2024, 07:07:34 PM

Why treat things that are unequal as equal?  
Logged
“The Swamp is where Gators live.  We feel comfortable there, but we hope our opponents feel tentative. A swamp is hot and sticky and can be dangerous." - Steve Spurrier

FearlessF

  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 45511
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #180 on: December 14, 2024, 08:21:18 PM »
would never happen

SEC doesn't get more teams than the rest
Logged
"Courage; Generosity; Fairness; Honor; In these are the true awards of manly sport."

OrangeAfroMan

  • Stats Porn
  • Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 21773
  • Liked:
Re: Playoff field, impact of CCG's
« Reply #181 on: December 14, 2024, 10:03:23 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on December 14, 2024, 08:21:18 PM
would never happen

SEC doesn't get more teams than the rest
All kidding aside, 2 conferences are demonstrably, in every possible metric, better than the other two.  Why reward all 4 equally?

Logged
“The Swamp is where Gators live.  We feel comfortable there, but we hope our opponents feel tentative. A swamp is hot and sticky and can be dangerous." - Steve Spurrier
Pages: 1 ... 11 12 [13] 14   Go Up
« previous next »
 
Support the Site!
Purchase of every item listed here DIRECTLY supports the site.
FAFO No Trespassing Sign

USN Coat of Arms Carving/Clock