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Re: CFP undervaluing SEC schedule triggers questions, closed-door conversations
@MikeGriffith great stuff and lots to ponder. But I think you have inserted the AP poll order, not the CFP. Miami gives it away. That and the Dawgs are 12
Brooksie
Re: CFP undervaluing SEC schedule triggers questions, closed-door conversations
So the Dawgs get elft out last year (with 1 loss) supposedly due to lack of schedule strength. At least at this point this year, we’re left out because of 2 losses, never mind playng the toughest schedule in the country including 3 vs. Top 12 teams on the road & another vs. Top 12 at home, plus non-conference against a top 25 (Clemson).
F the committee. I’d forget going to 9 game conference schedule, cancel our future year “tough” out of conference games and fill them with what Indiana, Penn St, Ohio St., Brigham Young, etc. do. Not great for fans or the sport, but if that’s they way the game is played so be it.
Max
Re: CFP undervaluing SEC schedule triggers questions, closed-door conversations
This playoff delimma displays the truly subjective nature of these rankings when it comes down to it:
If SOS really was a strong determining factor then the Dawgs would be ranked in the Top 10. However, the eye test says that our losses and the way we have played in those losses ultimately takes priority over SOS.
If SOS was super important- more than the eye test - then Penn State and Texas would not be in the Top 5.
The overall SOS in the SEC is much higher than the B1G yet commands little respect in the rankings.
There is no compelling reason at this point to add a 9th SEC game unless SOS is a more relevant factor in these rankings.
Wins and losses command too much weight when ranking playoff teams.
More parity has in fact come to more teams due to NIL and the portal. However, this season I believe much of the unexpected results and close contests is due to the elimination of divisions within all Power conferences. This has created an open field of new matchups and unfamiliar foes which has created more shake up this season than normal.
I predict that the CFP Committee will receive more criticism this season than ever before when the final rankings comes out.
MontanaDawg
Re: CFP undervaluing SEC schedule triggers questions, closed-door conversations
Penn State at 4 is a joke.
reddawg1
Re: CFP undervaluing SEC schedule triggers questions, closed-door conversations
the committee has bias. Eye test and wins seems to be the two favorite this week. I believe the dawgs might be ranked higher if the ole Miss loss hadn’t been such a whooping. Also the committee is looking at who beat whom. Dawgs now have to not only beat Tenn to move up, but to jump ole miss and bama, they will need to dominate these last three games