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CFP Committee: Georgia level of play trumps Dawgs’ lower strength of schedule
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CFP Committee: Georgia level of play trumps Dawgs’ lower strength of schedule
ATHENS — Georgia’s impressive wins over Florida and Kentucky were enough to convince the CFP committee to rank the Bulldogs No. 2 despite their relatively light schedule.
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Georgia would beat Ohio State by 17 points, but it will play out. When we beat Missouri-Georgia will be number 1
Ohio state will lose to Michigan then Michigan will be banned and OSU will be in
Oregon will win the pac12 and squeeze in
UGA or Bama will represent the SEC
Then is it FSU OR Texas?
ok y’all gonna focus on the bama thing we know the dawgs are strong and can win out
Media Frenzy. Thats all and takes one of our own, a dawgnation blogger to ask that question. Typical
It will all work itself out at the end of the season. until then produce hits.
I’m honestly glad the Dawgs weren’t ranked #1. Now the coaches don’t have to fabricate some BS narrative (disrespect) to fire the boys up. Not being constantly lauded and placed upon a pedestal can be good. Just saying.
@GBAL Georgia's schedule has been a bone of contention all year, and fact is the CFP committee overlooked it to a great extent ranking the Bulldogs No. 2. The question served to illicit a response that put the committee in position to praise Georgia football efforts to the extent they were willing to overlook the strength of schedule. That's journalism, to ask the questions the people want answered and that shed light and insight into the CFP Committee meeting room. Focus on the answers, which also seemed to indicate that the former coaches who are on the CFP were strong advocates for Georgia. It's by no means and end all CFP ranking --- but it's still interesting to see and hear how the committee comes up with its rankings. Michigan has been more dominant and has a stronger schedule, yet was ranked lower --- and the CFP committee chairman answered why. The CFP chooses which reporters ask the questions, as well, and that was the most intriguing one where Georgia and its place in the initial rankings were concerned. Remember, last year's team started No. 3.
" GEORGIA AGAINST THE WORLD " the way Kirby wants it.
I don't think the world is against you being ranked #2. It's pretty high praise
Just win baby! If this team keeps improving they can be really, really good. Especially on offense. Really impressed with Beck. And Bobo.
Beck is careful with that football, can make every pass pretty accurately and with pressure on any side, including right in his face. Once he gets that deep ball down, lookout.
That offense is going to be in the top 3-5 in the nation. And I think it will need to be that good this year. Good to see it can be.
But we will play much tougher defenses than Florida's, so our defense has got to keep improving and cut down on the # of TD's they are giving up in a game. The past 2 years, there weren't allowed many in games, especially not against any team that was not in the top 10 or so. But they can get the job done. We got their back.
@CClayC88 That's exactly right -- the No. 2 ranking is a huge compliment considering the SOS
I have always felt the #1 ranking and associated media attention is a distraction. Let someone else carry that for a while. I agree with coach Smart that the last team standing is what matters most. Go Dawgs!
Totally fine with #2, just focus and win out. So sick of Ohio state though. Their “big” wins are against overrated teams and the rest of their big ten schedule is a joke. So much worse than what the media made of our schedule. Would love to beat them again in the playoff or have Dan Lanning blast them as well!
On Oct 31st ranking means absolutely nothing. There is only one important thing for UGA today. Preparing for MO.
I don't think that is how Kirby will spin it to the players. They might as well have ranked us 200th. The committee just said they weren't good enough, they've looked good but it was against nobodies, we wouldn't be undefeated if we played Ohio State's schedule and that they think Ohio State would win on a neutral field. Georgia players and coaches will absolutely consider any ranking other than 1 to be an insult.
Also, Georgia has a worse SOS via Sagarin, but you can find other highly reputable SOS ranking where Michigan is sometimes lower.
Wasn’t Tennessee ranked #1 last year by this same committee hard to take anything they put out seriously. Hunker down boys and play the game in front of you. 4 more to 3 straight undefeated regular seasons.