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ESPN analytics maintains Georgia ‘drop-off’ at No. 5 even after correction
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ESPN analytics maintains Georgia ‘drop-off’ at No. 5 even after correction
ATHENS — ESPN Analytics is saying it made an error in earlier projections.
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I've seen enough stats, analytics, and BS from ESPN "experts" to know they're far from being experts. Never seen a game played and won on paper, or by "experts" opinions. ESPN should be listed as a comedy channel, not a sports network..
Yes, this exact same rationale should drop both Clemson and Alabama equally with Georgia, if not even a greater drop-off. Remember, though. ESPN is absolutely in a love-fest with Alabama and they view Clemson as the only one to have proven to defeat the anointed one.
Agree with the point above and below that the same knock against Georgia would apply even more to Alabama and Clemson in a clear-eyed assessment, which this clearly is not, and would add that Ohio State should also be included in that list.
What happened to logic?
I remember a time when a writer would be embarrassed to make a conclusion on such flawed thinking.
That's OK. I'm sure JT and the rest of the team have heard about this ranking...
Saban and a group of redshirts would likely get the top pick over UGA with a team laden with Juniors and Seniors. It is what it is. Ohio St. lost 8 players to the Draft which included most of their starting defense and their starting QB. Go figure. Until we kick the door down to a NC we''ll be on the outside looking in.
Some of this is a lack of confidence in Kirby. Saban's done it repeatedly, Dabo twice, Ohio St. almost a couple of times. Comes down to coaching. Our personnel matches up with any other team.
Best line of the article…”So then, wouldn’t that same logic apply to Alabama QB Bryce Young and Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei, too?” Let me answer…NO. Why would ESPN apply the same logic across the board? That would be too logic(al). Perhaps ESPN should sprinkle some common sense in every now and then. May make their analytics a little more believable.
You know the proof will end up being in the pudding....as usual, the Dawgs have got to PROVE that they truly belong in the playoff and Natty conversation. I understand that, so let's PROVE IT!!! Considering the cupcake regular season schedule (post-Clemson) that we've got this year, ESPN is giving the Dawgs no respect at all.
A 25% chance to even make the playoffs? Are U kidding me? The only logic I can come up with is that they don't believe the Dawgs can beat BOTH Clemson and probably Bama in the SEC Championship game. And they are betting Oklahoma can go undefeated leaving a potential 1-loss Dawgs out of the playoffs. Like I've said before, the two things that could keep us out of the playoffs assuming we win the games we are SUPPOSED TO WIN and defeat either Bama or Clemson is: 1) Oklahoma and 2) ourselves (losing a game we should have won).
Solution: Beat BOTH Bama and Clemson and put these pundits to bed!
Stats are for losers ultimately, and it will all come down to results on the field. I too, though, am hesitant to proclaim Daniels as good as the hype that has been swirling around him for months now. I need to see improvements in regards to his accuracy, decision making, and mobility before I crown him the "King".
Clemson (despite its easier path) and Bama have both proven annually that they usually deserve to be in the playoffs.
I do agree with this statement in regards to JT - " So then, wouldn’t that same logic apply to Alabama QB Bryce Young and Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei, too?" It should be but apparently those rules don't apply to Bama and Clemson. Go figure...
Last night, my wife and I watched the NHL Finals as Tampa hoisted the cup (I was pulling for the Islanders in the playoffs, so I kinda pulled for the Lightning to win the cup).
Anyway, it made us both sad to learn that NBC's last game was last night. Learning that ESPN would take over made me unhappy.
I agree 100% that ESPN's excuse of not enough evidence is so laughable.
I hope Kirby plasters the locker room with this garbage as motivation!
I asked the writer of the article on Twitter. He said that yes, Clemson and Alabama are affected by their QB inexperience -- even more than Georgia is. But, he added, the rest of the package is what affects our ranking over the others -- and the fact that our offense still has further to go to prove itself as elite.
It's ESPN. They'll throw stuff at the wall to see if it sticks in order to drive eyeballs to their website. Sort of like some other websites I know...
assumptions, assumptions, and more assumptions... Let's just get to Sept. 4 already.
ESPN FPI is now and has always been garbage. It’s not a statistical model at all. Neither is strength of schedule. Both require a person to include their opinion into the formula. Thereby making no longer a statistical model at all. Just another opinion pice from media that is garbage
Look Dawg fans…I don’t like the negative lean on UGA either and I would certainly bet the over on the opinion of ESPN. BUT the hard truth is that until UGA beats Bama and wins the Natty, we will never get the benefit of the doubt like the other elites. I get it…the media has gotten tired year after year of predicting UGA will break through. So until we do, we just have to use it as motivation! And if we don’t, then all eyes turn to Kirby.
I don't hang my love for the Dawgs on them winning a national Championship; would it be nice undoubtedly but why not enjoy the games and not get so bent out of shape on this ring quest. We beat each other up on numbers of stars and who gets away. Support who we have. Relax and enjoy the game
I think there are many a DAWG fan commenting on here who have loved the DAWGS and cheered them on win or lose for 30,40, 50 years or more. Many more years than some on here have been alive. Been 55 years for me personally and I remember the 1980 NC . Don't talk to me about just "enjoying the games and loving our Dawgs". I have been with the DAWGS thick and thin every year that I was big enough to understand the game. It's about wanting the best for something you really care about and not being satisfied with a participation trophy.
If they, say, get beat by Clemson that will more than likely (IMO) drop them out of the hunt for a NC. Will I be disappointed? Yep! But will I be there watching and cheering them on every game? And commenting on here? Yep! It's not one or the other.
If the talent wasn't there no one on here is even mentioning a NC. But it's there. Thousands of frustrated UGA fans are tired of close but no cigar. But we're not tired of the Dawgs and there is a difference.
For a preseason rating, it seems about correct. The teams ranked above UGA have more success when playing other elite teams and also have a better history of reloading. I would think after the first two weeks of the season there will be some adjustments. It will be interesting to see where the dawgs are ranked..
I must have missed the name of the ohio state quarterback in the article. Has he ever played a college game? It seems they just didn't think enough of him to even state his name. Luckily they somehow managed to power through that 6 game "Big" 10 schedule last year.
I may give you the kid from clem(p)son because he played while Lawrence was out and did well but the Alabama kid is still unproven, to me. I don't doubt his talent but he just didn't get the time in to be considered "better". Meanwhile, Daniels had a full year of playing at USC and half a year at UGA. I think that's a pretty good sample size.
The reasoning in this is just plain silly. Luckily it is espn so it's like reading the comics.
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I have to add, Daniels playing in 4 games is almost ohio state's entire season last year.