2017 CFB Bowl Games Open Thread

[Buckeye513]

Just posted in the 'bama thread:

Apples and oranges and sorry 'dog fans no peaches!

The BCS formula doesn't take into account the fact that Alabama is a division runner-up.

 

[Systems_id]

If they called a proper third down play to qualify for the bama game, I like their chances of burying Bama's half a team in deep enough of a hole to prevent a freshman comeback.

The Sooner defense I saw against Georgia would have had a hell of a time stopping Harris, Scarborough, and Harris Jr from running for a hundred a piece. Hurts could have thrown for 40 yards and still won by 2+ TDs.

 

[Jake]

Re: 2012 what about the Buckeyes that year screams possible National Champion ?!?

What about the 2002 Buckeyes screamed possible national champion?

Ohio State 23, Cincinnati 19
Ohio State 27, Northwestern 16
Ohio State 19, Wisconsin 14
Ohio State 13, Penn State 7
Ohio State 10, Purdue 6
Ohio State 23, Illinois 16
Ohio State 14, Michigan 9

And yet, they defeated the defending national champions who were riding a 34 game winning streak. Comparing resumes and "the eye test" said the Buckeyes were going to get destroyed. They didn't. They won the NC. How was that possible? They were given the opportunity. It's amazing what a good team can do when given a shot.

That's the issue. Bama is always given the opportunity.

 

[shiloh]

It's amazing what a good team can do when given a shot.

Like Iowa against Ohio State. Oh wait!

That's the issue. Bama is always given the opportunity.

Maybe because they always win, except 2014 when the stars aligned for Ohio State, much like 2002.

And maybe 'bama is always given the opportunity because Saban is the best coach and always has the top recruits and a top 2 or 3 team. Saban's team never gets embarrassed like Ohio State, ND, the U, Georgia, Clemson, Southern Cal, Auburn did in 2017.

Yes, the past couple years they played a cupcake schedule, much like the Buckeye's did in 2002.

 

[Buckeye513]

Like Iowa against Ohio State. Oh wait!


Maybe because they always win, except 2014 when the stars aligned for Ohio State, much like 2002.

And maybe 'bama is always given the opportunity because Saban is the best coach and always has the top recruits and a top 2 or 3 team. Saban's team never gets embarrassed like Ohio State, ND, the U, Georgia, Clemson, Southern Cal, Auburn did in 2017.

Yes, the past couple years they played a cupcake schedule, much like the Buckeye's did in 2002.

I'll ask again: how many losses does Alabama need to have next year before you would no longer allow them to grace the CFP with their presence?

 

[HorseshoeFetish]

I'll ask again: how many losses does Alabama need to have next year before you would no longer allow them to grace the CFP with their presence?

Alabama 2018 schedule

Sept. 1 vs. Louisville (Orlando)

Sept. 8 vs. Arkansas State

Sept. 15: at Ole Miss

Sept. 22: Texas A&M at Alabama

Sept. 29: vs Louisiana-Lafayette

Oct. 6: at Arkansas

Oct. 13: vs. Missouri

Oct. 20: at Tennessee

Oct. 27: bye

Nov. 3: at LSU

Nov. 10: vs. Mississippi State

Nov. 17: vs The Citadel

Nov. 24: vs. Auburn

I'll go with ANY. I'm telling you if tOSU was treated as well by the BIG we'd be there too.

 

[Buckeye513]

Alabama 2018 schedule

Sept. 1 vs. Louisville (Orlando)

Sept. 8 vs. Arkansas State

Sept. 15: at Ole Miss

Sept. 22: Texas A&M at Alabama

Sept. 29: vs Louisiana-Lafayette

Oct. 6: at Arkansas

Oct. 13: vs. Missouri

Oct. 20: at Tennessee

Oct. 27: bye

Nov. 3: at LSU

Nov. 10: vs. Mississippi State

Nov. 17: vs The Citadel

Nov. 24: vs. Auburn

I'll go with ANY. I'm telling you if tOSU was treated as well by the BIG we'd be there too.

Why though?

It's Alabama. They have a legendary coach who never loses. They have top recruiting classes every year. Who cares what happens during the season? They're the best. They're the only team in the country that can beat anyone.

Just let them in right now. They deserve the benefit of the doubt.

 

[HorseshoeFetish]

Why though?

It's Alabama. They have a legendary coach who never loses. They have top recruiting classes every year. Who cares what happens during the season? They're the best. They're the only team in the country that can beat anyone.

Just let them in right now. They deserve the benefit of the doubt.

 

[TooTall]

Alabama 2018 schedule

Sept. 1 vs. Louisville (Orlando)

Sept. 8 vs. Arkansas State

Sept. 15: at Ole Miss

Sept. 22: Texas A&M at Alabama

Sept. 29: vs Louisiana-Lafayette

Oct. 6: at Arkansas

Oct. 13: vs. Missouri

Oct. 20: at Tennessee

Oct. 27: bye

Nov. 3: at LSU

Nov. 10: vs. Mississippi State

Nov. 17: vs The Citadel

Nov. 24: vs. Auburn

I'll go with ANY. I'm telling you if tOSU was treated as well by the BIG we'd be there too.

Oh boy! Citadel in the middle of November! What a test!

 

[HorseshoeFetish]

Oh boy! Citadel in the middle of November! What a test!

It's what they do...it's usually in case Bama loses to LSU..gives them a recovery week. It's a fucking joke.

 

[TooTall]

It's what they do...it's usually in case Bama loses to LSU..gives them a recovery week. It's a fucking joke.

IMO, if you’re going to play an FCS team (I don’t think any power 5, let alone a team like Alabama should be), do it in August/September. Giving a Power 5 team essentially an extra bye week in November by playing a sacrificial lamb is weak and should be taken into account when considering playoff teams.

 

[Bestbuck36]

I hope the whole state of Alabama catches fire like a California bonfire. Eat shit Saban

 

[shiloh]

I'll ask again: how many losses does Alabama need to have next year before you would no longer allow them to grace the CFP with their presence?

As one who has already posted their beyond lame 2018 schedule a couple times, unfortunately the powers that be do not call me for my opinion, but the AP, coaches, CFP committee all picked 'bama ahead of the Buckeyes. And read somewhere the CFP final vote was 8-1 Alabama for the 4th position.

Also posted maybe it's better to go back to the BCS format where the top two this/last year would be Clemson/Sooners.

And polls deciding before the BCS. Some seasons are gonna be a clusterfuck like 2017. Deal with it!

Regarding 2018 'bama's schedule ~ It will be a major upset if they lose one game. Let me rephrase: It will be a major upset if they have one under 7 pt. close win.

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And Tide fans would probably say it could be better er instead of 5 of the last 9, 7 of the last nine ie Auburn's kick six as Alabama was better than Auburn, but was upset and certainly better than FSU. Also, last year when Clemson could have have been called for an illegal pick on the final play/td.

Yes Virginia, Alabama is always in the conversation. Go figure!

 

[Buckeye513]

IMO, if you’re going to play an FCS team (I don’t think any power 5, let alone a team like Alabama should be), do it in August/September. Giving a Power 5 team essentially an extra bye week in November by playing a sacrificial lamb is weak and should be taken into account when considering playoff teams.

They've played an FCS team the week before the Iron Bowl every year since 2009.

I don't know why a college team that would be the 3rd or 4th best in the NFL every year would need a bye in November, but there you go.

 

[HorseshoeFetish]

IMO, if you’re going to play an FCS team (I don’t think any power 5, let alone a team like Alabama should be), do it in August/September. Giving a Power 5 team essentially an extra bye week in November by playing a sacrificial lamb is weak and should be taken into account when considering playoff teams.

I understand what you are saying.....but we shouldn't be playing MSU or PSU the week before them rat bastard fucking cock sucking morons douche drinking dickheads from up north either.