Playoffs thread

[msstate7]

Damn, this sucks so far. Bring back the BCS

[Mjoelner34]

Damn, this sucks so far. Bring back the BCS

1. 8 teams
2. No automatic bids for conference champions.
3. No non-P4 teams. Sorry, you play a high school schedule, you can't play for a P4 championship.
4. Use BCS formula to pick and seed the top 8.

[EdwardDrayton]

Damn, this sucks so far. Bring back the BCS

Word

[TrapGame]

Boise is trying to put up a fight. I thought they were going to get run out the stadium before halftime for a while there.

But, it's still pretty obvious Penn State is the better team.

[Really Clark?]

Horrible no call on pass interference by Penn St WR

[PGHBulldogBG]

Boise is still a lot better than SMU or Indiana and ASU is too. 12 teams is too many and going to 8 would be best

[Coach34]

They dont care if the games are competitive or not. They have extra games on TV making money and creating value.

The playoff will only expand from here- not contract. This is about TV money games making bank. 16 teams is probably the next move

[msstate7]

They dont care if the games are competitive or not. They have extra games on TV making money and creating value.

The playoff will only expand from here- not contract. This is about TV money games making bank. 16 teams is probably the next move

The first round views was disappointing

[Coach34]

The first round views was disappointing

They still made money with high prices on advertising

[Quaoarsking]

The first round views was disappointing

If they had taken 16 teams and fixed the seeding, there would have been some good games. Or even under the current format if they'd taken Alabama over SMU.

[Coursesuper]

They dont care if the games are competitive or not. They have extra games on TV making money and creating value.

The playoff will only expand from here- not contract. This is about TV money games making bank. 16 teams is probably the next move

All day. This thing is a cash grab from the kick. Will only expand from here and the talking heads will jam it down our throats about how 17ing wonderful it all is.

[CaptainObvious]

All programs like Boise, SMU, and UCF have been asking for is a Fair Chance! Well they get one with this format. And so far are proving what everybody has been saying. They don't belong.

[Quaoarsking]

All programs like Boise, SMU, and UCF have been asking for is a Fair Chance! Well they get one with this format. And so far are proving what everybody has been saying. They don't belong.

Isn't it better to know that than have to wonder?

[Pancho]

I told her that........

[Brobi-wan]

Lmao

[Dawgology]

I told her that........

Lmao!! That’s a good one

[msstate7]

CFB expanded the playoffs and somehow made the product unwatchable. Hey you idiots, if you're dead set on automatic bids, at least don't give them byes with high seeds

[RockyDog]

All programs like Boise, SMU, and UCF have been asking for is a Fair Chance! Well they get one with this format. And so far are proving what everybody has been saying. They don't belong.

But it also gives us a chance. An MSU, Arkansas, Baylor, NC State type program can have one of those once every 10-15 year seasons where we could go 10-2 and get into the playoffs and hang that banner that can help you recruit for a decade.

Missouri is experiencing that right now and just got unlucky that their window for that opportunity hit last year instead of this one.

[EdwardDrayton]

They dont care if the games are competitive or not. They have extra games on TV making money and creating value.

The playoff will only expand from here- not contract. This is about TV money games making bank. 16 teams is probably the next move

^^^^^^^^

[MoreCowbell]

CFB expanded the playoffs and somehow made the product unwatchable. Hey you idiots, if you're dead set on automatic bids, at least don't give them byes with high seeds

If the goal is having a format to produce the most competitive games then they should do this:

Do away with auto seeds, byes and home fields and the games will be legit. Home field in NFL is fine because the talent gap is minimal. Home field in college is way too big an advantage.

16 teams seeded 1-16

1st round- 8 games (Reliaquest, Citrus, Texas, Gator, Outback, Las Vegas, Alamo)

2nd round- 4 games (Peach, Cotton, Orange, Fiesta)

3rd round- 2 games (Rose and Sugar)

4th round- CFP championship

If the priority is money and getting the most eyeballs on the product this is the answer.

[Quaoarsking]

Do away with auto seeds, byes and home fields and the games will be legit. Home field in NFL is fine because the talent gap is minimal. Home field in college is way too big an advantage.

16 teams seeded 1-16

1st round- 8 games (Reliaquest, Citrus, Texas, Gator, Outback, Las Vegas, Alamo)

2nd round- 4 games (Peach, Cotton, Orange, Fiesta)

3rd round- 2 games (Rose and Sugar)

4th round- CFP championship

Horrible idea. It's GOOD that homefield advantage exists so that teams who had the better regular season have an easier road to the championship. It should be higher seed hosting in every round except for the championship. No more bowls in a perfect world.

[Quaoarsking]

CFB expanded the playoffs and somehow made the product unwatchable. Hey you idiots, if you're dead set on automatic bids, at least don't give them byes with high seeds

This Peach Bowl has been very entertaining, and last night's game was better than the score implies.

[MoreCowbell]

Horrible idea. It's GOOD that homefield advantage exists so that teams who had the better regular season have an easier road to the championship. It should be higher seed hosting in every round except for the championship. No more bowls in a perfect world.

Not if the goal is having competitive games. I get my scenario will never happen but should if you are trying to get the most intriguing competitive games.

It is why March Madness is the best tournament of any sport hands down because it strips away all the bullshit and makes you prove it on the court.

And they would have the easier path because they would be playing the worst team the higher the seed they are

[msstate7]

This Peach Bowl has been very entertaining, and last night's game was better than the score implies.

Hats off to ASU for one hell of a recovery from early in the game. If they had taken points through the game, they'd be on their way to the lead here

[msstate7]

Boy, that DPI on the long pass is questionable. I thought offensive player slowed down to push off

[Quaoarsking]

Not if the goal is having competitive games. I get my scenario will never happen but should if you are trying to get the most intriguing competitive games.

And they would have the easier path because they would be playing the worst team the higher the seed they are

Teams can win on the road. It didn't happen this year, but with a slightly different bracket it easily could have. We'll see it some years, and in others it will be only home teams winning. I'm OK with that.

[LC Dawg]

Arizona State doesn't want to hear about not belonging. Hell of a job hanging in after a bad start.

[MoreCowbell]

Teams can win on the road. It didn't happen this year, but with a slightly different bracket it easily could have. We'll see it some years, and in others it will be only home teams winning. I'm OK with that.

March Madness should be the blueprint

[msstate7]

I owe the playoffs an apology... this is a great game

[Quaoarsking]

Arizona State has outgained 442-210 and is +1 on turnovers.

[Tater]

And just like that... no change should happen to this format outside of expansion and giving every conference winner a guaranteed ticket. 24 teams is the right volume for 130 imo. And no one can ever complain again that they were unfairly excluded. Idc if it means a few more dud games. You might get a game like this. More football is fun. This is why you play the games.

[msstate7]

Arizona State has outgained 442-210 and is +1 on turnovers.

Shunning 2 fgs and getting one blocked.

[BankerDog]

I remember HomeDawg saying ASU wasn?t any good after our game and Cooter saying Skattebo sucks also after our game. This team is fun to watch. Can?t believe we somehow got so lucky to play Texas, UGA, ASU, and Ole Miss on the road this year. When you look closely, Lebby had us in those games for most part.

[msstate7]

Texas is gonna win, but good game

[PGHBulldogBG]

ASU is looking to be the main team in the big 12 for a long time. They found a great coach who is at his dream job and from Arizona. They will have a good team for awhile

[LC Dawg]

Shunning 2 fgs and getting one blocked.

I think the punt return putting TX up 14-3 so quickly made Dillingham think he had to chase points when he really didn't need to.

[msstate7]

lol at Texas. If they somehow survive, start manning.

[LC Dawg]

Hell yeah! Let's go Sun Devils!

[MoreCowbell]

I bet this game is a blowout if played in Austin

[Tater]

that check cleared.

[Tater]

i really can't believe this game was that blatantly stolen from them. **** texsa.

[msu15]

Incredibly stupid decision to play for the FG there. I hope it costs them

[Tater]

thank you Bert. stare off into the abyss.

cam - become a legend.

[mparkerfd20]

I didn't think you could pick up a player and pulled them into the end zone.

[Tater]

I didn't think you could pick up a player and pulled them into the end zone.

who cares. rule of cool.

**** texsa

[msstate7]

Best game I've watched in college was Texas and USC for natty. This one may be better

[MoreCowbell]

Dude had he missed that XP they would have hanged him

[Dawgology]

Unbelievable game so far. Crappy officiating but fun game

[MoreCowbell]

Holy shit. 17 I wanted Texas to lose

[Tater]

**** **** **** **** ****

[msstate7]

Glad Texas won. Texas vs Oregon/ohio st will be fun, along with Penn st vs Georgia/ND.

[Tater]

**** that non call on targeting. what the **** is the rule for then if not that. stolen.

[Quaoarsking]

Glad Texas won.

Worst post in ED history. Texas can go right to hell and burn there forever.

[LC Dawg]

Helluva game. Hate it for ASU.
They'll probably take out their frustrations on their next SEC opponent.

[Tater]

Worst post in ED history. Texas can go right to hell and burn there forever.

agreed

[Op4isabitch]

I can’t pull against Sark. He’s a good story and I’m happy he’s turned everything around and is succeeding in life.

[msstate7]

Worst post in ED history. Texas can go right to hell and burn there forever.

lol, I want the best games. Why should we be worried about Texas does in football? We aren't on their level, and we don't recruit the same players

[msstate7]

Helluva game. Hate it for ASU.
They'll probably take out their frustrations on their next SEC opponent.

Took me a min, but I get it haha

[Tater]

lol, I want the best games. Why should we be worried about Texas does in football? We aren't on their level, and we don't recruit the same players

Because **** texsa. Pretty simple concept.

If you're a neutral having david vs. goliath is much more appealing instead of having to root between texsa and anOSU (or oregon if they wake up). But even throwing that aside, texsa and what they stand for sucks. Yall thought bama refs were bad... today was a small taste.

[LC Dawg]

Ryan Day is going to win a national championship and Ohio State fans will still hate him for losing 4 in a row to Michigan. And Penn State will fire Franklin for losing in the championship to Ohio State.
And the Big Ten will change their slogan to "It just means even more".

[Really Clark?]

Well they gave us Texas ASU...now we get a nasty drumming so far with OSU Oregon

[parabrave]

So I guess that Tenn wasn't as bad as we thought. OSU is just that good/ Also you're seeing why a week off just doesn't mean much. All Bye teams have started off real slow.

[parabrave]

And Skatterbro made bank Today.

[Quaoarsking]

lol, I want the best games. Why should we be worried about Texas does in football? We aren't on their level, and we don't recruit the same players

It goes beyond football. Texas (the state) is what Mississippi (the state) could be if we hadn't spent the last 200 years with an inferiority complex.

[msstate7]

Because **** texsa. Pretty simple concept.

If you're a neutral having david vs. goliath is much more appealing instead of having to root between texsa and anOSU (or oregon if they wake up). But even throwing that aside, texsa and what they stand for sucks. Yall thought bama refs were bad... today was a small taste.

I wanted a great game, and I got it. Now I want another good game, and I think Texas and Ohio st will give us that.

[LC Dawg]

I wanted a great game, and I got it. Now I want another good game, and I think Texas and Ohio st will give us that.

I think that's what most of us want and we now know this current system is better than the 4 team playoff. Maybe they tweak it some by seeding but I think the 4 teams left (I think ND beats UGA but if UGA wins without Beck that will be impressive) will be the 4 best teams.

[MoreCowbell]

Because **** texsa. Pretty simple concept.

If you're a neutral having david vs. goliath is much more appealing instead of having to root between texsa and anOSU (or oregon if they wake up). But even throwing that aside, texsa and what they stand for sucks. Yall thought bama refs were bad... today was a small taste.

Why are you purposely spelling Texas that way? What did I miss

[Tater]

Why are you purposely spelling Texas that way? What did I miss

I'm spelling it correctly you're spelling it wrong.

https://abc13.com/university-of-texas-tu-oklahoma-typo/220087/

But really it goes back further than that. I've always been told to spell it texsa that even my autocorrect corrects it to that version. It's just a rivalry thing. Part of my circle is OU people. Texsa is my second most hated school. They're OM if OM was who OM thinks OM is. See profile pic for more information.

ETA:
Alternative examples include:
Ole Piss / Old Myth (instead of Ole Miss)
Aggy(s) (Instead of Aggies)
barn / aubarn (Instead of Auburn)
anOSU (instead of the ohio state)
Okie (instead of Oklahoma State)