CFP OR BOWL BOUND?

[Ward Jr]

The Playoff spokesman who ESPN's Fowler spoke with does not instill confidence that this is a very insightful panel of individuals sitting on the committee.

It looks like it's going to be very traditional-based decision making with little nuisance or individual thought process.

Crappy Sports Politics.

You could also tell Fowler was a little frustrated in this regard.

 

[Lurker123]

Last week I watched his SEC network call-in show and he specifically told a Carolina caller he would choose us over Bama and Ole Miss in the CFP IF we beat Clemson. He also agreed we got hosed in the LSU game. Now a week later and he magically changes his tune.

I would never expect him to be consistent.

That being said, i am not surprised H2H was valued. We would expect the same if we had won the game.

 

[gamecock stock]

We beat Clemson and move up one spot. Alabama beats Auburn and moves up 2 spots. SMH The "rig" was in.

 

[sclawman77]

I would never expect him to be consistent.

That being said, i am not surprised H2H was valued. We would expect the same if we had won the game.

Why Bama over Ole Miss? If H2H is end all.

 

[LumbeeSon]

We got hosed. Like always. Got to be like the Republican moto next year. Win too big to rig. We will always get hosed unless we leave absolutely no way they can leave us out. Hope we can keep our key players in the portal

 

[gamecock stock]

Couple of things:
1. Definitely pulling for SMU over Clemson now. I see no way that any outcome in that game puts us in.
2. Win the bowl, finish in the Top 15, maybe in the Top 10, and start building a reputation under Beamer for future years.

 

[Ward Jr]

We outperformed BAMA in every statistical category in their building with a fraction of the talent as 2 TD underdogs.

They get smoked by the team we smoked (OU) just two weeks ago and never score an offensive touchdown in the game.

They also lost to Vandy who we smoked.

I'd feel better about getting squeezed out by Ole Miss than BAMA.

Blue blood home cooking.

 

[Lurker123]

Why Bama over Ole Miss? If H2H is end all.

Those two didn't play this year, right? So there's no h2h, and you HAVE to go to other deciding factors.

Also, I'm not necessarily saying h2h is the end all, but with the same record, it's the first and best disntiguisher. Other circumstances would need to be VERY compelling.

For us and Bama, they had h2h, SOS and a better marquee win. And worse losses. That doesnt scream VERY compelling for us.

Jmo

 

[sclawman77]

Those two didn't play this year, right? So there's no h2h, and you HAVE to go to other deciding factors.

Also, I'm not necessarily saying h2h is the end all, but with the same record, it's the first and best disntiguisher. Other circumstances would need to be VERY compelling.

For us and Bama, they had h2h, SOS and a better marquee win. And worse losses. That doesnt scream VERY compelling for us.

Jmo

Right, they didn't play. Why Bama over them was my question. Ole Miss blasted us on road, Bama barely got by us at home. Had two bad losses like Bama. I guess Bama beating UGA was clincher. And most importantly because they're Bama.

 

[Ward Jr]

 

[sclawman77]

Gotta love how it took UGA 8 OT's to beat an unranked team and they move up two spots. We beat #12 and move up 1 spot.

 

[Ward Jr]

 

[sclawman77]

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Amen. Bama bias more than H2H.

 

[GoCocksFight2021]

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This.

 

[sclawman77]

Hope we don't have a lot of players skip the bowl game now.

 

[gcock5]

I can understand being behind Bama and ole miss, but Miami? What a load of manure.

 

[Lurker123]

Right, they didn't play. Why Bama over them was my question. Ole Miss blasted us on road, Bama barely got by us at home. Had two bad losses like Bama. I guess Bama beating UGA was clincher. And most importantly because they're Bama.

But Ole miss beat UGA too. So I am curious what decides between the two. SOS? They each have the marquee win,dies Ole Miss have worse losses?

Or is it just the name "bama".

 

[Lurker123]

Gotta love how it took UGA 8 OT's to beat an unranked team and they move up two spots. We beat #12 and move up 1 spot.

Without looking, I would guess that a lot to do with who around them won or lost.

 

[sclawman77]

But Ole miss beat UGA too. So I am curious what decides between the two. SOS? They each have the marquee win,dies Ole Miss have worse losses?

Or is it just the name "bama".

That's right. Good point. Had forgotten.

 

[Neanderthal]

Saban might have made a call to the committee for Bama. Maybe some pockets of committee members were greased. Losses to weaker teams vs losses to stronger teams = makes no difference to the committee, apparently. Finebaum loves the sound of his own voice. He ain’t as smart as he thinks he is.

Who decides who gets on the conmittee?

 

[FORKCOCK]

The Playoff spokesman who ESPN's Fowler spoke with does not instill confidence that this is a very insightful panel of individuals sitting on the committee.

It looks like it's going to be very traditional-based decision making with little nuisance or individual thought process.

Crappy Sports Politics.

You could also tell Fowler was a little frustrated in this regard.

May as well have Don King in charge.

 

[hahnenkampf]

Hope we don't have a lot of players skip the bowl game now.

I’m sure we will.

 

[hahnenkampf]

Now that we’ve been hosed for the CFP, I’m thinking Ole Miss to Citrus and Gamecocks to Reliaquest, which will result in almost all seniors opting out for the NFL Combine prep.

It sucks for us fans but I understand the seniors not risking NFL draft potential due to a meaningless Bowl game injury.

All Bowl games are toast unless they are made part of the CFPs.

 

[cockofdawn]

Now that we’ve been hosed for the CFP, I’m thinking Ole Miss to Citrus and Gamecocks to Reliaquest, which will result in almost all seniors opting out for the NFL Combine prep.

It sucks for us fans but I understand the seniors not risking NFL draft potential due to a meaningless Bowl game injury.

All Bowl games are toast unless they are made part of the CFPs.

I tend to agree, HOWEVER they have been saying that for what 10 years now??

 

[DeeDave]

I'm still thinking it's Orlando for the Citrus for us. I hope so because I'm going either way.

I think with the 6 straight wins, we will be more attractive to them. I think they will like the "hot" factor of a team that hasn't lost in awhile. I'm just guessing but that's my guess for now.

 

[uscwatson21]

I saw someone mentioning Vegas. Wish that would happen. It would be the only bowl worth going to.

 

[gamecock stock]

If memory serves, was there not a formula used by the BCS, back then? There needs to be a formula used to pick the best 12 or whatever it may be, in the future.

 

[PaleoCock]

I'll guess Ole Miss heads to Orlando and we're in Jacksonville.

 

[cocks rule]

If memory serves, was there not a formula used by the BCS, back then? There needs to be a formula used to pick the best 12 or whatever it may be, in the future.

Fact. A computer model updated with every game to be totally transparent so everyone would know where they stand. Only way to keep corruption out as much as possible anyway

 

[cockofdawn]

Fact. A computer model updated with every game to be totally transparent so everyone would know where they stand. Only way to keep corruption out as much as possible anyway

Only way to Insure that it does completely on the "Up and Up" is to put TRUMP in charge of it!!

 

[DeeDave]

Of the 10 predictions on the Citrus Bowl site, 5 are for us.

1 for Ole Miss. The other 4 for bama. Last week there was only 1 for us.

Kyle Bonagura (ESPN): Illinois vs. Alabama
Mark Schlabach (ESPN): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Jerry Palm (CBS Sports): Illinois vs. Alabama
Brett McMurphy (Action Network): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Brad Crawford (247Sports): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Steve Lassan (Athlon Sports): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Erick Smith (USA Today): Illinois vs. South Carolina
College Football News: Illinois vs. Ole Miss
The Athletic: Illinois vs. Alabama
The Sporting News: Illinois vs. South Carolina

 

[Ward Jr]

Of the 10 predictions on the Citrus Bowl site, 5 are for us.

1 for Ole Miss. The other 4 for bama. Last week there was only 1 for us.

Kyle Bonagura (ESPN): Illinois vs. Alabama
Mark Schlabach (ESPN): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Jerry Palm (CBS Sports): Illinois vs. Alabama
Brett McMurphy (Action Network): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Brad Crawford (247Sports): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Steve Lassan (Athlon Sports): Illinois vs. South Carolina
Erick Smith (USA Today): Illinois vs. South Carolina
College Football News: Illinois vs. Ole Miss
The Athletic: Illinois vs. Alabama
The Sporting News: Illinois vs. South Carolina

Cite selection excites you more than the games.

 

[hahnenkampf]

Cite selection excites you more than the games.

Hate to say it but the site is important to me as well. I’ll travel to Tampa for a Bowl game, but I’m never going back to Orlando for a game…even if it’s for a national championship. I absolutely hate the place…I lived there.

 

[DeeDave]

Hate to say it but the site is important to me as well. I’ll travel to Tampa for a Bowl game, but I’m never going back to Orlando for a game…even if it’s for a national championship. I absolutely hate the place…I lived there.

I prefer Tampa if it was up to me but only slightly. In the end, it really doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I'll attend either.

 

[Ward Jr]

I prefer Tampa if it was up to me but only slightly. In the end, it really doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I'll attend either.

Locked and loaded with his portfolio of hotel rooms across the US for the event.

Dave - Isn't it about time to remove that J6 hoax jazz from your bio line?

 

[DeeDave]

Locked and loaded with his portfolio of hotel rooms across the US for the event.

Dave - Isn't it about time to remove that J6 hoax jazz from your bio line?

If it's in Orlando, I don't need a hotel - I don't think. I have a condo that I can use that I've had since 2002 if I don't have too many family members that come with me. But, I did reserve some just in case for family.

In Tampa I do. So, I have reserved rooms there.

My father in law has a property in Boulder City that we stay out when we travel out there. But I doubt we end up in the bowl there.

No. I don't see January 6th as a "hoax" and there is no reason to remove the line. I like it very much given how much a few people whine about it.

 

[Ward Jr]

If it's in Orlando, I don't need a hotel - I don't think. I have a condo that I can use that I've had since 2002 if I don't have too many family members that come with me.

In Tampa I do. So, I have reserved rooms there.

My father in law has a property in Boulder City that we stay out when we travel out there. But I doubt we end up in the bowl there.

No. I don't see January 6th as a "hoax" and there is no reason to remove the line. I like it very much given how much a few people whine about it.

Now Dave - This is already different dialogue than your "I've got hotel rooms booked in multiple cities" from a few days ago but that's to be expected.

In retrospect, you wear that line well. Hang onto it so everyone will know exactly where you're coming from prior to engaging.

 

[DeeDave]

Now Dave - This is already different dialogue than your "I've got hotel rooms booked in multiple cities" from a few days ago but that's to be expected.

If it's in Orlando, I don't need a hotel - I don't think. I have a condo that I can use that I've had since 2002 if I don't have too many family members that come with me. But, I did reserve some just in case for family.

In Tampa I do. So, I have reserved rooms there.

I know high school was your limit and conspiracy theories are your thing, but......

LOL


English might be worth repeating.

 

[Ward Jr]

I know high school was your limit and conspiracy theories are your thing, but......

LOL


English might be worth repeating.

Sure Gomer.

I'm just ready for a decision. I've booked hotels in various cities just in case.

 

[DeeDave]

DeeDave said:
I'm just ready for a decision. I've booked hotels in various cities just in case.

If it's in Orlando, I don't need a hotel - I don't think. I have a condo that I can use that I've had since 2002 if I don't have too many family members that come with me. But, I did reserve some just in case for family.

In Tampa I do. So, I have reserved rooms there.

Sure Gertrude

Try English as a second language. I'm sure you can get a special price with your grossly impresssive reading comprehension disability.