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Wexahu

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Mean Purple said:
does it really matter after rank 6 in either of those leagues?
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Sure it does, why wouldn't it?

It makes the week-to-week grind in the SEC much tougher to get through. I know everyone will bring up the 8 conference game thing, but 8 isn't that much different than 9. Some of those teams, like UK, OU and UF this year just have brutal schedules relative to anyone from another conference.

For example, I think a team like Indiana has a much easier time getting through a season with one loss with a weak B10 schedule than they would a "weak" SEC schedule.
 
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Mean Purple

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Wexahu said:
Sure it does, why wouldn't it?

It makes the week-to-week grind in the SEC much tougher to get through. I know everyone will bring up the 8 conference game thing, but 8 isn't that much different than 9. Some of those teams, like UK, OU and UF this year just have brutal schedules relative to anyone from another conference.

For example, I think a team like Indiana has a much easier time getting through a season with one loss with a weak B10 schedule than they would a "weak" SEC schedule.
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well, I went and looked down the list again. I think SEC may be stronger at 7 and 8th spot, after that it is a wash. top 6 I think are competitive with each other.

I'm shocked about Texas a bit. in a physical game, they get a bit muted. Aggie coach not so dumb and takes the fg twice, that could have been a different game. Not Impressed with UGA QB. Only slightly more impressed with Texas QB 1. other than big play attempts, he kinda has issues. Tennessee offense is impressive. Ole Miss is bi polar.

come to think of it, is is just me or does qb play seem to be down across the P4 this year? CU has a ringer. but ...
 
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Mean Purple

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Wexahu said:
Sure it does, why wouldn't it?

It makes the week-to-week grind in the SEC much tougher to get through. I know everyone will bring up the 8 conference game thing, but 8 isn't that much different than 9. Some of those teams, like UK, OU and UF this year just have brutal schedules relative to anyone from another conference.

For example, I think a team like Indiana has a much easier time getting through a season with one loss with a weak B10 schedule than they would a "weak" SEC schedule.
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getting to 10 wins is impressive no matter where you're at. unless it's mary hardin baylor and you pick up chandler morris or something.
 
An-Cap Frog

An-Cap Frog

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Mean Purple said:
getting to 10 wins is impressive no matter where you're at. unless it's mary hardin baylor and you pick up chandler morris or something.
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NewFrogFan

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CardFrog said:
No matter how this shook out there would have been complaints. I think the fact that playing in a conference championship game and losing (as long as you don't get blown out) will not count as a negative has a huge impact on the outcome as we have seen. Is Bama one of the 12 best in the country? Undoubtedly but the previous format didn't pick the 4 best either. There is a lot of behind the scenes [ Finebaum ] going on that we have no way of seeing. I believe based upon the current format SMU deserved to get in but that's just me. I have a much bigger issue with Boise getting a bye than Bama being left out.
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SMU absolutely deserved AND is a better team than Alabama this year. W/o Milroe they lose 6 or 7 this year.
 
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Mean Purple

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So, some might know the answer ...

For the teams that got into the playoffs and have to play the first round (didn't get a bye), are there open bowls for the losers of those games to get slotted to? Or are they just done?
 
BrewingFrog

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Mean Purple said:
So, some might know the answer ...

For the teams that got into the playoffs and have to play the first round (didn't get a bye), are there open bowls for the losers of those games to get slotted to? Or are they just done?
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Based on the logistics of getting a team to a Bowl, and all the arrangements necessary for fans, etc., I'd say they have a fork in 'em.
 
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Frozen Frog

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Mean Purple said:
So, some might know the answer ...

For the teams that got into the playoffs and have to play the first round (didn't get a bye), are there open bowls for the losers of those games to get slotted to? Or are they just done?
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Once you lose a playoff game your season is over. No consolation bowls/games. That is coming directly from the Cotton Bowl officials. Teams and conferences just weren’t interested in those games. Also thought there would be too many opt outs.
 
froginmn

froginmn

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Mean Purple said:
So, some might know the answer ...

For the teams that got into the playoffs and have to play the first round (didn't get a bye), are there open bowls for the losers of those games to get slotted to? Or are they just done?
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They're done, which is why I think the expanded playoff sucks for some schools.

In their greatest year of my lifetime, Indiana, instead of going to an NY6 bowl like they would have, gets to travel 200 miles north to a crummy town for a road game. I've been to Notre Dame and it's cool to visit the campus (not sure it'd be as fun in late December).

I have no idea how tickets are distributed and I'm very curious about that. How many tickets (and where) allocated to the road team?

From a fan experience that seems lame to me. I preferred every one of our trips (Pasadena, Atlanta, and Phoenix x2).
 
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Wexahu

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froginmn said:
They're done, which is why I think the expanded playoff sucks for some schools.

In their greatest year of my lifetime, Indiana, instead of going to an NY6 bowl like they would have, gets to travel 200 miles north to a crummy town for a road game. I've been to Notre Dame and it's cool to visit the campus (not sure it'd be as fun in late December).

I have no idea how tickets are distributed and I'm very curious about that. How many tickets (and where) allocated to the road team?

From a fan experience that seems lame to me. I preferred every one of our trips (Pasadena, Atlanta, and Phoenix x2).
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I'm not a fan of the expanded playoff for many reasons, but I doubt many college football players, or fans for that matter, would consider a trip to Notre Dame to play a game as something that isn't cool in about every way imaginable.
 
froginmn

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Wexahu said:
I'm not a fan of the expanded playoff for many reasons, but I doubt many college football players, or fans for that matter, would consider a trip to Notre Dame to play a game as something that isn't cool in about every way imaginable.
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Like I said, the fan experience doesn't match up with going to a "NY6" bowl destination.

$1,100 to sit in a bleacher seat. Woohoo!

www.indystar.com

Want to go to IU vs. Notre Dame CFP game? It costs more than triple other Playoff games.

If you plan on going to the Indiana vs. Notre Dame Playoff game in South Bend on Dec. 20, it will cost a lot compared to the other CFP games.
www.indystar.com
 
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Mean Purple

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Frozen Frog said:
Once you lose a playoff game your season is over. No consolation bowls/games. That is coming directly from the Cotton Bowl officials. Teams and conferences just weren’t interested in those games. Also thought there would be too many opt outs.
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froginmn said:
They're done, which is why I think the expanded playoff sucks for some schools.

In their greatest year of my lifetime, Indiana, instead of going to an NY6 bowl like they would have, gets to travel 200 miles north to a crummy town for a road game. I've been to Notre Dame and it's cool to visit the campus (not sure it'd be as fun in late December).

I have no idea how tickets are distributed and I'm very curious about that. How many tickets (and where) allocated to the road team?

From a fan experience that seems lame to me. I preferred every one of our trips (Pasadena, Atlanta, and Phoenix x2).
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Wexahu said:
I'm not a fan of the expanded playoff for many reasons, but I doubt many college football players, or fans for that matter, would consider a trip to Notre Dame to play a game as something that isn't cool in about every way imaginable.
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froginmn said:
Like I said, the fan experience doesn't match up with going to a "NY6" bowl destination.

$1,100 to sit in a bleacher seat. Woohoo!

www.indystar.com

Want to go to IU vs. Notre Dame CFP game? It costs more than triple other Playoff games.

If you plan on going to the Indiana vs. Notre Dame Playoff game in South Bend on Dec. 20, it will cost a lot compared to the other CFP games.
www.indystar.com
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Thanks for the answers.
yeah, while I can see the excitement of traveling to South Bend (done it) (and the town itself is kinda lacking vs the on campus experience), I too would wonder how the tickets are sorted out and be kinda bummed about the lack of a bowl week experience as a fan and player. Players have a lot of fun at those. I'm sure our guys will take that sky tram this month, etc at theirs.

I don't mind the expansion, but it seemed dumb to go to 12. All they really needed to do was go to 8. The 4 team playoff was really accurate, for the record, when comparing to how BCS rankings came out before. Always thought the committee was dumb. Just seed based on the BCS model.

But even with 8 teams, they could likely have set up bowls for those who don't advance.

Guess this will all make for some interesting t-shirts. "I went to Austin for a game. Dec. 21, 2024"
 

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