I feel the same way. If got can't win your conference how can got be the national champQuote:
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I feel the same way. If got can't win your conference how can got be the national champQuote:
Originally Posted by Iceaxe
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Unbelievable. I can’t believe the committee put Alabama in the playoff. 6 reasons why:
1) every time I mention about x team is undefeated and they should be ranked #1, the argument I get thrown back at me is “strength of schedule.” Well let’s look at strength of schedule this year.
Alabama’s best win is against #12 LSU. Ohio State has beaten two top 4 teams this year. So the strength of schedule argument goes out the window.
2) Ohio State is a power 5 conference champion, Alabama didn’t even play in their conference championship.
3) Auburn beat both Georgia and Alabama during the last month. This would be good enough to win the National championship, if Alabama was ranked 1 or 2 in the playoff. Auburn is better than Alabama at least, and even strength with Georgia. So it’s a slap in the face for them.
4) you are essentially punishing not only Ohio State for beating Wisconsin by keeping them out, but the entire big 10. So it indirectly also punishes the other top teams in what was arguably one of the top 3 conferences this year, if not the top: penn state, Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan state.
5) making Clemson play Alabama in the playoffs for the 3rd straight year is a slap in the face not only to clemson, who has to slog through Alabama yet again, but also college football fans in general who have to sit through yet another clemson vs Alabama matchup in the playoffs.
6) rewarding Alabama for....what, exactly? They haven’t beaten a top 10 team. They didn’t play in their conference championship. They ended their season with a loss. What have they done to prove they deserve a spot in the playoff?
If anybody can refute these 6 points, please do so!
As I said, if you're not a conference champion you should not be in the final 4.
On a positive note it's this type of bullshit that will likely lead to an actual playoff one of these days.
On a positive note, it was nice to see Kirk Herbstreet walk off the stage and throw a temper tantrum like a baby. I hate that guy.
^^^ I also find it humorous that the Buckeyes got the shaft. But in response to that, I think USC is gonna get spanked. I think the Trojans are one of the most overrated teams in the Pac12. Hell's sakes, a 6-6 Utah squad was 2 yards away from beating them in the Colosseum.
Willie Taggart bolts for Florida State after one year at Oregon. Lol Ducks!
Oregon offered $20 million for 5 years and FSU offered $30 million. Also Taggart is going home so it's kind of a no brainer. I do fail to see the humor on behalf of the Ducks that you apparently see.Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
Utah still the only bowl game win for the pac12. Up to Washington to get a win
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As predicted...the Trojans go down in flames.
And I'm betting Penn State is gonna put the hurt on the Huskies. I think the Utes are going to be the only victory for the Pac 12 this year.
The PAC 12 really sucked a chub....
It would appear that Utah may have been underrated and the Pac 12 overrated this year.
Hell's sakes, the top five teams in the Pac 12 were all dismantled by teams from various different conferences. :roll:
The Big Ten is 7-0.
http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/ar...ars-bowl-games
I have a feeling 12-0 UCF is going to have a rude awakening...
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We shall see... I remember the same predictions when Utah met Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. That's why they play the game.Quote:
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LMAO... Tell me again about this rude awakening?Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
UFC 34 - Auburn 27
Scott, I can't believe how quickly you have become the typical P5 fan and forgotten what Utah and Boise State were able to accomplish.
UCF has one helluva good quarterback. Killed Auburn with his arm and his legs. I think Auburn was sure that all they'd have to do is walk on the field and they'd win.
UCF is the real deal.
Arizona fires Rich Rodriguez following reported hostile workplace claim
Rich Rod is a good coach. AZ will have a hard time replacing him.Quote:
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Rosen (UCLA) and Darnold (USC) declare for the NFL draft.
Darnold is way over rated.Quote:
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But both of these are a good thing for Utah :-)
The big question is which one goes to Cleveland and which one goes to New York?
And here are the details of why Rich Rod was canned.... interesting read...Quote:
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http://dailysnark.com/rich-rodriguez...sideline-game/
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Seems like a real douche. Some Trump level shenanigans right there.
AZ has a new coach...
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/0...ootball-coach/
Washington States QB commits suicide.
http://dailysnark.com/washington-sta...ting-suicide/#
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:eek2: Damn...Shot himself in the head with a rifle.
At least do it in a way that doesn't require other people having to clean your brains off the wall. Yikes!
^^^2011 Sugar Bowl doesn't count...
Interesting week in the Pac. A few noteworthy games:
Stanford wins 17-3 over USC
Arizona State upsets #15 Michigan State 16-13 in Tempe, under new coach Herm Edwards and are 2-0.
Colorado beats Nebraska on the road 33-28. They are 2-0 with back-to-back road wins, last week at CSU.
Arizona gets waxed in Houston 45-18. They are 0-2 under new coach Kevin Sumlin.
Cal beats BYU in Provo 21-18 and is 2-0 under new coach Justin Wilcox. Previous win over UNC.
#8 Oklahoma waxes UCLA 49-21 in Norman. UCLA is 0-2 under new coach Chip Kelly. Lost their home opener to Cincinnati last week.
Washington, Oregon and Oregon State blow out weak opponents while Utah barely squeaks by NIU.
Not sure what to think about the Pac-12 this year, but overall it looks kinda weak.
Oregon looking good. USC and Wassu looked good. Nice to see teams with an offense.
Ah man, the ducks had them and fumbled with 1:30 left. Then they lose in OT.
Maybe they can give some of this offense to UtahQuote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
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Stanford just has Oregon's number. Last year The Cardinal beat Oregon by some insane score...like 38 - 3 or thereabouts. It's all about matchups. Just like how Utah can't ever match up with Washington, and BYU can't ever match up with Utah.Quote:
Originally Posted by accadacca
So I watched Colorado (4-0) slaughter UCLA last night. Right now I'd say the Buffaloes are the best team in the South. As long as their QB says healthy they well be a force to be reckoned with. Their QB reminds me of Tim Tebow as he is big, strong, athletic, fast with a reasonable arm and he just keeps the chains moving on pure desire.
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The Pac continues to eat itself alive from a playoff standpoint.
But on a positive note the Utes now control their own destiny :-)Quote:
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I actually really like how the PAC is competitive top to bottom. We hear a lot about the SEC, but in reality they have several great teams and a bunch of shitty teams. Ditto the Big 10, the Big 12 mirrors the PAC and is usually fun to watch top to bottom.
Yeah, I know it sucks for how the mythical playoffs are structured, but I prefer to watch good football. I mean watching Alabama play Missouri yesterday... YAWN...
YMMV
Great matchups next week as the Trojans come to Salt Lake City and Colorado travels to Seattle. Hell next week at this time Colorado could be on a two game skid.
And how about UCLA beating Cal by 30 points - who saw that coming? The Bruins have been sleep walking up till now. Did they just wake up?
Yeah, crazy stuff.
See the timeline:
#20 Oregon beats #7 Stanford
Utah beats #14 Stanford
#17 Oregon beats #7 Washington
USC beats #19 Colorado
Next:
#12 Oregon plays #25 Washington State. Upset Alert?
There are only 3 teams left in the Pac with one loss:
1. Oregon (might lose this week)
2. Washington State (still has Washington and Colorado)
3. Colorado (will probably lose at Washington this week, still has Washington State)
They also have Utah still on their schedule, which is why Utah controls their own destiny. Winner of the PAC South will have 2 losses and possibly 3, which is why Saturday's game is HUGE.Quote:
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FWIW - if you're betting Utah is currently favored in all of their remaining games.
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