| FTBL Playoff Rankings - Updates & Discussion (With one week left, Bama is ranked at #11)

[50+yeartidefan]

I dont understand.
If Clemson wins. They knock #12 out of not number#11.

Isnt that right?

 

[BamaFan334]

I dont understand.
If Clemson wins. They knock #12 out of not number#11.

Isnt that right?

They get an automatic bid, and neither of BYU or Arizona State are ranked, so that's where an automatic champion steals a spot and hurts us. Not showing in the rankings because they haven't played the game, but Arizona State or BYU is guaranteed a spot.

 

[BamaFan615]

#12 belongs to the BIG12 Champ.

 

[bamafan9201]

BCS where we had about a half of a dozen computers deciding rankings ... the computers gave Bama the benefit of the doubt.

I got their microchips through college.

 

[Justneedme81]

 

[BamaFan334]

Season is more than three games, Dan.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

LOL, it just hit me after seeing that post on the Miami AD... years back there was a dude that called into WJOX all the time. I think the name he went by was Bama Hater or some such. He was a huge Miami fan, but for some reason (maybe it went back to 1992?) he had a massive (an unhealthy) obsession with Alabama. He'd bitch and fuss about all things Bama. Hated UA and hated Saban. Always had an excuse for why Bama had any success and why Miami sucked. Anyway, I don't even know if he calls in anymore... but I can envision him out there tonight... throwing empty MD 20/20 bottles out the den window, eye twitching, cussing at his TV like it fucked his wife...

 

[We All Bleed Crimson]

And Miami beat NOBODY!!!

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I'm gonna go to bed tonight and dream about an Alabama vs. SMU matchup in Atlanta.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Based on Action's Power rankings:​ PSU would be a two score favorite.​ OSU around a TD​ ND by two, maybe three​ UGA by more than a score.​

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I would think Bama would be -1 or maybe a pick'em there.

 

[Slickmullet]

So we need SMU to win or get blasted off the field right?

Indiana needs to go. That’s ridiculous.

 

[mando]

He is the head man but does not spend time working with individual players on a day to day basis. The assistant coaches do and that’s why I made the comment I did. I also blame the players bc they are the ones out on the field performing or not performing. CKD will make changes with his staff and we will see some players leave. He will also bring in players by the transfer portal and his incoming class is rated #1 or #2. I fully believe ( may be wrong) that he is the man for the job.

I was not implying CKD is not the right man for the job just saying he sets the tone for what he expects the coaches to follow so he has some blame in their performance in the 3 losses. I am with you in that I still think he is the man for the job. Just needs to learn from this year and not be afraid to make needed changes and oh recruit at a high level through all talent avenues (freshmen class and portal).

 

[TerryP]

I would think Bama would be -1 or maybe a pick'em there.

Action has the two teams with the same power ranking. I don't know what their HFA is ... they've tended to have the same AMOV over teams at home and on the road.

I glanced at Sagarin...pretty big disparity there.

 

[TerryP]

So we need SMU to win or get blasted off the field right?

No

 

[im4uainva]

It's early, and my thinking cap is still in bed. In the conference Championship games, are there any other games where both teams are projected in the PO's, where the loser could be eliminated? I hate to have to place Bama's chances on either SMU or Clemson, I'd like a little more cushion. Furthermore, I'm hoping Bama's first game be against the Irish..

ROLL TIDE?

 

[Slickmullet]

No

?

 

[TerryP]

?

Tree versus forest. That game is only a part of this story

 

[TerryP]

@Brandon Van de Graaff the thought occurs to me. A Clemson win could very well blow this up and there's a new format. Clemson, getting a nod and a bye after the recent loss to UofSC?

I mentioned this "fear" when the 12 team format was mentioned: "we'll likely see a team get a bye week who isn't ranked in the top 12 in the nation: FROM a power conference, not the "G league." A Clemson win and we may see that in year one. Do they bump them over UofSC after just losing to them?

 

[Crtuneman]

If Clemson wins would they give the ACC another spot? Would SMU take the spot from Bama? Or would they still give Bama the nod over a 2 loss SMU or Miami? Just wondering.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

#12 belongs to the BIG12 Champ.

If Clemson wins would they give the ACC another spot? Would SMU take the spot from Bama? Or would they still give Bama the nod over a 2 loss SMU or Miami? Just wondering.

We played a tough schedule. But the egg laidin Oklahoma was ugly. Very ugly..