| FTBL The Road to the SECCG and the playoffs
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BamaFan615
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Do the Four P4 conference winners get the top 4 spots? Or does it still go by rankings?
Rankings. Their rankings.
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bamascw
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I think I would rather take the chance of playing on the road four straight times then I would possibly losing an SEC championship game taking a third loss and not even making it. Although I’m not all that afraid of Texas anymore, they haven’t looked good and if our defense keeps it up, I think we would beat Texas neutral site. it would be gratifying to win the SEC this year but I am totally fine being 9 through 12 in the playoffs.
The possibility of playing Indiana just makes me smile, Penn State does a really good job running the ball and they have a really good defense, but I think we would simply out athlete that team, I think Notre Dame believe it or not actually looks really good. otherwise I can’t think of anyone that we would face That I would be nervous about
But like someone said in an earlier post, it’s still a little bit too early to totally freak out, although that’s what we are all good at freaking out early
50+yeartidefan
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If it was still just 4. We would be begging to get in sec conference game. LolI think I would rather take the chance of playing on the road four straight times then I would possibly losing an SEC championship game taking a third loss and not even making it. Although I’m not all that afraid of Texas anymore, they haven’t looked good and if our defense keeps it up, I think we would beat Texas neutral site. it would be gratifying to win the SEC this year but I am totally fine being 9 through 12 in the playoffs.
The possibility of playing Indiana just makes me smile, Penn State does a really good job running the ball and they have a really good defense, but I think we would simply out athlete that team, I think Notre Dame believe it or not actually looks really good. otherwise I can’t think of anyone that we would face That I would be nervous about
But like someone said in an earlier post, it’s still a little bit too early to totally freak out, although that’s what we are all good at freaking out early
And with 2 losses. Would be probably be out regardless
But. Haven't had chaos Saturday yet.
On one level, I agree, but a few thoughts. First, we'd only play one away game if 9-12, the rest are neutral site. Second, we could miss the SECCG and still reach number 8 and host the first game. Third, I think if we win out, go to the SECCG and lose a close contest, we still get in. albeit at 11 or 12.I think I would rather take the chance of playing on the road four straight times then I would possibly losing an SEC championship game taking a third loss and not even making it. Although I’m not all that afraid of Texas anymore, they haven’t looked good and if our defense keeps it up, I think we would beat Texas neutral site. it would be gratifying to win the SEC this year but I am totally fine being 9 through 12 in the playoffs.
The possibility of playing Indiana just makes me smile, Penn State does a really good job running the ball and they have a really good defense, but I think we would simply out athlete that team, I think Notre Dame believe it or not actually looks really good. otherwise I can’t think of anyone that we would face That I would be nervous about
But like someone said in an earlier post, it’s still a little bit too early to totally freak out, although that’s what we are all good at freaking out early
In a perfect world, we play three more games in Atlanta.
50+yeartidefan
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We do well in Atlanta.
Wonder what happens if A$M upsets TX. Everyone in sec has 2 losses. Game is @A$M.
One thing to remember, A&M only has one conference loss. The other was to ND. So if A&M beats Tx I would think they would be in the SEC title game with only one conference loss. Is that correct? If that happens then Bama would play A&M for the SEC title.
Rolltide24
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The A&M loss to ND and the LSU loss to USC are unfortunate blemishes to our conference this year. Our number 1 team going in to the last week of the season, lost to Notre Dame. Gives ND a lot of credibility.
TerryP
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Nothing as far as Bama is concerned. They'll still be in ATL but facing A&M vs TX: conference winning percentage breaks the tie.
50+yeartidefan
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TerryP
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IF Bama wins out, they are in ATL. There are a few wild scenarios that change this: Brandon mentioned one with Mizzou yesterday. IF they lose their next two games it'll put UGA in ATL vs TX or A&M.
24and7
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We will see them against OST this coming weekend…We will find out what they have..Hopefully they win..
I think I would rather take the chance of playing on the road four straight times then I would possibly losing an SEC championship game taking a third loss and not even making it. Although I’m not all that afraid of Texas anymore, they haven’t looked good and if our defense keeps it up, I think we would beat Texas neutral site. it would be gratifying to win the SEC this year but I am totally fine being 9 through 12 in the playoffs.
The possibility of playing Indiana just makes me smile, Penn State does a really good job running the ball and they have a really good defense, but I think we would simply out athlete that team, I think Notre Dame believe it or not actually looks really good. otherwise I can’t think of anyone that we would face That I would be nervous about
But like someone said in an earlier post, it’s still a little bit too early to totally freak out, although that’s what we are all good at freaking out early
Like IT11 mentioned, it would just be the one road game... and Bama would match up very well with teams like Indiana, Penn State, & Notre Dame for example. But I do believe the (possible) added weather obstacle at any of those places would serve as a pretty good equalizer. If Bama got any of those teams at home, it would be closer to a mid tier SEC type game, which Bama does fine with.
I'm just not there yet on the thinking that Bama would be left out if they dropped the SECCG... again, as long as it wasn't a blowout or a 2nd loss to the Vols.
TerryP
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It just doesn't pass the common sense test. (Neither does the NCAA or the selection committee at times.)
IF the loser of the B1GCCG isn't invited as an at large? The loser of the Big12CG, a different story.
Low speed? Sure. Left out? No way with the W's on the schedule.
The fact that Boise State might get a bye is a freaking joke.
I can identify with an Auburn fans. I'm ready for basketball season to be in full swing. Even with the chances of Bama taking titles home...just tired of all this.
50+yeartidefan
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I find it rather exciting
TerryP
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There a chance Boise State gets a first week bye. Why?
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