No Way Alabama Deserves to be in the College Football Playoffs

[sealybobo]

I'm an Alabama fan, but I must admit there's no way Alabama deserves to be in the CFP with three losses. This is just a matter of the school's name and fame overruling hard football facts. I bet that Michigan, 9-3, would manhandle Alabama if they played. Notre Dame had a better case than Alabama for the CFP. So did BYU, but they didn't make it either, despite the fact that they played well in the first half against Texas Tech, beat 10-2 Utah, and suffered their only two losses against Texas Tech.

The Fighting Irish are looking like spoiled brats in refusing to play in a bowl game after they didn't make the CFP.

Last year Ohio State lost it's 2nd game of the year to Michigan who wasn't very good. I said they shouldn't have made it. Then they won it all. How did a team that let Michigan beat them win it all?

Who better than Bama? Notre Dame and that other school. I think they should have made it over Bama.

 

[mikegriffith1]

I'm an Alabama fan, but I must admit there's no way Alabama deserves to be in the CFP with three losses. This is just a matter of the school's name and fame overruling hard football facts. I bet that Michigan, 9-3, would manhandle Alabama if they played. Notre Dame had a better case than Alabama for the CFP. So did BYU, but they didn't make it either, despite the fact that they played well in the first half against Texas Tech, beat 10-2 Utah, and suffered their only two losses against Texas Tech.

The Fighting Irish are looking like spoiled brats in refusing to play in a bowl game after they didn't make the CFP.

Well, I'll be doggoned: Last night Alabama proved they deserved to be in the CFP after all, with an impressive comeback win against Oklahoma--at Oklahoma. When the Sooners were up 17-0 in the first half, I thought the game was over. Alabama looked lifeless and unprepared. But, Bama battled back and tied the score by halftime. They looked even more impressive in the second half.

I still think Notre Dame had a better case than Alabama for making the CFP, but Alabama proved they deserved to be in the playoffs last night.

 

[Mac-7]

Well, I'll be doggoned: Last night Alabama proved they deserved to be in the CFP after all, with an impressive comeback win against Oklahoma--at Oklahoma. When the Sooners were up 17-0 in the first half, I thought the game was over. Alabama looked lifeless and unprepared. But, Bama battled back and tied the score by halftime. They looked even more impressive in the second half.

I still think Notre Dame had a better case than Alabama for making the CFP, but Alabama proved they deserved to be in the playoffs last night.

Alabama got better quarterback play than OU

As for Notre Dame Alabama played s much tougher schedule than ND

Way tougher

 

[mikegriffith1]

Obviously, yesterday's results prove that Tulane and JMU had no business whatsoever being in the playoffs. None. Zippo. Zilch. Their games were a joke. Both games were clearly over at halftime. At least JMU scored some touchdowns in garbage time, after trailing 34-6 at the half.

I can only imagine how Notre Dame, Texas, Vanderbilt, and BYU felt watching those games, knowing they would have made those games far more competitive and worth watching.

Just as the selection committee considers strength of schedule, they need to start considering strength of conference. The AAC and the SBC are mediocre, weak conferences, and their winners should not get an automatic bid to the playoffs. Notre Dame should have gotten a bid instead of Tulane, and Texas, Vanderbilt, or BYU should have gotten a bid instead of JMU.

 

[Couchpotato]

Obviously, yesterday's results prove that Tulane and JMU had no business whatsoever being in the playoffs. None. Zippo. Zilch. Their games were a joke. Both games were clearly over at halftime. At least JMU scored some touchdowns in garbage time, after trailing 34-6 at the half.

I can only imagine how Notre Dame, Texas, Vanderbilt, and BYU felt watching those games, knowing they would have made those games far more competitive and worth watching.

Just as the selection committee considers strength of schedule, they need to start considering strength of conference. The AAC and the SBC are mediocre, weak conferences, and their winners should not get an automatic bid to the playoffs. Notre Dame should have gotten a bid instead of Tulane, and Texas, Vanderbilt, or BYU should have gotten a bid instead of JMU.

The 5 highest ranked conference champs get autobids. Did any of the teams you listed win their conference?

 

[citygator]

I like having one mid major in there. Two was overkill. Most years the mid major will get blown out but maybe occasionally it will pull out some memorable win.

Notre Dame plays a weak schedule and lost to Miami so they were pretty much SOL.

 

[sealybobo]

Obviously, yesterday's results prove that Tulane and JMU had no business whatsoever being in the playoffs. None. Zippo. Zilch. Their games were a joke. Both games were clearly over at halftime. At least JMU scored some touchdowns in garbage time, after trailing 34-6 at the half.

I can only imagine how Notre Dame, Texas, Vanderbilt, and BYU felt watching those games, knowing they would have made those games far more competitive and worth watching.

Just as the selection committee considers strength of schedule, they need to start considering strength of conference. The AAC and the SBC are mediocre, weak conferences, and their winners should not get an automatic bid to the playoffs. Notre Dame should have gotten a bid instead of Tulane, and Texas, Vanderbilt, or BYU should have gotten a bid instead of JMU.

James Madison 12-1 showed they didn't belong in the playoffs. It was 34 to 6 at the half. Sure they scored 28 points in the second half but that's when Oregon knew they were going to win that game.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Schedule (Jan 1):

• Ohio State (2) vs. Miami (10) - Cotton Bowl
• Texas Tech (4) vs. Oregon (5) - Orange Bowl
• Indiana (1) vs. Alabama (9) - Rose Bowl
• Georgia (3) vs. Ole Miss (6) - Sugar Bowl

 

[22lcidw]

James Madison 12-1 showed they didn't belong in the playoffs. It was 34 to 6 at the half. Sure they scored 28 points in the second half but that's when Oregon knew they were going to win that game.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Schedule (Jan 1):

• Ohio State (2) vs. Miami (10) - Cotton Bowl
• Texas Tech (4) vs. Oregon (5) - Orange Bowl
• Indiana (1) vs. Alabama (9) - Rose Bowl
• Georgia (3) vs. Ole Miss (6) - Sugar Bowl

Tulane and James Madison are questionable and this had to end.

 

[mikegriffith1]

The 5 highest ranked conference champs get autobids. Did any of the teams you listed win their conference?

#Totally_Missed_the_Point

 

[Couchpotato]

#Totally_Missed_the_Point

No I didn’t. I just understand the rules used for selections.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

I'm an Alabama fan, but I must admit there's no way Alabama deserves to be in the CFP with three losses. This is just a matter of the school's name and fame overruling hard football facts. I bet that Michigan, 9-3, would manhandle Alabama if they played. Notre Dame had a better case than Alabama for the CFP. So did BYU, but they didn't make it either, despite the fact that they played well in the first half against Texas Tech, beat 10-2 Utah, and suffered their only two losses against Texas Tech.

The Fighting Irish are looking like spoiled brats in refusing to play in a bowl game after they didn't make the CFP.

Yeah I agree, and this is horrible optics for the CFP committee, as we've seen Alabama get favorable treatment many times over the years.

I'm honestly shocked they didn't put Notre Dame in over Miami. The 3 schools I associate the most with preferential treatment in seeding is Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Notre Dame could fix all this by joining the Big Ten or the ACC.

Problem then solved.

This "independent" thing is hurting them more than helping them.

The hell it is, at least financially.

If they join a conference, they'll lose tens of millions every season. Conferences take revenue from the teams within them. Notre Dame gets all revenue, no conference taxes.

 

[leftwinger]

SAN Diego gives up about 13 pts per game (3 shutouts). NTX has 42 in 3 quarters (leading by 22). Looks more like the unstoppable team I saw a season.

They played badly vs. Tulane or they would have been in this TMT at 12-1.

No, I dont have all the answers. Go ahead pile on me with "they didn't play anybody, the SEC would maul them".

 

[leftwinger]

OKLA coughed it up (blew 2nd half 17-0 lead over ALA) or ALA came and took it.

Go ahead pile on. I said ALA should be out, losing 2 of 4 and should have lost at AUB going in. They got let in again or given high rankin as previous years. OKLA could have shut that BS down, but failed.

ALA really took that game away. I was wrong. Pile on now. I can take it. Simpleton hit his passes better. Give them 19 days rest, and they made good use of it.

Or OINKLAHomO fell apart? Did not like the coach asking that kicker to make that 50yd after missing one earlier.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

No I didn’t. I just understand the rules used for selections.

I think the critique is that the system is stupid, which I agree with. You're just reciting the rules as they are, but many are demanding change.. and that's done by speaking out.

Drop the G5 team BS. This isn't March madness.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Well, I'll be doggoned: Last night Alabama proved they deserved to be in the CFP after all, with an impressive comeback win against Oklahoma--at Oklahoma. When the Sooners were up 17-0 in the first half, I thought the game was over. Alabama looked lifeless and unprepared. But, Bama battled back and tied the score by halftime. They looked even more impressive in the second half.

I still think Notre Dame had a better case than Alabama for making the CFP, but Alabama proved they deserved to be in the playoffs last night.

They beat Oklahoma that had to beat Auburn by cheating and then barely then almost got beat by that same Auburn team. Alabama deserves nothing and should have been playing in the Music City bowl, so all of their stars could sit out.

 

[Couchpotato]

I think the critique is that the system is stupid, which I agree with. You're just reciting the rules as they are, but many are demanding change.. and that's done by speaking out.

Drop the G5 team BS. This isn't March madness.

So 100+ teams don’t ever get a shot at competing for a championship? Seems legit.

 

[Couchpotato]

Yeah I agree, and this is horrible optics for the CFP committee, as we've seen Alabama get favorable treatment many times over the years.

I'm honestly shocked they didn't put Notre Dame in over Miami. The 3 schools I associate the most with preferential treatment in seeding is Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame.

Was Alabama a playoff team prior to the SEC champ game in your opinion?

 

[leftwinger]

The rigged part is before any game is played. They pick the top 25 (always the same names).

Given they almost get a free ride to the TMT as no good teams below can move up.

No. I don't have the answers with unbalanced schedules.

Don't give me this years JMU or TUL BS, I saw it.

But I also saw MI & ND one recent year given a free pass to the final 4 and got beat just as bad. Everyone could see that coming too.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

So 100+ teams don’t ever get a shot at competing for a championship? Seems legit.

Why should they? San Jose State goes 12-2 vs. teams like Tennessee school for the blind?