2019 College football thread - It's 2020, yo. Go to the new thread. (4 Viewers)

[Zegras11]

It would be awesome if Clemson was beating Ohio St 49-14 at half also.

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

Yup.  And the next time I hear somebody mention expanding the playoffs I'm going to rub their nose in this game like a dog who shat on the carpet.  

What a debacle. 

Can't wait.  

 

[Doug B]

Why would this year’s results mean that college football’s top end will never be, say, six or seven teams deep?

Thus year, it looks three teams deep. What does that guarantee for, say, 2025?

 

[Tom Servo]

Why would this year’s results mean that college football’s top end will never be, say, six or seven teams deep?

Thus year, it looks three teams deep. What does that guarantee for, say, 2025?

I suppose we could look back to the BCS years to see who might've been good enough to have that discussion.

 

[Moe.]

Why would this year’s results mean that college football’s top end will never be, say, six or seven teams deep?

Thus year, it looks three teams deep. What does that guarantee for, say, 2025?

People are dumb 

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

Why is Burrow still in the game?  I would be worried about a fluke injury for the title game.

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

“Oklahoma needs to start scoring points and stop LSU from scoring points. That’s how they get back in this game.”

- Booger M.

 

[The General]

Burrow just stands there. Looks like he could make a sandwich, do a crossword. 

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

LSU has been holding all day. That’s why they’re winning.

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

Lol @  going for it

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

https://thespun.com/sec/lsu/lsu-fans-atlanta-team-hotel-bar-alcohol-beer-bottles

 

[Tom Servo]

From Matt Brown on Twitter:

Joe Burrow passing TDs in the college football playoff: 7

Northwestern passing TDs over the entire 2019 season: 6

 

[Man In The Box]

Lol @  going for it

Obviously want to avoid a fluke injury to their kicker. 

 

[gump]

Bama w Tua would have been the best CFP foursome yet...and the only real #4 this year...but I doubt we’d be hanging with this assault to the point of a close game.

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

JFC. I’m out.

 

[jplvr]

I know we are going to 8 teams in a few years and more games is good but we’re going to see a lot more trash like this when it happens. 

Let’s hope not. The people who argue for expansion should be shot. Tarred and feathered at a bare minimum. 

 

[Beef Ravioli]

That Sooner shirt, “Own the Playoff” was a bad investment. A one and done shirt.

 

[WDIK2]

The ESPN app on my FireTV is being a jerk.  Maybe best to let it rest until the next game.

 

[jplvr]

Yup.  And the next time I hear somebody mention expanding the playoffs I'm going to rub their nose in this game like a dog who shat on the carpet.  

What a debacle. 

Notre Dame last year too. I would be interested to see what the BCS would’ve done with the rankings last year. Committee was never going to get that seeding right with Notre Dame undefeated, but everyone knew going in they were the easier matchup, especially Clemson. They bragged about prepping for Bama during their semifinal prep. 

 

[Don Quixote]

In other Joe Burrow news, Rodnald Silks joined the FBG Shark Pool group on Facebook, and the masses are angry. 

Hello and thank you for hading me here. this is my first post but I am long time on footballguys

who does everyone think the Bangles will draft first - will be definitly LSU quarterback right?

#WhoAreThey

thans for the inviting!

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Bangles first pick is Susanna Hoffs.

 

[McBokonon]

It really is the pits.

I used to know but my memory’s a little fuzzy.

 

[Tom Servo]

@3YearLetterman

This has devolved into a snuff film.

 

[Moe.]

TOUCHDOWN!! 

 

[Osaurus]

The comeback begins...

 

[WDIK2]

TOUCHDOWN!! 

Upcoming onside kick?

 

[Capella]

Notre Dame last year too. I would be interested to see what the BCS would’ve done with the rankings last year. Committee was never going to get that seeding right with Notre Dame undefeated, but everyone knew going in they were the easier matchup, especially Clemson. They bragged about prepping for Bama during their semifinal prep. 

We’ve had 2 good playoff games in 6 years. The argument should be to go backwards tbh 

 

[gump]

Tonight doesn’t help the Conference Champ value to the CFP equation.

 

[Capella]

You don't have to watch?

Yes I’m gonna watch all year and then skip a playoff game just because sorry Oklahoma got into it. 

 

[Capella]

Tonight doesn’t help the Conference Champ value to the CFP equation.

No. It’s the dumbest argument ever. Also, CONSIDER TWO LOSS TEAMS. 

 

[Beef Ravioli]

We’ve had 2 good playoff games in 6 years. The argument should be to go backwards tbh 

So if we went backwards, where would this years four finalist be? What bowl games would they be playing at?  Would we have a clear champ? That was always the complaint under the old system.
At least this system lets us know who the champ is, even if there are some sucky semifinal games. 

 

[ILUVBEER99]

No. It’s the dumbest argument ever. Also, CONSIDER TWO LOSS TEAMS. 

Appalachian State only had 1 loss.  Who cares about their conference.  They were obviously better than a Georgia type team because, hey, only one loss.

 

[WDIK2]

No. It’s the dumbest argument ever. Also, CONSIDER TWO LOSS TEAMS. 

Drop the committee and use BCS era rankings (computers + polls) to determine final 4?    

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

Yes I’m gonna watch all year and then skip a playoff game just because sorry Oklahoma got into it. 

What is your argument?   You will watch the playoffs?

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

We’ve had 2 good playoff games in 6 years. The argument should be to go backwards tbh 

Nope

 

[ILUVBEER99]

Drop the committee and use BCS era (computers + polls) to determine final 4?    

Curious, what would #4 team have been if they did that?

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

So if we went backwards, where would this years four finalist be? What bowl games would they be playing at?  Would we have a clear champ? That was always the complaint under the old system.
At least this system lets us know who the champ is, even if there are some sucky semifinal games. 

One of these teams between Ohio State, Clemson and LSU would have been screwed under the old system.   Expansion is going to happen it is silly to think anything else.    No one wants to see ND vs ISU in a 50% filled stadium and other bowl games were NFL level talent sit out to prevent injuries.         Even a dominant #1 team playing the #8 team is a sell out and players believing they have a shot at a championship.  Win / Win for TV ratings and CFB fans. 

 

[Capella]

Drop the committee and use BCS era rankings (computers + polls) to determine final 4?    

I dunno but conference champs shouldn’t be a consideration and 2 loss teams should be. 

 

[Capella]

Curious, what would #4 team have been if they did that?

I don’t know if anybody is still doing this. Sadly, probably Oklahoma. 
 

S&P has Bama #2 fwiw 

 

[Doug B]

Even a dominant #1 team playing the #8 team is a sell out and players believing they have a shot at a championship.  Win / Win for TV ratings and CFB fans. 

IMHO, it's important for college football to have as many teams as possible perceived as having a legitimate shot at a title. Getting to the playoffs a few years in a row as a #5-8 seed can help a program's profile ... and that path should be available to more teams.

 

[WDIK2]

Curious, what would #4 team have been if they did that?

AP and Coaches poll have Oklahoma #4 and Georgia #5. 

Sagarin has Alabama #4, Oklahoma #5, Georgia #6.

Massey composite has Oklahoma #4, Georgia #5, Wisconsin #6.

 

 

[Beef Ravioli]

Onside kick??

 

[Politician Spock]

I know we are going to 8 teams in a few years and more games is good but we’re going to see a lot more trash like this when it happens. 

I disagree. The more teams there are that make the playoffs, the more distribution there is of talent as a result. College basketball has proven that. When the playoff is only 4 teams, the talent gravitates to a small handful of schools. College football has proven that. 

 

[Capella]

I disagree. The more teams there are that make the playoffs, the more distribution there is of talent as a result. College basketball has proven that. When the playoff is only 4 teams, the talent gravitates to a small handful of schools. College football has proven that. 

The talent never has and never will be distributed in college football. 

 

[Politician Spock]

The talent never has and never will be distributed in college football. 

The sames used to be said of college basketball. It was UCLA, and everyone else. 

 

[bigmarc27]

We’ve had 2 good playoff games in 6 years. The argument should be to go backwards tbh 

I’d argue 3, Bama/Clemson 1 and 2, then OU/UGA. The point remains. 

 

[Beef Ravioli]

That guys mug needs to be on a T-shirt! 

 

[bigmarc27]

The sames used to be said of college basketball. It was UCLA, and everyone else. 

Basketball and football comparisons make zero sense. 1 player in basketball can turn a team from worst to first.  You need a minimum of 35-40 very good to great players to make the football playoff. 

 

[Capella]

The sames used to be said of college basketball. It was UCLA, and everyone else. 

Absolutely nothing in common with each other. 

 

[JaxBill]

From Matt Brown on Twitter:

Joe Burrow passing TDs in the college football playoff: 7

Northwestern passing TDs over the entire 2019 season: 6

@evansaacks: Joe Burrow has thrown more TDs in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2019 than Matt Ryan.