Saban joined ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt for an interview that played on Saturday evening. In the interview, Saban stated Bama’s case to make the playoff. One of his arguments is the Tide’s best, and that is that they didn’t lose to a team by 30 points.
Saban on SportsCenter: “If we lost to a team by 30 points, we wouldn't be having this conversation. You wouldn't even be talking to me."
He’s absolutely right, and that’s a clear shot at Ohio State. The Buckeyes lost 55-24 to unranked Iowa this season.
no matter which Team gets in there are three things which seem unavoidable:
--- they both sort of deserve to be the number four Team.
--- half of the NCAA Football world will disagree with the decision.
--- the number four Team will be beaten by Clemson.
this may be a case where someone should look Nick Saban in the eyes and tell him, very clearly, "Be careful what you wish for."
there would be something very satisfying to me for the following to happen --- Alabama gets the nod and is thrashed soundly by Clemson, Ohio State plays in a premier Bowl Game, maybe against USC, and wins handily.
I know last year is to have nothing to do with this year. But people have memories and OSU failed miserably last year. In fact the BIG has failed miserably the last two playoffs. It may not come up in conversation but it is in their minds. If they go by their stated criteria OSU is in easily in.
Out of conference the Big Ten Elites have zero quality wins over other conference foes. MSU got drilled by ND at home and OSU by Oklahoma at home. Wisconsin and Penn State didn't play a quality top 25 program outside the confines of the B1G. Wisconsins best win was against Michigan. Penn States best win was against Michigan. In case no one noticed Michigan is unranked. The Big Tens only good wins were against each other. So when people complain about Alabama's wins take a close look at Wisconsins, MSU, PSU and OSU as well.
Alabama didn't lose two games and they certainly didn't lose by 31. Just sayin
mark
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@fergie23 said:
Tough call for the committee but I don't think they let a two loss team in as undeserving as OSU. OSU showed they don't belong by getting smoked by OU earlier this year. I think not letting Penn St in last year is the precedent needed for the committee to go with Alabama over OSU. Will be very ironic if that happens though I think OSU fans will fail to see it that way.
Robb
They left out 11-1 2015 ohio state when they were the defending champions. That team would've crushed this years mediocre alabama team. You ohio state haters are too funny.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
@Justacommeman said:
Out of conference the Big Ten Elites have zero quality wins over other conference foes. MSU got drilled by ND at home and OSU by Oklahoma at home. Wisconsin and Penn State didn't play a quality top 25 program outside the confines of the B1G. Wisconsins best win was against Michigan. Penn States best win was against Michigan. In case no one noticed Michigan is unranked. The Big Tens only good wins were against each other. So when people complain about Alabama's wins take a close look at Wisconsins, MSU, PSU and OSU as well.
Alabama didn't lose two games and they certainly didn't lose by 31. Just sayin
mark
Big ten is 7-5 against the non conference power five. 2-0 against the sec. Iowa beat the team that beat Oklahoma and TCU. Penn state beat the team that beat Miami.
Wisconsins best win against northwestern is just as good as Alabama's best win.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
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What does 2015 have to do with it? The committee definitely got it right in 2015, OSU didn't play anyone and weren't even the best team in their conference. Shades of Alabama this year? Probably a little but 2015 CFP didn't have any two loss teams sniffing around.
Not an OSU hater at all. Just not a fan of overrate teams. I used to get tired of the SEC bias but thankfully the CFP has gotten rid of the conceit that the SEC had two of the best teams every year.
They need to get rid of this committee. They are too sec bias. I will not watch the playoffs this year with two sec teams. I guess they didn't learn their lesson in 2011. Ohio states fourth best win is alabama's best win.
Even the computers are smart enough to know that alabama does not belong this year.
There is no SEC bias with the CFP committee. There used to be a huge bias in the polls towards the SEC but the committee 100% got it right this year. OSU did not belong, there is simply no argument that forgives the beat down by Iowa. Be angry at your players and coaches that they got crushed by an inferior Iowa team.
@garnettstyle said:
They need to get rid of this committee. They are too sec bias. I will not watch the playoffs this year with two sec teams. I guess they didn't learn their lesson in 2011. Ohio states fourth best win is alabama's best win.
Even the computers are smart enough to know that alabama does not belong this year.
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@garnettstyle said:
They need to get rid of this committee. They are too sec bias. I will not watch the playoffs this year with two sec teams. I guess they didn't learn their lesson in 2011. Ohio states fourth best win is alabama's best win.
Even the computers are smart enough to know that alabama does not belong this year.
Everyone else wanted an Alabama- Clemson rematch. No one but Clemson and OSU/Big Ten diehards wanted a Clemson/Ohio State rematch.
This is the best Final Four we have ever had. It's going to be great. Too bad you are going to miss it as a football fan
mark
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Mark, you may think they got it right but I think Alabama is in for an end to their season which, in hindsight, they may wish had been different. for several years Alabama has been seen as the most dominant Team by many and the argument could be made that they are right. on the other hand, there has been a lot of talk about "bias" when it comes to the Tide. we now have the set-up for a decision on that.
I don't expect the season to end well for Nick Saban, his Team and their fans.
as I said above, I believe the better of two choices is probably what Ohio State will receive which is higher probability of ending the season on a positive, less embarrassing note. if Alabama loses handily to Clemson and the Buckeyes win easily over whoever their opponent is what will fans say?? what will happen to the stature of the SEC, especially if Oklahoma beats Georgia??
there is perhaps a 50-50 chance that the SEC comes out either smelling like roses or a dung heap. that is not a good thing for the Conference. I am anxious to see the "Baker Mayfield" show for the first time, acts 1 and 2. I missed it when they beat the Buckeyes but won't miss any of the playoffs.
good luck to all Teams involved but be careful what you wish for.
@garnettstyle said:
They need to get rid of this committee. They are too sec bias. I will not watch the playoffs this year with two sec teams. I guess they didn't learn their lesson in 2011. Ohio states fourth best win is alabama's best win.
Even the computers are smart enough to know that alabama does not belong this year.
@garnettstyle said:
They need to get rid of this committee. They are too sec bias. I will not watch the playoffs this year with two sec teams. I guess they didn't learn their lesson in 2011. Ohio states fourth best win is alabama's best win.
Even the computers are smart enough to know that alabama does not belong this year.
@keets said:
Mark, you may think they got it right but I think Alabama is in for an end to their season which, in hindsight, they may wish had been different. for several years Alabama has been seen as the most dominant Team by many and the argument could be made that they are right. on the other hand, there has been a lot of talk about "bias" when it comes to the Tide. we now have the set-up for a decision on that.
I don't expect the season to end well for Nick Saban, his Team and their fans.
as I said above, I believe the better of two choices is probably what Ohio State will receive which is higher probability of ending the season on a positive, less embarrassing note. if Alabama loses handily to Clemson and the Buckeyes win easily over whoever their opponent is what will fans say?? what will happen to the stature of the SEC, especially if Oklahoma beats Georgia??
there is perhaps a 50-50 chance that the SEC comes out either smelling like roses or a dung heap. that is not a good thing for the Conference. I am anxious to see the "Baker Mayfield" show for the first time, acts 1 and 2. I missed it when they beat the Buckeyes but won't miss any of the playoffs.
good luck to all Teams involved but be careful what you wish for.
Bama might be favored in that game. I expect them to be. We know what Clemson/OSU looks like. We know what Alabama/Clemson looks like. I think it may come down to the last play of the game again.
mark
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I said I wouldn't complain. I guess they think Alabama has a better chance to beat Clemson. I think all 5 Conference Champions should be in. They need to expand to an 8 team tournament. Not complaining, just letting you know I am a bit pissed that OSU doesn't have a chance to get revenge against Clemson and also Oklahoma. It will be difficult to get up for whatever bowl we go to.
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@keets said:
Mark, you may think they got it right but I think Alabama is in for an end to their season which, in hindsight, they may wish had been different. for several years Alabama has been seen as the most dominant Team by many and the argument could be made that they are right. on the other hand, there has been a lot of talk about "bias" when it comes to the Tide. we now have the set-up for a decision on that.
I don't expect the season to end well for Nick Saban, his Team and their fans.
as I said above, I believe the better of two choices is probably what Ohio State will receive which is higher probability of ending the season on a positive, less embarrassing note. if Alabama loses handily to Clemson and the Buckeyes win easily over whoever their opponent is what will fans say?? what will happen to the stature of the SEC, especially if Oklahoma beats Georgia??
there is perhaps a 50-50 chance that the SEC comes out either smelling like roses or a dung heap. that is not a good thing for the Conference. I am anxious to see the "Baker Mayfield" show for the first time, acts 1 and 2. I missed it when they beat the Buckeyes but won't miss any of the playoffs.
good luck to all Teams involved but be careful what you wish for.
Bama might be favored in that game. I expect them to be. We know what Clemson/OSU looks like. We know what Alabama/Clemson looks like. I think it may come down to the last play of the game again.
mark
Nonsense. Ohio state is better this year than they were last year. They are the only team in the top ten that have both a top ten rated defense and offense.
So let me get this straight....if everyone's season ended at the same time that Bama's did, then Auburn would be in the playoff. But Auburn has to play an extra week with an injured RB, and 3 injured defensive starters while Bama stays home, and now Auburn is the one on the outside looking in. this blows....at least we'll end up getting an 8-team playoff out of this, I suppose...
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
@Brick said:
OK. I just saw Alabama is favored by 1. OSU would probably have been a 7 point dog. No complaints. Just disappointed.
They also Bama a two touchdown favorite over ohio state in 2014. How did that turn out?
And OSU was favored by 22 against Iowa how did that turn out? Yep, its only betting lines and suggested out comes.
mark
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@keets said:
Mark, you may think they got it right but I think Alabama is in for an end to their season which, in hindsight, they may wish had been different. for several years Alabama has been seen as the most dominant Team by many and the argument could be made that they are right. on the other hand, there has been a lot of talk about "bias" when it comes to the Tide. we now have the set-up for a decision on that.
I don't expect the season to end well for Nick Saban, his Team and their fans.
as I said above, I believe the better of two choices is probably what Ohio State will receive which is higher probability of ending the season on a positive, less embarrassing note. if Alabama loses handily to Clemson and the Buckeyes win easily over whoever their opponent is what will fans say?? what will happen to the stature of the SEC, especially if Oklahoma beats Georgia??
there is perhaps a 50-50 chance that the SEC comes out either smelling like roses or a dung heap. that is not a good thing for the Conference. I am anxious to see the "Baker Mayfield" show for the first time, acts 1 and 2. I missed it when they beat the Buckeyes but won't miss any of the playoffs.
good luck to all Teams involved but be careful what you wish for.
Bama might be favored in that game. I expect them to be. We know what Clemson/OSU looks like. We know what Alabama/Clemson looks like. I think it may come down to the last play of the game again.
mark
Nonsense. Ohio state is better this year than they were last year. They are the only team in the top ten that have both a top ten rated defense and offense.
So let me get this straight....if everyone's season ended at the same time that Bama's did, then Auburn would be in the playoff. But Auburn has to play an extra week with an injured RB, and 3 injured defensive starters while Bama stays home, and now Auburn is the one on the outside looking in. this blows....at least we'll end up getting an 8-team playoff out of this, I suppose...
Who cares about top rated defenses or offenses. Wisconsin had a top rated D too. They were shredded by the only team they played all year. Only JT Barrett kept them in the game
mark
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And I don't need to debate this any further. The four best teams are in and that's the committes job. Job well done. The easy thing would have been to put OSU in
mark
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@Brick said:
OK. I just saw Alabama is favored by 1. OSU would probably have been a 7 point dog. No complaints. Just disappointed.
They also Bama a two touchdown favorite over ohio state in 2014. How did that turn out?
Good point. I agree in 2015 OSU was one of the best four and probably the best team in the country but stayed home. We need an eight team playoff or maybe sixteen?
It's a good thing for OSU that they changed from the BCS otherwise they would have one less National Championship (2014) and Alabama might have another
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It's a good thing for OSU that they changed from the BCS otherwise they would have one less National Championship (2014) and Alabama might have another
mark
Ohio state proved on the field they were the best that year. There was no debate.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
It's a good thing for OSU that they changed from the BCS otherwise they would have one less National Championship (2014) and Alabama might have another
mark
Ohio state proved on the field they were the best that year. There was no debate.
It's a good thing for OSU that they changed from the BCS otherwise they would have one less National Championship (2014) and Alabama might have another
mark
Ohio state proved on the field they were the best that year. There was no debate.
But without the playoffs OSU wouldn't have ever had the chance. Now you want to change the very system that provided them the opportunity. Too funny. Make up your mind already.
mark
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They said that Dabo threw a chair at the TV when Bama was shown as #4 and said "we wanted OSU, we wanted a cupcake game". Doesn't Dabo know he doesn't always get what he wants...just ask Urban.
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After yesterday I was pretty sure of the four and the matchups. I didn't know who would be 2 or 3 but was pretty sure Clemson at 1 and 'bama at 4. If Ohio State would have made it that would have been fine too. However, that 31 point beating dragged them down. Any non-delusional person could see that. It was probably a close decision but Alabama is the more popular team, there is an SEC bias, and I think Alabama wins the eye test for most (outside of people around Ohio). It's not a surprise at all. As stated if it had gone the other way I'd have no complaint about it as OSU was good but not there. Plus, a lackluster win against a marginal Wisconsin team didn't help. They needed to beat them... sort of like Iowa beat OSU. I thought the losses by Auburn (and for whatever small amount it was worth Fresno State) made it even closer in the committee room. Congrats to the winners and to the losers show what you got in your bowl game!
i'm relatively late to the party, but this 4-team playoff system sure does seem to suck. it wouldn't hurt my feelings one iota if they abolish it soon, because it's basically rendering conference championships obsolete. for the love of God, add one freaking extra week, make it 8 teams, watch the cash flow in like a river, and let's do this already.
Agreed but remember it's an unfair match-up since it's played in a warm weather city... that is, if OSU loses. Seriously though I think it should be a good game and it's the two power 5 teams that didn't get to prove their worth in the playoffs. A nice game to prove how good they are. Hopefully all the main players choose to play in it.
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Saban joined ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt for an interview that played on Saturday evening. In the interview, Saban stated Bama’s case to make the playoff. One of his arguments is the Tide’s best, and that is that they didn’t lose to a team by 30 points.
Saban on SportsCenter: “If we lost to a team by 30 points, we wouldn't be having this conversation. You wouldn't even be talking to me."
He’s absolutely right, and that’s a clear shot at Ohio State. The Buckeyes lost 55-24 to unranked Iowa this season.
My guess is Ohio State picked over Alabama.
I hope that happens just to quiet Paul Finebaum.
Come on, Paul, Alabama looked horrible losing to an Auburn
team that got blown out by Georgia.
Kudos to Paul Chryst at Wisconsin. He kept the team in the game
and came so close to victory. My coach of the year too.
no matter which Team gets in there are three things which seem unavoidable:
--- they both sort of deserve to be the number four Team.
--- half of the NCAA Football world will disagree with the decision.
--- the number four Team will be beaten by Clemson.
this may be a case where someone should look Nick Saban in the eyes and tell him, very clearly, "Be careful what you wish for."
there would be something very satisfying to me for the following to happen --- Alabama gets the nod and is thrashed soundly by Clemson, Ohio State plays in a premier Bowl Game, maybe against USC, and wins handily.
I know last year is to have nothing to do with this year. But people have memories and OSU failed miserably last year. In fact the BIG has failed miserably the last two playoffs. It may not come up in conversation but it is in their minds. If they go by their stated criteria OSU is in easily in.
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Out of conference the Big Ten Elites have zero quality wins over other conference foes. MSU got drilled by ND at home and OSU by Oklahoma at home. Wisconsin and Penn State didn't play a quality top 25 program outside the confines of the B1G. Wisconsins best win was against Michigan. Penn States best win was against Michigan. In case no one noticed Michigan is unranked. The Big Tens only good wins were against each other. So when people complain about Alabama's wins take a close look at Wisconsins, MSU, PSU and OSU as well.
Alabama didn't lose two games and they certainly didn't lose by 31. Just sayin
mark
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They left out 11-1 2015 ohio state when they were the defending champions. That team would've crushed this years mediocre alabama team. You ohio state haters are too funny.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
Big ten is 7-5 against the non conference power five. 2-0 against the sec. Iowa beat the team that beat Oklahoma and TCU. Penn state beat the team that beat Miami.
Wisconsins best win against northwestern is just as good as Alabama's best win.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
OMG they got it right! Herbstreit got it right
mark
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YEAH, YEAH, YEAH................ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE.
Poor Clemson. Last thing they wanted to see
m
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What does 2015 have to do with it? The committee definitely got it right in 2015, OSU didn't play anyone and weren't even the best team in their conference. Shades of Alabama this year? Probably a little but 2015 CFP didn't have any two loss teams sniffing around.
Not an OSU hater at all. Just not a fan of overrate teams. I used to get tired of the SEC bias but thankfully the CFP has gotten rid of the conceit that the SEC had two of the best teams every year.
Robb
They need to get rid of this committee. They are too sec bias. I will not watch the playoffs this year with two sec teams. I guess they didn't learn their lesson in 2011. Ohio states fourth best win is alabama's best win.
Even the computers are smart enough to know that alabama does not belong this year.
https://www.masseyratings.com/cf/compare.htm
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
There is no SEC bias with the CFP committee. There used to be a huge bias in the polls towards the SEC but the committee 100% got it right this year. OSU did not belong, there is simply no argument that forgives the beat down by Iowa. Be angry at your players and coaches that they got crushed by an inferior Iowa team.
Robb
This is what "computer models" make up the Massey ratings:
J-Train
Oscar
Pi- Rate
ARGH
Laz Dude
Payne
Round table
Howell
Coffey
Mangel
I'm not making this up. Seriously
mark
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Everyone else wanted an Alabama- Clemson rematch. No one but Clemson and OSU/Big Ten diehards wanted a Clemson/Ohio State rematch.
This is the best Final Four we have ever had. It's going to be great. Too bad you are going to miss it as a football fan
mark
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Mark, you may think they got it right but I think Alabama is in for an end to their season which, in hindsight, they may wish had been different. for several years Alabama has been seen as the most dominant Team by many and the argument could be made that they are right. on the other hand, there has been a lot of talk about "bias" when it comes to the Tide. we now have the set-up for a decision on that.
I don't expect the season to end well for Nick Saban, his Team and their fans.
as I said above, I believe the better of two choices is probably what Ohio State will receive which is higher probability of ending the season on a positive, less embarrassing note. if Alabama loses handily to Clemson and the Buckeyes win easily over whoever their opponent is what will fans say?? what will happen to the stature of the SEC, especially if Oklahoma beats Georgia??
there is perhaps a 50-50 chance that the SEC comes out either smelling like roses or a dung heap. that is not a good thing for the Conference. I am anxious to see the "Baker Mayfield" show for the first time, acts 1 and 2. I missed it when they beat the Buckeyes but won't miss any of the playoffs.
good luck to all Teams involved but be careful what you wish for.
It's made up of all the media. Including espn. Bama does not belong this year. They had zero good wins.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
https://www.masseyratings.com/cf/compare.htm
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
Bama might be favored in that game. I expect them to be. We know what Clemson/OSU looks like. We know what Alabama/Clemson looks like. I think it may come down to the last play of the game again.
mark
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I said I wouldn't complain. I guess they think Alabama has a better chance to beat Clemson. I think all 5 Conference Champions should be in. They need to expand to an 8 team tournament. Not complaining, just letting you know I am a bit pissed that OSU doesn't have a chance to get revenge against Clemson and also Oklahoma. It will be difficult to get up for whatever bowl we go to.
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Current odds
Alabama favored by 1
Oklahoma favored by -2.5
mark
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OK. I just saw Alabama is favored by 1. OSU would probably have been a 7 point dog. No complaints. Just disappointed.
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Ralph
We'll get our injured players back and we want revenge. We haven't forgotten that pick-play.
Should be a great game, I hope we wear white.
Nonsense. Ohio state is better this year than they were last year. They are the only team in the top ten that have both a top ten rated defense and offense.
So let me get this straight....if everyone's season ended at the same time that Bama's did, then Auburn would be in the playoff. But Auburn has to play an extra week with an injured RB, and 3 injured defensive starters while Bama stays home, and now Auburn is the one on the outside looking in. this blows....at least we'll end up getting an 8-team playoff out of this, I suppose...
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
They also Bama a two touchdown favorite over ohio state in 2014. How did that turn out?
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
And OSU was favored by 22 against Iowa how did that turn out? Yep, its only betting lines and suggested out comes.
mark
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Funny you always bring up ohio states loss and not their wins. The following week they beat a top 15 team by 45 points.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
Who cares about top rated defenses or offenses. Wisconsin had a top rated D too. They were shredded by the only team they played all year. Only JT Barrett kept them in the game
mark
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Schedule mercer and then lose to your rival, and it will be good enough to get in the playoffs. What a joke.
Bring back the BCS
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
And I don't need to debate this any further. The four best teams are in and that's the committes job. Job well done. The easy thing would have been to put OSU in
mark
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Good point. I agree in 2015 OSU was one of the best four and probably the best team in the country but stayed home. We need an eight team playoff or maybe sixteen?
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Ralph
The four best teams CLEARLY did not get in.
Bring back the BCS.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
Calling Garnett, calling Garnett, just think.................
The old BCS.
https://www.masseyratings.com/cf/compsum.htm
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
It's a good thing for OSU that they changed from the BCS otherwise they would have one less National Championship (2014) and Alabama might have another
mark
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Ohio state proved on the field they were the best that year. There was no debate.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
Once again there will not be a true national champion. You can't leave two power conferences out.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
But without the playoffs OSU wouldn't have ever had the chance. Now you want to change the very system that provided them the opportunity. Too funny. Make up your mind already.
mark
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I'd like to see Auburn and OSU play, down south of course.....
Ya auburn is more deserving than alabama. At least they played their own conference champs lol.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
They said that Dabo threw a chair at the TV when Bama was shown as #4 and said "we wanted OSU, we wanted a cupcake game". Doesn't Dabo know he doesn't always get what he wants...just ask Urban.
Iowa
Clemson should be VERY upset
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After yesterday I was pretty sure of the four and the matchups. I didn't know who would be 2 or 3 but was pretty sure Clemson at 1 and 'bama at 4. If Ohio State would have made it that would have been fine too. However, that 31 point beating dragged them down. Any non-delusional person could see that. It was probably a close decision but Alabama is the more popular team, there is an SEC bias, and I think Alabama wins the eye test for most (outside of people around Ohio). It's not a surprise at all. As stated if it had gone the other way I'd have no complaint about it as OSU was good but not there. Plus, a lackluster win against a marginal Wisconsin team didn't help. They needed to beat them... sort of like Iowa beat OSU. I thought the losses by Auburn (and for whatever small amount it was worth Fresno State) made it even closer in the committee room. Congrats to the winners and to the losers show what you got in your bowl game!
The Alabama/Ohio State decision had to be very close.
I believe Ohio State would have been in if they had dominated Wisconsin.
They did not.
Las Vegas odds do not tell the whole story about the upcoming Clemson/Alabama game.
Alabama is a bettors favorite. Odds makers take that into account.
Bernie Baruch said that he made money by "anticipating the anticipators."
OSU vs USC....good game.
i'm relatively late to the party, but this 4-team playoff system sure does seem to suck. it wouldn't hurt my feelings one iota if they abolish it soon, because it's basically rendering conference championships obsolete. for the love of God, add one freaking extra week, make it 8 teams, watch the cash flow in like a river, and let's do this already.
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Agreed but remember it's an unfair match-up since it's played in a warm weather city... that is, if OSU loses. Seriously though I think it should be a good game and it's the two power 5 teams that didn't get to prove their worth in the playoffs. A nice game to prove how good they are. Hopefully all the main players choose to play in it.