@garnettstyle said:
Would be cool to see ND run the table. But I predict they are going to get upset this Saturday against the Wildcats.
They very well could get Purdue'd, you never know. That's what makes this sport so fun.
The psyche of 18 to 23 year old men is highly volatile. Have a fight with your fake girlfriend/boyfriend, have a fight with parents, having trouble in class (at least at the non-football factories), get caught committing a crime, be pissed because your coach touched you, and your football mind and heart might not be ready to go any given Saturday.
A few Michigan band members just read your post. I asked them if your positive thoughts about Notre Dame are welcome here. Here's what they said.
God bless Ann Arbor, the only visiting stadium I've ever been to where they threw bottles at me. (And I still hope they beat Ohio State EVERY time they play lol) Was glad their aim was as bad as their QB's.
College Football Playoff Rankings
RK TEAM REC TREND
1 Alabama 8-0 NR
2 Clemson 8-0 NR
3 LSU 7-1 NR
4 Notre Dame 8-0 NR
5 Michigan 7-1 NR
6 Georgia 7-1 NR
7 Oklahoma 7-1 NR
8 Washington State 7-1 NR
9 Kentucky 7-1 NR
10 Ohio State 7-1 NR
11 Florida 6-2 NR
12 UCF 7-0 NR
13 West Virginia 6-1 NR
14 Penn State 6-2 NR
15 Utah 6-2 NR
16 Iowa 6-2 NR
17 Texas 6-2 NR
18 Mississippi State 5-3 NR
19 Syracuse 6-2 NR
20 Texas A&M 5-3 NR
21 NC State 5-2 NR
22 Boston College 6-2 NR
23 Fresno State 7-1 NR
24 Iowa State 4-3 NR
25 Virginia 6-2 NR
I think the current standings, for example Washington State ahead of Ohio State, shows how badly the committee looks at the Ohio State loss. To me Ohio State is a much better team than Wazzu but I think the committee is sending a clear message to not get your clock cleaned (for the second year in a row) by an inferior opponent.
Slightly changing subjects how much longer will Urban be at Ohio State? Where does he go next? Pros? Well, the NFL I mean.
I really don't care who's ahead of Ohio State or who's not right now. What concerns me is ranking a 3 loss texas a#m team in the top 20, just to make it look like Alabama has a quality win. For four years now, the committee always does their best to hype up sec teams. I'm honestly shocked to see that Auburn wasn't ranked.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
SEC is clearly the toughest conference. Alabama is #1 by a wide margin. OSU is not a top ten team as of now but could move up if they win out with quality wins against those guys up North and the BIG Championship. It won't be enough to get them in. If somehow Alabama is not SEC Champs the SEC will again have two teams in. Notre Dame must be undefeated to get in. Any team that has a loss will be out if they drop another game. As of now I think it will be LSU, Alabama, Clemson, and Oklahoma. I would love to see them go to 8 teams with all Power Conference Champs in and the Top independent. If somehow Alabama finds a way to defeat a team with OSUs third string QB take out LSU and replace them with UCF.
@garnettstyle said:
I really don't care who's ahead of Ohio State or who's not right now. What concerns me is ranking a 3 loss texas a#m team in the top 20, just to make it look like Alabama has a quality win. For four years now, the committee always does their best to hype up sec teams. I'm honestly shocked to see that Auburn wasn't ranked.
Yep, Texas A&M does have 3 loses. Two of those loses were to #1 Bama and #2 Clemson, they almost beat Clemson.
We don't need any help Garnett, however, your team does. Is that top quality win over TCU helping you?
But you said the committee's TOP 25 is a joke. I guess it depends on how YOU want to stir it.
The Selection Committee has shown time and again that it's criteria depends upon how the wind is blowing that day. Bama was in the playoffs after they won their spring game.
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Luckily Clemson eased up and put in their 3rd and 4th stringers. Yikes! 77-16. That was a beating. Does anybody not have Alabama and Clemson in the final 4 at this point? Playing different brands of football. Will be curious what 'bama does tonight.
Clemson, good gosh is all I can say.
Michigan is on a roll. They're talented, strong and fast, but most of all they are hungry. Like I said a few weeks ago, they will beat OSU.
Speaking of OSU, their transfer QB for LSU said that Alabama had the best defense he'd ever seen.
I'd have to agree with him.
Was another enjoyable Saturday of entertaining football. Looking forward to the upcoming weekend as my daughter and I are traveling up for the Notre Dame/Florida State game. She is excited because the weather forecast says it might be snowing and we don't have that where we are from very often. She was already picking out her wintry clothes to pack during last night's game.
Also looking forward to attending the Irish women's basketball game while we are there. Those ladies had a helluva run last year in winning the National Championship.
Great food, great company, and hopefully win number 10 next weekend.
Was glad to see LSU (didn't even score, that just warms my heart ) and Kentucky eliminated yesterday.
Appears the Buckeyes are eliminated from consideration this year as 5 one loss and a two loss team are ranked ahead of them. Last year the committee couldn't get over Iowa. This year Purdue knocked them out. It can still be a good year if we upset those folks up North.
@Brick said:
Appears the Buckeyes are eliminated from consideration this year as 5 one loss and a two loss team are ranked ahead of them. Last year the committee couldn't get over Iowa. This year Purdue knocked them out. It can still be a good year if we upset those folks up North.
The Purdue loss was bad but, to me, Ohio State is a much more capable team than WVU or Wazzu for sure. Probably better than LSU too. They threw up a dud against Purdue no doubt and they aren't dominating this year but I still think they are better than some of the teams above them. Of course if they beat Michigan they might leapfrog a couple of those teams. It's a long shot for them to make the playoffs but not impossible.
Woke up this AM to the news that ND's QB is out for Saturday night's game.
It's always something. The backup QB has already beaten media darling Michigan this year so it will be interesting to see what happens.
Hopefully the weather forecast of snow happens for this weekend. Flying up tomorrow with my daughter to start the weekend watching the defending national champion WBB team and hope to end up Saturday night shivering at Notre Dame Stadium watching an Irish victory.
@thenavarro said:
Woke up this AM to the news that ND's QB is out for Saturday night's game.
It's always something. The backup QB has already beaten media darling Michigan this year so it will be interesting to see what happens.
Hopefully the weather forecast of snow happens for this weekend. Flying up tomorrow with my daughter to start the weekend watching the defending national champion WBB team and hope to end up Saturday night shivering at Notre Dame Stadium watching an Irish victory.
@thenavarro said:
Woke up this AM to the news that ND's QB is out for Saturday night's game.
It's always something. The backup QB has already beaten media darling Michigan this year so it will be interesting to see what happens.
Hopefully the weather forecast of snow happens for this weekend. Flying up tomorrow with my daughter to start the weekend watching the defending national champion WBB team and hope to end up Saturday night shivering at Notre Dame Stadium watching an Irish victory.
Time will tell.
I think they’ll be ok with Wimbush. I liked him when he started. I didn’t think he was that bad. They should still be able to win this week. Have fun at the game. I’m heading up to the Penn State- Wisconsin game on Saturday. Not the game many thought it would be months ago for either team, but should still be fun.
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When was the last time a team shutout ranked teams two weeks in a row!? Heck, teams rarely shut anybody out let alone ranked teams. I am excited for Alabama to play Georgia, Michigan, Clemson, etc... but it's hard to picture anybody beating them.
We have to get Tua healthy. We have 2 weeks to do it before we play Auburn and then Georgia. Auburn will bring the house looking for an upset. Georgia is very good and getting better each week and they want revenge. Bama vs Georgia will be a war.
ND looked good as did Michigan. ND has to go to Syracuse which is playing very good also.
OSU vs Michigan is going to be a slobber-knocker
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Would be cool to see ND run the table. But I predict they are going to get upset this Saturday against the Wildcats.
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AP Top 25:
AP Top 25 - Week 10
1. Alabama (8-0)
2. Clemson (8-0)
3. Notre Dame (8-0)
4. LSU (7-1)
5. Michigan (7-1)
6. Georgia (7-1)
7. Oklahoma (7-1)
8. Ohio State (7-1)
9. UCF (7-0)
10. Washington State (7-1)
11. Kentucky (7-1)
12. West Virginia (6-1)
13. Florida (6-2)
14. Penn State (6-2)
15. Texas (6-2)
16. Utah (6-2)
17. Houston (7-1)
18. Utah State (7-1)
19. Iowa (6-2)
20. Fresno State (7-1)
21. Mississippi State (5-3)
22. Syracuse (6-2)
23. Virginia (6-2)
24. Boston College (6-2)
25. Texas A&M (5-3)
They very well could get Purdue'd, you never know. That's what makes this sport so fun.
The psyche of 18 to 23 year old men is highly volatile. Have a fight with your fake girlfriend/boyfriend, have a fight with parents, having trouble in class (at least at the non-football factories), get caught committing a crime, be pissed because your coach touched you, and your football mind and heart might not be ready to go any given Saturday.
Tee it up, kick it off, and play ball.
God bless Ann Arbor, the only visiting stadium I've ever been to where they threw bottles at me. (And I still hope they beat Ohio State EVERY time they play lol) Was glad their aim was as bad as their QB's.
Washington State creeping up into the top 10. The Pac 12's hope for a playoff spot. Their coach is one funny dude.
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Key games this week.
Georgia @ Kentucky
West Virginia @ Texas
Penn State @ Michigan
Notre Dame @ Northwestern
Alabama @ LSU
Oklahoma @ Texas Tech
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Don't forget Iowa vs. Purdue, some people call it the "We Whipped OSU and Made Them Like It Bowl".
Where is the disagree button? They may have whipped us but we certainly didn't like it.
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I liked it because the week after the Iowa game we clocked Michigan state by 45.
Funny, every team that has played the Buckeyes this year, except for one, has gone on to lose the following week.
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College Football Playoff Rankings
RK TEAM REC TREND
1 Alabama 8-0 NR
2 Clemson 8-0 NR
3 LSU 7-1 NR
4 Notre Dame 8-0 NR
5 Michigan 7-1 NR
6 Georgia 7-1 NR
7 Oklahoma 7-1 NR
8 Washington State 7-1 NR
9 Kentucky 7-1 NR
10 Ohio State 7-1 NR
11 Florida 6-2 NR
12 UCF 7-0 NR
13 West Virginia 6-1 NR
14 Penn State 6-2 NR
15 Utah 6-2 NR
16 Iowa 6-2 NR
17 Texas 6-2 NR
18 Mississippi State 5-3 NR
19 Syracuse 6-2 NR
20 Texas A&M 5-3 NR
21 NC State 5-2 NR
22 Boston College 6-2 NR
23 Fresno State 7-1 NR
24 Iowa State 4-3 NR
25 Virginia 6-2 NR
Urban Meyer dealing with some serious health issues:
https://sports.yahoo.com/ohio-states-urban-meyer-addresses-future-details-history-brain-surgery-aggressive-headaches-185804826.html
A lot of changes in the committee the last couple of years. And they seem to get worse Every year. We need a better system.
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Why, because OSU is # 10?
They're lucky to be #10, I would have gave that spot to UCF, last years National Champion.
I think the current standings, for example Washington State ahead of Ohio State, shows how badly the committee looks at the Ohio State loss. To me Ohio State is a much better team than Wazzu but I think the committee is sending a clear message to not get your clock cleaned (for the second year in a row) by an inferior opponent.
Slightly changing subjects how much longer will Urban be at Ohio State? Where does he go next? Pros? Well, the NFL I mean.
I really don't care who's ahead of Ohio State or who's not right now. What concerns me is ranking a 3 loss texas a#m team in the top 20, just to make it look like Alabama has a quality win. For four years now, the committee always does their best to hype up sec teams. I'm honestly shocked to see that Auburn wasn't ranked.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
SEC is clearly the toughest conference. Alabama is #1 by a wide margin. OSU is not a top ten team as of now but could move up if they win out with quality wins against those guys up North and the BIG Championship. It won't be enough to get them in. If somehow Alabama is not SEC Champs the SEC will again have two teams in. Notre Dame must be undefeated to get in. Any team that has a loss will be out if they drop another game. As of now I think it will be LSU, Alabama, Clemson, and Oklahoma. I would love to see them go to 8 teams with all Power Conference Champs in and the Top independent. If somehow Alabama finds a way to defeat a team with OSUs third string QB take out LSU and replace them with UCF.
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Yep, Texas A&M does have 3 loses. Two of those loses were to #1 Bama and #2 Clemson, they almost beat Clemson.
We don't need any help Garnett, however, your team does. Is that top quality win over TCU helping you?
No. Big 10 is the toughest conference. Don't listen to espn. All they do is hide the truth.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
This is how bad the playoff committee is. NC state is ranked #41 in the AP. Probably where they should be. The committee has them at #21. LOL
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Most non-conference wins vs current College football playoff top 25....
Big Ten - 5
ACC - 1
SEC - 0
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But you said the committee's TOP 25 is a joke. I guess it depends on how YOU want to stir it.
Oh my, I really do like those OSU uniforms.
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The Selection Committee has shown time and again that it's criteria depends upon how the wind is blowing that day. Bama was in the playoffs after they won their spring game.
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Luckily Clemson eased up and put in their 3rd and 4th stringers. Yikes! 77-16. That was a beating. Does anybody not have Alabama and Clemson in the final 4 at this point? Playing different brands of football. Will be curious what 'bama does tonight.
I expect him to retire in the next year or two. He's got major health issues.
Major?
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Garnetts current top 10
Bama
Notre Dame
Clemson
Michigan
West Virginia
Oklahoma
Ohio State
Georgia
UCF
Washington state
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Gumbo tasting mighty fine this morning.
Clemson, good gosh is all I can say.
Michigan is on a roll. They're talented, strong and fast, but most of all they are hungry. Like I said a few weeks ago, they will beat OSU.
Speaking of OSU, their transfer QB for LSU said that Alabama had the best defense he'd ever seen.
I'd have to agree with him.
Wednesday morning
1. Bama
2. Clemson
3. Notre Dame
4. Michigan
Was another enjoyable Saturday of entertaining football. Looking forward to the upcoming weekend as my daughter and I are traveling up for the Notre Dame/Florida State game. She is excited because the weather forecast says it might be snowing and we don't have that where we are from very often. She was already picking out her wintry clothes to pack during last night's game.
Also looking forward to attending the Irish women's basketball game while we are there. Those ladies had a helluva run last year in winning the National Championship.
Great food, great company, and hopefully win number 10 next weekend.
Was glad to see LSU (didn't even score, that just warms my heart
) and Kentucky eliminated yesterday.
Yep, Kentucky went from football to basketball in warp speed.
LSU OC was fired at Clemson in 98 for inept offenses, still has em. Can't believe Coach O got rid of Matt Canada for this idjit.
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He has a brain cyst that has previously required brain surgery.
College Football Playoff Ranking
1. Alabama (9-0)
2. Clemson (9-0)
3. Notre Dame (9-0)
4. Michigan (8-1)
5. Georgia (8-1)
6. Oklahoma (8-1)
7. LSU (7-2)
8. Washington State (8-1)
9. West Virginia (7-1)
10. Ohio State (8-1)
11. Kentucky (7-2)
12. UCF (8-0)
13. Syracuse (7-2)
14. NC State (6-2)
15. Florida (6-3)
16. Mississippi State (6-3)
17. Boston College (7-2)
18. Michigan State (6-3)
19. Texas (6-3)
20. Penn State (6-3)
21. Iowa (6-3)
22. Iowa State (5-3)
23. Fresno State (8-1)
24. Auburn (6-3)
25. Washington (7-3)
Appears the Buckeyes are eliminated from consideration this year as 5 one loss and a two loss team are ranked ahead of them. Last year the committee couldn't get over Iowa. This year Purdue knocked them out. It can still be a good year if we upset those folks up North.
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The Purdue loss was bad but, to me, Ohio State is a much more capable team than WVU or Wazzu for sure. Probably better than LSU too. They threw up a dud against Purdue no doubt and they aren't dominating this year but I still think they are better than some of the teams above them. Of course if they beat Michigan they might leapfrog a couple of those teams. It's a long shot for them to make the playoffs but not impossible.
(jmo) I think OSU will be eliminated this weekend, MSU will take care of that.
Something just isn't right this year.
FWIW, I'll be pulling for OSU
Woke up this AM to the news that ND's QB is out for Saturday night's game.
It's always something. The backup QB has already beaten media darling Michigan this year so it will be interesting to see what happens.
Hopefully the weather forecast of snow happens for this weekend. Flying up tomorrow with my daughter to start the weekend watching the defending national champion WBB team and hope to end up Saturday night shivering at Notre Dame Stadium watching an Irish victory.
Time will tell.
Good luck to you. Sounds like a great weekend!
I think they’ll be ok with Wimbush. I liked him when he started. I didn’t think he was that bad. They should still be able to win this week. Have fun at the game. I’m heading up to the Penn State- Wisconsin game on Saturday. Not the game many thought it would be months ago for either team, but should still be fun.
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Wimbush stunk it up after the michigan game. They should still beat FSU. Their offense has too many problems.
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Any upsets today?
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When was the last time a team shutout ranked teams two weeks in a row!? Heck, teams rarely shut anybody out let alone ranked teams. I am excited for Alabama to play Georgia, Michigan, Clemson, etc... but it's hard to picture anybody beating them.
We have to get Tua healthy. We have 2 weeks to do it before we play Auburn and then Georgia. Auburn will bring the house looking for an upset. Georgia is very good and getting better each week and they want revenge. Bama vs Georgia will be a war.
ND looked good as did Michigan. ND has to go to Syracuse which is playing very good also.
OSU vs Michigan is going to be a slobber-knocker
Georgia, Oklahoma, WSU, UCF