Bill from NYC Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) 1) I am not, at this point, overly impressed by Clemson. Their schedule is weak and their coach is a bit too full of himself imo. I get it, they are the defending champs and I respect this. That said, I read somewhere that Sweeney went into the Syracuse locker room to address the team after they beat Clemson. I don't know, is that a bit pompous? Syracuse already has a coach, no? 2) Can someone tell me why we don't read more about Nick Fitzgerald, the QB from Mississippi State? Yesterday, I watched him zip the ball between defenders. He had great pocket presence too and can even run. And, he is listed at 6'5". Seriously, what am I missing? 3) I can't tell much about PSU or Ohio State from the game yesterday. In fact, the game left me confused. The OSU defense looked tough but why did they give up so many points? Also, are you people impressed with the Penn State quarterback? 4) As I stated before, this Alabama team is far from the best one I have ever seen. They are however the deepest. I'm not kidding....if the lose their starting QB, best RB and a starting DE to injuries, they might not even get worse. I'm not joking. I'm sure there are teams with more stars but imo this depth is just crazy, and matters more with the playoff system. The top 4 teams will have to play 14 and the top 2 15 games, which is a lot for college kids. This, imo gives a big edge to teams like Clemson with their weak schedule. 5) Is any PAC 12 team as good as Washington? Now there is a great coach!!! I hope that if Coach Saban decides to retire (hopefully in 10 years or so ), Chris Petersen is his replacement. 6) Any Final 4 predictions? Edited October 29, 2017 by Bill from NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 1) I am not, at this point, overly impressed by Clemson. Their schedule is weak and their coach is a bit too full of himself imo. I get it, they are the defending champs and I respect this. That said, I read somewhere that Sweeney went into the Syracuse locker room to address the team after they beat Clemson. I don't know, is that a bit pompous? Syracuse already has a coach, no? 2) Can someone tell me why we don't read more about Nick Fitzgerald, the QB from Mississippi State? Yesterday, I watched him zip the ball between defenders. He had great pocket presence too and can even run. And, he is listed at 6'5". Seriously, what am I missing? 3) I can't tell much about PSU or Ohio State from the game yesterday. In fact, the game left me confused. The OSU defense looked tough but why did they give up so many points? Also, are you people impressed with the Penn State quarterback? 4) As I stated before, this Alabama team is far from the best one I have ever seen. They are however the deepest. I'm not kidding....if the lose their starting QB, best RB and a starting DE to injuries, they might not even get worse. I'm not joking. I'm sure there are teams with more stars but imo this depth is just crazy, and matters more with the playoff system. The top 4 teams will have to play 14 and the top 2 15 games, which is a lot for college kids. This, imo gives a big edge to teams like Clemson with their weak schedule. 5) Is any PAC 12 team as good as Washington? Now there is a great coach!!! I hope that if Coach Saban decides to retire (hopefully in 10 years or so ), Chris Petersen is his replacement. 6) Any Final 4 predictions? Hey Bill!! I think Fitzgerald is the second coming of Dak. I HATE Nick Saban. I still don't see the allure of Josh Allen. Penn State's CBs are horrible. Ohio State dared McSorley to beat them and he couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Petersen is great. Final four Alabama, Wisconsin, Miami, Georgia. Maybe Sweeney congratulated them? The games I've seen of Fitzgerald have be underwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1) I am not, at this point, overly impressed by Clemson. Their schedule is weak and their coach is a bit too full of himself imo. I get it, they are the defending champs and I respect this. That said, I read somewhere that Sweeney went into the Syracuse locker room to address the team after they beat Clemson. I don't know, is that a bit pompous? Syracuse already has a coach, no? Dabo went into the Syracuse locker room to congratulate the Orangemen on their win. I wouldn't call that pompous, that's a classy move. Final four Alabama, Wisconsin, Miami, Georgia. Never happen. There is no way they put 2 SEC teams in the CFB playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Final 4 in alphabetical order: Alabama Clemson Notre Dame Ohio State Ratings bonanza, cha-ching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Dabo went into the Syracuse locker room to congratulate the Orangemen on their win. I wouldn't call that pompous, that's a classy move. Never happen. There is no way they put 2 SEC teams in the CFB playoffs. You never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Dabo went into the Syracuse locker room to congratulate the Orangemen on their win. I wouldn't call that pompous, that's a classy move. I know this but I think that it was more egotistical than classy. As if the great one is coming in to talk to the players who as I said have their own coach, and just defeated his highness. Maybe I'm wrong. Final 4 in alphabetical order: Alabama Clemson Notre Dame Ohio State Ratings bonanza, cha-ching! Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Final four Alabama, Wisconsin, Miami, Georgia. First four yeah Final Four will be the SEC, B1G, and ACC champs plus either the Big12 champ or Washington SEC Champ (Alabama | Georgia) B1G Champ (Ohio St | Wisconsin | Penn St | Sparty) ACC Champ (Clemson | Miami) TCU | Oklahoma | Oklahoma St | Washington Edited October 30, 2017 by /dev/null Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 First four yeah Final Four will be the SEC, B1G, and ACC champs plus either the Big12 champ or Washington SEC Champ (Alabama | Georgia) B1G Champ (Ohio St | Wisconsin | Penn St | Sparty) ACC Champ (Clemson | Miami) TCU | Oklahoma | Oklahoma St | Washington You forgot ND. They have a WAY better chance than about half of those teams. As an example they have one less loss than MSU and a 20 point win at MSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyville Guy Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 You forgot ND. They have a WAY better chance than about half of those teams. As an example they have one less loss than MSU and a 20 point win at MSU. Not sure about ND's chances to run the table, but if they do I agree they probably get in. It has been mentioned every year since the CFP began that the committee takes into account factors such as likely TV ratings and travelling fanbases. Nobody would ever admit it, but if you look at the choices over the past few years it's tough to dispute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Miami isn't going to make the ACC Championship, let alone the playoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Miami isn't going to make the ACC Championship, let alone the playofflittle matchup coming up this weekend?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 little matchup coming up this weekend?? I'm so ready haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Dabo went into the Syracuse locker room to congratulate the Orangemen on their win. I wouldn't call that pompous, that's a classy move. Never happen. There is no way they put 2 SEC teams in the CFB playoffs. If Alabama loses to Georgia in the SEC championship &it is a close game I guaranty they will put the Tide in the final 4. Final 4 in alphabetical order: Alabama Clemson Notre Dame Ohio State Ratings bonanza, cha-ching! What happens if Oklahoma runs the table also. How could they possibly put Ohio State in after the beat down the Sooners gave them in their own Barn? I could see that happening but it is not right. I'm so ready haha. I love Virginia Tech in this spot. I think they will beat Miami by double digits. Edited October 31, 2017 by Gordio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) If Alabama loses to Georgia in the SEC championship &it is a close game I guaranty they will put the Tide in the final 4. What happens if Oklahoma runs the table also. How could they possibly put Ohio State in after the beat down the Sooners gave them in their own Barn? I could see that happening but it is not right. I love Virginia Tech in this spot. I think they will beat Miami by double digits. if Oklahoma runs the table, and that means wins the big 12 championship, and OSU runs the table, Oklahoma will get in. I do not think the winner and loser of the SEC championship game will get in if it means leaving out a one loss conf champ. Edited October 31, 2017 by YoloinOhio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 1) I am not, at this point, overly impressed by Clemson. Their schedule is weak and their coach is a bit too full of himself imo. I get it, they are the defending champs and I respect this. That said, I read somewhere that Sweeney went into the Syracuse locker room to address the team after they beat Clemson. I don't know, is that a bit pompous? Syracuse already has a coach, no? So you are discounting Clemson's victories over Auburn, Louisville and Virginia Tech as.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 So you are discounting Clemson's victories over Auburn, Louisville and Virginia Tech as.....? Fair question.....I don't know how impressed with Louisville or VT. I will let you know more about Auburn soon enough. I will say that this one season, Alabama hasn't played such a tough schedule either (for a change). At least not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Alabama has played a cake walk schedule. I think that puts them at risk if they lose a single game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Alabama has played a cake walk schedule. I think that puts them at risk if they lose a single game. This really is possible and its a shame because they are probably the most talented, and certainly the best coached team in the NCAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 The way they have UGA ranked first has to show that they value their win over ND and dont value Bamas win over FSU. But if FSU didnt lose Francois for the year would that win look better? Thats not really Bamas fault. When they played them they were #3 in the country. But that seems to be the distinction., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) The way they have UGA ranked first has to show that they value their win over ND and dont value Bamas win over FSU. But if FSU didnt lose Francois for the year would that win look better? Thats not really Bamas fault. When they played them they were #3 in the country. But that seems to be the distinction., I have no issue with where they are currently ranked and neither does Saban. If they handle their business they will be back up there. Hey, there is a ton of football left to be played. You guys are in it as well. What I will say about the Tide is that they are in complete control of their own destiny. And for the record, I think that last years squad had better starters, although the defense was banged up by the end of the season. I'm not making excuses; Clemson deserved the win. This year they are as deep as a well. Lots of fun ahead. Edited November 1, 2017 by Bill from NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 This really is possible and its a shame because they are probably the most talented, and certainly the best coached team in the NCAA. Yes, I still give them the slight edge over Clemson, who I still think are the second best team in the country both in terms of talent and coaching based on what I've seen. I want Bama in the final 4 because a final 4 without them will feel a bit hollow.... the playoffs should be about the best 4 teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Petersen is great. Final four Alabama, Wisconsin, Miami, Georgia. Maybe Sweeney congratulated them? The games I've seen of Fitzgerald have be underwhelming. i agree about Fitzgerald...just watched a 5 min highlight video...i had flashbacks of Tim Tebow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Sadly I think OSU has another loss in them somewhere. How the hell you play that sloppy in a game like that I have no idea. Exciting game but scary as ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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