Out of 13 scheduled bowl/playoff games, BT now 6-4.
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Looks like a curb stomping in the first quarter!
Edit: spoke to soon. Butterfingers.
There's a chance the SEC could be excluded from the Final Four. If that happens, I expect their conference to start to get even louder about another type (read: separate) of playoff.
Although I can see where you're coming from, can't see Arizona State knocking out Texas, Tommaker.....serious mis-match there.
Still, the SEC and Big Ten (plus eight) cartel is getting what they want.
Yeah, the first quarter, 2 offensive plays and 14 points have killed that. I think this game continues to show that 4 teams in the playoffs are plenty.Although I can see where you're coming from, can't see Arizona State knocking out Texas, Tommaker.....serious mis-match there.
Still, the SEC and Big Ten (plus eight) cartel is getting what they want.
Even with a 4-team playoff for as long as we had it, there were TONS of blowouts. More blowouts than competitive games really. There's no real answer.
Like many, I'd be ok with eight, but 12 it is....for now. They should seriously consider looking at the seeding/bye process, though - or risk an unbalanced bracket like this year, IMO.
Already broke a New Year resolution with further comment on this....haha.
And this is why they play the games.Although I can see where you're coming from, can't see Arizona State knocking out Texas, Tommaker.....serious mis-match there.
Still, the SEC and Big Ten (plus eight) cartel is getting what they want.
And why I never put any money on them.
And this is why they play the games.
Gotta give some props to the Sun Devils - they were ready to be buried and have made a spirited rally......
I salute you, good sir..... and bask in your wisdom.....
No matter how a playoff is set up, not everyone would be happy. Personally, I prefer doing away with seeds and having a random drawing for opponents, otherwise you're trying to bias the results with seeding. Then each round another random drawing. Otherwise, a system where you're out after two losses. You can have as few or as many teams as you want in the playoffs. And perhaps two teams from the same conference shouldn't face each other until it is necessary, although there probably shouldn't be two teams from the same conference unless you're trying to find an actual real second place team and not just one champion.
Because the D player didn't lower his head are they saying it incidental? Looked like targeting to me as well.
Perhaps it's time to put on my ASU T-shirt, my daughter having went to school there.
Texas handled ASU’s blitz on that play easily. It allowed Ewers his choice of man coverages. ASU fans experienced there what Purdue BB fans did vs Virginia.
Yeah.....Can't fault the decision to blitz - Texas did pick it up and was ready for it - but had to think it was going to Golden no matter what. In the end, Arizona State had their opportunity and ended up being a really good contest.
Might set up the Cotton Bowl Endowment Classic next week......
Do you have a call on the OSU/Oregon game?Told ya, Tommaker. Never in doubt.....
Do you have a call on the OSU/Oregon game?
It's stuffed duck for New Year's buffet - wowzer.
In all seriousness, losing to Michigan might have been the best thing for Ohio State - they are playing well and seem more focused. Plus, they are utilizing Smith, and he is producing bigtime. I will be hearing it from two of my brothers who have resided in the Buckeye State their entire lives.
This CFP OSU Buckeye team did not want to be around and waste it’s energy on the regular season. There is no question, this team is playing on another level and on a mission. Pressure will all be on UT in the Cotton Bowl.
Yes. and I think it's now obvious that Oregon didn't belong in the playoffs.
(so much TIC it's coming out the other cheek)
Yes. and I think it's now obvious that Oregon didn't belong in the playoffs.
Bye teams now 0-3.
