2014-15 college football thread

[GGGG]

Except it will be and it has been.  4 teams get into the playoffs.  That doesn't even put the best team from each major conference in contention for a National Title.  Not to mention what about a "mid major" that beats somebody from a "Power 6" conference in non-conference and goes undefeated?  No chance they're getting a shot at a National Title.

Whatever.  Your initial statement was simply wrong.  It isn't being determined by a computer, unless you are saying computer-based rankings will be used by the committee.  But of course that is the same as the basketball tournament.  And many other tournaments run by the NCAA.

[wadesworld]

Whatever.  Your initial statement was simply wrong.  It isn't being determined by a computer, unless you are saying computer-based rankings will be used by the committee.  But of course that is the same as the basketball tournament.  And many other tournaments run by the NCAA.

Okay my apologies.  Computers don't solely determine a National Champion in football.  But there will be years where undefeated teams will be left out of contention, years where 4 power conference teams aren't even represented in the "Playoff," etc. etc. etc.  It is an entirely flawed system and it has been for a long, long time.

[GGGG]

It's improving.  Regardless, that wasn't what mupanther was talking about.

[LloydMooresLegs]

Legs...I was wrong

Ok--Happily, I will NEVER say that you never admit that you're wrong!  

[jesmu84]

Weird poll...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11647045/mississippi-rebels-mississippi-state-bulldogs-tied-third-associated-press-college-football-poll

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Okay my apologies.  Computers don't solely determine a National Champion in football.  But there will be years where undefeated teams will be left out of contention, years where 4 power conference teams aren't even represented in the "Playoff," etc. etc. etc.  It is an entirely flawed system and it has been for a long, long time.

Agreed. After losing to Mississippi State on Saturday, the general consensus in Aggieland is that our season is basically over. It would take a miracle to get back to the top 4 in the Murderer's row that is the SEC West. Say all you want about bowl games, but knowing that you are most likely not gonna get a shot at a national championship because of one "good" loss on the road...it sucks the life out of a season.

[NavinRJohnson]

Agreed. After losing to Mississippi State on Saturday, the general consensus in Aggieland is that our season is basically over. It would take a miracle to get back to the top 4 in the Murderer's row that is the SEC West. Say all you want about bowl games, but knowing that you are most likely not gonna get a shot at a national championship because of one "good" loss on the road...it sucks the life out of a season.

Totally get what you're saying about the season being over, and it's why I think college football is so stupid...bowl games are stupid meaningless exhibition games, but there is certainly some conflicting comments in your post. Saying they have no shot at the NC because of one good loss on the one hand, but then saying they have no chance to get back in the top 4 because of the strength of the conference. Fact is if they win that division, which they still have a chance to do, they will have a very good chance of ending up in the top 4. If they don't, they wont be missing out because of one good loss, they will miss out because of multiple losses. If they don't get back in the top 4, I think it is perfectly fair to say its because they don't belong there.

4 game playoff is an improvement to be sure. If they expand to 8, I think it eliminates any room for anyone to complain.

[jesmu84]

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/jameis-winston-florida-state-tallahassee-police-hindered-investigation-documents-101014?cmpid=tsmtw:fscom:foxsports

what????!!!! no way!!!!

[brandx]

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/jameis-winston-florida-state-tallahassee-police-hindered-investigation-documents-101014?cmpid=tsmtw:fscom:foxsports

what????!!!! no way!!!!

And then there is this:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11672631/ex-bears-gm-jerry-angelo-hundreds-domestic-violence-cases-ignored

Not related to the college game, but just the general groupthink among these "leaders".

[jesmu84]

So, Georgia probably did the right thing by suspending Gurley. I'll make sure to hold my breath for when FSU suspends Winston...

http://racingtoaredlight.com/post/99667428409/jameis-winston-autographs

[jesmu84]

This kinda stuff 100% still goes on and it frustrates the hell out of me that there are people out there who don't believe it...

http://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/super-page/barry-switzer-says-he-used-to-cover-up-all-his-players-arrests-at-oklahoma/

[ChicosBailBonds]

This kinda stuff 100% still goes on and it frustrates the hell out of me that there are people out there who don't believe it...

http://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/super-page/barry-switzer-says-he-used-to-cover-up-all-his-players-arrests-at-oklahoma/

Anyone with a brain knows it goes on and has for decades.  The stories I could tell about Green Bay police and the Packers in the 1990's are incredible.  You can say the same thing about the Lakers in L.A., Cowboys in Dallas, Yankees in NYC.  It happens in many places, but the danger is to say it is happening with the majority of the players. That's where the broad brush gets out of control.  Because 5 guys are idiots, all 85 are which isn't the case.  Same goes for companies....some a-hole CEO gets out of control, that means all companies or all employees of that particular company are doing it.  Not true.  Lazy.

[real chili 83]

All is well.

Go 'Noles.

At least tonight.

All is well.

[jesmu84]

All is well.

Go 'Noles.

At least tonight.

All is well.

Bad call.

Also, glad Jimbo thinks his team is all about "high character"

[real chili 83]

Ha.

How could that happen to God's annointed team?

[wadesworld]

That was the correct call.

[GGGG]

In college football, if the receiver stayed behind the line of scrimmage that would have been a legal play.

[real chili 83]

Bama, Aggie game really interesting yesterday.  Never expected that.

Gopher, Purdue game fun to watch too.  Jerry Kill is impressive. 

[Sheriff]

Ha.

How could that happen to God's annointed team?

I doubt that call would be made if the game was played in South Bend.

[ChicosBailBonds]

In a game like yesterday's, I will cheer for ND 100 times out of 100 times against the present day FSU.  Not even a question. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

Top 5 teams in the country in Sagarin are SEC teams

FSU #10, which in my mind is more accurate than their top 5 ranking.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/

[NYWarrior]

Anyone with a brain knows it goes on and has for decades.  The stories I could tell about Green Bay police and the Packers in the 1990's are incredible.  You can say the same thing about the Lakers in L.A., Cowboys in Dallas, Yankees in NYC.  It happens in many places, but the danger is to say it is happening with the majority of the players. That's where the broad brush gets out of control.  Because 5 guys are idiots, all 85 are which isn't the case.  Same goes for companies....some a-hole CEO gets out of control, that means all companies or all employees of that particular company are doing it.  Not true.  Lazy.

Along these lines, Bissinger offers this from the Sunday Review

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/opinion/sunday/the-boys-in-the-clubhouse.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar%2C%7B%221%22%3A%22RI%3A8%22%7D

[jesmu84]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11865929/florida-state-officials-postpone-jameis-winston-student-conduct-code-hearing-dec-1

After the regular season is over? I'm SHOCKED the school agreed to this!!!

[brandx]

Only 408? I see - he only played 3 quarters.

Love this kid. Watched him growing up and it's easy to see why Bradford was so good. The other RB on the team will probably be a 1st round pick in the draft as well.

[GGGG]

He really is a great runner, but Nebraska's defense was horrendous.  He won't win the Heisman, but he'll be there when they hand out the trophy.