2021-22 College Football thread

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

The thing I noticed was Georgia was just so damn fast.

They were all over the field.

[4everwarriors]

Dissal help Too Tan Tommy, aina?

[MU82]

I know that a few folks didn't like that it was a defensive struggle for the first 3 quarters, but I thought overall it was an interesting game. I like defense -- especially as a nice change of pace in what's become almost a video-game-like situation most of the time -- and there was a lot of strategy.

And then the offenses did break out some in the fourth quarter, and it was a back-and-forth battle between two very good teams. That Georgia's defense made the game-clinching play was perfect.

[Uncle Rico]

The thing I noticed was Georgia was just so damn fast.

They were all over the field.

Making Alabama look slow is no easy task.  It was even more jarring against Michigan. 

Credit to UGA whose philosophy is just to stockpile talent.  Five stars and high four stars win titles.  The rest are playing for mayonnaise baths

[Herman Cain]

Dissal help Too Tan Tommy, aina?

Was thinking the same thing

[MU82]

Making Alabama look slow is no easy task.  It was even more jarring against Michigan. 

Credit to UGA whose philosophy is just to stockpile talent.  Five stars and high four stars win titles.  The rest are playing for mayonnaise baths

Not just any mayonnaise, bub. Duke's!

[jesmu84]

Making Alabama look slow is no easy task.  It was even more jarring against Michigan. 

Credit to UGA whose philosophy is just to stockpile talent.  Five stars and high four stars win titles.  The rest are playing for mayonnaise baths

Weird how GA was so quickly able to increase their talent once Kirby took over

[Pakuni]

Weird how GA was so quickly able to increase their talent once Kirby took over

Georgia has always had a lot of talent. The first team Smart got to the playoff (with Roquan Smith, Jake Fromm, Nick Chubb, Sony Michel, etc.) was pretty much all Richt recruits.

[JWags85]

Its amazing the transformation of Saban over the last 5 years or so, personality wise.  He went from a detached coaching destroyer to an extremely likable guy who is serving as a really great voice in CFB.  His moment with Bryce Young at the end of the press conference last night was fantastic

[Mr. Nielsen]

Final AP Top 25
1 Georgia (61)
2 Alabama
3 Michigan
4 Cincinnati
5 Baylor
6 Ohio State
7 Oklahoma State
8 Notre Dame
9 Michigan State
10 Oklahoma
11 Ole Miss
12 Utah
13 Pittsburgh
14 Clemson
15 Wake Forest
16 Louisiana
17 Houston
18 Kentucky
19 BYU
20 NC State
21 Arkansas
22 Oregon
23 Iowa
24 Utah State
25 San Diego State

Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 115, Wisconsin 97, Minnesota 47, Purdue 44, UTSA 9, Army 6, Fresno State 2, Coastal Carolina 2, Air Force 1, UAB 1

[WhiteTrash]

Final AP Top 25
1 Georgia (61)
2 Alabama
3 Michigan
4 Cincinnati
5 Baylor
6 Ohio State
7 Oklahoma State
8 Notre Dame
9 Michigan State
10 Oklahoma
11 Ole Miss
12 Utah
13 Pittsburgh
14 Clemson
15 Wake Forest
16 Louisiana
17 Houston
18 Kentucky
19 BYU
20 NC State
21 Arkansas
22 Oregon
23 Iowa
24 Utah State
25 San Diego State

Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 115, Wisconsin 97, Minnesota 47, Purdue 44, UTSA 9, Army 6, Fresno State 2, Coastal Carolina 2, Air Force 1, UAB 1

So the "new Big XII" would have 5 teams in the top 20. More than any conference, even the SEC. Feels like the new Big East in BB. 

[Billy Hoyle]

So the "new Big XII" would have 5 teams in the top 20. More than any conference, even the SEC. Feels like the new Big East in BB.

not with the schedules they'll now be facing.

[Mr. Nielsen]

not with the schedules they'll now be facing.

Maybe. Yet, BYU plays people. 5-0 vs Pac-12 & 1 game each vs Big 12 & ACC this past season along with Boise State.

[Pakuni]

Jameson Williams tore his ACL last night.
Rough.

[Billy Hoyle]

Maybe. Yet, BYU plays people. 5-0 vs Pac-12 & 1 game each vs Big 12 & ACC this past season along with Boise State.

I'm not sure BYU is out bragging about their record against the Pac-12.

[The Sultan]

Its amazing the transformation of Saban over the last 5 years or so, personality wise.  He went from a detached coaching destroyer to an extremely likable guy who is serving as a really great voice in CFB.  His moment with Bryce Young at the end of the press conference last night was fantastic

He really is fantastic.  Why wouldn't you want to play for them if you are good enough?

[MU82]

Jameson Williams tore his ACL last night.
Rough.

Feel bad for the kid. I hope he has a full recovery, because he stands to make big bucks.

[Mr. Nielsen]

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips' comments Friday that his conference wouldn't support expansion until after the NCAA constitution changes (which will take place after the current window for early expansion) really sealing that (as early expansion needed unanimous support):

As we've written, this is the primary reason the ACC is against playoff expansion. The league wants the NCAA transformation to be completed before expansion.

"Now is not the time," Phillips says. "Our CEOs and ADs support the position."

[The Sultan]

Short-sighted position by the ACC. No surprise.

[MU82]

Kirk Ferentz sure seems like a classy guy.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Hawaii's Todd Graham is resigning after two seasons on the job. His departure follows a mass exodus from within the team's roster amid allegations that he fostered a poor culture within the program. Graham, 57, posted an 11-11 record after taking over for Nick Rolovich following the 2019 season.

[MUBurrow]

Hawaii's Todd Graham is resigning after two seasons on the job. His departure follows a mass exodus from within the team's roster amid allegations that he fostered a poor culture within the program. Graham, 57, posted an 11-11 record after taking over for Nick Rolovich following the 2019 season.

Graham has left people who don't like him everywhere he's gone, hasn't he?  When he bolted Pitt for ASU in 2012, that was his 5th head coaching job in 7 years, which stands out even in that business. 

[JWags85]

Graham has left people who don't like him everywhere he's gone, hasn't he?  When he bolted Pitt for ASU in 2012, that was his 5th head coaching job in 7 years, which stands out even in that business.

ASU was the 4th in 6, but otherwise yea.  He's a pretty good coach but by all accounts an absolute tool and jackass bully.  I mean ASU and Hawaii have some pretty great recruiting advantages and a history of being pretty decent at football and he still failed there.  Seems destined for a crappy Sun Belt program

[The Sultan]

I don't think Hawaii has many great recruiting advantages.  Their facilities are terrible, albiet improving.  And if you are from the Lower 48 your family isn't going to be able to see you play a lot of home games.  And road games in the Mountain West aren't exactly easy to travel to.

[MU82]

But ... but ... but ... free agency for athletes will ruin college sports!