Next Year's Final Four

[DeanOfSelection]

1 Ohio State 13-0 v 4 USC 12-1

2 Georgia 12-1 v 3 TCU 12-0

 

[LHSTigers94]

Georgia will never make it.

 

[GMAN81]

I can't rightfully say who I think will go to the final four. There are a lot of possibilities and college football changes rapidly sometimes. But I will predict this.

From now on there will be four conferences represented in the final four every year whether it's warranted or not. I can see a representative from the SEC, Big 10 and Pac 12 having a team there annually whether they deserve it or not. Geographical representation will rule the day. The 4th team may change from year to year but the three conferences I named will be there every single year. The TV ratings were too good to do anything else.
This post was edited on 1/14 1:26 PM by Dr. Mirakle

 

[LHSTigers94]

that is why I see it going to at least 6. No way the Big 12 is left standing by again. I don't see the ACC giving up a spot either. It will be interesting.

 

[ramblinman_rivals165935]

Originally posted by Dr. Mirakle:
I can't rightfully say who I think will go to the final four. There are a lot of possibilities and college football changes rapidly sometimes. But I will predict this.

From now on there will be four conferences represented in the final four every year whether it's warranted or not. I can see a representative from the SEC, Big 10 and Pac 12 having a team there annually whether they deserve it or not. Geographical representation will rule the day. The 4th team may change from year to year but the three conferences I named will be there every single year. The TV ratings were too good to do anything else.
This post was edited on 1/14 1:26 PM by Dr. Mirakle

I think you are generally right, but I do think that there might be some exceptions.

What about the ACC and the Big 12? I can see scenarios where both conferences could be represented, which would squeeze out at least one of the other three conferences you mentioned.

What happens, for example, if a two or three-loss Big Ten team wins the Big Ten championship? With four non-conference games plus conference crossover games, it's not an impossibility for a Big Ten school with multiple losses to win their division and make it to the conference title game. Could you ever send a Big Ten team to the final four that wasn't the Big Ten champ?





This post was edited on 1/14 2:46 PM by ramblinman

 

[Quags22]

Geographical representation...where I have heard that before?

 

[Brin22]

Create super conferences and each conference winner goes into the playoff system.

 

[DeanOfSelection]

Georgia brings back a ton and should win their division and play Bama or Auburn in title. might even lose at Auburn in reg season then beat them second time. I looked at espn break down and they are at #8 and have the O Line back.

 

[DeanOfSelection]

they also get bama at home and of course sec title game in Atlanta.

 

[LHSTigers94]

Georgia should have been in the SEC Title game this year, not Missouri. Georgia track record is choking when it counts. I don't see why next year will be any different.

 

[GMAN81]

Ramblin:

You make a lot of good points. I am not against six teams making it, but I think it really should stop there. No more than that. Obviously, cash is king and I guarantee you this was bigger than anyone expected in their wildest dreams. So, I can guarantee you the powers that be will think of ways to enhance this. Going to six teams is probably on the horizon.

The draw back with six teams is that you are giving that sixth one a shot at the national title. Now, here is an idea I have with six teams.

I think it should be played NFL style. Teams 3-6 play the first week and 1 and 2 get a bye. But here is where I differ, for now, than the NCAA powers that be. I think the higher seeds should actually get a home game during the first two week ends and then play the national championship at a neutral site, just like the Super Bowl.

Now think about that for a minute. It gives more of an advantage to a higher seed, which they actually should have in the first place. Reverse the roles of Alabama and Ohio State. It forces Alabama to travel to Columbus to play a game in January, which I am all for. One of the knocks on the SEC is that they don't play many games in cold weather. This could and would change that. Sooner or later each conference is going to get their share of home games on the way to the championship.

As you know I am an SEC fan but if you are too big of a ***** to play football out in the cold then;
A. Maybe you should have done better during the season and in the bowl game to get a higher seed. and;
B. Maybe you don't belong in the playoffs at all.

Doing this will also create something else. You will see the SEC schedule games in colder weather when they can in anticipation and preparation of the playoffs. Finally, sooner or later the SEC is going to win some of these games in the cold and that will end the excuse of their being unwilling to play in the cold.

I think this is by far the best scenario. You win, you get a high seed, you play at home. I would love to see it. It may not be perfect, but it's the closest thing in my opinion. This is how it's done in high school here and in the NFL. So that's how it should be done in college as well.
This post was edited on 1/14 6:23 PM by Dr. Mirakle

 

[Teetime_rivals219212]

You forgot Notre Dame there.

 

[Brin22]

I would rather see 8 teams, no byes and all games played at a neutral sites.

Besides the money and media side that makes a neutral site more attractive to the universities, what happens if a team like Utah State makes the final 6 or 8 or whatever is decided where their stadium only holds like 25,000 fans? Are you really going to have a playoff game at that small of a stadium. What if SMU gets good again, it can happen, their stadium only holds like 30,000...a major sporting event at that small of a location is ridiculous. Also, most major universities are not in big cities and handling a lot of travelers is a big issue.

Anyone try to find a hotel in Urbana when the Bears played down there for a season? We had to rent a college house to sleep in. Not to mention the hotels and everyone else jacks up their prices by like 400%

 

[GMAN81]

Brin:

You make good points and there may not be easy answers to all questions. But playing at a neutral site makes the game more even, period. The higher seed should have a distinct advantage based on the higher ranking. I don't think Utah is going to be a top four ranked team anytime soon. If they become a top four team I would look for them to build a new stadium because that alone will bring in lots of revenue with a major bowl appearance. As for the U of I forget it. They won't get there in our lifetime.

I still say make it no more than six teams and the higher seed gets a home game. Just my opinion of course. I also think that would be the most interesting way to do it.

As for the 400% jack up, that goes on in every bowl city and neutral site anyway.

 

[Anon1745941766]

As for the 400% jack up, that goes on in every bowl city and neutral site anyway.



Just to build off of this, parking around Jerry World was in the ballpark of $150 and Uber was offering helicopter rides to and from the game for $350 a person. Just wanted to throw that stat in there for crazy prices.

As for my final 4 I think

1. Auburn (SOS will get them here if they go 12-1)
2. OSU
3. TCU (Terrible non-conference schedule)
4. Clemson (Deshaun Watson stays healthy, he's a difference maker)

 

[DeanOfSelection]

Lots of variables still but with what I saw these teams have back, I would think OSU and TCU are top 2 contenders. TCU gets Baylor at home as well. Clemson probably favorite in ACC but they only bring back 3 starters on D. But final 4 probly goes OSU, TCU-although must run table with no conf title game, SEC champ probly Bama/Auburn/GA then probly between Clem and USC whoever finishes w 1 loss