That's the biggest reason why people are saying that Bama does have a chance. They only lost to LSU in OT by 3 and no one else. The other 1 loss teams (besides VT and GT) either have a horrific loss (in Oregon's case, a much worse performance against LSU) or a worse schedule than Bama. Just because those 2 teams have already played shouldn't be the deciding factor as to why they shouldn't play in the BCSCG especially if they're already #1 or #2 especially when the BCS allows it.
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In the1st breath you say the games matter and in the 2nd breath you rationalize the loss by Alabama and say the other team's losses are bad losses. You can't
have it both ways. Either losses matter or they don't. Alabama had their shot at home and lost. It matters.
have it both ways. Either losses matter or they don't. Alabama had their shot at home and lost. It matters.
you're only looking for ways to prove your point. I'm saying that the games matter and looking at the losses that teams have already have, Bama has the best loss compared to all of the other 1 loss teams. A loss is still a loss, but you're the one disregarding what teams lost to who.
No one ever seems to answer me this question, but what if Alabama were in the East, and LSU had to play them again in the SEC championship? How is this any different than that situation? So right now you aren't even penalizing Bama for being in the same conference as LSU. You're penalizing them for being in the same division. If they are in the east then they would for sure play LSU again for a shot to go to the BCS championship. There is no fair in the BCS. The top 2 teams should play. Thats Bama and LSU.
Your position is that no 1-los team should be allowed to play in the national championship game because that means the game they lost didn't matter?thedog said:
That seems idiotic, plus why would you want to encourage teams to play as weak of a schedule as possible. I'd much rather a one-loss team that played at tough schedule get in over an undefeated team that beat one team in the top 30.
If the losses are considered, the Alabama loss should be given the most weight. They lostto the very team you are suggesting they play again. It has been decided on the field already between Alabama and LSU. Alabama lost. Just like a few years back, Ohio State & Michigan were being touted for a re-match.I was not for that re-match. And also to be consistent, I do not want a LSU v Oregon re-match either.
Both teams (theoretically) would both be 12-1 with losses to the other. If that situation to present itself, that would make it seem even more ridiculous not to allow a 3rd rematch which I'm pretty positive MORE people would not be in favor of right now, but them playing for a 3rd time then would be the most fair outcome than any other situation that could happen.
Why should Alabama's loss be given the most weight when they lost by 3 points in OT by the #1 ranked team when they were ranked #2? That loss... should be weighted way worse...than OU's loss to TTU when that same TTU team has been blown out 3 times and has had 40 points scored on them 5 times? Alabama's loss should be weighted more than OSU's loss to ISU last night? That same Alabama loss should be weighted more than Stanford who was dominated by Oregon who was in turn dominated by LSU? That just does not equate mathematically orsensibly.
crowd at that game. It is not that far from Tuscaloosa either. The BCS championship crowd advantage would probably go LSU's way because it is a little closer and LSU fans could take advantage of scalpers and whatnot, but it won't be a 80% LSU crowd. The seats are bought up by the team with the most fans with decent sized pockets. I would imagine it would be closer to 65/35 in LSU's favor which is not some amazing home crowd advantage.
ETA: It is different than their home game was, but it isn't like they are playing in Death Valley.
ETA: It is different than their home game was, but it isn't like they are playing in Death Valley.
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Amazing that in three pages, not one of you takes seriously the possibility that a team that just obliterated you in all 3 phases might beat LSU...
Thats what a playoff system is suppose to do right? Get the 2 best teams in the championship game? Well I don't like LSU and I can't stand 17ing Bama, but they are the best 2 damn football teams in the country hands down.
And to all you 17s who are talking shift about our football team and coach, you are dumb as 17ing dog ****. Just GD stupid and you should call home and apologize to your parents for not amounting to **** in life. (written here b/c i'm too lazy to go thru all the dumb 17ing threads talking about it). We are 5 and 6 and it is disappointing as ****, but 17. Have you looked at our competition and our improvement over the past 3 years? Yes even some improvement in areas over last year.
And to all you 17s who are talking shift about our football team and coach, you are dumb as 17ing dog ****. Just GD stupid and you should call home and apologize to your parents for not amounting to **** in life. (written here b/c i'm too lazy to go thru all the dumb 17ing threads talking about it). We are 5 and 6 and it is disappointing as ****, but 17. Have you looked at our competition and our improvement over the past 3 years? Yes even some improvement in areas over last year.
that post was well before Clemson played though, but that does further prove my point that regardless of what these guys want, there's more than likely going to be an SEC rematch.