A part of me hates losing games like this, but adding the extra SEC game almost requires it.
74 Replies
OldBamaFam99
Feb 10, 2:32 PM
Good. That’s a stupid game to play in the regular season.
JimmyStein
Feb 10, 2:33 PM
The playoff committee appears to value W's, not strength of schedule. You gotta schedule what the committee wants to see.
It's just a freaking shame this is the message that is sent. But the AD's job is to hear and understand the message and schedule accordingly.
The BASKETBALL COMMITTEE absolutely rewards you for scheduling tough. It's almost like they are promoting the sport. lol
The football committee apparently wants to see Alabama versus Akron. Give them what they want.
HighTide1992
Feb 10, 2:34 PM
No incentive to play it. Cupcakes only in non-con from here on out.
ABSeeyoulater
Feb 10, 2:34 PM
I hate this but I get it. I still wouldn’t do it if I was in charge though.
rolltide453
Feb 10, 2:35 PM
I don't think I'm going to trust reporting done by Paul FInebuam where he also says "the Crimson Tide is in a “shaky situation” and that HC Kalen DeBoer is “in trouble”"
1spence
Feb 10, 2:35 PM
Wonder if Sankey will put out a statement about this
MSTideFan
Feb 10, 2:37 PM
Good, schedule a cupcake like the rest of CFB, it does Bama no good to play this game.
BamaSS11
Feb 10, 2:38 PM
Back in the day that would've been a series to remember for a long time! But in today's environment of only being about wins and losses to get in the playoff, it's just not a smart move for us with this conference and playing 9 conference games! Good strategic move!
Mase1717
Feb 10, 2:38 PM
I hate it, would've loved to go to the one in Columbus or T-Town but like everyone has said above, got to schedule what the committee values, which are wins against sh*t competition.
FuGeeLaw3224
Feb 10, 2:38 PM
Hate this.
Also, part of me thinks the risk-reward is not as one-sided as some think. Gives a chance to bolster the resume with a marquee win, especially when the SEC schedule is meh.
btull
Feb 10, 2:42 PM
FuGeeLaw3224 said:I agree, but the field isn't big enough, like basketball, for those games to not hurt you if you lose. Texas for example, if they didn't lose week 1 to OSU, would they have been in the playoff field? Michigan losing to Oklahoma kept them out. If either of those teams schedule "cupcake" games with weaker opponents they would've had one less loss and a better argument to be in the CFP.Hate this. Also, part of me thinks the risk-reward is not as one-sided as some think. Gives a chance to bolster the resume with a marquee win, especially when the SEC schedule is meh.
BamaSS11
Feb 10, 2:43 PM
1spence said:Wonder if Sankey will put out a statement about this
rollntider
Feb 10, 2:44 PM
Good Texas got screwed last year playing it, if they had played baylor or something they go to the playoffs also
Bull Elephant
Feb 10, 2:48 PM
Give me a prime time match-up with Jiffy Check Tech. Guaranteed win.
Thehit86
Feb 10, 2:49 PM
Finebaum said it so it must be true
hvacigar
Feb 10, 2:52 PM
JimmyStein said:While I agree with you in some ways, Alabama ONLY got in this year because of our SOS and who we beat.The playoff committee appears to value W's, not strength of schedule. You gotta schedule what the committee wants to see. It's just a freaking shame this is the message that is sent. But the AD's job is to hear and understand the message and schedule accordingly. The BASKETBALL COMMITTEE absolutely rewards you for scheduling tough. It's almost like they are promoting the sport. lol The football committee apparently wants to see Alabama versus Akron. Give them what they want.
DoctorTwosOnFirst
Feb 10, 2:53 PM
rolltide453 said:you mean you want something more substantial than a tweet by an account called recruits bama aggregating something paul finebaum said???I don't think I'm going to trust reporting done by Paul FInebuam where he also says "the Crimson Tide is in a “shaky situation” and that HC Kalen DeBoer is “in trouble”"
WWG
Feb 10, 2:54 PM
hvacigar said:This is a good point. But —IMO—we should have arguably been ranked higher. regardless, the ND inclusion clause has forced this issue as well.While I agree with you in some ways, Alabama ONLY got in this year because of our SOS and who we beat.
o_glen55
Feb 10, 2:55 PM
I would hate it. I don't care about the politics, I want to play the best and beat the best. Especially Ohio State, they're #1 on my perennial hate list now that Notre Dame isn't what it used to be.
rolltide1273
Feb 10, 2:58 PM
Finebaum has no extra insight. It's pretty obvious this will get canceled but it's not like he has some insider level knowledge here. That guy is the freakin worst
Hwood11
Feb 10, 2:58 PM
Meh
brw0801
Feb 10, 2:59 PM
JimmyStein said:Basketball and football are completely different, so I'm not sure there's a worthwhile comparison to be made there. Smaller tournament and a shorter season makes it 100x harder for the CFP committee.The playoff committee appears to value W's, not strength of schedule. You gotta schedule what the committee wants to see. It's just a freaking shame this is the message that is sent. But the AD's job is to hear and understand the message and schedule accordingly. The BASKETBALL COMMITTEE absolutely rewards you for scheduling tough. It's almost like they are promoting the sport. lol The football committee apparently wants to see Alabama versus Akron. Give them what they want.
brw0801
Feb 10, 3:00 PM
WWG said:You watched every Alabama game and thought we should have been ranked HIGHER?!?This is a good point. But —IMO—we should have arguably been ranked higher. regardless, the ND inclusion clause has forced this issue as well.
Don_Juan_Pond
Feb 10, 3:01 PM
See what you did Pruet
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