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If 2 SEC teams make the playoff, would the committee try to avoid the rematch?
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:17 pm
Let's say SEC Team A gets the #1 spot by consensus.
And SEC Team B by consensus gets fit in the #4 spot.
Would the committee finagle it so that, if a rematch happens, both teams had to "earn" their way there from the first round? In other words, switch the #4 and #3 just for that reason.
And should they?
And SEC Team B by consensus gets fit in the #4 spot.
Would the committee finagle it so that, if a rematch happens, both teams had to "earn" their way there from the first round? In other words, switch the #4 and #3 just for that reason.
And should they?
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 12:21 pm
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Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:18 pm to genro
Yes.
They would put FSU number 1 and Bama number 2 with an SEC team being 4th if they have to.
They would cite FSU's ridiculous undefeated streak as justification.
OR. They finagle it that two SEC teams have to play each other first round to avoid a championship being all SEC.
Either way we can be conspiracy theorists.
They would put FSU number 1 and Bama number 2 with an SEC team being 4th if they have to.
They would cite FSU's ridiculous undefeated streak as justification.
OR. They finagle it that two SEC teams have to play each other first round to avoid a championship being all SEC.
Either way we can be conspiracy theorists.
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:19 pm to genro
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Would the committee finagle it so that, if a rematch happens, both teams had to "earn" their way their from the first round? In other words, switch the #4 and #3 just for that reason.
Yes. Remember this isn't a known, public formula like the bcs, it's a committee of regular human beings. They can put whoever they want wherever they want. If it's apparent that 2 SEC teams are getting in, I would think they'd definitely pair them in the first round.
I don't think even SEC fans would want to see another all SEC final.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:19 pm to genro
Almost seems like they would make the rematch happen so that the title game won't be one
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:19 pm to genro
Also, would they send an SEC or ACC team to Pasadena when they could send them to New Orleans? I am guessing that those things will weigh on the committee's minds...
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:20 pm to genro
they definitely should and i think they will if it comes down to it.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:21 pm to genro
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If 2 SEC teams make the playoff
That's where I stopped reading.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:21 pm to genro
I think they would have them meet in the first round. I don't see them setting up the potential of 2 SEC teams in the Championship Game.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:21 pm to genro
It would have to be MSU and Bama. UGA has 2 ugly loses even if they won the SECCG.
I do not see MSU being higher than #4 and bama would have to be #1 if they win out. Otherwise they are not in the playoff.
So it would have to be UA vs MSU in the Sugar Bowl.
I do not see MSU being higher than #4 and bama would have to be #1 if they win out. Otherwise they are not in the playoff.
So it would have to be UA vs MSU in the Sugar Bowl.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:22 pm to genro
Bama will play a rematch with miss st. Book it
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:23 pm to genro
They're going to do everything they can to avoid 2 SEC teams in the playoffs altogether. If Oregon, Ohio State and TCU all win out, State will be going to the Orange Bowl or Peach Bowl. One loss Alabama, Florida State, Oregon and of the one loss conference champions from the Big 10 or Big 12 will get in over State
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:27 pm to genro
I think the committee is going to shite the bed tonight.
FSU
Bama
Oregon
MSU
is what it should look like (and what I think it will look like)
The problem being that with the remaining schedule for all involved it will be hard to move anyone if they win out and have any type of justification for doing so.
They will avoid putting two SEC teams on opposite sides of the bracket, but they're going to look like idiots in the process unless they put MSU at 3 tonight
FSU
Bama
Oregon
MSU
is what it should look like (and what I think it will look like)
The problem being that with the remaining schedule for all involved it will be hard to move anyone if they win out and have any type of justification for doing so.
They will avoid putting two SEC teams on opposite sides of the bracket, but they're going to look like idiots in the process unless they put MSU at 3 tonight
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:34 pm to genro
I dont think there's anyway Miss St gets past #4. So for there to be a rematch in semifinals they have to put Bama #1. So Bama vs MS in the Sugur, which sends FSU to the rose to play Oregon.
Or FSU is #1 and they play Miss St in the Sugar which sends Bama to play Oregon in the Rose.
Will be interesting to see how they seed them.
Or FSU is #1 and they play Miss St in the Sugar which sends Bama to play Oregon in the Rose.
Will be interesting to see how they seed them.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:55 pm to genro
Or they would do the opposite to prevent an all SEC final
Posted on 11/18/14 at 1:02 pm to genro
If we assume the committee is against a rematch, they're screwed either way - guarantee a rematch in the semi or set up a possible rematch in the finals.
So maybe they'll just rank them straight-up.
So maybe they'll just rank them straight-up.
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 11/18/14 at 1:15 pm to genro
No, don't see Mississippi state getting a mulligan. Only applies to Bama. I don't see any other teams getting in if Moo st loses, as the East is weak.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 1:36 pm to genro
This question was asked to Ms Rice. I dont know if she was talking for the committee or if it was her personal answer. But she said THEY would avoid any rematches until the Championship game. So there you go. They will make both teams earn their way through the bracket to face off again. I personally think that makes the most sense and is the fair way to do it.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:09 pm to genro
Yes and probably yes. Only so that the rest of the country doesn't go all Updyke on the SEC. 
Posted on 11/18/14 at 4:47 pm to genro
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Bama fans are scared of State on a neutral field.
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