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re: ESPN bowl projections
Posted on 10/5/15 at 8:38 am to WG_Dawg
Posted on 10/5/15 at 8:38 am to WG_Dawg
quote:You better tell us who these "good teams" are because MSU and Auburn were considered good teams before we played them. It seems the "good team" mantra is a moving target never to be hit.
I can't wait til they actually play a good team..they are going to be in for the shock that simply giving LF 25+ carries won't automatically translate to a win.
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Posted on 10/5/15 at 9:02 am to XbengalTiger
Keep in mind that beginning last year, the bowl pecking order is completely different than history. Liberty Bowl is no different than the Outback Bowl, for example.
Playoff is the best (this year: Cotton, Orange)
New Years 6 is next (this year: Peach, Sugar, Rose, Fiesta)
Citrus is on a tier by itself
Belk, Music City, Liberty, TaxSlayer, Texas and Outback are all on the same level and no longer pick their teams - the SEC places them. Sometimes for geography, sometimes for matchups, sometimes to give fanbases new trips. All games are guaranteed against Power 5 opponents.
Birmingham and Independence are on a lower tier and are meant for 6-6 qualifiers.
Playoff is the best (this year: Cotton, Orange)
New Years 6 is next (this year: Peach, Sugar, Rose, Fiesta)
Citrus is on a tier by itself
Belk, Music City, Liberty, TaxSlayer, Texas and Outback are all on the same level and no longer pick their teams - the SEC places them. Sometimes for geography, sometimes for matchups, sometimes to give fanbases new trips. All games are guaranteed against Power 5 opponents.
Birmingham and Independence are on a lower tier and are meant for 6-6 qualifiers.
This post was edited on 10/5/15 at 9:04 am
Posted on 10/5/15 at 9:46 am to anc
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Keep in mind that beginning last year, the bowl pecking order is completely different than history. Liberty Bowl is no different than the Outback Bowl, for example. Playoff is the best (this year: Cotton, Orange) New Years 6 is next (this year: Peach, Sugar, Rose, Fiesta) Citrus is on a tier by itself Belk, Music City, Liberty, TaxSlayer, Texas and Outback are all on the same level and no longer pick their teams - the SEC places them. Sometimes for geography, sometimes for matchups, sometimes to give fanbases new trips. All games are guaranteed against Power 5 opponents. Birmingham and Independence are on a lower tier and are meant for 6-6 qualifiers.
This guy knows his stuff, a few more thoughts.
1. If you play in a bowl one season, you most likely will not go back for 3-4 years to the same bowl that is in the Tier of 6.
2. The Citrus can actually get a team not considered as good as some in the tier of 6.
3. Several years the Birmingham and Indy will not have an SEC team represent for lack of eligible teams.
So, TAMU will not be back at the Liberty for the remainder of the contract. Once a team plays in one of those bowl, all thing will be done to have a different team go.
I will never forget last season, Tenner was chosen for the Liberty and even placed on the NCAA Website, then out of the blue TAMU was chosen and all bets were off. Some Tenner fans bought tix to the liberty from after market sites immediately and then were stuck with tix to the TAMU game
Posted on 10/5/15 at 9:54 am to Tuskkman
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Does ESPN think Bama goes to LSU ? Last night Kirk Herb stated that he favored LSU because they get Bama at home. The way LSU is playing I just do not see them being a threat i the end. They will beat TAMU as usual but very well could lose the Ark. and Ole Miss games and haven't much chance at Bama unless they get a QB. If Bama gets by Tamu, a team we crushed last year, I like our chances, Tenn. is on life support and Ark. we have at home. Auburn doesn't seem to have what it takes this year.
Well this settles it, why play the games?
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:09 pm to Razorback Reverend
Exactly.
The Citrus can pick anyone they want after the Playoff/NY6 gets their teams.
Looking at current standings, let's say that LSU wins the SEC and makes the Playoff. A&M and Florida are selected to NY6 games - Florida to the Sugar and A&M to the Fiesta.
The Citrus has their pick of everyone else - they pick Alabama.
So now, the next six best teams are Georgia, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Georgia can't go back to Charlotte
Tennessee can't go back to Jacksonville
Tennessee is a good fit for Charlotte, my thoughts are to send them there. (vs. ACC)
Georgia goes to Jax every year, so lets send them to Tampa.(vs. Big Ten)
Ole Miss already has a trip to Memphis this year, and they've been to Nashville recently. Jacksonville might be a good spot for them (vs. Big Ten).
Mississippi State has two Gator Bowls in the past few years, and they have a good alumni base in Houston. Lets send them to Texas (vs. Big 12).
Kentucky seems like a good fit for Memphis (vs. Big 12), and that leaves Music City for Missouri (vs. ACC).
If Auburn and Arkansas end up getting to six wins, its Birmingham and Shreveport, respectably.
The Citrus can pick anyone they want after the Playoff/NY6 gets their teams.
Looking at current standings, let's say that LSU wins the SEC and makes the Playoff. A&M and Florida are selected to NY6 games - Florida to the Sugar and A&M to the Fiesta.
The Citrus has their pick of everyone else - they pick Alabama.
So now, the next six best teams are Georgia, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Georgia can't go back to Charlotte
Tennessee can't go back to Jacksonville
Tennessee is a good fit for Charlotte, my thoughts are to send them there. (vs. ACC)
Georgia goes to Jax every year, so lets send them to Tampa.(vs. Big Ten)
Ole Miss already has a trip to Memphis this year, and they've been to Nashville recently. Jacksonville might be a good spot for them (vs. Big Ten).
Mississippi State has two Gator Bowls in the past few years, and they have a good alumni base in Houston. Lets send them to Texas (vs. Big 12).
Kentucky seems like a good fit for Memphis (vs. Big 12), and that leaves Music City for Missouri (vs. ACC).
If Auburn and Arkansas end up getting to six wins, its Birmingham and Shreveport, respectably.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:37 pm to Tuskkman
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Does ESPN think Bama goes to LSU ? Last night Kirk Herb stated that he favored LSU because they get Bama at home.
The way LSU is playing I just do not see them being a threat i the end. They will beat TAMU as usual but very well could lose the Ark. and Ole Miss games and haven't much chance at Bama unless they get a QB.
If Bama gets by Tamu, a team we crushed last year, I like our chances, Tenn. is on life support and Ark. we have at home. Auburn doesn't seem to have what it takes this year.
LSU will and can run on anyone they play. Bama won't stop their running. Put 9 in the box. Doesn't matter. A&M sure as hell ain't stopping them running.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:38 pm to GermantownTiger
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Birmingham Bowl: Auburn
Did they rebrand the Iron Bowl?
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:41 pm to Purplengoldtigerfan
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Your restarted. Lol.
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*retarted
Awesome.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:41 pm to GermantownTiger
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Allstate Sugar Bowl: Alabama
We either need to make the playoff or tank to 9-3. frick the Sugar Bowl.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:42 pm to GermantownTiger
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Arkansas
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Auburn
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Bowl
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:44 pm to pivey14
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:47 pm to WestCoastAg
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Auburn going to a bowl
Actually, Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl would be a great turnout. It is a shame Legion Field is in the ghetto of Bham.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:49 pm to GermantownTiger
quote:So one loss takes us from the CFB Playoff final to the Liberty Bowl. Ok ESPN
AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Ole Miss
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:49 pm to LanierSpots
Probably some kind of ticket promo to fill the stands.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 7:50 pm to SouthOfHere
quote:If Alabama puts 8 in the box, LF won't piss a drop. Their defense is capable of stopping him unlike ours unless Robert Nkemdiche goes full greek god like he did against Alabama.
LSU will and can run on anyone they play. Bama won't stop their running. Put 9 in the box.
This post was edited on 10/5/15 at 7:51 pm
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