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Why did Saban push for 9 SEC game schedule

Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:29 pm
Posted by Go Go Gata
Member since Oct 2016
4010 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:29 pm
What are the pros and cons.
I'm seeing mostly cons when considering national title chances.

This really helps ND, the 3-4 good teams in the B1G and the ACC 3 (Miami/CLEM/FSU).
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 8:35 pm
Posted by Rip N Lip
Zambodia
Member since Jul 2019
6802 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:32 pm to
He was doing this before the ridiculous expansion to 12 CFP teams.
Posted by Nasty_Canasta
Your Mom’s house
Member since Dec 2024
3320 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:33 pm to
quote:

What are the pros and cons. I'm seeing mostly cons when considering national title chances. This really helps the 2-3 good teams in the B1G.


The extra conference game television money, is my best guess.
Posted by Old Sarge
Dean of Admissions, LSU
Member since Jan 2012
61182 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:33 pm to
When the playoffs were only a few teams he thought we would all need stronger resumes


Now it’s a disaster that will leave us more beat up
Posted by Harry Rex Vonner
Foggy Bottom Law School
Member since Nov 2013
47005 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:34 pm to
TV money
Posted by Mizzouligan
St. Louis, MO
Member since Aug 2014
2176 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:40 pm to
It is a disaster and only hurts the SEC, while dramatically helping the big and ND.

What extra compensation did they get for providing more inventory?
Posted by Harry Rex Vonner
Foggy Bottom Law School
Member since Nov 2013
47005 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:42 pm to
the playoff expansion is great


we need to get rid of conference championship games


ETA: I'll have those downvotes now
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 8:43 pm
Posted by bamawriter
Nashville, TN
Member since Apr 2009
3251 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:45 pm to
quote:

we need to get rid of conference championship games



You may get downvoted, but you're correct.
Posted by Nasty_Canasta
Your Mom’s house
Member since Dec 2024
3320 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 8:52 pm to
Just give the regular season winner the trophy for the conference.
Posted by southernboisb
Member since Dec 2012
9233 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 8:35 am to
I thought the pros were the time taking for rematches (that so many complained about).

The cons, which still exist, is the “every other year 5A games”.

I’ll admit belonging in the group confused about why Tn., Aub., & LSU were being rejected as “must play teams” back then.
Posted by southernboisb
Member since Dec 2012
9233 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 8:38 am to
quote:

we need to get rid of conference championship games


Please explain why these should be removed.
Posted by southernboisb
Member since Dec 2012
9233 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 8:41 am to
So, with the 1 big conference, you’ld be fine with a newly created tie-breaker deciding the conference. champ. if the 2 never played?
Posted by vholley50
Midland City,Al
Member since Nov 2013
398 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 8:42 am to
Win more games and problem solved.
Posted by sorantable
Member since Dec 2008
52686 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 8:44 am to
Because he ain’t no bitch.
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