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Alabama has played more teams currently ranked in the CFP Top 25
Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:17 am
Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:17 am
than Clemson, Oklahoma, or Ohio State and probably everyone else that is in playoff contention (I just looked at these three).
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Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:21 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I don't think anyone is arguing we haven't played anybody anymore. And those teams have quite a few 26-40 wins, which aren't all that different.
This post was edited on 11/29/18 at 9:23 am
Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:21 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I'd think UGA is close, +/- 1 to bama
ETA: its 4 for UGA. No Auburn in this weeks top 25
ETA: its 4 for UGA. No Auburn in this weeks top 25
This post was edited on 11/29/18 at 9:26 am
Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:23 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Bro this topic is so October it hurts.
Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:24 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Well, before Alabama played LSU, none of the teams they'd played previously were ranked (TAMU and Mizzou entered the rankings after).
After beating LSU, Alabama played another ranked team in Miss State (sorry Auburn).
So, yeah, their schedule turned out to be a lot tougher than it looked early on. LSU's schedule was still tough, but not near as bad as it looked on paper before the season (Miami and Auburn choking).
I have to give props to Alabama. Everyone's talking about their offense (for good reason), but that defense is the reason they blow everyone away. They make adjustments better than any team in the NCAA. Multiple times, I have seen teams have success against that defense only to get shut down completely in the second half. Alabama definitely earned their way to the top this season. That's why it is so mystifying why they also seem to get so many questionable calls their way. They really don't need the help as they would still dominate everyone without it, yet they get it anyway. Doesn't matter, though, nothing anyone can do about it.
I don't see Georgia (or anyone else) beating Alabama this postseason. They just look heads and shoulders better than everyone else.
After beating LSU, Alabama played another ranked team in Miss State (sorry Auburn).
So, yeah, their schedule turned out to be a lot tougher than it looked early on. LSU's schedule was still tough, but not near as bad as it looked on paper before the season (Miami and Auburn choking).
I have to give props to Alabama. Everyone's talking about their offense (for good reason), but that defense is the reason they blow everyone away. They make adjustments better than any team in the NCAA. Multiple times, I have seen teams have success against that defense only to get shut down completely in the second half. Alabama definitely earned their way to the top this season. That's why it is so mystifying why they also seem to get so many questionable calls their way. They really don't need the help as they would still dominate everyone without it, yet they get it anyway. Doesn't matter, though, nothing anyone can do about it.
I don't see Georgia (or anyone else) beating Alabama this postseason. They just look heads and shoulders better than everyone else.
Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:25 am to Roll Tide Ravens
They played four ranked teams. Three of them are 8-4 and the other is LSU. 
Settle down.
Settle down.
Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
And if I’m not mistaken, is responsible for the biggest loss for each of those teams by a wide margin
Posted on 11/29/18 at 10:49 am to Roll Tide Ravens
You are correct. As of now, Bama has by far the best resume in College Football and it isn't even close.
***However, count me out of the camp that thinks Bama should be in the playoff with a loss Saturday, no questions asked. I don't think Bama will lose Saturday, but if they do, then folks should wait and see how the game and other games play out over the weekend.
All of the talk from the ESPN talking heads about how there isn't even a debate about whether Bama would still be in the playoff if they lost Saturday is ludicrous.
If Ohio State and Oklahoma were to win convincingly, and if Bama were to somehow inexplicably lose in a game that wasn't all that close, then I do think a strong debate should occur.
***However, count me out of the camp that thinks Bama should be in the playoff with a loss Saturday, no questions asked. I don't think Bama will lose Saturday, but if they do, then folks should wait and see how the game and other games play out over the weekend.
All of the talk from the ESPN talking heads about how there isn't even a debate about whether Bama would still be in the playoff if they lost Saturday is ludicrous.
If Ohio State and Oklahoma were to win convincingly, and if Bama were to somehow inexplicably lose in a game that wasn't all that close, then I do think a strong debate should occur.
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