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re: Can a team reject the invitation to play in the SEC Championship?
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:25 am to jryanw
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:25 am to jryanw
losing in the championship is a liability in the playoff, winning is a wash
the ideal position for a run at the NC is to just miss
the ideal position for a run at the NC is to just miss
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 11:28 am
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Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:34 am to HogPharmer
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If you do that, maybe Ole Miss can finally play in that game.
We'll take it and we'll hang a banner!
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:38 am to jryanw
Why would you want to? I get what you're saying in regards to the playoffs, but it's the fricking SEC championship, that still means a ton in my book. Besides, we've been in that position quite a few times during our run.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:44 am to BFANLC
We rest our players by earning a first round bye
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:16 pm to bamabubbamac
It’s not a real championship lol the natty is all that matters. The Yankees aren’t out flaunting AL East championship rings lol it’s embarrassing.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:34 pm to mckibaj
I wouldnt mind some rule that protects the teams if they are ranked in say, the top 12 or so in most recent Committee rankings.
But then you'd probably get 2nd stringers playing the game (at least til the 3rd ir 4th Qtr rolled around.
On second thought- THAT would be really interesting!
But then you'd probably get 2nd stringers playing the game (at least til the 3rd ir 4th Qtr rolled around.
On second thought- THAT would be really interesting!
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:37 pm to jryanw
They are going to create a huge mess if they penalize a team for losing a conference championship game. They have said they won’t penalize them. We will see.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 3:48 pm to captdalton
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They are going to create a huge mess if they penalize a team for losing a conference championship game.
ESPN will decide who is worthy... Thanks to Greg Sankey.
Alabama fans will ignore the writing on the wall until the very moment that it hits them square in the face.
Saban played his "RESPECT CARD" on the way out the door.
Now it will all be decided in a corporate office in Connecticut.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 3:57 pm to jryanw
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A 3 loss SEC runner up could get left out if we see chalk elsewhere
No they won't.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 3:57 pm to Chip82
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ESPN will decide who is worthy... Thanks to Greg Sankey.
Alabama fans will ignore the writing on the wall until the very moment that it hits them square in the face.
Saban played his "RESPECT CARD" on the way out the door.
Now it will all be decided in a corporate office in Connecticut.
And who does Saban now work for?
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:00 pm to jryanw
I think it’s a fair question…
I’m sure this is explicitly in the bylaws, but I figure that league would designate it as a forfeit and wouldn’t want the precedent otherwise.
I’m sure this is explicitly in the bylaws, but I figure that league would designate it as a forfeit and wouldn’t want the precedent otherwise.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:08 pm to jryanw
‘23 UGA undefeated going into SECCG. Lost and missed playoff.
‘24 UGA won SECCG but lost QB
So, yes, playing in the SECCG is an honor but it’s not particularly helpful.
‘24 UGA won SECCG but lost QB
So, yes, playing in the SECCG is an honor but it’s not particularly helpful.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:29 pm to chkenhawk
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the ideal position for a run at the NC is to just miss
That is exactly what Kirby Smart is thinking.
Kirby Smart really didn't expect to be playing in the SEC CG last season until Bama got curb stomped by Oklahoma.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:36 pm to jryanw
The CCs are only good for the lesser team to get in the PO, if out going into the game. Other than that its now a worthless game.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:38 pm to bama1959
Absolutely greatest game ever rings banners trophy’s forever ..losing in natty is worthless
Posted on 10/21/25 at 5:14 pm to bamabaseballsec
look , for what ever reason, again there will be SEC teams left out who would stomp some that get in.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 5:21 pm to jryanw
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Can a team reject the invitation to play in the SEC Championship?
The ghost of Roy Kramer will haunt you in your nightmares for the rest of your life.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 5:36 pm to bamabaseballsec
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The sec championship is worthless if a non champ sec team wins the playoffs.
Is it really? Reference 2011 and 2017. Arguably 2 of the best Alabama championships.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 6:24 pm to jryanw
I wonder what would've happened if 2017 Auburn did this. They were #2 CFP and had double digit wins over both Bama and UGA.
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