Two of those are blue bloods with established traditions of winning over decades.

However, Clemson is proof that with the right coaching and conditions, a team has a chance to change direction and be a consistent contender. My guess is that they are also a coaching change away from "Clemsonsoning" becoming a regular thing again.

For those below the current "elite," why can't football be enjoyable. Even in the early 2000s when Bama was awful, it was still great to watch Bama football. They lost a lot, but played hard and got some upsets at times, as well.

Just watching your team play, even if they are your personal "lovable losers," is enjoyable. When we all thought the season was going to be shite canned, I guarantee there was an Arky fan (with no reason to hope for significant on field change) pissed about not getting to watch the Hogs.

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Posted on 10/30/20 at 8:34 am to Che Boludo

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For those below the current "elite," why can't football be enjoyable.

The playoff is the greatest show on earth. It has now far surpassed bowl season.

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Posted by HotRock

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Posted on 10/30/20 at 9:12 am to bamameister

Actually the playoff suck... It's the same teams every year. You can pencil it in before the season starts.

I have not watched a full playoff game in years.

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Posted by bamameister

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Posted on 10/30/20 at 9:41 am to HotRock

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Actually the playoff suck... It's the same teams every year.

Based on the growing apathy surrounding bowl games, so does the bowl season. Teams have to generate their own excitement about football regardless of where they are headed. If you look hard at history you'll find that if fans are uber excited about their team the season and pageantry of the sport goes right along with it. And "hope springs forth eternal."

Tell the truth, when Mullen's had Miss State #1 in the nation and headed to Tuscaloosa, football and the thought of joining the playoff was making you downright giddy.

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