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How did the media pick Auburn to win SEC but Alabama to win the West?
Posted on 7/17/15 at 4:52 am
Posted on 7/17/15 at 4:52 am
Uhhh...?
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Posted on 7/17/15 at 4:58 am to weagle99
LSU folks would call that a mulligan. Explains everything.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 5:03 am to weagle99
Easy. Both schools pay ESPN.
But they don't want the other to know they are cheating on the other. So they try to hide it from the "dumb" rednecks.
But you... You've seen through their clever ruse.
But they don't want the other to know they are cheating on the other. So they try to hide it from the "dumb" rednecks.
But you... You've seen through their clever ruse.
This post was edited on 7/17/15 at 5:04 am
Posted on 7/17/15 at 5:19 am to weagle99
That's why the preseason is a bunch of crap. The west will be crazier than last year while the east slap fights and Uga can't decide if they want to win it or not.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 6:14 am to weagle99
Because you are talking about media folk.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 6:16 am to geauxnavybeatbama
It is easy to explain. The formula they used for votes allowed Auburn to garner the most first places votes crowning them SEC champs. However, because of the sliding scale for total points Alabama had more total points in that they were picked 1-3 by everyone and Auburn was picked 4th by several voters. The SEC is decided by first place votes and the divisions are decided by total points per vote.
What we know is they think Auburn, Georgia and Alabama are the safest bets for Atlanta. The fact that all 3 play each other almost ensures that won't happen. Though there are a few examples in the past.
I believe some see the potential of Auburn, and rightfully so some see the issues with the end of last season.
What we know is they think Auburn, Georgia and Alabama are the safest bets for Atlanta. The fact that all 3 play each other almost ensures that won't happen. Though there are a few examples in the past.
I believe some see the potential of Auburn, and rightfully so some see the issues with the end of last season.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 6:33 am to weagle99
It could happen. Alabama win the West. Allegation comes out of players steroid uses and points shaving. Alabama gets removed from the SECCG and replaced by Auburn. Auburn defeats UGA 65-21.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 6:38 am to weagle99
Auburn had the most #1 votes, however they also had a chunk of ballots that had them somewhat low (say 4th, 5th in West).
Alabama on the other hand had a bunch of #1 votes (not as many as Auburn) but almost no ballots had them low. They were consistently in the top 3 on almost all ballots.
The net result was Alabama having the most ballot points in the West, with Auburn being the team most picked to win the SEC.
Alabama on the other hand had a bunch of #1 votes (not as many as Auburn) but almost no ballots had them low. They were consistently in the top 3 on almost all ballots.
The net result was Alabama having the most ballot points in the West, with Auburn being the team most picked to win the SEC.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 6:45 am to IAmReality
Printing error. UA will be fighting it out with Ole Miss for last place in the west...
Posted on 7/17/15 at 6:45 am to weagle99
Alabama tied for the SEC West in 2013 and AU won the SEC.
But clearly the media thinks Alabama, AU, and Georgia are the front runners.
But clearly the media thinks Alabama, AU, and Georgia are the front runners.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 7:37 am to MrAUTigers
quote:Bingo
Because you are talking about media folk.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 7:47 am to weagle99
I don't understand why this is so hard for people to figure out. Just read the voting methodology and results in any one of a dozen articles addressing this.
More people voted for Auburn (than Alabama) to win the West and the SEC Championship, but more people also thought Auburn would finish in third place or lower in the division than Alabama. Those lower place votes weighted down Auburn's total. Therefore Auburn received less points in the divisional standings but still received the most votes to actually win the whole thing.
More people voted for Auburn (than Alabama) to win the West and the SEC Championship, but more people also thought Auburn would finish in third place or lower in the division than Alabama. Those lower place votes weighted down Auburn's total. Therefore Auburn received less points in the divisional standings but still received the most votes to actually win the whole thing.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 7:56 am to weagle99
the media thinks Auburn has the best team, but Alabama passes the eye test
Posted on 7/17/15 at 8:06 am to ChexMix
it shows that pre season polls mean NOTHING !!!!!!
Posted on 7/17/15 at 8:20 am to weagle99
Auburn had more #1 votes but also had more #3, #4, #5, etc.
It's not that tough to figure out
It's not that tough to figure out
Posted on 7/17/15 at 8:21 am to outlawjoseywales
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it shows that pre season polls mean NOTHING !!!!!!
Yea...this is what did it.
Won't stop everyone from overreacting to them though.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 8:23 am to weagle99
50% of the "media" at Media Days is from that God awful state. Dey don't tink suh gud.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 9:05 am to logjamming
quote:Someone of the SEC AD's & Presidents should petition the SEC to have the annual Media Days rotate from city to city. I don't know why they have to always be held in B'ham? Why not rotate them between the central cities in the SEC?
50% of the "media" at Media Days is from that God awful state. Dey don't tink suh gud.
Posted on 7/17/15 at 9:07 am to RT1941
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B'ham?
Hoover
Posted on 7/17/15 at 9:11 am to TheJones
Holding Media Days in Hoover is getting old. They should change things up and have it in different states every year. It would diversify the media coverage and vary the fans that attend the event.
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