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re: SEC Roommate Switch schedule format...PROBLEMS SOLVED.
Posted by The Aggie on 5/31/13 at 9:53 am to randystewart
LSUdon:
The two division winners would play the SEC championship. It would be no different than today, except the divisions change in even vs. odd years.
The two division winners would play the SEC championship. It would be no different than today, except the divisions change in even vs. odd years.
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re: SEC Roommate Switch schedule format...PROBLEMS SOLVED.
Posted by The Aggie on 5/31/13 at 8:34 am to TlGERBLOOD
I think the NCAA rule requires that the divisions play every team in their division in order to have a CCG. I don't think there is a requirement that the divisions must be the same from year to year.
It's easy to nitpick this (or any) plan. This is hands down the BEST idea I have seen. Compare this to the 6-1-1 format and The Roommate Switch plan wins and its not even close. No team goes more than one season without going head to head.
As far as Bama being in an "easy" division in even years goes....are we really going to say Auburn (recent MNC) and TN are pushover programs? They also play Florida & S. Carolina in even years, so there are plenty of teams they have to beat to get to the SEC CG. Also, Arkansas is historically competitive and Vandy is starting to build something too.
This format would make the SEC even more competitive. Until Someone else figures out a better way.....this gets my support!
As far as Bama being in an "easy" division in even years goes....are we really going to say Auburn (recent MNC) and TN are pushover programs? They also play Florida & S. Carolina in even years, so there are plenty of teams they have to beat to get to the SEC CG. Also, Arkansas is historically competitive and Vandy is starting to build something too.
This format would make the SEC even more competitive. Until Someone else figures out a better way.....this gets my support!
re: SEC Roommate Switch schedule format...PROBLEMS SOLVED.
Posted by The Aggie on 5/31/13 at 12:28 am to molsusports
No because the division play would not allow 3 undefeated teams. This format keeps two divisions.
The concept is what is important here. This shows that it CAN be done and that there is a much better way than the 6-1-1. I figure Slive & Co. Can hash out the details on the pod configurations, etc. But this shows a little creativity and outside the box thinking.... and IT WORKS.
Every fan will have their gripes, but I think this plan is something everybody could be happy with
Every fan will have their gripes, but I think this plan is something everybody could be happy with
re: SEC Roommate Switch schedule format...PROBLEMS SOLVED.
Posted by The Aggie on 5/30/13 at 11:52 pm to gnarkill1529
Thanks for link bonafide
SEC Roommate Switch schedule format...PROBLEMS SOLVED.
Posted by The Aggie on 5/30/13 at 11:46 pm
The Roommate Switch
Nobody likes the 6-1-1 format. The SEC is the best conference because everybody wants to play everybody else as much as possible. Nobody is looking for the easy path (big difference from other conferences btw). Going to a 6-1-2 format is no better, IMO. The Roommate Switch plan solves everybody's issues with very minimal pain or sacrifice. Take a few minutes and check this out, and hats off to the guy behind this.
* preserves SEC championship game and divisional round-robin play
* play every SEC team at least every other year
* complete a home & home with every SEC team every 4 years
* preserves the historic annual SEC rivalry games (Bama/Tenn, Iron bowl, Egg bowl, AU/GA, GA/FL, Etc.)
* works in either an 8 or 9 game SEC schedule
The ONLY thing that will take some getting used to is the fact that this format has "odd year" and "even year" divisions. Instead of having a East and West Division champ, there would simply be the SEC champ and then a Division Champ (whichever division champ loses in the SEC championship game).
Don't get bogged down in how it works... Just look at YOUR team's schedule for the odd years and even years. Chances are you will like what you see. Then look at other team's schedules and you will find they are all pretty comparable.
Something has to give to make 14 teams work....might as well just be the East/West titles for the divisions.
BTW - I'm new here so if this has already been thrown around take it easy on me. I'm just glad to be home in the SEC.
Nobody likes the 6-1-1 format. The SEC is the best conference because everybody wants to play everybody else as much as possible. Nobody is looking for the easy path (big difference from other conferences btw). Going to a 6-1-2 format is no better, IMO. The Roommate Switch plan solves everybody's issues with very minimal pain or sacrifice. Take a few minutes and check this out, and hats off to the guy behind this.
* preserves SEC championship game and divisional round-robin play
* play every SEC team at least every other year
* complete a home & home with every SEC team every 4 years
* preserves the historic annual SEC rivalry games (Bama/Tenn, Iron bowl, Egg bowl, AU/GA, GA/FL, Etc.)
* works in either an 8 or 9 game SEC schedule
The ONLY thing that will take some getting used to is the fact that this format has "odd year" and "even year" divisions. Instead of having a East and West Division champ, there would simply be the SEC champ and then a Division Champ (whichever division champ loses in the SEC championship game).
Don't get bogged down in how it works... Just look at YOUR team's schedule for the odd years and even years. Chances are you will like what you see. Then look at other team's schedules and you will find they are all pretty comparable.
Something has to give to make 14 teams work....might as well just be the East/West titles for the divisions.
BTW - I'm new here so if this has already been thrown around take it easy on me. I'm just glad to be home in the SEC.
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