Proof that AP Poll has SEC on their Minds

[OUGuy1999]

Now dont get me twisted, i usually dont give two rats ass about the SEC except for Bama and LSU, mainly because they are the only two teams that have been worth a shit over the past 10 years. Yeah Florida makes a sporadic appearance and Georgia has been doing it good the past few years but on a scale of actual competitiveness consistency its Bama and LSU. However, WTF was Texas A&M doing in the top 25 this week with a record of 3-2 other than to give Bama a win over a top 25 team. Mizzou was 4-1 (now 5-1), hell even UCF was 4-2 (one more win), and a few other teams just outside the top 25 has better records than A&M. It makes absolutely no friggen sense to put A&M in the top 25 other than to try and help boost other SEC teams schedules. Its just absolutely absurd.

Side Note... SMU keep going strong, you can do it. (only texas team i root for)

 

[Bayou Tiger]

WTF was Texas A&M doing in the top 25 this week with a record of 3-2 other than to give Bama a win over a top 25 team.

Correct!

Who did Bama beat? A now 3 loss aTm team?

The only two teams Bama beat that have a winning record are Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Duke Blue Devils!

Two powerhouse programs to be sure....

 

[OUGuy1999]

Correct!

Who did Bama beat? A 3 loss aTm team?

The only two teams Bama beat that have a winning record are Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Duke Blue Devils!

Two powerhouse programs to be sure....

I wasnt even paying attention to the other teams Bama has played at this point. I'm fine with the current rankings of the SEC except for A&M, i have no idea wtf they were doing there in any way shape or form.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

I wasnt even paying attention to the other teams Bama has played at this point. I'm fine with the current rankings of the SEC except for A&M, i have no idea wtf they were doing there in any way shape or form.

First 2 losses don't count.....LOL!



Remember....


"...to give Bama a win over a top 25 team."

 

[tnapucco]

Here's the only thing I can do to "validate" that to some degree, and believe me...I don't want to.

As far as AP polls go:
1. Where are the pollsters? Majority are in major metro areas and areas of high CFB school concentrations.
2. All things being equal or devoid of data, perceived recruiting strength will aid some pollsters in determining who goes where.
3. Its easy to assume. Just like many don't put any credence into the Coaches' Poll as some coaches have delegated this opportunity to an underling, why put any credence into the AP poll when you have asshats like Wilner throwing mud on the wall?

I could go on...

 

[OUGuy1999]

First 2 losses don't count.....LOL!

Apparently friggen not.

 

[theboardref]

I wasnt even paying attention to the other teams Bama has played at this point. I'm fine with the current rankings of the SEC except for A&M, i have no idea wtf they were doing there in any way shape or form.

My guess is A&M played Bama and Clemson and lost to both which are going to be ranked 1 and 2 by most. So pollsters thought process is, well they lost 2 games but it was to the best teams in the nation and 99% of teams in the country would do the same.

edit: I am stupid, they lost to Auburn before. Yeah, I got nothing.

 

[The Crimson King]

A&M had no business being ranked

 

[The Crimson King]

My guess is A&M played Bama and Clemson and lost to both which are going to be ranked 1 and 2 by most. So pollsters thought process is, well they lost 2 games but it was to the best teams in the nation and 99% of teams in the country would do the same.

Other loss was Auburn at home. Really wasn't close

 

[OUGuy1999]

Here's the only thing I can do to "validate" that to some degree, and believe me...I don't want to.

As far as AP polls go:
1. Where are the pollsters? Majority are in major metro areas and areas of high CFB school concentrations.
2. All things being equal or devoid of data, perceived recruiting strength will aid some pollsters in determining who goes where.
3. Its easy to assume. Just like many don't put any credence into the Coaches' Poll as some coaches have delegated this opportunity to an underling, why put any credence into the AP poll when you have asshats like Wilner throwing mud on the wall?

I could go on...

And its the reason i hate voting polls, its all based on personal opinion or the opinion of someone who gives you money. Even the CFP poll is a little skewed by this, but at least its better than the coaches or ap poll.

 

[theboardref]

Other loss was Auburn at home. Really wasn't close

Yeah, realized it after I said it, I got nothing.

 

[The Crimson King]

Like I said last week, they will not be back lol

 

[OUGuy1999]

My guess is A&M played Bama and Clemson and lost to both which are going to be ranked 1 and 2 by most. So pollsters thought process is, well they lost 2 games but it was to the best teams in the nation and 99% of teams in the country would do the same.

edit: I am stupid, they lost to Auburn before. Yeah, I got nothing.

LMAO, i waas about to say they were 3-2 before even playing Bama, now their 3-3. Hell i would take Minnesota over A&M right now if they played and if i had money to bet.

 

[OUGuy1999]

My apologies if anyone feels this is a SEC Rant, it is not, im a fan of College football as a whole regardless of conference alignment. I just see this particular thing as a spit in the face to other teams who actually deserved to have a number by their name other than A&M.

 

[WhiteMamba]

I wonder what 4down20’s thoughts on this would’ve been.

 

[The Crimson King]

LMAO, i waas about to say they were 3-2 before even playing Bama, now their 3-3. Hell i would take Minnesota over A&M right now if they played and if i had money to bet.

7-5 is best case now. May be 6-6

 

[OUGuy1999]

I wonder what 4down20’s thoughts on this would’ve been.

If he can provide an actual comprehensive argument as to why they belonged im willing to listen.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

What is Clemson's big win?

Funny Stat:
Not one team Clemson beat this year has a winning record.




It's true, look it up!

 

[OUGuy1999]

7-5 is best case now. May be 6-6

That might get you in the top 40

 

[The Crimson King]

I wonder what 4down20’s thoughts on this would’ve been.

He could consult his computers