NolePride
Well-Known Member
Actually, it's all about name recognition and hype.
ESPN is in bed with the SEC...so for everybody else, except those with a
name, it is an uphill struggle.
College Football always selected its National Champion based on "another man's opinion."
The last few years, they've allowed a pseudo playoff...BUT, it was "another man's opinion"
that got us the final four teams.
We're all familiar with the adage..."The SEC beats each other up." Catchy slogan used to
influence those that pick, in the hopes of getting two SEC teams in the playoff.
I'll give you a stat on that...
In the 84-year history of the SEC they have had 72 teams that have gone unbeaten
in Conference play. However, only 24 of those teams finished unbeaten.
The obvious logic is...48 of those unbeaten in SEC play got their ass whipped by someone
outside of the SEC.
We all remark, from time to time, about how College Football has the most important
regular season. There is some truth to that. But, where College Football really excels
is in "spin." Nobody can twist the English Language and Prey on the unsuspecting like
the talking heads for College Football.
ESPN is in bed with the SEC...so for everybody else, except those with a
name, it is an uphill struggle.
College Football always selected its National Champion based on "another man's opinion."
The last few years, they've allowed a pseudo playoff...BUT, it was "another man's opinion"
that got us the final four teams.
We're all familiar with the adage..."The SEC beats each other up." Catchy slogan used to
influence those that pick, in the hopes of getting two SEC teams in the playoff.
I'll give you a stat on that...
In the 84-year history of the SEC they have had 72 teams that have gone unbeaten
in Conference play. However, only 24 of those teams finished unbeaten.
The obvious logic is...48 of those unbeaten in SEC play got their ass whipped by someone
outside of the SEC.
We all remark, from time to time, about how College Football has the most important
regular season. There is some truth to that. But, where College Football really excels
is in "spin." Nobody can twist the English Language and Prey on the unsuspecting like
the talking heads for College Football.