Mid-Majors With a Realistic Shot at the 4 Team Play-off for 2014

[Red_Alert]

So that's what you do for a living.

wtf are you talking about?

 

[olympicoscar]

wtf are you talking about?

No denying it.

 

[GoldRusher]

I made it clear in the OP that the teams would have to be undefeated. There are only two teams on my list that don't play P-5 teams. Most play 2, some even play 3.

Therefore there could be wins against P5 teams by everybody but Marshall and Houston.

2 or 3 will not cut it, and that's not even mentioning the money and tv rating factors. This playoff system is here to make it rain for CFB, its going to be tough for some programs IN P5 conferences to get in, much less the programs that are on the outside looking in.

If the committee can get a (for instance) Notre Dame/Alabama/Ohio State/USCw playoff even with a loss or 2 then you can bet that's what we are gonna see.

 

[Red_Alert]

No denying it.

Denying what? What are you even talking about?

 

[Red_Alert]

2 or 3 will not cut it, and that's not even mentioning the money and tv rating factors. This playoff system is here to make it rain for CFB, its going to be tough for some programs IN P5 conferences to get in, much less the programs that are on the outside looking in.

If the committee can get a (for instance) Notre Dame/Alabama/Ohio State/USCw playoff even with a loss or 2 then you can bet that's what we are gonna see.

They are corrupt?

 

[olympicoscar]

2 or 3 will not cut it, and that's not even mentioning the money and tv rating factors. This playoff system is here to make it rain for CFB, its going to be tough for some programs IN P5 conferences to get in, much less the programs that are on the outside looking in.

If the committee can get a (for instance) Notre Dame/Alabama/Ohio State/USCw playoff even with a loss or 2 then you can bet that's what we are gonna see.

I agree. It's about money. The money will remain as long as schools with large alumni followings are available.

East Carolina and Central Florida do not fit in this category.

 

[olympicoscar]

Denying what? What are you even talking about?

It's best to just stick to football and keep everyone's nose clean.

 

[olympicoscar]

They are corrupt?

It's what the tv networks and the sponsors want. As long as we remain at 4 teams, it's for the big boys only.

Cheer up, I'm sure we'll be heading for an 8 team playoff very soon. Then we can start with the Cinderella schools.

 

[GoldRusher]

It's what the tv networks and the sponsors want. As long as we remain at 4 teams, it's for the big boys only.

Cheer up, I'm sure we'll be heading for an 8 team playoff very soon. Then we can start with the Cinderella schools.

agree

 

[Red_Alert]

It's best to just stick to football and keep everyone's nose clean.

You really are a complete flake. You make no sense whatsoever.

 

[Red_Alert]

So the College Football Playoff Committee is corrupt and we haven't even played one game yet?

LMAO

OK y'all.

 

[Red_Alert]

Win-loss records, strength of schedule, conference championships won, head-to-head results and results against common opponents be damned.

Only Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, and Southern Cal will get in.

 

[GoldRusher]

Win-loss records, strength of schedule, conference championships won, head-to-head results and results against common opponents be damned.

Only Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, and Southern Cal will get in.

1. They will count when talking about the P5 but not the non P5. The non P5 have been left for dead.

2. No, the committee will be equally happy to elect Texas and or OU, Michigan, Oregon, FSU as well.

Money my friend, M O N E Y...

 

[olympicoscar]

1. They will count when talking about the P5 but not the non P5. The non P5 have been left for dead.

2. No, the committee will be equally happy to elect Texas and or OU, Michigan, Oregon, FSU as well.

Money my friend, M O N E Y...

Cheer up Red, Nebraska is included in this group also. You won't have to worry about Boise anymore. It's all about money. That's what makes the NCAA and it's sponsors happy.

 

[iowajerms]

Mark Schlabach made a list of 5 teams
These five teams from non-Power Five conferences could be playoff spoilers - ESPN

BYU
Cincinnati
Marshall
UCF
Utah State

 

[Boise4Life]

Mark Schlabach made a list of 5 teams
These five teams from non-Power Five conferences could be playoff spoilers - ESPN

BYU
Cincinnati
Marshall
UCF
Utah State

List looks pretty accurate to me.

 

[Red_Alert]

Eliminated After Week One

Independent: Navy
AAC: UCF, Houston
CUSA: Rice, North Texas
MAC: Bowling Green, Kent St
MWC: Fresno St, Utah St, Boise St

Remaining and/or Added

Independents

BYU (1-0) - @ Texas, Virginia, @ California

American Athletic (ACC)

East Carolina (1-0) - @ South Carolina, @ Virginia Tech, North Carolina
Cincinnati (0-0) - @ Ohio St, @ Miami
Tulsa (1-0) - Oklahoma
Temple (1-0) - @ Vanderbilt (W), @ Penn St
Memphis (1-0) - @ UCLA, @ Ole Miss
South Florida (1-0) - Maryland, NC State, @ Wisconsin

Conference USA (CUSA)

Marshall (1-0) - Play No Majors
Western Kentucky (1-0) - @ Illinois
Middle Tennessee (1-0) - @ Minnesota
Old Dominion (1-0) - @ N.C. State
UAB (1-0) - @ Mississippi St, @ Arkansas
UTSA (1-0) - Arizona, @ Oklahoma St
UTEP (1-0) - Texas Tech, @ Kansas State

Mid-American (MAC)

Ohio (1-0) - @ Kentucky
Akron (1-0) - @ Penn St, @ Pittsburgh
Central Mich (1-0) - @ Purdue, Syracuse, @ Kansas
Northern Illinois (1-0) - @ Northwestern, @ Arkansas
Ball St (1-0) - @ Iowa
Buffalo (1-0) - Baylor
Eastern Mich (1-0) - @ Florida, @ Michigan St
Toledo (1-0) - Missouri, @ Iowa St

Mountain West (MWC)

San Jose St (1-0) - @ Auburn, @ Minnesota
Nevada (1-0) - Washington St, @ Arizona
San Diego St (1-0) - @ North Carolina, @ Oregon St
Colorado St (1-0) - Colorado (W), @ Boston College
Air Force (1-0) - Play No Majors
Wyoming (1-0) - @ Oregon, @ Michigan St

Sun Belt

South Alabama (0-0) - Mississippi St, @ South Carolina
Idaho (0-0) - @ Florida (Postponed)
Georgia St (1-0) - @ Washington, @ Clemson
Louisiana Monroe (1-0) - Wake Forest (W), @ LSU, @ Texas A&M
Louisiana-Lafayette (1-0) - @ Ole Miss
Arkansas St (1-0) - @ Tennessee, @ Miami[/QUOTE]
New Mexico St (1-0) - @ LSU
Texas St (1-0) - @ Illinois

 

[dennis580]

2 or 3 will not cut it, and that's not even mentioning the money and tv rating factors. This playoff system is here to make it rain for CFB, its going to be tough for some programs IN P5 conferences to get in, much less the programs that are on the outside looking in.

If the committee can get a (for instance) Notre Dame/Alabama/Ohio State/USCw playoff even with a loss or 2 then you can bet that's what we are gonna see.

That is totally false. The committee doesn't care at all about tv ratings or money. Those two things will have ZERO effect on there rankings.

As an example they have already said the #1 team in the rankings WILL get preference in where they are sent in the playoffs.

Lets say for example that OU is #1, FSU is 2, Bama is #3, and Oregon is #4. OU will play Oregon in the Sugar Bowl semi-final, and FSU will play Bama in the Rose Bowl semi-final. Now obviously that makes no sense at all if money is taken into consideration as you would would much rather have OU, and Oregon in the Rose Bowl, and FSU, and Bama in the Sugar Bowl, but the committee has been very firm on rewarding the #1 seed with a closer venue in the semifinals.

So the committee is indeed all about fairness, and could care less about money or ratings. This committee will be totally, and completely fair.

 

[kramer1]

That is totally false. The committee doesn't care at all about tv ratings or money. Those two things will have ZERO effect on there rankings.

As an example they have already said the #1 team in the rankings WILL get preference in where they are sent in the playoffs.

Lets say for example that OU is #1, FSU is 2, Bama is #3, and Oregon is #4. OU will play Oregon in the Sugar Bowl semi-final, and FSU will play Bama in the Rose Bowl semi-final. Now obviously that makes no sense at all if money is taken into consideration as you would would much rather have OU, and Oregon in the Rose Bowl, and FSU, and Bama in the Sugar Bowl, but the committee has been very firm on rewarding the #1 seed with a closer venue in the semifinals.

So the committee is indeed all about fairness, and could care less about money or ratings. This committee will be totally, and completely fair.

Hahahahahaha! Good one.

Also, to add to this thread. I'm pretty sure Cincinnati was picked to win the AAC by the conference coaches. So, if they go undefeated....maybe.

 

[Red_Alert]

That is totally false. The committee doesn't care at all about tv ratings or money. Those two things will have ZERO effect on there rankings.

As an example they have already said the #1 team in the rankings WILL get preference in where they are sent in the playoffs.

Lets say for example that OU is #1, FSU is 2, Bama is #3, and Oregon is #4. OU will play Oregon in the Sugar Bowl semi-final, and FSU will play Bama in the Rose Bowl semi-final. Now obviously that makes no sense at all if money is taken into consideration as you would would much rather have OU, and Oregon in the Rose Bowl, and FSU, and Bama in the Sugar Bowl, but the committee has been very firm on rewarding the #1 seed with a closer venue in the semifinals.

So the committee is indeed all about fairness, and could care less about money or ratings. This committee will be totally, and completely fair.

The committee has yet to reward anything ever.

Nobody knows with 100% certainty what they'll do.