Week 5 LOL's

[WizardHawk]

They've fucked with us since the Great War broke out.

I don't know, they gave you the '92 snow bowl. So there was that.

 

[Wild Turkey]

It's actually not a truth nor is it universally accepted. The B1G routinely schedules major OOC games. Please provide quotes or information from these "experts" that "universally accept" your load of bullshit.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.fbsc...l-strength-of-schedule-rankings-espn-fpi/amp/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.la...n-teams-top-10-easiest-football-schedules/amp

 

[Across The Field]

https://www.google.com/amp/www.fbsc...l-strength-of-schedule-rankings-espn-fpi/amp/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.la...n-teams-top-10-easiest-football-schedules/amp

1. You posted two links that show the same data
2. It's old data that isn't relevant
3. ESPN's FPI, the metric this data is based on, is absolutely retarded. Don't believe me? Take a look:

ESPN Football Power Index - 2017 - ESPN

 

[ericd7633]

1. You posted two links that show the same data
2. It's old data that isn't relevant
3. ESPN's FPI, the metric this data is based on, is absolutely retarded. Don't believe me? Take a look:

ESPN Football Power Index - 2017 - ESPN

There aren't many predictive SOS metrics out there, at least that I'm aware of, outside of ESPN's FPI based metric formula. According to that, Nebraska has the hardest remaining schedule in the B1G and LSU has the hardest remaining schedule in the SEC(which I think makes sense). Out of the 10 easiest remaining P5 schedules; 5 SEC schools are represented and 3 B1G schools are represented.

If you're looking for who's played the hardest schedules thus far, I've always preferred ColleyMatrix. His top 10 SOS's as of now are as follows:

1. Florida State
2. Florida
3. Central Florida
4. Arizona State
5. Boston College
6. Boise State
7. USC
8. Stanford
9. Kent State
10. Purdue

Whether you agree or disagree, he treats all teams as equal heading into the season. At this point, his SOS #'s probably aren't completely accurate just because the better teams are still trying to be identified, but by week 8 and after I've always preferred his.

 

[Across The Field]

There aren't many predictive SOS metrics out there, at least that I'm aware of, outside of ESPN's FPI based metric formula. According to that, Nebraska has the hardest remaining schedule in the B1G and LSU has the hardest remaining schedule in the SEC(which I think makes sense). Out of the 10 easiest remaining P5 schedules; 5 SEC schools are represented and 3 B1G schools are represented.

If you're looking for who's played the hardest schedules thus far, I've always preferred ColleyMatrix. His top 10 SOS's as of now are as follows:

1. Florida State
2. Florida
3. Central Florida
4. Arizona State
5. Boston College
6. Boise State
7. USC
8. Stanford
9. Kent State
10. Purdue

Whether you agree or disagree, he treats all teams as equal heading into the season. At this point, his SOS #'s probably aren't completely accurate just because the better teams are still trying to be identified, but by week 8 and after I've always preferred his.

I was more ripping the actual FPI rankings themselves. They have Ohio State #2 in the nation right now. Even I think that's a load of bullshit.

I've generally used teamrankings.com for the past few years. They do a pretty decent job of putting out a respectable predictive SOS.

NCAA College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings & Ratings

Hard to argue with his that I can see.

 

[ericd7633]

I was more ripping the actual FPI rankings themselves. They have Ohio State #2 in the nation right now. Even I think that's a load of bullshit.

I've generally used teamrankings.com for the past few years. They do a pretty decent job of putting out a respectable predictive SOS.

NCAA College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings & Ratings

Hard to argue with his that I can see.

Are those SOS numbers in the link predictive or as they stand now? They seem to be as it stands now, but wasn't sure?

 

[wazzu31]

I don't know, they gave you the '92 snow bowl. So there was that.

Ya, the college football fucked me over because that was the first game I ever watched the entire thing so I thought the Cougs were always that good.

 

[Across The Field]

Are those SOS numbers in the link predictive or as they stand now? They seem to be as it stands now, but wasn't sure?

Those are predictive.

 

[ericd7633]

Those are predictive.

You may have linked the wrong thing. I'm under the impression that this is as of now? I only ask because there's a drop down option where it says "Future SOS Ratings and Rankings"

NCAA College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings & Ratings

 

[Wamu]

You may have linked the wrong thing. I'm under the impression that this is as of now?

NCAA College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings & Ratings

Fake news.

 

[Across The Field]

You may have linked the wrong thing. I'm under the impression that this is as of now? I only ask because there's a drop down option where it says "Future SOS Ratings and Rankings"

NCAA College Football Strength of Schedule Rankings & Ratings

Check out the description on the side:

"Designed exclusively for predictive purposes, these ratings improve upon the old ratings in several ways, most notably by incorporating a preseason rating for each team that improves early season accuracy."

 

[ericd7633]

Check out the description on the side:

"Designed exclusively for predictive purposes, these ratings improve upon the old ratings in several ways, most notably by incorporating a preseason rating for each team that improves early season accuracy."

I think I understand it. They are basically saying using predictive measures this is how the SOS's will be at years end. Not necessarily who has the toughest schedules remaining.

 

[4down20]

@ Ole Miss for getting a holding penalty called on them. First team to get one called on them against Alabama since 2015.

Everyone hates you Ole Miss.

 

[Across The Field]

I think I understand it. They are basically saying using predictive measures this is how the SOS's will be at years end. Not necessarily who has the toughest schedules remaining.

Oh sorry, no it's for the entire season overall, not just the remaining games.

 

[ericd7633]

Oh sorry, no it's for the entire season overall, not just the remaining games.

That's what I thought after reading the explanation. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Jekku]

LOL at the worst punt in history.

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

LSU needs an AD change. Ed fucking Orgeron has a buyout of like 12 million.

To be honest it isn't just the AD (Alleva) at LSU. Many people do not understand that the Governor and others (F. King Alexander LSU President)have a say since it is a state school. With that said the current Governor wanted support on not football related state political issues and gave it in to coon-asses and hired one of their own.