Battlezone
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As an Ohio State fan, I can easily saw that while the talent level between OSU and Bama are about the same, if OSU played the way they've played all season, this outcome of this game wouldn't have been much different.
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College Football Bowl and Playoff Thread - Where American Mediocrity is rewarded!
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Azwethinkweiz
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They're 7 point favorites.
Totally agree
chicko1983
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My logic is comparing a common opponent to judge who is a better team, combined with the other metrics of how teams are ranked.
In your example, Memphis or Ole Miss neither have a better FPI, had a harder SOS, and higher ranked in all the major poles and by the committee over Alabama.
Ole Miss defeating Bama was an upset in my sense of how to judge the better team.
Michigan State defeating OSU was an upset based on their rankings at the time, however, final rankings and SOS are on Michigan State's side (FPI is with OSU). Given MSU defeated OSU, at their home, I am happy to say MSU is at least as good as OSU. Sure if you want to argue that OSU is better, I can listen to that, they are pretty evenly matched IMO.
However, MSU just got smashed by Bama. And because of that, I cant understand how you have extrapolated that OSU are better than both of those teams.
Frustrated_Grunt
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Happy new year, you guys are great.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Saban can't handle the NFL.
chicko1983
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yeah, my new years was last night.
But happy new years to you all in College Football Land. Have a good night.
But happy new years to you all in College Football Land. Have a good night.
They're both from Baltimore, and I believe he probably watched him in High School games.
Now that Bama is in the last game, I can say, dammit Clempson, why'd you have to beat OU. I wanted Bama to suffocate OU until their eyes bleed, but you ruined that, just like MSUn ruined Bama's chance to slit OSUn's throat.
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FelixOrion
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from r/CFB said:
:jnc :jnc :jnc
Bama looked real good, but I think MSU was just kinda lucky to be there. Gonna be interesting to see what happens in the final. Clemson also looked pretty hot.
In an alternate world, I think I would have really enjoyed watching Iowa beat Alabama and the ensuing meltdown of everything.
In an alternate world, I think I would have really enjoyed watching Iowa beat Alabama and the ensuing meltdown of everything.
They're both from Baltimore, and I believe he probably watched him in High School games.
Now that Bama is in the last game, I can say, dammit Clempson, why'd you have to beat OU. I wanted Bama to suffocate OU until their eyes bleed, but you ruined that, just like MSUn ruined Bama's chance to slit OSUn's throat.
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I withdraw all criticism of Derrick Henry I have ever made. This is Earl Campbell shit
perfectchaos007
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Don't forget tomorrow's game between TCU and Oregon is for the belt. Oregon should be in good shape now that Treyvon Boykin is not playing
Fuck...
We should be fine as long as our D doesn't fall asleep like they did against Oregon State.
Why do feel like I feel like I'd see this post every year that MSU is better than Michigan, oh wait.
Mac the KNife
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GoldenEye 007
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MSU should be forced to pay their bowl earnings back to everyone who watched that trash.
That is a literal soul snatch right there.
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Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
2016 is here, this is our year!
Go Vols!
Go Vols!
bucknuticus
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I expected more from you sparty
ErnieMcCracken
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Enjoy that muffed punt. But then again it got you 38-0.
Nestled_Grizzly
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It's about time for the game of the day! Tennessee vs Northwestern!
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
That set of events perfectly sums up Tennessee of 2015. Look for Northwestern to put 7 on the board this drive.
bucknuticus
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Rudy is a bad movie
Preach
He'll get in eventually.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Besides that mishap on the TE release and that last QB keeper, I have been very impressed so far with northwestern's D. You guys have penetrated and scattered our run game more than any other team in the 1st quarter last year (which includes Florida, Oklahoma, and Alabama). Obviously there is a lot of football left, but your defense has made the absolute best of what your offense has provided them with.
Offense has been like this all season.
Run on 1st and 2nd down.
Short pass on third.
One of the best football defenses in the nation.
However, they usually get gassed because they're on the field so often.
Also the star safety is out, so secondary is suspect today.
Run on 1st and 2nd down.
Short pass on third.
One of the best football defenses in the nation.
However, they usually get gassed because they're on the field so often.
Also the star safety is out, so secondary is suspect today.
bucknuticus
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Playoff ratings this year were down a 1/3 from last year
Beaten by a second!!
Has to do with match ups, osu bama is a ratings hog while Oregon vs fsu had 2 heisman winners. This years match ups weren't nearly as appealing
Beaten by a second!!
Has to do with match ups, osu bama is a ratings hog while Oregon vs fsu had 2 heisman winners. This years match ups weren't nearly as appealing
Investors have Disney on sell because of ESPN.
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