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HokieAl
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Remember that SEC only plays 8 conf games (as does ACC). BIG and B12 play 9

All this SEC talk has been their smoke and mirrors approach for a long time. Play only 8 in conference but talk it up as if their 8 games are harder than 9 for anyone else. Then prop up the teams that finish with 2 or 3 losses even though their wins are boosted by a bigger OOC schedule. Just one example. Missouri at 7-3 played OOC: Murray St. Buffalo Boston College UMass and side question, if Washington State ends up 10-2 are they in from the PAC? This would also maybe bump an ACC/B12 team. ** Edited by HokieAl at 11/18/2024, 12:04:55 PM
Posted: 11/18/2024 at 12:03 PM ET
(In response to this post by I85Hokie)

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Regarding the 3-loss SEC team debate below
I85Hokie • 11/18/24 08:44 AM ET
This doesn't really make sense.
Truthahn • 11/19/24 12:15 PM ET
At the very least it shows the difference between a playoff ran by a
VTHokie2000 • 11/19/24 06:21 PM ET
Which potential 3-loss SEC team/s do you not think are top 12 material?
133193Hokie • 11/18/24 03:45 PM ET
LSU lost to the 12th place Big Ten team. They wouldn’t beat a soul.
reestuart • 11/18/24 09:00 PM ET
Listening to Game Day Saturday, all of them, maybe even 4 loss too. 💵💵💵**
Stech • 11/18/24 06:55 PM ET
According to Game Day Saturday, you can't leave the 5-loss teams out of
VTHokie2000 • 11/18/24 08:58 PM ET
ACC won't have a 1-loss team
MVIII • 11/18/24 02:14 PM ET
Clemson didn't even belong on the same field with the #10 ranked CFP team**
drb • 11/20/24 07:03 AM ET
Clemson my beat USC - but they are not a playoff "worthy" team in my
133193Hokie • 11/18/24 03:47 PM ET
Junior Beamer want lose to Clemson **
VPI 1924 • 11/19/24 04:53 PM ET
The purpose of a 12 team playoff is to ensure that teams capable of winning
daveinop • 11/18/24 01:29 PM ET
I don't think there are 12 teams capable.
wwhokie1 • 11/19/24 11:35 AM ET
💵💵💵💵🤦 If you speak up you’re fired!! Unprofessional Wrestling model.
Stech • 11/18/24 06:52 PM ET
I disagree. The purpose of the playoff is to make money
HokieAl • 11/18/24 03:53 PM ET
I understand why they did it. But you'll never hear any justification for
daveinop • 11/20/24 01:37 PM ET
Yes, it was designed to generate more money for the P2 conferences.
EDGEMAN • 11/18/24 04:18 PM ET
if that is truly the standard then one can argue every season
Vippie1 • 11/18/24 01:52 PM ET
I don't think anyone outside the top 3-6
daveinop • 11/18/24 03:10 PM ET
oh i agree
Vippie1 • 11/18/24 04:04 PM ET
The problem with the SEC, as Saban said, with the Portal there’s no depth.
Stech • 11/18/24 01:08 PM ET
Which makes one wonder, what are they going to do with all those
wwhokie1 • 11/19/24 11:45 AM ET
The increase in 🏈 scholarships is befuddling to me, what is the benefit?
Stech • 11/19/24 12:47 PM ET
Remember that SEC only plays 8 conf games (as does ACC). BIG and B12 play 9 ◄
HokieAl • 11/18/24 12:03 PM ET
Addendum: there could actually be 6 SEC teams tied at 10-2
I85Hokie • 11/18/24 10:25 AM ET
I see some folks here are starting to understand the big picture.
Baltimore_Hokie • 11/18/24 10:42 AM ET
Conf Champ game is potentially a knockout game, ND stays home & is rewarded
Stech • 11/18/24 11:21 AM ET
You're 100% correct.
Baltimore_Hokie • 11/18/24 11:33 AM ET
Notre Dame is the best negotiator better than SEC or Big 10 by far!! Good 4
Stech • 11/18/24 07:28 PM ET
They have the power and use it **
VaTechHokiesACC • 11/19/24 12:57 AM ET
IMO, they should give up CGs across the board for a 13th game for everyone.
Maroon Baboon • 11/18/24 11:12 AM ET
We don't even need a 13th reg. season game. It's superfluous.
Baltimore_Hokie • 11/18/24 11:44 AM ET
FWIW the bylaws have a provision that allows a team to play a 13th regular
VTHokie2000 • 11/18/24 08:07 PM ET
I'd like to know the sticker price to send the entire VT staff, team, and-
Baltimore_Hokie • 11/19/24 01:04 PM ET
Maybe so, but it would be a nice "reward" for the players and a promotional
VTHokie2000 • 11/19/24 06:16 PM ET
I see other 3-loss SEC teams getting at large bids before 1-loss ACC/B12...
EDGEMAN • 11/18/24 09:39 AM ET
This year the "debate" may end up being which teams deserve an at-large
VTHokie2000 • 11/18/24 09:33 AM ET
That wouldn't surprise me at all.**
EDGEMAN • 11/18/24 09:39 AM ET
The same can be said for a 3 loss ACC champ, as they would
Big12 guy • 11/18/24 09:24 AM ET