Keep Rolling with the #1 Seed Bama!Alabama is the only Power 5 school that does not have a loss. Does anyone believe they SHOULDN'T be #1? I'd love to hear your argument.. Sure, you can say that the SEC may not be the strongest conferences this year or that other schools have had a tougher schedule, but Bama hasn't really even been in a close game thus far. LSU may have been their closest game, but even for that one I think we all could tell Bama was going to win fairly early in the second half. The other schools in the top 4 all have a loss AND they've been in close games that they've won. I just don't see how anyone can honestly argue with the #1 being the Crimson Tide. Urban Meyer, Oh I Mean Ohio State, at #2How about we take a look at their season, briefly, game by game? - The first two weeks (Bowling Green and Tulsa), yeah those were blow outs and no comment really there. - Third week they had Oklahoma and won 45-24. If we've learned anything about Oklahoma during their Big 12 schedule, it is that they don't really have a defense (looked a little better last week though). I wouldn't be rewarding OSU's offense for the 45 points in this game, but holding the Sooners to 24 is an impressive thing to add to their resume. - Week four, bye week. - Weeks five and six, again, were games they were expected to win. Rutgers was a total blowout (58-0) and Indiana was a comfortable win (38-17). - Week seven, a 30-23 win over Wisconsin. Another impressive win to add to their resume. Winning that game put them atop the Big 10 for sure. - Week eight, upset by Penn State. Granted this game was 24-21, it is still a loss and not a real positive note for Meyer's Buckeyes. - Week nine, yeah if anyone can explain to me how the heck Ohio State only won 24-20 against Northwestern that would be great! I think this game should be circled and brought up in all ranking conversation for sure! - Week ten was against Nebraska and the score does nothing to show why this performance was the way it was. OSU won 62-3, but Nebraska's QB came out with a scary (potential) injury. They weren't the same after that. So, while having a blowout over the number 10 ranked team is good, I don't think the score shows the full story. - Week eleven was a 62-3 win over Maryland. No big story here with this one. Their remaining games are Michigan State and Michigan, plus the potential of the Big 10 Championship. I don't like Ohio State in the #2 spot, but their strength of schedule is tougher than Michigan's, maybe that justifies it? Is there a Harbaugh Curse?Have y'all heard the story behind Michigan's loss to Iowa? Harbaugh was the QB during the last Michigan loss to Iowa and that same day the #2, #3, and #4 lost, just like they did this week. There was more to the story, but that was the simple version. Michigan could have, and should have, won the Iowa game. It is a huge blemish to their CFP resume, but it happened and can't go back now! Their schedule doesn't really have any heavy hitters in it except for their OSU and Wisconsin games. They did play Colorado early in the season, I believe when Colorado was ranked, but Michigan won that game 45-28. I guess my thought would be that Michigan got the #3 instead of #2 because of strength of schedule? -- Also, I'd love to point out that Michigan's QB is reportedly out for the season and I'm anxious to see how the rest of the year goes for them. I'm no Jim Harbaugh fan, but far from an Ohio State fan either. Guess we'll see how this all plays out! 3 Interceptions Don't Keep you in the #2 Spot..I'm not really sure when, why, or what has caused this, but I'm kind of quietly rooting for Clemson.. I think it's Dabo and Deshaun. I just like them. Anyways, Watson had 3 interceptions and they lost it on a late field goal. I'm trying to point out some quick stats, but they're actually shocking to me almost a week later! Watson was 52-70 with 580 yards, 3 TDs and 3 Interceptions. When I look at Peterman (Pitt) he was 22-37 with 308 yards and 5 TDs. 580 compared to 308?? 70 pass attempts?? I just don't even know what to say. Clemson has had close games throughout the season, which is a blemish on their resume in my opinion. I'm not saying they're Tennessee and should have lost 3 more games than they have, but Clemson has definitely pulled a few questionable wins. They need to be very careful with their remaining games. One more loss, or maybe even too close of a game, could ruin their chances. Good news for them, their last two games are Wake Forrest and South Carolina. Neither of those teams are even remotely comparable to the competition present for OSU or Michigan, having to play each other to finish out their schedule PLUS a conference championship game is rough. Additional Thoughts..1. Oklahoma - As you know from a few of my other articles, my dad is an Oklahoma fan and I can just see them SOMEHOW getting their way in the CFP. I like Baker, and Westbrook is a freak to watch, so I wouldn't be too upset about it. They're #9 so they keep crawling up the ladder! 2. Louisville - I just don't think it is in the cards for them. They lost to Clemson and their schedule just isn't set up to impress a selection committee. I have nothing else because I'm not going to act like a pro with a team I have only watched once. -- UPDATE: Louisville lost to Houston tonight (11/18), their chances are gone. It does present an interesting argument for Oklahoma's strength of schedule though since their loses are against a current #2 and a preseason ranked team that knocked off the current #5.. 3. I'm okay with Washington not being in. Maybe it's my indifference to the Pac-12, but I just don't feel like they are on the level the current top 4 are at. -- I especially find it hard when their fans said "We want Bama" during College GameDay.. riiiight Washington fans, keep dreaming. As always, leave your thoughts below or email me! I'd love to hear some feedback from you all!
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Is anyone else confused by the CFP rankings? Anybody else wondering how the Pac-10 doesn't have a team (Washington) or how the Big 12's first team doesn't show up until #12? Better yet, how in the world did A&M get the #4?? Well here's my take on why and my opinion on the rankings. #2 Clemson: This one is a little different for me. I know that they are undefeated, and I know that they are a really good team. With that being said they have had some close games. Some close games that probably should not have been close. Although when you look at #3 and #4 of this ranking, one of them has also had some close games that shouldn't of been and one has a loss. On top of that, I've watched Clemson in the final minutes of a close game and they don't panic. Watson just carries on and gets the job done. It is impressive to watch and is something that comes to my mind when thinking about their rankings. In the end, I'm okay with the #2 ranking. #3 Michigan: Again, they've had some close games that shouldn't of been close, but they won. Wins are ultimately what matters and they've done that. They've still got Ohio State on their schedule and even though Ohio State's struggling a bit, that isn't an easy game by any means. Coach Harbaugh has done a job that's for sure. It isn't over but if they get past OSU and the rest of their schedule they're on their way to the CFP for sure. If they lose that OSU game, things get interesting.. #4 Texas A&M: This. This one makes ya scratch your head a little. After thinking about it what I've come up with is this.. 1. Their only loss is to #1 Alabama. Okay, can't hold that against them too much. 2. The Pac-12 isn't that strong. Washington's schedule isn't setting them apart from the rest so give it to a team that has a stronger schedule. 3. It's the SEC and sometimes, it appears, they are held a little higher than other conferences. Right or wrong, that is how it looks sometimes. It could be strength of schedule and how many ranked teams the SEC has, which I do understand, but others don't view it as fair.. those people probably aren't SEC fans ;) Now to counter those three points, here is why I don't agree with it. 1. Why is a one loss team ranked above a Pac-12 undefeated? 2. A&M nearly lost to Tennessee. If this was preseason Tennessee that everyone thought was going to win the SEC East, give Bama a run, and make the CFP then okay, but it isn't. This isn't that Tennessee at all. This Tennessee has won lucky game, after lucky game, then fell to A&M, fell to Bama, and fell to South Carolina! As I mentioned earlier, a win is a win, and ultimately the win against Tennessee is a win and that is what counts. I just can't help but think, is their one loss to Bama and near loss to Tennessee better than an unbeaten Washington or a one loss Ohio State? After A&M at #4 the rankings go #5 Washington, #6 Ohio State, #7 Louisville and #8 Wisconsin. The Big 12 doesn't show up until #12 with Oklahoma, not a surprise. There is lots of football left and I can't wait to see how it all plays out! In the meantime the selection committee surprised a lot of people with their rankings and I think they all can be both justified and questioned. In closing, who votes the College Football Playoffs need to be expanded?!
There NEEDS to be more than four teams! #TeamExpandtheCFP :) To be fair there were only a few games I watched or paid attention to, which were NC State vs Clemson, Oklahoma vs K-State, Mizzou vs Florida, Ohio State vs Wisconsin, and Alabama vs Tennessee. Needless to say, all games won't be addressed! 1. GameDay was at the Ohio State vs Wisconsin game, which originally I wasn't sure was the best place for it, but I was wrong! What. A. Game. -- Overtime football is always welcomed! :) 2. SEC East, Total Mess. Florida looks like they are going to win the East... somehow. Tennessee really got the worst SEC West schedule they possibly could this year, although after the way they've performed I think they've been incredibly overrated the whole time. Then there's Georgia, who somehow let Vandy beat them. On second thought, is anyone really surprised by that? Their UNC, Nicholls, and Mizzou games were lucky wins for them, how they remained ranked for so long is a mystery. 3. SEC West, well it looks like Bama is as dominate as their #1 ranking suggests. After their win against Tennessee it appears they're still a notch above the rest, BUT they get A&M next weekend and I can't wait to see how that one goes! Will it be Roll Tide or Gig'Em?? 4. The score bounces back and fourth the entire game, it's tied at the end of regulation because the kicker misses a field goal attempt in the final seconds, game ends 24-17 after a touchdown in overtime. Very brief synopsis of how the Clemson vs. NC State game went. Except it's probably also important to note that this game was between the #3 ranked team and an unranked team, AT #3's field, ON homecoming. Clemson escapes, but barely. Dabo falling to the ground as NC State's kicker misses the field goal is something we all should watch a few times though. 5. Oklahoma and K-State went about as expected. DeDe Westbrook had some impressive stats, but Mayfield wasn't nearly as excited after TDs as he was last week against Texas (seriously, go look up those videos!). OU has Texas Tech next week and then Kansas, they may have the Big 12 on lock looking at the rest of their schedule.. Other opinions or noteworthy games/plays? Leave them in the comments!
College Football Saturdays are the best, plus you add some playoff baseball and it's the perfect combo!
There can be issues with having so many options when it comes to football teams too.. 1. Conflicting game times on Saturdays 2. Keeping up with multiple teams can seem like a (very fun) full-time job! And last, but not least, 3. Not agreeing with family or friends on a favorite team. Now, I enjoy trash talk just as much as the next person, but fighting over tvs isn't always fun! Take this issue past just "who do we watch?" or "what game do we go to?", and what happens when you live with someone who doesn't like your team? In my case, you watch both teams and constantly have competitive and smack-talk filled conversations! This post isn't about negotiating tv time or how to have polite conversations, its about owning the difference in preferences and showcasing it in your house! Make a "House Divided" sign for your front door, living room, or any place you want it! It can be related specifically to one sport (see above for football), to multiple schools, or multiple professional teams! My design is a chevron background, split down the middle, with a football on each side. Chevron backgrounds are super easy to do (comment below if you want instructions!). I printed a football (the size I wanted it on the board) and traced two symmetrical of each other on the board. After this I traced laces on the football and then painted the white on top of the brown. The words and logos can either be stenciled on or you can use vinyl letters. Supplies: Wooden board from Hobby Lobby, paint colors were Folk Art and Folk Art Metallic brands, and the words/logos are vinyl from a vinyl cutting machine. If you have questions about this DIY sign comment below or email!
This is weird for me to say, but MIZ & Boomer!? :) |
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