Bama was embarrassed (they lost) to Vandy and OU. Big balls to argue for themThey removed Louisville from their non conference slate.
And they were embarrassed the only time they played a team who was playoff worthy
Most times I agree with you. 11-1 is damn good. And for them it was damn good. But they are not a top 12 team. They are the benefactor of a weak schedule.
The problem with “11-1” gets you in will show when everyone schedules Evansville Johnson as their premier non conference game.
Good victories and SoS mean something. Paying Louisville to cancel your game so you can beat up on a bad schedule is petty and weak.
Bama better than IU?Bama was embarrassed (they lost) to Vandy and OU. Big balls to argue for them
They aren’t better than TN, Vandy or Okie. Nuff said.Bama better than IU?
They weren’t those daysThey aren’t better than TN, Vandy or Okie. Nuff said.
How do you know that ? Are you trying to say bama should have been in the playoff?They weren’t those days
They are better than IU. I’ll answer for ya
Name IU’s best winHow do you know that ?
Dude bama lost to not one, but two .500 teams. Quit simping for the sec - it makes you look like a bitch.Name IU’s best win
Then go thru Alabama’s.
They have 4 quality wins compared to IU’s …? I’ll give them Michigan
Alabama beat the 2 seed
IU looked like IU in each game vs tournament teams
There's no argument, losses matter too. I'm not arguing IU is some power but they didn't lose to a bottom feeder or get embarrassed by a team comparable to OU. Just cause their roster might be better, doesn't matter. And they lost to a team that got hammered last night. Bama wasn't good enoughBama better than IU?
neither of you can answer the question.There's no argument, losses matter too. I'm not arguing IU is some power but they didn't lose to a bottom feeder or get embarrassed by a team comparable to OU. Just cause their roster might be better, doesn't matter. And they lost to a team that got hammered last night. Bama wasn't good enough
So why play the games. What was Bama's out of conference schedule, I honestly don't knowneither of you can answer the question.
Won’t respond to the other moron.
I’m happy for IU. Just believe that them having a weak schedule sets a bad precedent. And bama is better than Iu. We both know that.
They’re all good questions. I don’t know how they leave IU out either. But, on the other hand I believe Ole Miss, Bama, South Carolina were better teams.So why play the games. What was Bama's out of conference schedule, I honestly don't know
The debate comes down to best teams vs most deserving teams.
Going all in on the best teams argument leads to some problems. It locks in playoff spots based upon preconceived notions that aren’t challenged enough. It excludes teams that had historic seasons. And it devalues the actual on field results during the season.
If Alabama is really that good in 2024, then they shouldn’t have been dominated by a mediocre OU team and lost to Vandy. Also lost to a Tennessee team that was not at all special. If they were worthy, not all of that would have happened. They had their chance, couldn’t do it. Let someone else have a crack that had a historic season and lost fewer games.
I’d have had Ole Miss ahead of them.The debate comes down to best teams vs most deserving teams.
Going all in on the best teams argument leads to some problems. It locks in playoff spots based upon preconceived notions that aren’t challenged enough. It excludes teams that had historic seasons. And it devalues the actual on field results during the season.
If Alabama is really that good in 2024, then they shouldn’t have been dominated by a mediocre OU team and lost to Vandy. Also lost to a Tennessee team that was not at all special. If they were worthy, not all of that would have happened. They had their chance, couldn’t do it. Let someone else have a crack that had a historic season and lost fewer games.
I agree with you but you have to agree that SMU got the same benefit. The one decent team SMU played in the regular season was BYU at home and they lost. Then lost again vs Clemson.I’d have had Ole Miss ahead of them.
We are debating the last couple spots in the tournament. I’d prefer to give them to the better team for better opening match ups.
IU is showing all teams that beating nobody and having an easy schedule are good enough. This will be manipulated. We should not encourage this or we can kiss awesome non conf games goodbye.
Stick drawing happy little trees.I’d have had Ole Miss ahead of them.
We are debating the last couple spots in the tournament. I’d prefer to give them to the better team for better opening match ups.
IU is showing all teams that beating nobody and having an easy schedule are good enough. This will be manipulated. We should not encourage this or we can kiss awesome non conf games goodbye.
Same situation. 9-3 Ole Miss better than 10-2 SMU IMOI agree with you but you have to agree that SMU got the same benefit. The one decent team SMU played in the regular season was BYU at home and they lost. Then lost again vs Clemson.
I’d make a similar argument for Texas per the season. If you got left out of the 12 it means you probably lost to a shitty team or two.I agree with you but you have to agree that SMU got the same benefit. The one decent team SMU played in the regular season was BYU at home and they lost. Then lost again vs Clemson.
I'm on your side on this oneSame situation. 9-3 Ole Miss better than 10-2 SMU IMO
Ole Miss OOC Schedule :Same situation. 9-3 Ole Miss better than 10-2 SMU IMO
That's what it comes down to generally.The debate comes down to best teams vs most deserving teams.
The 8 vs 9 game conference schedule is a good one, one I've used myself.I’d make a similar argument for Texas per the season. If you got left out of the 12 it means you probably lost to a shitty team or two.
Also this - SEC plays 4 OOC games. Keep this is mind simps.
I agree completely. Not only Bama but Ole Miss and its coach…I didn’t see any complaints from him about the Tennessee game being boring like he ran his mouth about during the Indiana game. He’d be upset about a 16 team playoff that featured 12 SEC teams.Alabama finished below Tennessee both in overall record and in the SEC.
2024 Alabama < 2024 Tennessee.
I hate Indiana. And enjoyed watching their ass kicking.
But if that ass kicking = "didn't belong in the playoffs", then Tennessee didn't belong in the playoffs, because they got twice the ass beating that Indiana did. And 2024 Tennessee is above 2024 Alabama in any bowl or playoff pecking order.
Arguing that Indiana's ass kicking somehow meant that Alabama should have been in is an inconsistent one (at best).
Arguing that Indiana's ass kicking -- coupled with the other first round ass kickingd -- should mean the playoffs should be limited to 8 teams is a decent one.