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Big XII probably out for CFP [College Football/Vanity]
DEC-06-2014 | Self

Posted on 12/06/2014 8:50:06 PM PST by re_nortex

The big win by the Buckeyes probably put them into the final four of the College Football Playoff. The rankings by the committee (due in about 25 hours) are likely going to be:

Tide
Ducks
Noles
Bucks


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: baylor; osu; tcu
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To: GunRunner; dfwgator; darkangel82; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; Hot Tabasco; snoringbear; eyedigress; ...
As I stated earlier, re_nortex had it exactly right.

Looking at it dispassionately, the committee did indeed get it right and the matchups will be compelling with Saban-Meyer meeting again and Heisman QBs (Marcus Mariota is a lock) squaring off. As a Texan pulling for our regional teams, I would have put Baylor in the playoff but that would have been due to my homer bias.

That said, ESPN's Paul Finebaum made a good point a few minutes ago. The rankings last week when TCU jumped FSU top land at #3 and then the fall to #6 indicated that the path to the final four was rocky and the pentultimate ordering gave what turned out to be false hope for a Big XII team.

141 posted on 12/07/2014 10:41:02 AM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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To: re_nortex

Big XII only has themselves to blame. They are a joke, and I look for more schools to try to get out. I see OU trying to make a move within the next few years.


142 posted on 12/07/2014 10:44:22 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: wolf24
If it were Texas and OU with identical resumes with Baylor and TCU this year in this situation, no way the committee jumps them with Ohio St.’s resume.

If the Bears had even one strong OOC team on the schedule, they probably would have edge OSU. The trio of SMU, Northwestern State and Buffalo to start the season was an albatross they couldn't shake.

143 posted on 12/07/2014 10:45:09 AM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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To: re_nortex

It pays to play a cupcake non-conference schedule that featured Kent State; I guess Ohio U was busy this year.


144 posted on 12/07/2014 10:46:14 AM PST by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush)
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To: re_nortex

They Had Kansas State.


145 posted on 12/07/2014 10:46:41 AM PST by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush)
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To: dfwgator

There was an opportunity during the shakeups a few years back to reinvigorate the Big XII when A&M and Mizzou bailed for the SEC. Instead, it was the AAC that aggressively rebuilt that conference. I think it’s too late to add two more teams to make it an even dozen. I don’t see any more migrations on the horizon.


146 posted on 12/07/2014 10:48:15 AM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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To: Perdogg

K-State is a conference team.


147 posted on 12/07/2014 10:49:01 AM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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To: re_nortex

Yep I see OU and perhaps even Texas jumping to the Pac 12. And that will be the end.


148 posted on 12/07/2014 10:49:41 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: re_nortex

Exactly, who can they add to add prestige to the conference? Boise State? BYU?

Stick a fork in ‘em they’re done.


149 posted on 12/07/2014 10:56:53 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: re_nortex

Looks like you pegged it.


150 posted on 12/07/2014 11:03:12 AM PST by PAR35
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To: re_nortex

The Big 12 Commissioner. One True Idiot.


151 posted on 12/07/2014 11:06:06 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator
Yep I see OU and perhaps even Texas jumping to the Pac 12.

Historically, Texas hasn't wanted to go anywhere where they couldn't be top dog (You have a Big 10 Network. You have an SEC network. You have a University of Texas network.)

Texas calling the shots is what forced TAMU to jump to the SEC. And earlier, Arkansas saw the handwriting on the wall and jumped, leading to the death of the SW Conf.

OK State should look to the SEC (although they won't bring many TV sets) and TxTech should look to the PAC. Split up most of the Big '12' among the 4 superconferences, and leave UTex to play by itself. They could schedule SMU, Tulane, Vandy, North Texas, and enough other similar teams so that they could always brag about their record.

152 posted on 12/07/2014 11:10:08 AM PST by PAR35
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To: PAR35
I think my picks were made with my head and not with my heart. I would have liked to see Baylor make it to the big dance -- now that dancing is allowed on campus! :)

Seriesly, the committee not only got it right but set the table for two must-see bowl games. I think where they got it wrong was the previous week where TCU was slotted at #3. Had they put the Frogs at #4 in that next-to-last list, there would have been less wailing here in Big XII territory. That said, in the final rankings, the margins between #4, #5 and #6 are razor thin.

153 posted on 12/07/2014 11:11:09 AM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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To: re_nortex

When I saw your post before church this morning, I thought you were off base. Glad I didn’t embarrass myself.

It does make sense - there are only 4 major conferences with playoffs; they took the playoff winners. They probably should just formalize it with that.


154 posted on 12/07/2014 11:21:54 AM PST by PAR35
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To: re_nortex
I am very disappointed for both Baylor AND TCU, which I believe to be the two best teams in the country.

I think Baylor was the ONLY team that could have beat (and did) TCU this year.

Honestly I could care less about Saban-Meyer or Heismans QB matchup.

I wanted to determine who was the BEST team, and without TCU and Baylor in the final four that wont happen.

The criteria for picking the final four should have been who are the four best teams. Period. Not which matchups make for interesting coverage.

155 posted on 12/07/2014 11:27:18 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009 (Obama lied .. the economy died.)
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To: PAR35

Well if UT is happy being the big fish in a small (and getting smaller) pond, go for it.


156 posted on 12/07/2014 11:31:39 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: PAR35

But DeLoss Dodds is gone, and I suspect the new AD will see the writing on the wall.


157 posted on 12/07/2014 11:33:39 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: re_nortex

As I said, OU’s loss tipped the scales in Ohio State’s direction.


158 posted on 12/07/2014 11:35:00 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: Perdogg
>>>Wrong. OSU will finish 6

OOOOOOPS.

159 posted on 12/07/2014 11:38:37 AM PST by NELSON111
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To: TexasFreeper2009
I am very disappointed for both Baylor AND TCU, which I believe to be the two best teams in the country.

If you were to pick the final four, what teams would it be and in what order?

160 posted on 12/07/2014 11:39:30 AM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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