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[Fightingscot82]

Interesting to see the post bracket reveal fodder almost everywhere. Nearly every talking head who advocated FOR SMU (I would say about 80% of them) indicated that if they were left out coaches would start refusing to play conference championship games.

Felt like I read that somewhere on here.

All of this rides on star NIL millionaire not getting hurt in any of these "extra" games.

[IUP24]

Interesting to see the post bracket reveal fodder almost everywhere. Nearly every talking head who advocated FOR SMU (I would say about 80% of them) indicated that if they were left out coaches would start refusing to play conference championship games.

Felt like I read that somewhere on here.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

It's nuts. You could get at least three impact players for that type of money.

That's $51m/year.

The Pirates could sign a whole roster of has-beens for that.

[Ship69]

Juan Soto

New York Mets

15 years

$765 million

It's nuts. You could get at least three impact players for that type of money.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Juan Soto

New York Mets

15 years

$765 million

[Chuck Norris]

I’m remembering this now. People there are in a cult and don’t even know it. It’s sad.

I’ve noticed Herbstreit’s demeanor has changed recently. It might be nothing, but he seems more skeptical and even antagonistic at times. He took a shot at Booger McFarland during the selection show that I thought was odd. I think he does a great job but was curious if anyone else noticed it, or if I’m seeing things that aren’t there.

He took exception to Booger bringing up the idea of brand bias when they were debating Alabama/SMU before the bracket was revealed. The machine has made Herbie quite rich and famous and he didn’t take kindly to shots taken against it. Booger seemed pretty taken aback by it. I do like Kirk as an analyst and he’s obviously a dog lover and that goes a long way with me. I do honestly wonder if he works too much with the addition of his Thursday night NFL duties. His travel schedule is pretty crazy and when his dog passed away, all the different pieces that came out did make it seem like it’s all pretty tough on him.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Which makes it even more baffling that they tried to run the ball so much against Michigan. Ego is something coaches are prone to suffering with and there seems to be reluctance at all levels to just go with what’s working instead of trying to prove a point. Saying all that, I have to believe the two weeks off will really help Ohio State.

They better. Ryan Day is mentally on the brink of a trip to Shutter Island.

[EyeoftheHawk]

I’m not sure the Herbstreit family has any a significant amount of affinity for Ohio State as a whole at this point. He moved his family out of Ohio a few years back and went to Nashville because they were getting threats due to him not always wearing Scarlet and Gray glasses when doing his job.

I remember seeing some quotes and seeing an article about it. He wanted away from the Ohio State lunacy.

I wouldn’t say he pushed his kid towards Michigan, but I don’t think he was begging him to go to OSU either. His other two sons played for Clemson as walk ons. Seems like Chase is a 3-star QB recruit.

I’m remembering this now. People there are in a cult and don’t even know it. It’s sad.

I’ve noticed Herbstreit’s demeanor has changed recently. It might be nothing, but he seems more skeptical and even antagonistic at times. He took a shot at Booger McFarland during the selection show that I thought was odd. I think he does a great job but was curious if anyone else noticed it, or if I’m seeing things that aren’t there.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Vols have a good defense, and Ohio State has had trouble running against strong defenses since they lost 2-3 key guys on their o-line. I think they had a guard playing left tackle against Michigan.

Which makes it even more baffling that they tried to run the ball so much against Michigan. Ego is something coaches are prone to suffering with and there seems to be reluctance at all levels to just go with what’s working instead of trying to prove a point. Saying all that, I have to believe the two weeks off will really help Ohio State.

[Ship69]

What an intriguing bracket. I’m not sure they did Oregon any favors having to play the winner of Tennessee and Ohio State. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Volunteers win in that spot, but if they don’t, they’re setting up a potential Ohio State rematch. They really punished the Buckeyes for that awful loss to Michigan. Plus you have Texas in that half of the bracket and when they’re not playing Georgia, they look really good.

The lower half of the bracket seems really up for grabs. I’m kind of thinking Notre Dame is the favorite. Once they inexplicably lost to Northern Illinois, people quit paying attention but they’ve won 10 in a row since and many of those were blowouts. I know they gave Georgia the #2 overall seed but I’ve seen them play several times and they’re far from the team they were 2-3 years ago. Penn State has too much history of coming close in big games but not coming out on top to get serious consideration in my opinion. Their placekicking game is also too inconsistent and that’s killer in a win or go home scenario.

Vols have a good defense, and Ohio State has had trouble running against strong defenses since they lost 2-3 key guys on their o-line. I think they had a guard playing left tackle against Michigan.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I’m not sure the Herbstreit family has any a significant amount of affinity for Ohio State as a whole at this point. He moved his family out of Ohio a few years back and went to Nashville because they were getting threats due to him not always wearing Scarlet and Gray glasses when doing his job.

I remember seeing some quotes and seeing an article about it. He wanted away from the Ohio State lunacy.

I wouldn’t say he pushed his kid towards Michigan, but I don’t think he was begging him to go to OSU either. His other two sons played for Clemson as walk ons. Seems like Chase is a 3-star QB recruit.

Getting old. I remember his kids on Gameday when they must have been 5 or 6.

[IUP24]

Herby's kid commits to ... Michigan.

Didn't see that twist coming.

I’m not sure the Herbstreit family has any a significant amount of affinity for Ohio State as a whole at this point. He moved his family out of Ohio a few years back and went to Nashville because they were getting threats due to him not always wearing Scarlet and Gray glasses when doing his job.

I remember seeing some quotes and seeing an article about it. He wanted away from the Ohio State lunacy.

I wouldn’t say he pushed his kid towards Michigan, but I don’t think he was begging him to go to OSU either. His other two sons played for Clemson as walk ons. Seems like Chase is a 3-star QB recruit.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Herby's kid commits to ... Michigan.

Didn't see that twist coming.

[EyeoftheHawk]

What an intriguing bracket. I’m not sure they did Oregon any favors having to play the winner of Tennessee and Ohio State. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Volunteers win in that spot, but if they don’t, they’re setting up a potential Ohio State rematch. They really punished the Buckeyes for that awful loss to Michigan. Plus you have Texas in that half of the bracket and when they’re not playing Georgia, they look really good.

The lower half of the bracket seems really up for grabs. I’m kind of thinking Notre Dame is the favorite. Once they inexplicably lost to Northern Illinois, people quit paying attention but they’ve won 10 in a row since and many of those were blowouts. I know they gave Georgia the #2 overall seed but I’ve seen them play several times and they’re far from the team they were 2-3 years ago. Penn State has too much history of coming close in big games but not coming out on top to get serious consideration in my opinion. Their placekicking game is also too inconsistent and that’s killer in a win or go home scenario.

[IUPNation]

I dunno, from what I saw of the ACC I think Boise and ASU have as much a claim to those spots as they do. Win your playoff games, and you'll probably get more respect in the future. At least all the top leagues have a representative, and they'll decide it on the field. It's a big improvement from the four-team drama, and we won't be seeing the same half-dozen teams in the playoff every year.

This. The BIG and SEC got 7 of the slots..that is sufficient.