|
Post by Bevo on Jan 2, 2018 17:25:15 GMT
The SEC, like everyone else, schedules in a way they believe gives themselves the BEST chance to make it to BCS, or CFP. Their results show: They're doing the right thing. I 'm not so sure "everyone else" avoids road games like the SEC does, Bevo, but haven't researched any other league (yet). No doubt that cowardly scheduling is the smart strategy for the mythical system. You're not understanding what I said. Other conferences, LIKE the SEC, schedule in a way that gives THEM the best chance of being selected for the CFP (or old BCS). Since their conferences are weaker, they NEED to schedule stronger OOC games to impress the committee. SEC teams don't NEED to do that, so... they don't.
|
|
|
Post by bluehen on Jan 2, 2018 18:45:33 GMT
Ok I see that point but that kind scheduling shouldn't impress pollsters, committees etc....and it's predicated on the SEC being so much tougher than everybody else..which is more perception than fact.
|
|
|
Post by Bevo on Jan 2, 2018 19:36:50 GMT
Ok I see that point but that kind scheduling shouldn't impress pollsters, committees etc....and it's predicated on the SEC being so much tougher than everybody else..which is more perception than fact. It does impress pollsters because, the in-conference competition of the SEC usually generates competitive SOS's. That's all that is really needed. Plus, some SEC teams (like Florida) already have routine OOC games against strong competition. They play FSU every year, at a neutral site... which, I assume doesn't count as a 'true road game' by your definition. But, it generates ALL the "extra SOS oomph" that Florida generally needs. Teams don't schedule for your viewing pleasure. They schedule to increase their own success potential.
|
|