SEC SOS will improve in 2016.

on_the_rocks

Hard to believe as the SEC already has the most demanding schedule in CFB.
Starting in 2016 SEC teams will have trade a cupcake for a "power" conference foe.
I like the move.
http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?storyId=10849658&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fcollege-football%2F%22%7D

Resinhead

Didn't click the link... Who are the Fightin Four and Eighters adding?

on_the_rocks

Resinhead wrote: »

Didn't click the link... Who are the Fightin Four and Eighters adding?

:applause

Resinhead

So does the link say what OOC teams the mighty SEC teams are adding or is it just a fluff piece saying that they're going to add stiffer competition? I can imagine after last years debacle of an ACC team toppling the SEC run, that the SEC is trying to garner whatever positive public relations that were squashed.

What schools are they adding to their OOC schedules? Team by team or conference wide?

JKP

I would like to see the other major conferences do the same.

JKP

Resinhead wrote: »

Didn't click the link... Who are the Fightin Four and Eighters adding?

Florida already has FSU annually so they don't need to do anything.

Resinhead

JKP wrote: »

Florida already has FSU annually so they don't need to do anything.

Ok...so count the Gata as having the mighty ACC as their toughest OOC opponent. Check!

Resinhead

Ok, I clicked the link for Dupe's thread count...

Holy...Cow! this is groundbreaking news!

"Starting in 2016, each school will have to play at least one opponent from either the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten or Pac-12."

Thank goodness the Sec is stepping up after last years embarrassing title loss to the ACC.

SEC...SEC...SEC :rotflmao

BayGator

The ACC was 2 for 16 in the BCS NCG years, but the SEC is the debacle?

Resinhead

BayGator wrote: »

The ACC was 2 for 16 in the BCS NCG years, but the SEC is the debacle?

The title game was for SEC fans. That's what I posted.

2amigo

Reality check. FSU is not undefeated if they played in the SEC

JKP

Didn't take long for this to denigrate to the same old FSU/UF argument.

Flash

JKP wrote: »

Didn't take long for this to denigrate to the same old FSU/UF argument.

correct you notice by post two the troll came out.

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on_the_rocks

Ok I will break this down for those who lack basic knowledge...
I said the SEC as a whole will improve their SOS. This rule change will directly affect some and indirectly affect the rest of the SEC. Some teams like UF, UGA, SC and others already have an annual OC game vs a team in a "power" conference. Teams like Vandy and Ole Miss do not play an OC game vs a team in a "power" conference. That will change in 2016 improving their SOS and indirectly improving teams that Vandy plays SOS, like UF.

JaxNole

JKP wrote: »

I would like to see the other major conferences do the same.

Me too, but it does take away the big paydays that the small schools count on every year.

ZimmerNole

JaxNole wrote: »

Me too, but it does take away the big paydays that the small schools count on every year.

The system will slowly start moving away from that as we shift towards 4-5 mega conferences, it's only a matter of time IMHO.

BTW: The SEC doesn't need to increase it's SOS, they already run a gauntlet each and every season. If a team goes undefeated in the SEC and plays a normal 8 game conference schedule, then they deserve to be in the playoffs/title game IMHO. The SEC champ will always have a place in a 4 team playoff (or should) in my opinion. When you win the toughest conference in all the land, then you deserve a shot. Even if that means a few easy wins vs the bottom feeders of the SEC, such as the 4-8 Gata last season :grin

on_the_rocks

Disagree Zimm... improving is always a good thing.
Yes the SEC champ will always have a spot in the 4 but improving SOS w/ quality OC foes will increase the chance of a second team from the SEC getting into the playoff.

Resinhead

Lets see what teams the SEC schedules from these conferences before we get all giddy over it. Any team from those conferences will quantify the requirment.

on_the_rocks

A bottom feeder from those conferences is better than the UT Martin Skyhawks.

ZimmerNole

DuPont wrote: »

Disagree Zimm... improving is always a good thing.
Yes the SEC champ will always have a spot in the 4 but improving SOS w/ quality OC foes will increase the chance of a second team from the SEC getting into the playoff.

As long as it's a 4 team playoff, 2 teams from the SEC will never be in the 4 team playoff in my opinion. When it expands, to 8 or possibly 16...then absolutely. Also, if they introduce a few more teams (aka wild card rounds) like the NFL then I could see it happening. For now though?

Keep dreaming.

on_the_rocks

Really?
2012 is on line 1 for you.

ZimmerNole

DuPont wrote: »

Really?
2012 is on line 1 for you.

I'm referring to the NEW playoff system, bro.

The BCS is dead. Although I believe without a doubt that Bama and LSU deserved that rematch. It was the worst BCS game of recent memory, next to ND getting **** by Bama (they should have never been there though)

on_the_rocks

You may want to do a little research. The committee is committed to getting the BEST 4 teams in the nation in the playoff.
2 teams from the SEC is VERY possible. Sorry to burst your bubble.

Resinhead

What two SEC teams are you thinking Dupe?

on_the_rocks

Next year?
UF and Vandy.

Resinhead

:rotflmao

Dupe says the four and eighters and Vandy are two of the teams that make the first four team championship playoff.

Holy crap!

on_the_rocks

You are too easy.

Resinhead

DuPont wrote: »

Next year?
UF and Vandy.

So are you... :wink