(11-10-2014 12:32 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(11-09-2014 10:00 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  So, a Georgia Southern fan posts that we receive votes in the AP poll and if things go our way we might could crack the top 25. Why on Earth are any fans of any other teams on here bashing that? It is good for our conference. I really don't understand the hate on this one. I expect you guys to want us to lose conference games, I would be concerned if you didn't, just not sure why anyone wouldn't want a SBC team in the top 25. I would absolutely love if Louisiana Lafayette or stAte were ranked or were receiving votes in the poll.

ArkSt has one quality win ( Utah State )
ULL has one quality win ( ArkSt )
GaSo has zero quality wins.

GaSo has played the weakest strength of schedule in the Sun Belt( 161 ).

GaSo's highest quality win, is 123rd USA.
GaSo's second highest quality win, TxSt ( 126th ), was by only three.

GaSo can help the conference and their own case by beating Navy ( Sagarin 83rd ).
By Belt standards, beating Navy would be a quality win.
But by national ranking standards, it would not, because Navy is ranked lower than GaSo and has a losing record.

In a national conversation it might be better for GaSo not to be in the spotlight because then the punditry will ask - 'Who have they beaten?' and the answers are not particularly good for either GaSo or the Belt.

Now, GaSo has had a remarkable debut.
And they've displayed quality, particularly on offense.
And I've flipped - I think it's pretty clear that GaSo IS in the top three of the conference and I'd rather see them in a Bowl Slot than either USA or TxSt, both of whom GaSo has beaten.
And if both win out, a ULL-GaSo NO Bowl would solve the championship issue ( for this year anyway ) and probably draw fans and buzz.

But whoever voted for GaSo is probably not doing it based on the merits.
That's not hate, just looking at what pundits will.

Dead on!

eh. I could honestly care less about any of that. We are getting national press in the USA today, ESPN, and now the AP. If we can win these next two we will probably get more. I could care less what our SOS is compared to ULL or Ark State, since the perception to the average fan will be that we are a better program at the moment. I'll take that any day.

(11-10-2014 01:38 PM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 12:32 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(11-09-2014 10:00 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  So, a Georgia Southern fan posts that we receive votes in the AP poll and if things go our way we might could crack the top 25. Why on Earth are any fans of any other teams on here bashing that? It is good for our conference. I really don't understand the hate on this one. I expect you guys to want us to lose conference games, I would be concerned if you didn't, just not sure why anyone wouldn't want a SBC team in the top 25. I would absolutely love if Louisiana Lafayette or stAte were ranked or were receiving votes in the poll.

ArkSt has one quality win ( Utah State )
ULL has one quality win ( ArkSt )
GaSo has zero quality wins.

GaSo has played the weakest strength of schedule in the Sun Belt( 161 ).

GaSo's highest quality win, is 123rd USA.
GaSo's second highest quality win, TxSt ( 126th ), was by only three.

GaSo can help the conference and their own case by beating Navy ( Sagarin 83rd ).
By Belt standards, beating Navy would be a quality win.
But by national ranking standards, it would not, because Navy is ranked lower than GaSo and has a losing record.

In a national conversation it might be better for GaSo not to be in the spotlight because then the punditry will ask - 'Who have they beaten?' and the answers are not particularly good for either GaSo or the Belt.

Now, GaSo has had a remarkable debut.
And they've displayed quality, particularly on offense.
And I've flipped - I think it's pretty clear that GaSo IS in the top three of the conference and I'd rather see them in a Bowl Slot than either USA or TxSt, both of whom GaSo has beaten.
And if both win out, a ULL-GaSo NO Bowl would solve the championship issue ( for this year anyway ) and probably draw fans and buzz.

But whoever voted for GaSo is probably not doing it based on the merits.
That's not hate, just looking at what pundits will.

Say what you want, but the reality is that the pundits around the country are more impressed with us losing on the road in the last 20 seconds to a ranked GT team than wins over Utah St or Ark St.

Your analysis above is fine, but it is only half the story. You must also look at the losses.

No they do not, do you guys just arbitrarily pull stuff out your backsides and declare it fact because it comes from your circle of thought?

I watched disussions on the College Playoffs this weekend on ESPN and Fox Sports, not a single person brought up this nonsence of close losses on the road. In fact if its part of the criteria, its minor indeed. But let me dispel any more thought that close losses on the road are more important then strenght of schedule in deciding the P5 College Playoffs.

Taken directly from http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/fr...-questions

How are the teams that go to the playoff determined?

The four teams that go to the College Football Playoff are determined by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The selection committee will choose the four teams for the playoff based on strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won[/B} and other factors.

Now close road losses might be involved in "other factors", but it clearly weighs little in the determining qualifying criteria.

Clearly stated on this website [B]strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won

The perfact example of this was the discussion this weekend of Mississippi State's out of conference schedule as reason not to vote for them as the clear #1 in the polls. Another person mentioned that if they run the table, they would have more quality wins in conference against SEC opponents then Florida State, Oregon, TCU or Ohio State. There was no mention of quality losses folks, it matters little outside of Statesboro.

Another point, regardless of what you think there was no discussion of GSouthern for the non P5 slot. In fact, Marshall and several MWC programs were mentioned. GSouthern was no even mentioned period.

Is getting Top 25 votes good for your program and the conference, yes! But outside of the one coach, AD or beat writer that voted for you in this weeks poll, you have zero shot with your schedule with 10 wins. I can understand its a big deal to Southern fans because in your first year of FBS play you have recieved a Top 25 vote. Truth is UL and Astate have recieved multiple votes recently.

Bottomline, you are nowhere in the discussion and neither is UL or Astate. You win out the rest of the season and you own a championship period, share or not. Those are tangible results that no one can argue with period. But save the close road loss crap, its stupid and not even remotely accurate.

(11-10-2014 04:44 PM)CrazyCajun Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 01:38 PM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 12:32 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(11-09-2014 10:00 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  So, a Georgia Southern fan posts that we receive votes in the AP poll and if things go our way we might could crack the top 25. Why on Earth are any fans of any other teams on here bashing that? It is good for our conference. I really don't understand the hate on this one. I expect you guys to want us to lose conference games, I would be concerned if you didn't, just not sure why anyone wouldn't want a SBC team in the top 25. I would absolutely love if Louisiana Lafayette or stAte were ranked or were receiving votes in the poll.

ArkSt has one quality win ( Utah State )
ULL has one quality win ( ArkSt )
GaSo has zero quality wins.

GaSo has played the weakest strength of schedule in the Sun Belt( 161 ).

GaSo's highest quality win, is 123rd USA.
GaSo's second highest quality win, TxSt ( 126th ), was by only three.

GaSo can help the conference and their own case by beating Navy ( Sagarin 83rd ).
By Belt standards, beating Navy would be a quality win.
But by national ranking standards, it would not, because Navy is ranked lower than GaSo and has a losing record.

In a national conversation it might be better for GaSo not to be in the spotlight because then the punditry will ask - 'Who have they beaten?' and the answers are not particularly good for either GaSo or the Belt.

Now, GaSo has had a remarkable debut.
And they've displayed quality, particularly on offense.
And I've flipped - I think it's pretty clear that GaSo IS in the top three of the conference and I'd rather see them in a Bowl Slot than either USA or TxSt, both of whom GaSo has beaten.
And if both win out, a ULL-GaSo NO Bowl would solve the championship issue ( for this year anyway ) and probably draw fans and buzz.

But whoever voted for GaSo is probably not doing it based on the merits.
That's not hate, just looking at what pundits will.

Say what you want, but the reality is that the pundits around the country are more impressed with us losing on the road in the last 20 seconds to a ranked GT team than wins over Utah St or Ark St.

Your analysis above is fine, but it is only half the story. You must also look at the losses.

No they do not, do you guys just arbitrarily pull stuff out your backsides and declare it fact because it comes from your circle of thought?

I watched disussions on the College Playoffs this weekend on ESPN and Fox Sports, not a single person brought up this nonsence of close losses on the road. In fact if is part of the criteria, its minor indeed. But let me dispel any more thought that close losses on the road are more important then strenght of schedule in deciding the P5 College Playoffs.

Taken directly from http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/fr...-questions

How are the teams that go to the playoff determined?

The four teams that go to the College Football Playoff are determined by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The selection committee will choose the four teams for the playoff based on strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won[/B} and other factors.

Now close road losses might be involved in "other factors", but it clearly weighs little in the determining qualifying criteria.

Clearly stated on this website [B]strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won

The perfact example of this was the discussion this weekend of Mississippi State's out of conference schedule as reason not to vote for them as the clear #1 in the polls. Another person mentioned that if they run the table, they would have more quality wins in conference against SEC opponents then Florida State, Oregon, TCU or Ohio State. There was no mention of quality losses folks, it matters little outside of Statesboro.

Another point, regardless of what you think there was no discussion of GSouthern for the non P5 slot. In fact, Marshall and several MWC programs were mentioned. GSouthern was no even mentioned period.

Is getting Top 25 votes good for your program and the conference, yes! But outside of the one coach, AD or beat writer that voted for you in this weeks poll, you have zero shot with your schedule with 10 wins. I can understand is a big deal to Southern fans because in your first year of FBS play you have recieved a Top 25 vote. Truth is UL and Astate have recieved multiple votes recently.

Bottomline, you are nowhere in the discussion and neither is UL or Astate. You win out the rest of the season and you own a championship period, share or not. Those are tangle results that no one can argue with period. But save the close loss win crap, its stupid and not even remotely accurate.

so what does the CFB playoff have to do with this?

Fact of the matter is that close losses plus 8 wins have gotten us more national press than your best win and your blowout losses.

(11-10-2014 04:44 PM)CrazyCajun Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 01:38 PM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 12:32 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(11-09-2014 10:00 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  So, a Georgia Southern fan posts that we receive votes in the AP poll and if things go our way we might could crack the top 25. Why on Earth are any fans of any other teams on here bashing that? It is good for our conference. I really don't understand the hate on this one. I expect you guys to want us to lose conference games, I would be concerned if you didn't, just not sure why anyone wouldn't want a SBC team in the top 25. I would absolutely love if Louisiana Lafayette or stAte were ranked or were receiving votes in the poll.

ArkSt has one quality win ( Utah State )
ULL has one quality win ( ArkSt )
GaSo has zero quality wins.

GaSo has played the weakest strength of schedule in the Sun Belt( 161 ).

GaSo's highest quality win, is 123rd USA.
GaSo's second highest quality win, TxSt ( 126th ), was by only three.

GaSo can help the conference and their own case by beating Navy ( Sagarin 83rd ).
By Belt standards, beating Navy would be a quality win.
But by national ranking standards, it would not, because Navy is ranked lower than GaSo and has a losing record.

In a national conversation it might be better for GaSo not to be in the spotlight because then the punditry will ask - 'Who have they beaten?' and the answers are not particularly good for either GaSo or the Belt.

Now, GaSo has had a remarkable debut.
And they've displayed quality, particularly on offense.
And I've flipped - I think it's pretty clear that GaSo IS in the top three of the conference and I'd rather see them in a Bowl Slot than either USA or TxSt, both of whom GaSo has beaten.
And if both win out, a ULL-GaSo NO Bowl would solve the championship issue ( for this year anyway ) and probably draw fans and buzz.

But whoever voted for GaSo is probably not doing it based on the merits.
That's not hate, just looking at what pundits will.

Say what you want, but the reality is that the pundits around the country are more impressed with us losing on the road in the last 20 seconds to a ranked GT team than wins over Utah St or Ark St.

Your analysis above is fine, but it is only half the story. You must also look at the losses.

No they do not, do you guys just arbitrarily pull stuff out your backsides and declare it fact because it comes from your circle of thought?

I watched disussions on the College Playoffs this weekend on ESPN and Fox Sports, not a single person brought up this nonsence of close losses on the road. In fact if is part of the criteria, its minor indeed. But let me dispel any more thought that close losses on the road are more important then strenght of schedule in deciding the P5 College Playoffs.

Taken directly from http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/fr...-questions

How are the teams that go to the playoff determined?

The four teams that go to the College Football Playoff are determined by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The selection committee will choose the four teams for the playoff based on strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won[/B} and other factors.

Now close road losses might be involved in "other factors", but it clearly weighs little in the determining qualifying criteria.

Clearly stated on this website [B]strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won

The perfact example of this was the discussion this weekend of Mississippi State's out of conference schedule as reason not to vote for them as the clear #1 in the polls. Another person mentioned that if they run the table, they would have more quality wins in conference against SEC opponents then Florida State, Oregon, TCU or Ohio State. There was no mention of quality losses folks, it matters little outside of Statesboro.

Another point, regardless of what you think there was no discussion of GSouthern for the non P5 slot. In fact, Marshall and several MWC programs were mentioned. GSouthern was no even mentioned period.

Is getting Top 25 votes good for your program and the conference, yes! But outside of the one coach, AD or beat writer that voted for you in this weeks poll, you have zero shot with your schedule with 10 wins. I can understand is a big deal to Southern fans because in your first year of FBS play you have recieved a Top 25 vote. Truth is UL and Astate have recieved multiple votes recently.

Bottomline, you are nowhere in the discussion and neither is UL or Astate. You win out the rest of the season and you own a championship period, share or not. Those are tangle results that no one can argue with period. But save the close loss win crap, its stupid and not even remotely accurate.

From ESPN College Game Day:

(11-10-2014 04:47 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 04:44 PM)CrazyCajun Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 01:38 PM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 12:32 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(11-09-2014 10:00 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  So, a Georgia Southern fan posts that we receive votes in the AP poll and if things go our way we might could crack the top 25. Why on Earth are any fans of any other teams on here bashing that? It is good for our conference. I really don't understand the hate on this one. I expect you guys to want us to lose conference games, I would be concerned if you didn't, just not sure why anyone wouldn't want a SBC team in the top 25. I would absolutely love if Louisiana Lafayette or stAte were ranked or were receiving votes in the poll.

ArkSt has one quality win ( Utah State )
ULL has one quality win ( ArkSt )
GaSo has zero quality wins.

GaSo has played the weakest strength of schedule in the Sun Belt( 161 ).

GaSo's highest quality win, is 123rd USA.
GaSo's second highest quality win, TxSt ( 126th ), was by only three.

GaSo can help the conference and their own case by beating Navy ( Sagarin 83rd ).
By Belt standards, beating Navy would be a quality win.
But by national ranking standards, it would not, because Navy is ranked lower than GaSo and has a losing record.

In a national conversation it might be better for GaSo not to be in the spotlight because then the punditry will ask - 'Who have they beaten?' and the answers are not particularly good for either GaSo or the Belt.

Now, GaSo has had a remarkable debut.
And they've displayed quality, particularly on offense.
And I've flipped - I think it's pretty clear that GaSo IS in the top three of the conference and I'd rather see them in a Bowl Slot than either USA or TxSt, both of whom GaSo has beaten.
And if both win out, a ULL-GaSo NO Bowl would solve the championship issue ( for this year anyway ) and probably draw fans and buzz.

But whoever voted for GaSo is probably not doing it based on the merits.
That's not hate, just looking at what pundits will.

Say what you want, but the reality is that the pundits around the country are more impressed with us losing on the road in the last 20 seconds to a ranked GT team than wins over Utah St or Ark St.

Your analysis above is fine, but it is only half the story. You must also look at the losses.

No they do not, do you guys just arbitrarily pull stuff out your backsides and declare it fact because it comes from your circle of thought?

I watched disussions on the College Playoffs this weekend on ESPN and Fox Sports, not a single person brought up this nonsence of close losses on the road. In fact if is part of the criteria, its minor indeed. But let me dispel any more thought that close losses on the road are more important then strenght of schedule in deciding the P5 College Playoffs.

Taken directly from http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/fr...-questions

How are the teams that go to the playoff determined?

The four teams that go to the College Football Playoff are determined by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The selection committee will choose the four teams for the playoff based on strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won[/B} and other factors.

Now close road losses might be involved in "other factors", but it clearly weighs little in the determining qualifying criteria.

Clearly stated on this website [B]strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won

The perfact example of this was the discussion this weekend of Mississippi State's out of conference schedule as reason not to vote for them as the clear #1 in the polls. Another person mentioned that if they run the table, they would have more quality wins in conference against SEC opponents then Florida State, Oregon, TCU or Ohio State. There was no mention of quality losses folks, it matters little outside of Statesboro.

Another point, regardless of what you think there was no discussion of GSouthern for the non P5 slot. In fact, Marshall and several MWC programs were mentioned. GSouthern was no even mentioned period.

Is getting Top 25 votes good for your program and the conference, yes! But outside of the one coach, AD or beat writer that voted for you in this weeks poll, you have zero shot with your schedule with 10 wins. I can understand is a big deal to Southern fans because in your first year of FBS play you have recieved a Top 25 vote. Truth is UL and Astate have recieved multiple votes recently.

Bottomline, you are nowhere in the discussion and neither is UL or Astate. You win out the rest of the season and you own a championship period, share or not. Those are tangle results that no one can argue with period. But save the close loss win crap, its stupid and not even remotely accurate.

so what does the CFB playoff have to do with this?

Fact of the matter is that close losses plus 8 wins have gotten us more national press than your best win and your blowout losses.

But that was not what you stated is it? You clearly pulled that crap out your backside and declared it truth.

(11-10-2014 04:48 PM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 04:44 PM)CrazyCajun Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 01:38 PM)GSU Eagles Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 12:32 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(11-09-2014 10:00 PM)bamaEagle Wrote:  So, a Georgia Southern fan posts that we receive votes in the AP poll and if things go our way we might could crack the top 25. Why on Earth are any fans of any other teams on here bashing that? It is good for our conference. I really don't understand the hate on this one. I expect you guys to want us to lose conference games, I would be concerned if you didn't, just not sure why anyone wouldn't want a SBC team in the top 25. I would absolutely love if Louisiana Lafayette or stAte were ranked or were receiving votes in the poll.

ArkSt has one quality win ( Utah State )
ULL has one quality win ( ArkSt )
GaSo has zero quality wins.

GaSo has played the weakest strength of schedule in the Sun Belt( 161 ).

GaSo's highest quality win, is 123rd USA.
GaSo's second highest quality win, TxSt ( 126th ), was by only three.

GaSo can help the conference and their own case by beating Navy ( Sagarin 83rd ).
By Belt standards, beating Navy would be a quality win.
But by national ranking standards, it would not, because Navy is ranked lower than GaSo and has a losing record.

In a national conversation it might be better for GaSo not to be in the spotlight because then the punditry will ask - 'Who have they beaten?' and the answers are not particularly good for either GaSo or the Belt.

Now, GaSo has had a remarkable debut.
And they've displayed quality, particularly on offense.
And I've flipped - I think it's pretty clear that GaSo IS in the top three of the conference and I'd rather see them in a Bowl Slot than either USA or TxSt, both of whom GaSo has beaten.
And if both win out, a ULL-GaSo NO Bowl would solve the championship issue ( for this year anyway ) and probably draw fans and buzz.

But whoever voted for GaSo is probably not doing it based on the merits.
That's not hate, just looking at what pundits will.

Say what you want, but the reality is that the pundits around the country are more impressed with us losing on the road in the last 20 seconds to a ranked GT team than wins over Utah St or Ark St.

Your analysis above is fine, but it is only half the story. You must also look at the losses.

No they do not, do you guys just arbitrarily pull stuff out your backsides and declare it fact because it comes from your circle of thought?

I watched disussions on the College Playoffs this weekend on ESPN and Fox Sports, not a single person brought up this nonsence of close losses on the road. In fact if is part of the criteria, its minor indeed. But let me dispel any more thought that close losses on the road are more important then strenght of schedule in deciding the P5 College Playoffs.

Taken directly from http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/fr...-questions

How are the teams that go to the playoff determined?

The four teams that go to the College Football Playoff are determined by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The selection committee will choose the four teams for the playoff based on strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won[/B} and other factors.

Now close road losses might be involved in "other factors", but it clearly weighs little in the determining qualifying criteria.

Clearly stated on this website [B]strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won

The perfact example of this was the discussion this weekend of Mississippi State's out of conference schedule as reason not to vote for them as the clear #1 in the polls. Another person mentioned that if they run the table, they would have more quality wins in conference against SEC opponents then Florida State, Oregon, TCU or Ohio State. There was no mention of quality losses folks, it matters little outside of Statesboro.

Another point, regardless of what you think there was no discussion of GSouthern for the non P5 slot. In fact, Marshall and several MWC programs were mentioned. GSouthern was no even mentioned period.

Is getting Top 25 votes good for your program and the conference, yes! But outside of the one coach, AD or beat writer that voted for you in this weeks poll, you have zero shot with your schedule with 10 wins. I can understand is a big deal to Southern fans because in your first year of FBS play you have recieved a Top 25 vote. Truth is UL and Astate have recieved multiple votes recently.

Bottomline, you are nowhere in the discussion and neither is UL or Astate. You win out the rest of the season and you own a championship period, share or not. Those are tangle results that no one can argue with period. But save the close loss win crap, its stupid and not even remotely accurate.

From ESPN College Game Day:

Seen it the first time you posted it and it still isn't a primary factor in the criteria as stated on the damn website! They were making an arguement for GSouthern or so several where, and used it to show why you deserve consideration. None of them said you deserved it because of those losses, just consideration. BTW, they were the only ones to mention it the whole weekend because no other program on ESPN, Fox Sports or article this weekend made such a claim or mentioned GSouthern. Google it!

(11-10-2014 02:07 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 02:04 PM)asuwon Wrote:  Based on the results this season, all we know for certain is that Ga. Southern should be ranked at #122, based on their highest ranked victory over #123 S. Alabama.

That's the highest ranked team that we know for certain that Ga. Southern is capable of beating on the field.

Ga. Southern has had a great season against the lowest ranked strength of schedule in the Sun Belt.

Beat Navy, and Ga. Southern has a quality win to boost their national standing. I'll certainly be cheering for you in that game.

.

lol. surely you are being sarcastic.

Sarcastic?

I'm using facts.

The highest ranked team that Ga. Southern has defeated is #123 S. Alabama.

Prove you can beat a team ranked higher than that.

I'll leave the light on for you...

.

You can't cry about Southern's conference schedule. You play what is in front of you and go from there. They have put up the numbers, and killed teams they should have. If they win out, their votes will live and die with Georgia Tech. If #24 Tech keeps winning and beats Clemson & Georgia, Southern's last second loss against Tech is more of a statement than the more quality wins you guys are talking about.

It is good for the conference they are getting mentioned, and y'all should give them that. And this is coming from a State fan.

(11-10-2014 05:27 PM)StanMolsonMan Wrote:  You can't cry about Southern's conference schedule. You play what is in front of you and go from there. They have put up the numbers, and killed teams they should have. If they win out, their votes will live and die with Georgia Tech. If #24 Tech keeps winning and beats Clemson & Georgia, Southern's last second loss against Tech is more of a statement than the more quality wins you guys are talking about.

It is good for the conference they are getting mentioned, and y'all should give them that. And this is coming from a State fan.

A GaSt fan defending Ga Southern???

The difference in GS and ULL conference schedule: We play Idaho, you play Ark St. Every other opponent is the same.

OOC: ULL lost the three FBS games. Who cares about strength of losses, this isn't a self-esteem battle. Both schools played a garbage FCS as the fourth OOC.

For all of the non-sense towards GS supposed weak schedule, it really only comes down to one game in conference, and our Navy game. That's it.

If we both win out, an argument could be made that Navy/ArkSt wins are on the same scale based on most rankings. That would put the quality of wins as the same. GS would have the bonus of Idaho, but there's really no doubt that ULL could handle them.

If we lose to Navy and beat ULM, then you can hang your hat on one game. That's really the only difference.

(11-10-2014 05:32 PM)sidslidkid Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 05:27 PM)StanMolsonMan Wrote:  You can't cry about Southern's conference schedule. You play what is in front of you and go from there. They have put up the numbers, and killed teams they should have. If they win out, their votes will live and die with Georgia Tech. If #24 Tech keeps winning and beats Clemson & Georgia, Southern's last second loss against Tech is more of a statement than the more quality wins you guys are talking about.

It is good for the conference they are getting mentioned, and y'all should give them that. And this is coming from a State fan.

A GaSt fan defending Ga Southern???

Don't worry. In about 5 minutes someone is going discredit my reasoning by saying, "You're a State fan. What do you know about football? You should stick to basketball."

So, do we know who it was that voted for GaSo?

I checked the voters, and I'm guessing its Cole Harvey of the The Macon Telegraph.
Maybe it was one of the ESPN boys, but has anyone asked?

(11-10-2014 05:45 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  So, do we know who it was that voted for GaSo?

I checked the voters, and I'm guessing its Cole Harvey of the The Macon Telegraph.
Maybe it was one of the ESPN boys, but has anyone asked?

The UCONN beat writer.... can't remember his name though.

(11-09-2014 07:40 PM)rknj8993 Wrote:  Welcome to what App has been dealing with for way too long...

we got our share of insecure blowhards, no doubt. compe nsating, i think.

(11-10-2014 05:27 PM)StanMolsonMan Wrote:  You can't cry about Southern's conference schedule. You play what is in front of you and go from there. They have put up the numbers, and killed teams they should have. If they win out, their votes will live and die with Georgia Tech. If #24 Tech keeps winning and beats Clemson & Georgia, Southern's last second loss against Tech is more of a statement than the more quality wins you guys are talking about.

It is good for the conference they are getting mentioned, and y'all should give them that. And this is coming from a State fan.

Wtf just happened?

(11-10-2014 05:09 PM)asuwon Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 02:07 PM)NCeagle Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 02:04 PM)asuwon Wrote:  Based on the results this season, all we know for certain is that Ga. Southern should be ranked at #122, based on their highest ranked victory over #123 S. Alabama.

That's the highest ranked team that we know for certain that Ga. Southern is capable of beating on the field.

Ga. Southern has had a great season against the lowest ranked strength of schedule in the Sun Belt.

Beat Navy, and Ga. Southern has a quality win to boost their national standing. I'll certainly be cheering for you in that game.

.

lol. surely you are being sarcastic.

Sarcastic?

I'm using facts.

The highest ranked team that Ga. Southern has defeated is #123 S. Alabama.

Prove you can beat a team ranked higher than that.

I'll leave the light on for you...

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So by your logic Mississippi State shouldn't be ranked number 1. Got it.

It would seem to me other conference members should be glad Ga. Southern got a vote. It reflects well on the conference. Do we deserve it-- probably not -- but hey it is a start.

(11-10-2014 05:32 PM)sidslidkid Wrote:  

(11-10-2014 05:27 PM)StanMolsonMan Wrote:  You can't cry about Southern's conference schedule. You play what is in front of you and go from there. They have put up the numbers, and killed teams they should have. If they win out, their votes will live and die with Georgia Tech. If #24 Tech keeps winning and beats Clemson & Georgia, Southern's last second loss against Tech is more of a statement than the more quality wins you guys are talking about.

It is good for the conference they are getting mentioned, and y'all should give them that. And this is coming from a State fan.

A GaSt fan defending Ga Southern???

I know and Panama was defending us on the AAC board last week.

(11-10-2014 09:48 PM)GaSoEagle Wrote:  It would seem to me other conference members should be glad Ga. Southern got a vote. It reflects well on the conference. Do we deserve it-- probably not -- but hey it is a start.

I'm glad y'all got a vote.

I don't quite understand the reasoning behind it, but it's good for the Sun Belt to have teams getting votes.

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