The guys on the panel: Kevin Carter, Paul Finebaum and Jason Sehorn finally had to admit that an undefeated AAC Champion might have a legit argument for inclusion in the College playoff; especially if several P5 conferences have 2 losses. Sehorn believes that Temple has the best shot at it, because they still have Notre Dame left on the schedule. Carter talked around the point a little bit, but he thinks that if Stanford still only has one loss out of PAC then that might present a problem for the AAC being in the Playoff.

Paul Finebaum admitted that the AAC is a good conference and he thinks that it is possible, but things have to play out. He even mentioned something about Navy not being out of things at 5-1.

Aresco may have to get out the publicity machine to make AAC's case for the playoff. It is not clear how the Access Bowl would work if the AAC Champion makes the playoff.

The American still needs
1. One undefeated team at 13-0
2. Utah and Stanford to each lose once more. They'll probably meet in the PAC championship so only one needs to lose prior
3. Ole Miss to win out and win the western SEC and if Memphis is our champ win the SEC
4. Clemson loses
5. Baylor and TCU slip

Best scenario the P5 has no undefeated teams or at best one. And only two others with one loss

(10-25-2015 10:03 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  The guys on the panel: Kevin Carter, Paul Finebaum and Jason Sehorn finally had to admit that an undefeated AAC Champion might have a legit argument for inclusion in the College playoff; especially if several P5 conferences have 2 losses. Sehorn believes that Temple has the best shot at it, because they still have Notre Dame left on the schedule. Carter talked around the point a little bit, but he thinks that if Stanford still only has one loss out of PAC then that might present a problem for the AAC being in the Playoff.

Paul Finebaum admitted that the AAC is a good conference and he thinks that it is possible, but things have to play out. He even mentioned something about Navy not being out of things at 5-1.

Aresco may have to get out the publicity machine to make AAC's case for the playoff. It is not clear how the Access Bowl would work if the AAC Champion makes the playoff.

Yes, it IS clear how the Access Bowl would work. It's in writing somewhere. I've seen it several times, just didn't save the links. IF a G5 makes the CFP, the Access slot reverts to an at-large spot. A G5 could still make it, but it would not be guaranteed.

(10-25-2015 10:03 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  The guys on the panel: Kevin Carter, Paul Finebaum and Jason Sehorn finally had to admit that an undefeated AAC Champion might have a legit argument for inclusion in the College playoff; especially if several P5 conferences have 2 losses. Sehorn believes that Temple has the best shot at it, because they still have Notre Dame left on the schedule. Carter talked around the point a little bit, but he thinks that if Stanford still only has one loss out of PAC then that might present a problem for the AAC being in the Playoff.

Paul Finebaum admitted that the AAC is a good conference and he thinks that it is possible, but things have to play out. He even mentioned something about Navy not being out of things at 5-1.

Aresco may have to get out the publicity machine to make AAC's case for the playoff. It is not clear how the Access Bowl would work if the AAC Champion makes the playoff.

Thanks for the summary!

(10-25-2015 10:10 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-25-2015 10:03 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  The guys on the panel: Kevin Carter, Paul Finebaum and Jason Sehorn finally had to admit that an undefeated AAC Champion might have a legit argument for inclusion in the College playoff; especially if several P5 conferences have 2 losses. Sehorn believes that Temple has the best shot at it, because they still have Notre Dame left on the schedule. Carter talked around the point a little bit, but he thinks that if Stanford still only has one loss out of PAC then that might present a problem for the AAC being in the Playoff.

Paul Finebaum admitted that the AAC is a good conference and he thinks that it is possible, but things have to play out. He even mentioned something about Navy not being out of things at 5-1.

Aresco may have to get out the publicity machine to make AAC's case for the playoff. It is not clear how the Access Bowl would work if the AAC Champion makes the playoff.

Yes, it IS clear how the Access Bowl would work. It's in writing somewhere. I've seen it several times, just didn't save the links. IF a G5 makes the CFP, the Access slot reverts to an at-large spot. A G5 could still make it, but it would not be guaranteed.

If the highest rated G5 champion is selected for the playoff; does the next highest rated G5 champion get the Access Bowl? If so that would suck, because if the next rated highest rated G5 team is in the AAC, but they are not the Champion?

(10-25-2015 10:14 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(10-25-2015 10:10 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-25-2015 10:03 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  The guys on the panel: Kevin Carter, Paul Finebaum and Jason Sehorn finally had to admit that an undefeated AAC Champion might have a legit argument for inclusion in the College playoff; especially if several P5 conferences have 2 losses. Sehorn believes that Temple has the best shot at it, because they still have Notre Dame left on the schedule. Carter talked around the point a little bit, but he thinks that if Stanford still only has one loss out of PAC then that might present a problem for the AAC being in the Playoff.

Paul Finebaum admitted that the AAC is a good conference and he thinks that it is possible, but things have to play out. He even mentioned something about Navy not being out of things at 5-1.

Aresco may have to get out the publicity machine to make AAC's case for the playoff. It is not clear how the Access Bowl would work if the AAC Champion makes the playoff.

Yes, it IS clear how the Access Bowl would work. It's in writing somewhere. I've seen it several times, just didn't save the links. IF a G5 makes the CFP, the Access slot reverts to an at-large spot. A G5 could still make it, but it would not be guaranteed.

If the highest rated G5 champion is selected for the playoff; does the next highest rated G5 champion get the Access Bowl? If so that would suck, because if the next rated highest rated G5 team is in the AAC, but they are not the Champion?

No, the next highest rated G5 champ does NOT get the access slot. It reverts to an at-large spot open to anybody.

Here's an example. Let's say Memphis makes the CFP. Well, to do so, they would have to be undefeated. That means they are the AAC champ at 13-0. Then, the normal G5 Access slot becomes at large, and any team in the country can get it. P5, G5 or independent. The other G5 champs or any other AAC team would have a shot, but no guarantees.

(10-25-2015 10:18 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-25-2015 10:14 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(10-25-2015 10:10 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-25-2015 10:03 AM)PirateMarv Wrote:  The guys on the panel: Kevin Carter, Paul Finebaum and Jason Sehorn finally had to admit that an undefeated AAC Champion might have a legit argument for inclusion in the College playoff; especially if several P5 conferences have 2 losses. Sehorn believes that Temple has the best shot at it, because they still have Notre Dame left on the schedule. Carter talked around the point a little bit, but he thinks that if Stanford still only has one loss out of PAC then that might present a problem for the AAC being in the Playoff.

Paul Finebaum admitted that the AAC is a good conference and he thinks that it is possible, but things have to play out. He even mentioned something about Navy not being out of things at 5-1.

Aresco may have to get out the publicity machine to make AAC's case for the playoff. It is not clear how the Access Bowl would work if the AAC Champion makes the playoff.

Yes, it IS clear how the Access Bowl would work. It's in writing somewhere. I've seen it several times, just didn't save the links. IF a G5 makes the CFP, the Access slot reverts to an at-large spot. A G5 could still make it, but it would not be guaranteed.

If the highest rated G5 champion is selected for the playoff; does the next highest rated G5 champion get the Access Bowl? If so that would suck, because if the next rated highest rated G5 team is in the AAC, but they are not the Champion?

No, the next highest rated G5 champ does NOT get the access slot. It reverts to an at-large spot open to anybody.

Here's an example. Let's say Memphis makes the CFP. Well, to do so, they would have to be undefeated. That means they are the AAC champ at 13-0. Then, the normal G5 Access slot becomes at large, and any team in the country can get it. P5, G5 or independent. The other G5 champs or any other AAC team would have a shot, but no guarantees.

Got it. That means a crappy overrated P5 team that finished 3rd in their league will try to strong arm it.

It's not impossible, but bias will make it more difficult than it should be.

The access bowl is pretty much a lock for the aac now though. Toledo is really the only team outside the aac with a shot and they're on the outside looking in IMO.

(10-25-2015 10:28 AM)Niner National Wrote:  It's not impossible, but bias will make it more difficult than it should be.

The access bowl is pretty much a lock for the aac now though. Toledo is really the only team outside the aac with a shot and they're on the outside looking in IMO.

Right. The AAC champ or Toledo is going to get the Access slot.

But he's talking about if the AAC champ goes undefeated and somehow makes the playoffs, would the next best G5 team get the Access slot, and the answer is no. It will simply become an at-large spot.

If Memphis and Houston go into their matchup undefeated, I think you'll see Aresco out front and center that week beating the drum.

No need to start hyping things too much now - as too much has to play out.

Undefeated temple vs undefeated Houston in the champ game with temple winning it and there is a chance.

So basically a 1 loss so called p5 team will be picked over an undefeated AAC... Hmmm

No so fast... The Big12-2 doesn't have a CCG therefor shouldn't be chosen over a 12 member solid league with a CCG as the AAC.

The ACC vs AAC are pretty much almost comparable in terms of football performances and should be equally viewed when deciding a spot for the playoffs.

The SEC B1G and PAC I don't have quite the same issue as those two I mention above so yes, I will buy their 1 loss team over an undefeated AAC team.