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Should a 7-5 team make the playoff field in 2025

You are wrong saying the "committee is isn't supposed to consider D2 wins". The commmittee specifically said that last year. I am getting tired correcting you on this point. Pay attention or do some research. A D2 win obviously isn't considered a D1 win for purposes of achieving the "sorta" requirement of a certain number of D1 wins, but a D2 is completely considered to be a win. I agree with most of one of your recent prior posts.
I don't need you to correct me on anything. We aren't in school and you aren't teaching anything. I don't understand why you need to feel you are the final authority about everything anyone says on here, people make incorrect comments and you are certainly not above this. The point of the original post was that FBS losses don't count and my point was all of them are considered, just let it go and give your hypertension a rest.
 
I don't need you to correct me on anything. We aren't in school and you aren't teaching anything. I don't understand why you need to feel you are the final authority about everything anyone says on here, people make incorrect comments and you are certainly not above this. The point of the original post was that FBS losses don't count and my point was all of them are considered, just let it go and give your hypertension a rest.
Actually, you do need to be corrected. You keep saying that same incorrect thing over and over. I am the final authority on the D2 thing on here, because I literally went to the Committee last year, (2 prior heads of the committee and the then current head of the committee) and they told me, and then clarified things in interviews. Haslam spoke on it. Hero Sports and others covered it. Hero Sports admitted that they had been wrong. Why can't you accept an absolute fact that has been clearly stated by the selection committee?

This is what you said aboe (and I think more times). Own it. And please stop crying. "They aren't supposed to consider D-II wins, but do consider D-II losses"

Let's bet $100 on whether or not I am right, or whether you are right? Put up or shut up. Or, learn the playoff selection rules.
 
Actually, you do need to be corrected. You keep saying that same incorrect thing over and over. I am the final authority on the D2 thing on here, because I literally went to the Committee last year, (2 prior heads of the committee and the then current head of the committee) and they told me, and then clarified things in interviews. Haslam spoke on it. Hero Sports and others covered it. Hero Sports admitted that they had been wrong. Why can't you accept an absolute fact that has been clearly stated by the selection committee?

This is what you said aboe (and I think more times). Own it. And please stop crying. "They aren't supposed to consider D-II wins, but do consider D-II losses"

Let's bet $100 on whether or not I am right, or whether you are right? Put up or shut up. Or, learn the playoff selection rules.
If you feel that I owe you any kind of apology, let me give you one from a bunch of people on here.

If your feelings are hurt because I, or we, said something you disagree with that gets you all rattled, I/we feel truly sorry for you that you repeatedly find a need to go after people over this type of post. Now, I am prepared to have you list and detail several names you want to drop like a strung out police informant looking for a fix that is supposed to make me inspired with awe and have you say I/we know nothing about the game when you have no idea what or who I/we know.

There are people here discussing football at many levels and the fact is, not many of us need you to come on here and point out every little insignificant matter you take offense to because you played almost 60 years ago. You have no idea who anyone on here is or what their experiences are, but you feel a need to shove down everyone's throat that you know so much and we know nothing. You aren't adding to the conversation, you are just trying to bully most and it's not enjoyable to anyone but you.

The bottom line, in any discussion, that's all it is, a discussion. It's not up to anyone to learn the selection rules because no one here, including you, is part of the selection process. Therefore, no one here needs to shut up because you say they should, they are part still of the discussion.
 
If you feel that I owe you any kind of apology, let me give you one from a bunch of people on here.

If your feelings are hurt because I, or we, said something you disagree with that gets you all rattled, I/we feel truly sorry for you that you repeatedly find a need to go after people over this type of post. Now, I am prepared to have you list and detail several names you want to drop like a strung out police informant looking for a fix that is supposed to make me inspired with awe and have you say I/we know nothing about the game when you have no idea what or who I/we know.

There are people here discussing football at many levels and the fact is, not many of us need you to come on here and point out every little insignificant matter you take offense to because you played almost 60 years ago. You have no idea who anyone on here is or what their experiences are, but you feel a need to shove down everyone's throat that you know so much and we know nothing. You aren't adding to the conversation, you are just trying to bully most and it's not enjoyable to anyone but you.

The bottom line, in any discussion, that's all it is, a discussion. It's not up to anyone to learn the selection rules because no one here, including you, is part of the selection process. Therefore, no one here needs to shut up because you say they should, they are part still of the discussion.
My feelings are never hurt. I'm way tougher than most (on a message board). It hasn't nothing to do with disagreeing. I am trying to correct your incorrect statement about a pet peeve of mine. Why can't you just admit that you are wrong. Look up what Hero eventually said. Look up Haslam's interview. Saying I communicated with 3 current or former chairs of the playoff committee last year, is not name-dropping. It is showing that I got my answer from the right people. I have never said anyone needs me, but there are not many people who have the information I have and most people appreciate it. Again, I don't get offended. I set the record straight. You are just jealous because you never played at any good level.

Whether D2 games are counted in playoff selection is not a discussion, at the end of the day. It is a fact. You are wrong on the fact, and I am right. You can't accept facts. No wonder people come back at your for some of your "discussions". If you want to keep saying incorrect or stupid stuff, I will likely comment if I see your mistakes. lt's up to you. I can already see how thin-skinned you are. You think everything you say is gospel, but it's not. You are acting like a stubborn baby.
 
Lots of half truths floating about, so I looked up some facts. He's about a year older than I, so the 'almost sixty years ago' shot got my attention. Christ! I am old! Oh, well, back to Jack Manning "...Jack ’72, was a starter on Dartmouth’s undefeated team in 1970, an All-Ivy defensive back in 1971, and played on three Ivy League championship teams from 1969-71 for coaches Bob Blackman and Jake Crouthamel..."
Dartmouth seems to be a Manning family thing. I didn't know that before I looked it up!

I've read eGriz for about 15 years now. I prefer to deal in facts. I have learned to look shit up BEFORE posting(a recent development). Leave the personal shots on another forum, or at practices, or games, or the Mo Club,.....please.
 
Lots of half truths floating about, so I looked up some facts. He's about a year older than I, so the 'almost sixty years ago' shot got my attention. Christ! I am old! Oh, well, back to Jack Manning "...Jack ’72, was a starter on Dartmouth’s undefeated team in 1970, an All-Ivy defensive back in 1971, and played on three Ivy League championship teams from 1969-71 for coaches Bob Blackman and Jake Crouthamel..."
Dartmouth seems to be a Manning family thing. I didn't know that before I looked it up!

I've read eGriz for about 15 years now. I prefer to deal in facts. I have learned to look shit up BEFORE posting(a recent development). Leave the personal shots on another forum, or at practices, or games, or the Mo Club,.....please.
Thank you for the information, in all sincerity.
As for "personal shots," you need only look at some posting history that all I'm saying is within the history of the person it was directed at who often has "personal shots" that are far worse than this. Over 50, almost 60, semantics in my mind and pale in comparison to his history.
I'm done with the issue and like I said in my response to his "correction" people get things wrong on here a lot and the topic called into question was of little significance to my point that all wins and losses against all teams regardless of their level are part of the selection process.
From here, some sensitive soul will no doubt have further comment, but I have said what I have to say.
 
Thank you for the information, in all sincerity.
As for "personal shots," you need only look at some posting history that all I'm saying is within the history of the person it was directed at who often has "personal shots" that are far worse than this. Over 50, almost 60, semantics in my mind and pale in comparison to his history.
I'm done with the issue and like I said in my response to his "correction" people get things wrong on here a lot and the topic called into question was of little significance to my point that all wins and losses against all teams regardless of their level are part of the selection process.
From here, some sensitive soul will no doubt have further comment, but I have said what I have to say.
You have been the personal shots guy with me, and you are being the whining baby now. You can't even admit that you are wrong on D2 games in playoff selection, so you have to keep snipping at me, let alone on the other incorrect things you say. I actually also played 100 years ago, as I had said earlier, on the undefeated and national championship 1925 Dartmouth team. And, of the 9 people (with marriages) from my family who have now attended Dartmouth, we've had a football and rugby player (and several time intramural 100 winner), a heavyweight crew woman, the captain of the '71 heavyweight crew, a frosh football and then rugby player, my football nephew who also ran the indoor 40, and a co-captain of the women's rugby team. Thanks, Tourist. I'll send you a PM with a bunch of NIL info.
 
Getting back to the (supposed) subject of this thread ... the answer is: Yes, a 7-5 team will probably make the playoffs. With the start provided by "Griz in Texas" (Thanks!) I thought I'd look at possible candidates that have played a tough, or at least decent schedule that might qualify them. I said "Screw it!" on an in-depth look when I found that at least 20 (I may have missed a few) teams with four or five losses now that could get to the bubble (which I consider 8-4 or 7-5). The CAA has six teams with (5-4) or (4-5) records whose remaining schedule could have them at 8-4 or 7-5. Even with some tougher games to go, the MVFC could easily have three teams on a 7-5 bubble. From the OVC-Big South, I see three teams – two with cupcake schedules from here – that could end up in the bubble pool. The SoCon has another three in the running (can't imagine them getting more than two bids, but there you are). Even the sad UAC has three teams that could end up at 8-4 or 7-5. And, FWIW, NAU (5-4) has three very winnable games from here ... an 8-4 record will, IMO, look pretty good by the end. Next weekend might narrow things down a bit.
 
Getting back to the (supposed) subject of this thread ... the answer is: Yes, a 7-5 team will probably make the playoffs. With the start provided by "Griz in Texas" (Thanks!) I thought I'd look at possible candidates that have played a tough, or at least decent schedule that might qualify them. I said "Screw it!" on an in-depth look when I found that at least 20 (I may have missed a few) teams with four or five losses now that could get to the bubble (which I consider 8-4 or 7-5). The CAA has six teams with (5-4) or (4-5) records whose remaining schedule could have them at 8-4 or 7-5. Even with some tougher games to go, the MVFC could easily have three teams on a 7-5 bubble. From the OVC-Big South, I see three teams – two with cupcake schedules from here – that could end up in the bubble pool. The SoCon has another three in the running (can't imagine them getting more than two bids, but there you are). Even the sad UAC has three teams that could end up at 8-4 or 7-5. And, FWIW, NAU (5-4) has three very winnable games from here ... an 8-4 record will, IMO, look pretty good by the end. Next weekend might narrow things down a bit.
Why would anyone even ask the original question? Who cares what the record of a playoff team is after the playoff committee evaluates the teams and situation and makes their decisions? I find the question to be ridiculous beyond belief. A similar question would be: should teams that wear black jerseys be allowed to make the playoff field in 2025?
 
Why would anyone even ask the original question? Who cares what the record of a playoff team is after the playoff committee evaluates the teams and situation and makes their decisions? I find the question to be ridiculous beyond belief. A similar question would be: should teams that wear black jerseys be allowed to make the playoff field in 2025?
Well, I don't know, Mr. Chief Critic. Comments on this "ridiculous" question have now gone on for four pages. Not always really on topic ... that's a verifiable fact, but there it is. I would like to see it die a natural (?) death. :D FWIW, I made my comment (reluctantly) to point out that the selection committee has their work cut out for them to sift through the records of many likely candidates. And then comes the seeding. :(
 
Well, I don't know, Mr. Chief Critic. Comments on this "ridiculous" question have now gone on for four pages. Not always really on topic ... that's a verifiable fact, but there it is. I would like to see it die a natural (?) death. :D FWIW, I made my comment (reluctantly) to point out that the selection committee has their work cut out for them to sift through the records of many likely candidates. And then comes the seeding. :(
Do you want me to tell everyone what I think of most of those ridiculous comments?
 
A similar question would be: should teams that wear black jerseys be allowed to make the playoff field in 2025?
yes, and all their games should be played at night, under overcast skies, and with no lights illuminating the field.

duh.
 
lazy a.i. says a 7-5 team making the playoffs it is unlikely, for the obvious reasons, which are probably not winning a conference auto-bid, and being less appealing to the committee than teams with a better record. i was kinda hoping for an electronic confabulation that would use something it found about teams with worse records making the field over others, and spew that as a likelihood. but no, it utilized a bland summary.
 
Why not? I'll just consider the source. You do provide good information now and then, so I have not put you on "Ignore." Still, that's a temptation, since your main goal seems to be to insult as many people as possible. Carry on.
I provide good info all the time. As much as anyone on the board. You either can’t identify good info or don’t know what good info is. Yes, I can see comments indicating someone didn’t play the game or has said something stupid. Most of the time those comments are directed at posters who have jumped at me and are not my favorites or are trolls. Don’t think you and I have tangled.
 
lazy a.i. says a 7-5 team making the playoffs it is unlikely, for the obvious reasons, which are probably not winning a conference auto-bid, and being less appealing to the committee than teams with a better record. i was kinda hoping for an electronic confabulation that would use something it found about teams with worse records making the field over others, and spew that as a likelihood. but no, it utilized a bland summary.
But you probably didn’t ask “should”. You probably asked “will”. That is a different question than should.
 
But you probably didn’t ask “should”. You probably asked “will”. That is a different question than should.
i asked "is it likely a 7-5 team playing in fcs football this year will make the playoffs". i think the "will" in my sentence is placed differently than in your proposed query.
 
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