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There's a funny thing about college football. A famous program can lose a game and people immediately start explaining why it shouldn't count quite as much as everybody else's defeat.
Well, I'm not buying it.
Alabama and LSU are both 6-2 heading into their November 7 showdown. That's a respectable record, but let's be honest, neither team has much room left for mistakes. Another defeat would leave the loser sitting at 6-3, and suddenly the playoff conversation becomes a lot more uncomfortable.
I understand the argument for giving traditional powerhouses some breathing room. They play demanding schedules, face talented opponents every week and have plenty of experience in big games. But where does that argument end?
At some point, results have to matter more than reputation. Otherwise, what's the point of playing the regular season?
Imagine another team with a similar schedule finishing with fewer losses. Would Alabama or LSU deserve preferential treatment simply because their helmets carry more history? That's a tough sell.
Here's where I stand: the loser should have to make a very convincing case to remain in the playoff picture.
What do you think? Should the selection committee give Alabama and LSU extra consideration because of their history, or should a third loss put the brakes on those playoff dreams?
Well, I'm not buying it.
Alabama and LSU are both 6-2 heading into their November 7 showdown. That's a respectable record, but let's be honest, neither team has much room left for mistakes. Another defeat would leave the loser sitting at 6-3, and suddenly the playoff conversation becomes a lot more uncomfortable.
I understand the argument for giving traditional powerhouses some breathing room. They play demanding schedules, face talented opponents every week and have plenty of experience in big games. But where does that argument end?
At some point, results have to matter more than reputation. Otherwise, what's the point of playing the regular season?
Imagine another team with a similar schedule finishing with fewer losses. Would Alabama or LSU deserve preferential treatment simply because their helmets carry more history? That's a tough sell.
Here's where I stand: the loser should have to make a very convincing case to remain in the playoff picture.
What do you think? Should the selection committee give Alabama and LSU extra consideration because of their history, or should a third loss put the brakes on those playoff dreams?
