Thanks to some internet discussion, I came up with a thought exercise. Most conferences use conference records to determine their representatives for the conference championship game. But, what if divisional records were given preference? In theory, this could level the playing field a bit, depending on the luck of the draw of cross divisional games.
As usual, let's take a look at the ACC.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Reactions from Week 5
What an awesome weekend of games! Awesome finishes, some high-profile matchups...what a way to begin October!
Week 5 wrap up
Even without the Hokies playing, college football still managed to deliver one heck of a weekend. Bravo, teams, bravo.
Although, what was with all of the missed kicks today?
And Duke, I'm calling you out. You lost to UVA. Shame!
So, the conference races have already gotten interesting. Some divisions are already damn near sewn up with only two games played. Meanwhile, the Big Ten and Pac-12 like to front load their schedules with non-conference games, followed by cross divisional games.
Bowl eligibility starts creeping in next week!
Although, what was with all of the missed kicks today?
And Duke, I'm calling you out. You lost to UVA. Shame!
So, the conference races have already gotten interesting. Some divisions are already damn near sewn up with only two games played. Meanwhile, the Big Ten and Pac-12 like to front load their schedules with non-conference games, followed by cross divisional games.
Bowl eligibility starts creeping in next week!
Thursday, September 29, 2016
What to Watch: Week 5
So, what do I watch while the Hokies are on a bye?
Thursday, September 29
8 PM
UConn at Houston, ESPN. Revenge of the Cougars. UConn is the only team to beat Houston last year.
Friday, September 30
9 PM
Stanford at Washington, ESPN. I think this is a sneaky little Pac-12 matchup that could come into play later on this season.
Saturday, October 1
Noon
Miami at Georgia Tech, ESPN2. Always down for an ACC Coastal match. I don't think GT is a contender this year, but they could play spoiler here.
3:30 PM
Tennessee at Georgia, CBS. This could be the turning point of the season for the SEC East. Or it could be the next nail in Georgia's coffin.
UNC at FSU, ESPN. While cross-divisional, a very pivotal ACC matchup. If for no other reason, the outcome of this game will determine the game times of three ACC games next week.
Wisconsin at Michigan, ABC. A true test for Wisconsin, or if they pull off the upset, the beginning of a wacky ride for the Big Ten.
8 PM
Louisville at Clemson, ABC. The first top 5 matchup of the season, and it's courtesy of the ACC, including one of the teams in the first top 10 matchup. This is likely the game that decides the ACC Atlantic.
Thursday, September 29
8 PM
UConn at Houston, ESPN. Revenge of the Cougars. UConn is the only team to beat Houston last year.
Friday, September 30
9 PM
Stanford at Washington, ESPN. I think this is a sneaky little Pac-12 matchup that could come into play later on this season.
Saturday, October 1
Noon
Miami at Georgia Tech, ESPN2. Always down for an ACC Coastal match. I don't think GT is a contender this year, but they could play spoiler here.
3:30 PM
Tennessee at Georgia, CBS. This could be the turning point of the season for the SEC East. Or it could be the next nail in Georgia's coffin.
UNC at FSU, ESPN. While cross-divisional, a very pivotal ACC matchup. If for no other reason, the outcome of this game will determine the game times of three ACC games next week.
Wisconsin at Michigan, ABC. A true test for Wisconsin, or if they pull off the upset, the beginning of a wacky ride for the Big Ten.
8 PM
Louisville at Clemson, ABC. The first top 5 matchup of the season, and it's courtesy of the ACC, including one of the teams in the first top 10 matchup. This is likely the game that decides the ACC Atlantic.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
September wrap up
We finally have the first month in the books, and a few questions have been answered, and not always in the manner in which we expected.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Who did the FSU kicker outscore in week 4?
FSU rebounded this week, scoring 7 TDs and 2 FGs, giving Ricky Aguayo 13 points.
Who did he outscore this week?
Who did he outscore this week?
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Week 4 wrap up
We haven't gotten every team into conference play, and we already have a few teams in a deep hole.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
What to Watch: Week 4
Conference games are coming at us hot and heavy this week. It's still going to take a little bit of time for storylines to develop.
Thursday, September 22
7:30 PM
Clemson at Georgia Tech, ESPN. This is possibly a battle of contenders on either side of the ACC, although I'm still not sure which GT we're getting this year. Clemson hasn't looked too hot against FBS foes, though. Even though it's a cross divisional match, the loser will definitely be taking a significant step back.
Friday, September 23
9 PM
USC at Utah, FS1. USC's last stand, I think.
Saturday, September 24
Noon
Georgia at Ole Miss, ESPN. Cross divisional, but a must win for Ole Miss if they want any chance of taking advantage of a possible Alabama stumble later on in the season.
Wisconsin at Michigan State, BTN. Could this be a preview of the B1G championship game?
12:30 PM
East Carolina at Virginia Tech, ACC Network. Probably the biggest thorn in the Hokies' sides, the Pirates come to town, having a two year winning streak in this rivalry that shouldn't exist. But the Hokies have something they haven't had much of in recent years: an offense.
3:30 PM
Florida at Tennessee, CBS. Could this be the week that Tennessee realizes the gift they were given in week two by virtue of five fumbles?
Pitt at UNC, ESPNU. We start separating some of the contenders in the Coastal early. Although, when six of the seven teams in the division could be legitimate contenders, this could just be the first spin on the ACC Wheel of Destiny.
8 PM
Stanford at UCLA, ABC. Okay, ABC, we get it. Stanford is good. Or Christian McCaffery is. You don't seem to care about the rest of the team based on the promos. But good grief, this is the third Saturday Night game out of four with the Pac-12.
Thursday, September 22
7:30 PM
Clemson at Georgia Tech, ESPN. This is possibly a battle of contenders on either side of the ACC, although I'm still not sure which GT we're getting this year. Clemson hasn't looked too hot against FBS foes, though. Even though it's a cross divisional match, the loser will definitely be taking a significant step back.
Friday, September 23
9 PM
USC at Utah, FS1. USC's last stand, I think.
Saturday, September 24
Noon
Georgia at Ole Miss, ESPN. Cross divisional, but a must win for Ole Miss if they want any chance of taking advantage of a possible Alabama stumble later on in the season.
Wisconsin at Michigan State, BTN. Could this be a preview of the B1G championship game?
12:30 PM
East Carolina at Virginia Tech, ACC Network. Probably the biggest thorn in the Hokies' sides, the Pirates come to town, having a two year winning streak in this rivalry that shouldn't exist. But the Hokies have something they haven't had much of in recent years: an offense.
3:30 PM
Florida at Tennessee, CBS. Could this be the week that Tennessee realizes the gift they were given in week two by virtue of five fumbles?
Pitt at UNC, ESPNU. We start separating some of the contenders in the Coastal early. Although, when six of the seven teams in the division could be legitimate contenders, this could just be the first spin on the ACC Wheel of Destiny.
8 PM
Stanford at UCLA, ABC. Okay, ABC, we get it. Stanford is good. Or Christian McCaffery is. You don't seem to care about the rest of the team based on the promos. But good grief, this is the third Saturday Night game out of four with the Pac-12.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Reactions from Week 3
Some good games this week! As is the new weekly tradition, some of my reactions are below.
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