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I wish UM the best, would be nice to see an MI team in the Rose Bowl this year (if that's still a possibility).

I guess all the Harbaugh-Haters in the room are back in the closet for now, eh?

I could make an argument that an Alabama/Georgia rematch is not at all appealing - would the committee want that potential for the NC game? I wouldn't have an issue with ND over Georgia, but that doesn't seem likely. I have no doubt that Michigan SHOULD be #1, but I do think they'll match up Michigan and Georgia, so whether it is 2-3 or 1-4 isn't particularly relevant.

Are there any rules that explicitly prohibit the committee from taking match-ups into consideration in their seeding?

bmw wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:57 am

Are there any rules that explicitly prohibit the committee from taking match-ups into consideration in their seeding?

Only unwritten ones.

Idk if I'm ready to see UM as a 1 seed. That is a lot of Goddamn pressure. That means they're ripe for the takedown and anything will be seen as an upset. I'm not usually one to cry conspiracy or JOBBED!, but we all know the committee wants an SEC darling in the championship game.

I'm happy with Michigan at 2. Gives them wiggle room. Either way, we play the 3 or the 4. Can't complain about being top 2!

Also, am I the only one noticing the 2nd half explosions? The defense steps up in the first half, holding opponents to 10 points or less usually, then there is an offensive explosion in the 2nd half. 14-3 at the half, winning 42-3. The 2nd half of the OSU game was amazing, too. Considering Iowa is the #1 defensive turnover team, this is no small feat.

Mega Hertz wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:06 am

Idk if I'm ready to see UM as a 1 seed. That is a lot of Goddamn pressure. That means they're ripe for the takedown and anything will be seen as an upset. I'm not usually one to cry conspiracy or JOBBED!, but we all know the committee wants an SEC darling in the championship game.

I'm happy with Michigan at 2. Gives them wiggle room. Either way, we play the 3 or the 4. Can't complain about being top 2!

Not sure what you point is.

The rankings will be either:

UM
Bama
Cincy
Georgia

OR

Bama
UM
Georgia
Cincy


UM will play Georgia in the semis either way.

Look, we all know folks like Mike Valenti are always kvetching about Michigan being the national favorite and all that, but last night listening to "The Harrison Experience" on CBS sports radio, he was picking Michigan to get bumped out EVEN IF THEY WON. So, no, I don't think Michigan football is some lovefest in the national media. Around here, I could give it to you. But when they're pushing Michigan out even if they won, that's just flat out stupid.

Honeyman wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:10 am

Mega Hertz wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:06 am

Idk if I'm ready to see UM as a 1 seed. That is a lot of Goddamn pressure. That means they're ripe for the takedown and anything will be seen as an upset. I'm not usually one to cry conspiracy or JOBBED!, but we all know the committee wants an SEC darling in the championship game.

I'm happy with Michigan at 2. Gives them wiggle room. Either way, we play the 3 or the 4. Can't complain about being top 2!

Not sure what you point is.

The rankings will be either:

UM
Bama
Cincy
Georgia

OR

Bama
UM
Georgia
Cincy


UM will play Georgia in the semis either way.

I guess it's just nerves. Been through a LOT of bullshit over the years. Maybe I just don't believe this is really happening

Bama will face Cincinnati (1 vs. 4).

Michigan will face Georgia (2 vs. 3).

It's official.

I never thought Michigan would beat OSU.
Now I think they can beat any of the other 3. Not a prediction they will win it all, just that I have a level of confidence/excitement/hope I didn't have a week ago yesterday going in to the game.

craig11152 wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:06 pm

I never thought Michigan would beat OSU.
Now I think they can beat any of the other 3. Not a prediction they will win it all, just that I have a level of confidence/excitement/hope I didn't have a week ago yesterday going in to the game.

I have confidence, but I still reserve the right to be nervous. Whatever happens now, this was still a season to remember. Beating OSU handily and then coming out to torch Iowa to win the conference was something I don't think any of us saw happening. Even making the playoff seemed unreal. I will cheer all along the way, but for once I'll be bummed, not pissed off, if they don't go all the way.

Game times for the Dec. 31 semifinals are set.

Alabama-Cincinnati at 3:30 ET
Michigan-Georgia at 7:30 ET


Georgia opens -7, Bama -13 1/2

Honeyman wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:54 pm

Game times for the Dec. 31 semifinals are set.

Alabama-Cincinnati at 3:30 ET
Michigan-Georgia at 7:30 ET


Georgia opens -7, Bama -13 1/2

Any spreads on MSU Pitt yet? My wife is a big Spartan fan.

Considering what those lines are, I guess the seeding is far. Alabama wouldn't be favored by that much over either Georgia or Michigan, so Bama 1 and Cincinnati 4 seems right. Sucks Michigan is playing a lower seed but still the underdog, but that just means that Michigan is #3 in the eyes of Vegas so they actually got a higher seed than Vegas thinks they should.

As an unbiased bystander who as I noted before could care less how Michigan (or MSU) does (though I will now be rooting for Michigan), I do think that Alabama and Georgia are objectively the best 2 teams in the country. And if you don't believe that, then Michigan +7 should be a very tempting betting line for you to take.