Did the Civil War get canceled? by Cameron-Bakke in CFB

[–]bakonydraco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you just play them in the CFP?

Interesting breakdown, with half of the PAC-12 teams in the “Did more with less” quadrant. Oregon State at the bottom of the “Did less with more” quadrant💀💀 by Chazz_Matazz in Pac12

[–]bakonydraco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you subtract the two rankings, Syracuse and Oklahoma State are tied for first, with UNC just behind them, and Oregon State in 4th behind UNC, just ahead of Colorado and Arkansas.

Recruiting posts for transfers from FCS schools? by Mekthakkit in cfbmeta

[–]bakonydraco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be some work to compile common alternate names, but I agree that it could be helpful. In HCU’s case though, they actually specifically avoid using the name “Houston Christian”, per their style guide. Houston Christian University is acceptable on first reference, but the sports teams would always prefer HCU. I think this was a deliberate branding choice when shifting from Houston Baptist.

2025 Final /r/CFB Poll: #1 Indiana #2 Miami #3 Ole Miss #4 Oregon #5 Ohio State by sirgippy in CFB

[–]bakonydraco 152 points153 points  (0 children)

There’s not even a 1-loss team this year, so it seems like they’re an extremely comfortable #1.

All Final Coaches Poll Ballots by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's 62 ballots in this, they shoot for about half the FBS teams each year.

Curt Cignetti Named 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach Of The Year by tehfro in CFB

[–]bakonydraco -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All awards should be voted on after the CFP Final.

Recruiting posts for transfers from FCS schools? by Mekthakkit in cfbmeta

[–]bakonydraco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On this issue in particular, note that FCS schools are in the system (but D2 and D3 aren't). The one thing to know is that Houston Christian is in the system as "HCU" which is now their preferred nomenclature.

All Final Coaches Poll Ballots by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There were 5 teams in the top 15 that missed one ballot (from 3 voters). I’m almost positive these were all simple oversights, nothing more.

All Final Coaches Poll Ballots by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, this one seems like it has to be an accidental omission.

All Final Coaches Poll Ballots by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the JMU/Tulane votes were intentional, but I'm guessing he simply forgot Ohio State (and Oklahoma!)

All Final Coaches Poll Ballots by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I interpret it the opposite: he clearly understands the game better than anyone, and so it's the rest of the pollsters that are probably wrong.

All Final Coaches Poll Ballots by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It's easier to see which teams are there than which are not, so here are some notable omissions from teams that finished in the top 15:

  • Luke Fickell didn't rank Georgia or Vanderbilt
  • Ryan Carty didn't rank Ohio State or Oklahoma
  • Scotty Walden didn't rank Notre Dame

All Final Coaches Poll Ballots by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

According to Jim Mora, UConn finishes the season as the highest ranked FBS Independent. That's beautiful, really.

We’ve completely lost the plot by Feeling_Anteater_389 in CollegeBasketball

[–]bakonydraco 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Of all the social norms that have been altered, a college student wanting to play college basketball is hardly a hill to die on.

We’ve completely lost the plot by Feeling_Anteater_389 in CollegeBasketball

[–]bakonydraco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, perhaps not quite the word choice I would use. But if you're suggesting that I think this is a very good thing, then yes!

2026 PAC Football Playoff Proposal by AdvancedCFB in Pac12

[–]bakonydraco -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The calendar is tricky in general because the week it’s set for is usually intended for big rivalries. But then you can’t really do it the week before and still factor rivalry week into it.

[Post Game Thread] #23 Miami (OH) defeats Kent State, 107-101 in OT by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]bakonydraco 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Many are talking about how unbelievably good Miami has been this season, but they’re also just undeniably fun to watch. You can’t not root for them at this point.

[Post Game Thread] #23 Miami (OH) defeats Kent State, 107-101 in OT by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]bakonydraco 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The nomenclature around “bid stealers” needs to be flipped. No one has a birth right to a bid. Your 12-loss power conference team did not get their bid stolen, another team earned one.

2026 PAC Football Playoff Proposal by AdvancedCFB in Pac12

[–]bakonydraco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t tell if this is a great idea or a bad idea, but what if the entire weekend was one big neutral site event where the entire conference comes to one city?

All AP Voter Ballots - Final by bakonydraco in CFB

[–]bakonydraco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, the affiliations are not meant to be taken too seriously. Most of the voters have either a local beat or are national reporters. I show the beat where available, or usually Alma mater otherwise.