Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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Originally Posted by
caribbeanhen
I watched the Florida classic replay last night
Bethune vs Florida A&M In Orlando
The crowd and bands were special, and I’m not even talking about the half time show
by the way, Sam Herder of Hero sports picked the Rattlers in this game
I pretty sure A&M is going to get rolled up. Anything can happen obviously, but this is a mismatch. I heard a lot of folks screaming about SOS and getting playoff spots, but it didn't seem be applied to A&M. I am sure they are a half descent team, but Massey had their SOS at #109/128. Their best win was #88/128. The next worse SOS for an at large was #44/128. Someone splain please why no consternation here. I'm glad for any team to get a chance, but not a lot of second guessing on this pick by those screaming about good wins and SOS. In any event, SELA by 3-4 scores.
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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ElCid
I pretty sure A&M is going to get rolled up. Anything can happen obviously, but this is a mismatch. I heard a lot of folks screaming about SOS and getting playoff spots, but it didn't seem be applied to A&M. I am sure they are a half descent team, but Massey had their SOS at #109/128. Their best win was #88/128. The next worse SOS for an at large was #44/128. Someone splain please why no consternation here. I'm glad for any team to get a chance, but not a lot of second guessing on this pick by those screaming about good wins and SOS. In any event, SELA by 3-4 scores.
I don't care what their SOS is, the Rattlers have good players, are well-coached, won nine games, and deserve to be in. I do like our chances if we play to our capabilities but I expect a formidable opponent to show up on Saturday.
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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Originally Posted by
lionsrking2
I don't care what their SOS is, the Rattlers have good players, are well-coached, won nine games, and deserve to be in. I do like our chances if we play to our capabilities but I expect a formidable opponent to show up on Saturday.
Like I said, I'm sure they do. I was just trying to rationalize the arguments made in other cases of wins/SOS. And I hope you don't underestimate them. I am almost always a fan of the underdog when my team is not playing so I will silently be routing for them, but I will probably be disappointed.
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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ElCid
Like I said, I'm sure they do. I was just trying to rationalize the arguments made in other cases of wins/SOS. And I hope you don't underestimate them. I am almost always a fan of the underdog when my team is not playing so I will silently be routing for them, but I will probably be disappointed.
Trust me, we're not going to underestimate them. All you have to do is flip on the tape — they have difference makers on defense that we'll need to account for. That said, if we play to our capabilities, we can move the ball and score on anybody but they aren't going to rollover — they know how to play defense. At-large bids to the playoffs aren't accidents. Committees use a variety of instruments to evaluate teams, including schedule strength, but wins are important and the eyeball test has to fit. I think it does in FAMU's case.
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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lionsrking2
Hearing FAMU isn't bringing their band.
NCAA won't pay for thatxdontknowx
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
SLU will get their points but it'll be tougher sledding for them than usual. I still think they score 30+. Question is can the FAMU offense keep up?
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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GAD
NCAA won't pay for thatxdontknowx
ESPN?
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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Originally Posted by
Professor Chaos
SLU will get their points but it'll be tougher sledding for them than usual. I still think they score 30+. Question is can the FAMU offense keep up?
The SWAC is the great unknown, sure Florida A&M has some impact players on defense but the defense as a whole has not seen a passing game like this
I think SLA will win rather easily
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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Originally Posted by
caribbeanhen
ESPN?
It won't hurt to ask
Re: 2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Florida A&M @ Southeastern Louisiana
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GAD
NCAA won't pay for thatxdontknowx
They will but apparently couldn’t find enough hotel space for them, plus they’re flying team to Baton Rouge instead of busing to Hammond. Tallahassee is technically within the 400 mile bus ride distance from Hammond. Baton Rouge is another 40 miles to the west.
