Randman5000 4,224 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 We all know why Baylor was left out of the playoff this year. Just noticed that we scheduled Mercer for future out of conference games. 2017. Let's discuss. Auburn's non-conference opponents 2015 Sept. 5: Louisville (Georgia Dome, Atlanta) Sept. 12: Jacksonville State Oct. 3: San Jose State Nov. 21: Idaho 2016 Sept. 3: Clemson Sept. 10: Arkansas State Oct. 1: Louisiana Monroe Nov. 19: Alabama A&M 2017 Sept. 9: at Clemson Mercer 2018 TBA 2019 Sept. 21: Cal 2020 Sept. 19: at Cal http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2014/12/auburn_schedules_non-conferenc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDE_OxPx_2010 5,287 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Doubt we'll have a problem in the SEC with needing OOC boosts, but Mercer? Do they even play football? I'd like 2 big OOC games a year- 1 kick off and 1 mid year. That's just me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeapotBrownfan 0 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Mercer will most likely be played between UGA & bama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Another year with playing Louisiana-Monroe. JOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strychnine 1,802 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 We all know why Baylor was left out of the playoff this year. Just noticed that we scheduled Mercer for future out of conference games. 2017. Let's discuss. Auburn's non-conference opponents 2015 Sept. 5: Louisville (Georgia Dome, Atlanta) Sept. 12: Jacksonville State Oct. 3: San Jose State Nov. 21: Idaho 2016 Sept. 3: Clemson Sept. 10: Arkansas State Oct. 1: Louisiana Monroe Nov. 19: Alabama A&M 2017 Sept. 9: at Clemson Mercer 2018 TBA 2019 Sept. 21: Cal 2020 Sept. 19: at Cal http://www.al.com/au...-conferenc.html I'm pretty sure that it had a lot more to do with the fact that the Big 12 lacks a championship game, than it did anything else. The 11-1 teams will likely always get left out in favor of the 12-1 teams. An undefeated or one loss SEC Champion Auburn team can almost always count on a seat at the table, regardless of out of conference schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,849 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 We just need to make sure our OOC pairing aren't crazy bad that's all. Sprinkle in a top tier team now and then and all will be fine. Not a lot of perks having to play in the toughest division in college football but strength of schedule is never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKEEL75 2,566 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 It was only 10 years ago that playing teams like Mercer cost a shot at the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdefromtx 3,159 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 We just need to make sure our OOC pairing aren't crazy bad that's all. Sprinkle in a top tier team now and then and all will be fine. Not a lot of perks having to play in the toughest division in college football but strength of schedule is never a problem. I think the understood rule is to have at least 1 power 5 matchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,569 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I think one power 5 with 3 mid tier/lower tier is fine. We can't always play a big game every week. The SEC West is tough enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,849 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 We just need to make sure our OOC pairing aren't crazy bad that's all. Sprinkle in a top tier team now and then and all will be fine. Not a lot of perks having to play in the toughest division in college football but strength of schedule is never a problem. I think the understood rule is to have at least 1 power 5 matchup. Yeah, I just meant the occasional top tier power 5 team instead of the weakest available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murpjf88 506 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Will the Mercer games be played at the Georgia Dome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick 0 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Assuming Clemson keeps doing what they are doing and are a top 15 program, that's a good OOC pairing. Besides, we owe them (especially Dabo) one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,818 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Yuck that schedule next year won't be too favorable when it comes to the playoff committee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,569 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Assuming Clemson keeps doing what they are doing and are a top 15 program, that's a good OOC pairing. Besides, we owe them (especially Dabo) oneTWO!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strychnine 1,802 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 With regard to Auburn and schedule strength, the road to the playoff goes through Atlanta. Win the West, win in Atlanta, and Auburn gets a slot. Fail to do that, and schedule strength becomes largely irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,818 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 It would be irrelevant this year, but if a top 4 team loses to a team that has lost its playoff hope in the conference championship game I think then an "at-large" type of addition to a non-conference champion would get in, I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,224 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 It was only 10 years ago that playing teams like Mercer cost a shot at the championship. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strychnine 1,802 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 It would be irrelevant this year, but if a top 4 team loses to a team that has lost its playoff hope in the conference championship game I think then an "at-large" type of addition to a non-conference champion would get in, I would think. That's when a team like TCU or Baylor (conference champions) would be escalated in favor of a second team from another conference. There are scenarios where a conference like the SEC could reasonably expect a second team one loss team, but it requires things like the PAC 12 and/or Big 10 and ACC having a champion with two or more losses. From the Selection Committee's own protocol: Establish a committee that will be instructed to place an emphasis on winning conference championships, strength of schedule and head-to-head competition when comparing teams with similar records and pedigree (treat final determination like a tie-breaker; apply specific guidelines). http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/selection-committee-protocol They have already shown us that a one loss champion of a conference with a championship game will jump two one loss teams from a conference without one. In other words, the odds are stacked against a conference getting a second team unless they are left with no other valid or reasonable choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Why Mercer and will the game be played in the Georgia Dome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eibua12 81 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Why Mercer and will the game be played in the Georgia Dome. Because we have a history and no it won't be played in the Dome http://mercerbears.com/sports/fball/2014-15/releases/20141210ffp60k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubaseball 2,585 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The mercer game would never be played in atlanta! Are you people high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURandy56 148 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Did I read somewhere that Mercer has had a football team for all of 4 years now? This is absolutely ridiculous scheduling them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTiger 3,896 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 It was only 10 years ago that playing teams like Mercer cost a shot at the championship. I don't recall that ever happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Freak 2,526 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 All top 10 opponents is their first choice. Any other is, at best, settling for second best. If Auburn cannot pull in all top ten opponents, it is a failure. That's how I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptau 169 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 It was only 10 years ago that playing teams like Mercer cost a shot at the championship. We only played 11 games then. The 12 game schedule with only one week off is rough. We use those Mercer type games instead of the missing off week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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