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Bigs23 said:
Recruits don't care too much about that. They care about getting paid.
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I’d counter that (a) when you’re looking at fringe top-25 teams, many of them likely have similar NIL $$, and (b) a bowl win and a top-25 ranking could prompt collectives to give more, in hopes of sustained success and improvement.

Let’s take SMU as an example. They’re kicking the shit out of 17th ranked Arizona right now. Rett Lashlee is proving he can put together a team.

We all know SMU donors have oodles of money. Don’t you think that a big showing tonight is gonna give them confidence to pour more money into NIL deals?
 
Calheel said:
I agree, but if that stat were reversed, I am sure @wmheel1287 would cite it as proof of how terrible the ACC is.
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I would not. I don't pay any attention at all to bowl games and you have never seen me cite them for anything. I also dont cheerlead the SEC very much. Im the one who takes heat for routinely saying the BIG is the better football league.

And the ACC is fucking ass.
 
wmheel1287 said:
I would not. I don't pay any attention at all to bowl games and you have never seen me cite them for anything. I also dont cheerlead the SEC very much. Im the one who takes heat for routinely saying the BIG is the better football league.
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In terms of league leadership and overall focus on and support for football, I have no qualms agreeing with you that the ACC lags far behind. And the kowtowing to ND and the weird fuckery with regard to picking teams for the conference champ game are two egregious examples.

In terms of the overall quality of teams, I’m not sure how one can discount bowl games any more than one can discount head-to-head matchups during the season.

Given Miami’s performance in the CFP—as well as in-season games vs ND and a maligned UF team—and the ACC record in bowl games, I’m not sure I see a huge disparity on the field.

I do think that Clemson’s done for as long as Dabo coaches there. And I’m not sold on Norvell turning things around at FSU. And I have zero clue what UNC’s leadership is thinking.

But I do think that Franklin can make an immediate impact at VT. And I think SMU, GT, Duke, UVA, and Pitt will maintain a solid middle ground.
 
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EyeballKid said:
In terms of league leadership and overall focus on and support for football, I have no qualms agreeing with you that the ACC lags far behind. And the kowtowing to ND and the weird fuckery with regard to picking teams for the conference champ game are two egregious examples.

In terms of the overall quality of teams, I’m not sure how one can discount bowl games any more than one can discount head-to-head matchups during the season.

Given Miami’s performance in the CFP—as well as in-season games vs ND and a maligned UF team—and the ACC record in bowl games, I’m not sure I see a huge disparity on the field.

I do think that Clemson’s done for as long as Dabo coaches there. And I’m not sold on Norvell turning things around at FSU. And I have zero clue what UNC’s leadership is thinking.

But I do think that Franklin can make an immediate impact at VT. And I think SMU, GT, Duke, UVA, and Pitt will maintain a solid middle ground.
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Bowl games are pretty separate from the regular season. Players and coaches have checked out, many have left or opted out. Some are several weeks removed from the previous games. For me they don't accurately reflect how good or bad that team was during the season.

The playoffs are different because the teams are basically intact and everyone is highly motivated.
 
Bigs23 said:
Bowl games are pretty separate from the regular season. Players and coaches have checked out, many have left or opted out. Some are several weeks removed from the previous games. For me they don't accurately reflect how good or bad that team was during the season.

The playoffs are different because the teams are basically intact and everyone is highly motivated.
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Correct. Regular season games (even early ones) are a far better reflection of the teams than bowl games. Even half the kids actually playing already know they are out the door. How many declare for the portal the day after their game? How many already have negotiated their next deal during bowl prep?
 
wmheel1287 said:
Correct. Regular season games (even early ones) are a far better reflection of the teams than bowl games. Even half the kids actually playing already know they are out the door. How many declare for the portal the day after their game? How many already have negotiated their next deal during bowl prep?
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The bowls are now only as measurable (and interesting) as a pre-season game.
 
uncsig said:
I've tried googling to see the results of previous 5-7 teams in bowl games and the only result on the first couple of pages of the search show that Rutgers in 2015 lost its bowl to finish 5-8. Rice and Mississippi State have chances to join the group later this season.
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Rice and Miss st both obliged to provide you more 5-8's
 
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