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National Championship 2022 Game Thread: (3) TCU vs. (1) Georgia, Monday, 1-9-23 at 7:30pm on ESPN

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by Bazza, Jan 4, 2023.

  1. gator10

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    For now, we need to concentrate on beating Vandy and Kentucky. UGA is way out of our league.
     
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  2. 2oldgator

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    I understand your feelings and I respect your position. I am just not ready to give up on Bowl games.
    After the upcoming season the playoffs expand to 12 teams and hopefully by then we will be participating. But I hope that of 129 FBS teams more than 12 will be allowed the opportunity to play in a post season game.
    I enjoy bowl games for selfish reasons. But I think if it’s a burden on the players that’s a crying shame: It should be a reward.
    Some of the bowls games I watched this season looked to me like the players were invested in their teams and having fun. Mississippi State vs Illinois was an example of two teams that most likely have not made the playoffs but played a darn good and entertaining game.
     
  3. Gatorborn

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    My attitude about bowl games has become:

    1) If it is a playoff game, starters go as they need to and go all out to win.

    2) Any other bowl game, non-returning starters that want to participate play up to a half as a reward and goodbye.
    Third quarter (at least part of it) any seniors and maybe some walk-ons that you want to reward for their efforts.
    The rest of the game, underclassmen that you are looking at to be real contributors next year going all out and seeing how they work together.
     
  4. 62gator

    62gator GC Hall of Fame

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    Chew on this for a bit:

    Georgia 2023 schedule:

    UT Martin
    Ball State
    South Carolina
    UAB
    @ Auburn
    Kentucky
    @ Vanderbilt
    Florida (Jax)
    Missouri
    Ole Miss
    @ Tennessee
    @ Georgia Tech
     
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  5. sas1988

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    10 Auto wins and one tough (maybe) game. WOW! What a bunch of pusses with that sched. Should be embarrassed but aren't.
     
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  6. beechgator

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    I'm not so sure. If Georgia or AL win it again next year, or even OSU, I think I may be done, fwiw.
     
  7. sierragator

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    Looks like a custom made recipe for that three peat they are barking about. Also depends on who they draw in the playoff.
     
  8. nawlinsgator

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    Bingo!
     
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  9. doeringmortgage

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    Back to back to back.

    Yikes.
     
  10. staticgator

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    There's a decent chance they get so complacent playing that weak schedule they get burnt by a more battle-hardened SECW winner.
     
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  11. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    I guess that works for 18 year olds, but that would make me walk out. Unhinged, profanity driven tirades don't motivate me.
     
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  12. 62gator

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    smh

     
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  13. WC53

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    The playoffs were already suffering from folks sitting out for the draft. Now you have folks sitting out from entering the portal to better position themselves for the draft. Probably only affects the elite (or delusional) at their positions who have a chance of getting drafted.

    UF’s bowl performance of late has been disgusting, for a variety of reasons. We all make fun of the turd eaters, but, well you know.

    CBN has a long roe to how. I suggest getting some combines cuz no one is digging those hand tools. ;) ymmv.
     
  14. Bazza

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    Start the playoffs on week #1.

    This way all 125 teams will have a chance to play for the title....no one left out!

    Each team has 12 games, one per week.

    Those with the best record at the end of the season go to the playoffs.

    Surprising no one has thought of this before! [​IMG]
     
  15. Bazza

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    From Post #264 - @62gator sez......

    Chew on this for a bit:
    Georgia 2023 schedule:
    • UT Martin
    • Ball State
    • South Carolina
    • UAB
    • @ Auburn
    • Kentucky
    • @ Vanderbilt
    • Florida (Jax)
    • Missouri
    • Ole Miss
    • @ Tennessee
    • @ Georgia Tech

    Ours:

    • Sept. 2, 2023: @ Utah
    • Sept. 9, 2023: vs. McNeese State
    • Sept. 16, 2023: vs. Tennessee
    • Sept. 23, 2023: vs. Charlotte
    • Sept. 30, 2023: @ Kentucky
    • Oct. 7, 2023: vs. Vanderbilt
    • Oct. 14, 2023: @ South Carolina
    • Oct. 28, 2023: vs. Georgia (Jacksonville)
    • Nov. 4, 2023: vs. Arkansas
    • Nov. 11, 2023: @ LSU
    • Nov. 18, 2023: @ Missouri
    • Nov. 25, 2023: vs. Florida State
     
  16. always_and_forever_uf

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    Yep, UGA wins 2 Titles in a row.

    And yep, Kirby Smart, you roly poly, corpulent HC......you better enjoy it, calorie challenged one. Nothing lasts forever. You and UGA shall NEVER carry the class, dignity and refinement of The University of Florida. We know it, and you know it.

    So enjoy your little run, cause it is peaking and will only go down from here.

    In us marches Florida.....always and forever.
     
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  17. GatorLuke

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    I agree actually. Congrats on the Nattie!!!
     
  18. GatorLuke

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    Time in the same system and really good players who will be playing on Sundays.
     
  19. 62gator

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    Why hasn’t Todd Monken gotten another HC job? I don’t remember him even being in the mix for any. It would seem he’s earned another shot. Who knows, maybe he’s good with being a $2mil OC on the best team, if so, can’t blame him.
     
  20. philnotfil

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    One bright spot is that we no longer get mentioned when it comes to the worst blowout in a national championship game.
     
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