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Hear they’re all filled now, some solid 5-7 post season action!

Whatever the thought process that led to ND’s decision, likely tilting it a bit for Freeman was just the thought of all those press conference questions directed at how they could have screwed up so bad and ended up there.

It might cost more money to go to a bowl game then the $500,000. If that is the case, and we know its all about the money, its a wise decision.

I heard a Talking Head say that Norte Dame has signed an agreement that if they finish in the top 12 in the ranking they are automatically placed in the tournament. Anyone else hear this? If that is the case why schedule any hard opponents? Go 12-0 with cupcakes you are in. Just join a league, it is that simple. Why is everybody else changing with the times except Norte Dame?

...and USC went to South Bend this year. Two years in a row they get them at home? How does that work??

Up to 10 schools and counting now.

I actually think its kind of cool that James Madison players can play a top brand like Oregon in a playoff game. I checked their schedule for the past few years. UVA and Louisville have been their biggest branded teams played

Thanks for the slack Charles!

Well he's joining the team in January, he'll have some time to work the rust out, but I imagine it will take a little time to see him grow into the great player he has the potential to be.

Other than Miami and USC not exactly a murderers row schedule.

Notre Dame: Boycotting a bowl game reduces player exposure and should hurt recruiting. I would certainly be reluctant to send a kid there. Perhaps they're worried about being exposed like FSU was in their bowl game after being left out of natty contention.

ND's 2026 schedule. Wonder why they get no respect. Only 3 road games.

The University is Spoiled Children was made for this poll.

yeah, it's snowing in Harrisonburg and 25 degrees right now. They know bad weather.

My grandson enjoys an occasional game of D&D... says it's relaxing.

Yes, and the choices are great, it was honestly hard to choose, but the SEC has been whining for so long they truly deserve credit for it. Though I do have a bit of sympathy for OSU and WSU, they are also whining a lot now. I just think that maybe they have something to whine about (not Oregon and Washington leaving them behind), they really did get the worst end of conference realignment.

Nougat of Wisdom...

And thanks to all the moderators that help make this place go. Mr. FishDuck asked me to do it a few years ago and I just didn't have the time, still don't, but so appreciate those of you who do!

GatOrlando… because I’m an old timer, my antipathy toward USC is the strongest. But good gosh, what a fantastic title!

My nephew teaches advanced calculus in Mississippi... he says the figures don't lie. He thinks, "Finding someone who understands the equation in SEC country?" PRICELESS!

The dude with the sword keeps killing the brain cells buried in a time capsule at midfield...

Massduck, you are right, and not only your point of view, but that your title is admittedly, “not Noble.” Of course, I have never claimed to be Noble, and I thought it was pretty funny. We can’t do titles like that very often, but this is an enjoyable, special occasion…

Let's just practice hard and win convincingly like everyone expects. One game at a time, OBD!

SEC because they claim to play tough schedules but they only play 8 conference games. A&M didn’t play one SEC playoff team this year. I’ll give the other four playoff teams credit for beating a SEC playoff team this season, but a lot of their ranked games came from playing Mizzou, Vandy, and Tennessee. However, it’s not just this season. Did you know that A&M has been in the SEC since 2012 and has only played UGA once in the regular season? UGA and Bama only met once during the regular season during the years of the 4-team playoff format. They’ve gone out of their way to protect their big name teams. Lastly, Bama getting to play for the BCS championship and go to the playoff without winning their division is pretty lame as well.

Thank you, Charles. It's chaotic and frustrating but pay-for-play and transfer-whenever-for-whatever-or-no-reason seem to have leveled the playing field. Piling on and pointing out other preseason and early-season errors. We got Knowles, you got ... Patricia? 😜 Dabo, doing it his way, leads Clemson to another championship! 😧 The Real Death Valley winners were not Kelly's Heroes, even though Brian used a million dollars of Pat Mc ... er, his dollars to build a roster that would sweep the South and not buy a $54 million broom to sweep him out of office. 🤬 The Guv of Louisiana wants you to know that he is focused on matters far more important than college football. 🤪 He simply can't remember what they are. 🤔 All of you Butkus Award winners whose spouses are Blackhawk pilots, please step forward. USA! USA! USA! 👍👌❤️ FSU beats Bama! What a Seminole win! We're bac... We were invited to a bowl, notwithstanding our 5-7 record, but we obviously don't need the extra practices. 🙃 Texas is bac ... er, Cheesing It vs. Michigan. What's that? On September 12, 2026, Ohio Wesleyan will be replacing Ohio State? (Same season ticket price!) 😉 Yes, Virginia, there is a Duke. Not to be confused with the Dukes making their way West to Autzen. (And it don't cost OBD nothin' to play a Sun Belt team! 🤑) We defeated USC! We don't understand the reason we're not in. We had the nation's best losses. We're taking our ball and staying in South Bent! 😇 Oregon played a crummy schedule. Six Big Ten teams are not bowl eligible. Your conference sucks! The Ducks are wayyyy overrated! What's that? Six ACC, B12, and say-it-ain't so, Pawalll, SEC teams aren't bowl eligible. Nothing to see here, move right along. ☹️ 14 new starters? The Ducks are foie gras. 🤔 We watched BYU blow lunch in Dallas. By the time the next game kicked off, it was 5 PM in Bristol, so between cocktails and hors d'oeuvre's we only have a foggy recollection of the game in Atlanta. What's that, Bama got the Dawg beat out of it? Waiter! More martinis with olives and make it snappy! 😴 Only five teams in and only three out of four hosting first round games! Greg Sankey demands that those enhanced new metrics be even more enhanced! 🤮 The U is in. ND is out, and we play JMU and not TOSU. Out OBD's way, this looks like another perfect day. 😍