Which is a worse loss to open the season?

MisterClowney · 08-29-2014, 02:49 PM

Last night was awful, shocking and embarrassing. But could it be worse? Trying to help people lighten up, because this took my mind off of the loss for a little bit.

For the first game of the season, which of these two options is the worst scenario?

Option A:
See last night. 11 point favorite playing at home in a conference game. Get your doors blown off and lose by 24. Start 0-1 with a conference loss.

Option B:
35 point favorite, playing at home in a non-conference game against an FCS opponent. (The exact scenario Michigan was in against App State). Lose by a field goal. Start 0-1 but no conference loss.

I think that either type of loss makes a run at a playoff birth pretty much out of reach. Option A puts you behind in the conference race, and while Option B doesn't, I believe it is far more embarrassing.

uscjeremynca · 08-29-2014, 02:53 PM

Or Option C: Getting blown out at home by a non conference opponent who plays in the AAC (see Vanderbilt)

Emery · 08-29-2014, 02:59 PM

B --- Even if you go undefeated in conference, if there is another team with same record the FCS opponent will kill any chance.

Say, and I will bet this will never happen, we go undefeated the rest of the year and win division, this opening game will be a distant memory and we will likely get chosen over a team with the same record.

ChickenButt · 08-29-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by uscjeremynca

Or Option C: Getting blown out at home by a non conference opponent who plays in the AAC (see Vanderbilt)

My thoughts exactly, Vandy getting crushed by Temple is just inexcusable.

uscjeremynca · 08-29-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Emery

B --- Even if you go undefeated in conference, if there is another team with same record the FCS opponent will kill any chance.

Say, and I will bet this will never happen, we go undefeated the rest of the year and win division, this opening game will be a distant memory and we will likely get chosen over a team with the same record.

That is what is most depressing. We have never won 11 games in a row. And after last night, there is no way we can do that this season.

As I've been telling people out here, college football is the only sport where your season (or shot at a championship) can end after the first week.

thekob · 08-29-2014, 03:15 PM

I think I like the "rather lose to clemson and win the SEC vs. beat clemson" conundrum better.

803scdantes · 08-29-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thekob

I think I like the "rather lose to clemson and win the SEC vs. beat clemson" conundrum better.

Oh how I wish we could have that discussion instead.

Spartan · 08-29-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by uscjeremynca

That is what is most depressing. We have never won 11 games in a row. And after last night, there is no way we can do that this season.

As I've been telling people out here, college football is the only sport where your season (or shot at a championship) can end after the first week.

Technically it's still possible to have a 14-1 season. Technically.

eightohhthree · 08-29-2014, 03:32 PM

Getting blown out at home by a ranked conference opponent is super embarrassing, especially if said team is ranked higher.

Losing to an FCS team is another level of embarrassment.

LegalCock · 08-29-2014, 03:41 PM

The loss and the margin are meh. The complete inability to even slow them down on defense is/was deeply troubling.

uscjeremynca · 08-29-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

Technically it's still possible to have a 14-1 season. Technically.

Of course it is. Yet we've never done it before and with the way we played last night, I don't think winning 11 straight is going to start this season. Just call it a hunch.

robgusc76 · 08-29-2014, 03:49 PM

I think everyone is overlooking the fact, that that is a very good football team.

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08-29-2014, 02:49 PM	#1
MisterClowney It's A Revolution Male Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,499 CockyCash: 685	Which is a worse loss to open the season? Last night was awful, shocking and embarrassing. But could it be worse? Trying to help people lighten up, because this took my mind off of the loss for a little bit. For the first game of the season, which of these two options is the worst scenario? Option A: See last night. 11 point favorite playing at home in a conference game. Get your doors blown off and lose by 24. Start 0-1 with a conference loss. Option B: 35 point favorite, playing at home in a non-conference game against an FCS opponent. (The exact scenario Michigan was in against App State). Lose by a field goal. Start 0-1 but no conference loss. I think that either type of loss makes a run at a playoff birth pretty much out of reach. Option A puts you behind in the conference race, and while Option B doesn't, I believe it is far more embarrassing. __________________

08-29-2014, 02:53 PM	#2
uscjeremynca 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,400 CockyCash: 575	Re: Which is a worse loss to open the season? Or Option C: Getting blown out at home by a non conference opponent who plays in the AAC (see Vanderbilt) __________________ Husband, father, saved by grace

08-29-2014, 02:59 PM	#3
Emery Bowl MVP Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 2,233 CockyCash: 1000	Re: Which is a worse loss to open the season? B --- Even if you go undefeated in conference, if there is another team with same record the FCS opponent will kill any chance. Say, and I will bet this will never happen, we go undefeated the rest of the year and win division, this opening game will be a distant memory and we will likely get chosen over a team with the same record.

08-29-2014, 03:15 PM	#6
thekob 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lexington Posts: 8,100 CockyCash: 100700	Re: Which is a worse loss to open the season? I think I like the "rather lose to clemson and win the SEC vs. beat clemson" conundrum better. __________________ GOD USA SEC

08-29-2014, 03:32 PM	#9
eightohhthree Did you get ahold of 'em? Male Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,467 CockyCash: 10200	Re: Which is a worse loss to open the season? Getting blown out at home by a ranked conference opponent is super embarrassing, especially if said team is ranked higher. Losing to an FCS team is another level of embarrassment. __________________

08-29-2014, 03:41 PM	#10
LegalCock 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 11,589 CockyCash: 1500	Re: Which is a worse loss to open the season? The loss and the margin are meh. The complete inability to even slow them down on defense is/was deeply troubling.

08-29-2014, 03:49 PM	#12
robgusc76 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbia Posts: 14,437 CockyCash: 101200	Re: Which is a worse loss to open the season? I think everyone is overlooking the fact, that that is a very good football team.

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