I remember a coach that chased stars. I remember having a loaded star roster. I remember the cancer & the fall. I remember the self absorbed deserving mentality. I also remember recruiting the right kids afterwards & rebuilding, not star chasing.
I know where that got us.
To put into perspective how shady Florida State's exclusion from the College Football Playoff was, just look at Vegas odds...
On Saturday night, following all results & games, FSU to make the CFP was at -600 odds(85% chance implied). Vegas knew the Noles were a near LOCK to make it based off their results. Meanwhile, Alabama was at +180(35% chance).
However, things got WEIRD between Saturday Night to Sunday Morning, the day of the reveal...
10 minutes before the ESPN show, suddenly the odds swung DRASTICALLY. FSU & Alabama were now both at -110 odds(~50% chance) to make the CFP 🤔
But nothing happened ON the field in those 12 hours to warrant such a dramatic movement of betting odds. However, a lot happened OFF the field 😬
ESPN ran non-stop coverage that night, with over 80% of their reporters making cases/predictions with Alabama in the Playoff, EXCLUDING an undefeated Florida State team.
In the end, whether thru collusion or by controlling the media narrative, ESPN got their wish of Alabama in the CFP.
I do understand why FSU is getting harsh judgement. I mean
-only a 1-score lead against a G5 in the 4th
-lost at home by 2 scores
-only won by 3 at home to a 4-8 team
-needed a Hail Mary to beat a 6-win team.
Ohhhhh, sorry. That was Alabama’s season @CFBPlayoff
Bama (10-1) beat Auburn (6-5) with a Hail Mary to win by 3 points.
Washington (11-0) barely beat Wazzu (5-6) at home by 3 points.
UGA (11-0) beat GT (6-5) on the road by 8 points.
FSU (11-0) beat UF (5-6) in the Swamp by 9 points.
ONE OF THESE TEAMS PLAYED WITH A BACKUP QB