Remember when parity was dead?

[ghost2]

We were all convinced a few years back that CFB was going to turn into this boring, lumbering behemoth of Bamas, Bulldogs and Buckeyes and, whether through NIL or under-the-table payments the wealthiest teams would continue to bully and squeeze out every ounce of competitive juice until the sport became unwatchable.

So much for that. This has been one of the most enjoyable years to watch college ball in a long time, IMO. Sure the big boys are still big, but there seems to be that air once again that on any given Saturday, magic can happen. UM/VT was an instant classic, Wisky is beating up USC (sans TVD of course), Kentucky upset Ole Miss, Minnesota played the other UM close, **** for now at least Miss St. is giving Texas a game.

It certainly helps that the Canes are 5-0, but that 5th win last night reminds us that this is a game of improbability, of chaos, of reckless confidence and soul-crushing self loathing - in short, everything that makes the college experience great.

@DMoney is right - this is the kind of season that makes fans. Enjoy the train wrecks - I'm gonna keep drinking!

 

[Yoyo423]

UGA, Bama, and Ohio State are still the cream of the crop.

Everybody is still a step down until proven otherwise.

We'll see if Texas, Oregon, Miami, Tennessee and others can kind of add some parity/competition to the top tier but until those 3 get knocked off their perch they're in a tier of their own.

There is definitely a lot of parity the next level down though.

Clemson entered that tier then fell off. FSU did for a year or 2. Michigan did for a year or 2. But those 3 are perennial title contenders until proven otherwise.

 

[TheRichtShow]

UGA, Bama, and Ohio State are still the cream of the crop.

Everybody is still a step down until proven otherwise.

We'll see if Texas, Oregon, Miami, Tennessee and others can kind of add some parity/competition to the top tier but until those 3 get knocked off their perch they're in a tier of their own.

There is definitely a lot of parity the next level down though.

Clemson entered that tier then fell off. FSU did for a year or 2. Michigan did for a year or 2. But those 3 are perennial title contenders until proven otherwise.

Its Georgia and then a ton of variance.

Ohio St might be a top team this year, but they were a step below Michigan the past few years. Bama needs to prove themselves post-Saban. Considering they struggled with USF let's so how they do tonight before calling them still at Georgia's level

 

[Yoyo423]

Its Georgia and then a ton of variance.

Ohio St might be a top team this year, but they were a step below Michigan the past few years. Bama needs to prove themselves post-Saban. Considering they struggled with USF let's so how they do tonight before calling them still at Georgia's level

Seem to be doing fine so far.

 

[Memnon]

I wonder what could've happened that changed those circumstances?

 

[Bird4um]

Its Georgia and then a ton of variance.

Ohio St might be a top team this year, but they were a step below Michigan the past few years. Bama needs to prove themselves post-Saban. Considering they struggled with USF let's so how they do tonight before calling them still at Georgia's level

Not aging well.

 

[San Amaro Dr]

Not aging well.

Aging like Richt unfortunately.

 

[Roncaneefc]

Aging like Richt unfortunately.

That's **** and not funny.

 

[dodaniels]

The transfer portal played a huge role. Teams aren't stacked like they used to.

 

[TriStarCane]

Let’s post this if one of Bama, Georgia, or Ohio St don’t win a championship this year.

 

[San Amaro Dr]

That's **** and not funny.

I’m not proud of it.

 

[Bird4um]

Maybe I stand corrected

 

[Yoyo423]

Let’s post this if one of Bama, Georgia, or Ohio St don’t win a championship this year.

Michigan won last year but look at them this year.
But for the most part, I agree. Those 3 are in the hunt every single year.

 

[Dghustla]

There is not more parity. They added 8 teams to the playoff picture. which makes all these one off games more important.

If you just look at UGA and Bama these teams just look different than others.

 

[kanecrazed]

NIL and the transfer portal becoming the great equalizer.

 

[Ispyin]

Aging like Richt unfortunately.

WTF is wrong with you ?

 

[Novacane32000]

Michigan won last year but look at them this year.
But for the most part, I agree. Those 3 are in the hunt every single year.

Actually, Look at Washington ...a shell of the team they were last year that went to the championship game.

 

[dodaniels]

Michigan won last year but look at them this year.
But for the most part, I agree. Those 3 are in the hunt every single year.

Actually, Look at Washington ...a shell of the team they were last year that went to the championship game.

Add TCU and Cincinnati (best secondary in the nation).

 

[GirthQuake]

Aging like Richt unfortunately.

I want no mark richt slander here