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I bet Alabama has a few fans like we do who think every other fan should stop settling for mediocrity because they couldn't even win the SEC West last year.

Yes, you are.

Is there really any other logical explanation???

It's never happened since I've been a fan. NEVER. Not once in my 25+ years.

You never said it, and I never said you did. I said it in my original post. I was just making the point that you have to win the division to play for the conference championship and if you lose that game, winning the division doesn't mean much. You called my post "the dumbest thing I've read in this thread", so I assumed you didn't agree with that part either. I mean, how could you possibly agree with any part of the dumbest post in a thread filled with dumb posts? You're correct, conference champion does get the pick of the bad bowls. Still seems to me that S.Miss got the best bowl game last year, so I'm not sure that's a big advantage. I'm just saying, 10-2 and going to the bad bowl we're placed in is better than going 7-4 and choosing our bad bowl. Let's be honest, winning CUSA is not the most prestigious thing to the casual fan. Winning 10 games is generally pretty impressive though.

Please explain the importance of Auburn's division championship last year...or ours for that matter.

Thank you. I appreciate the reading comprehension skills you have that some seem to lack.

I don't know, overall record may be more important with the bowl system being what it is. If we were 4-4 but in first place in CUSA West I don't think our bowl prospects improve much, if at all. I get it that we want to win conference championships, but college football is set up where conference championships really don't mean much, especially division championships. Just ask Auburn.

And it probably wouldn't be too difficult to identify the 5 people who liked it. 🤣🤣

My biggest fear for this season was the law of averages catching up to us after so many close wins last year. I got downvoted and told that we weren't lucky, we were good. Well, we were good last year, but we were also very lucky. You're exactly right, but last year we did...with some crazy, wild, and memorable finishes. Our two losses this year have been tough because we had big leads and lost, but I'm still enjoying this season as much as I've enjoyed any season in my 25+ years of being a fan.

It's a pretty messed up bowl system when we can finish worse in our conference than last year and end up in a better bowl vs what most would consider a more favorable opponent. The bowl system offers no (or very little) incentive for winning your conference.

On the surface it seems like it should be a no-brainer that yes, you would trade the wins to have an undefeated conference record. But because of the reasons others have already listed, I'll say no, I wouldn't make the trade.

And that's saying something.

I said THIS YEAR. Last year has come and gone and FAU doesn't seem to be building on it. At least their current losing record doesn't indicate improvement.

Enlighted us as to how UTSA (3-5) and FAU(3-4) are doing more with less this year?

Shock Value or you're off your meds.

That was my takeaway as well.

I've really softened on my uniform stance. I'd prefer one helmet (either white or green) and basically two jerseys (a green and a white) and two pairs of pants. (green and white). I also like the occasional alternative uniform (ex: retro and blackout). Though some of the unis we wear may not be my favorites, you have to admit that even our worst look pretty good. I've come around to the fact that what I think doesn't matter. If the actual people involved like them, then who am I to complain*? *I reserve the right to complain if we start looking like Oregon, Okie St., Baylor, and maybe a few others.😀

UNT 31 UAB 27

The thing about "downvotes" that gets me is when someone gets one for a positive-type post. For example, Emmitt posted the picture of his kid and got a downvote. Seems as though there are some who downvote any post by certain other members. I wouldn't go so far as to say it bothers me, I just don't get it. Personally, I don't mind getting downvoted on my opinions. Quite frankly, if I'm getting a lot of downvotes maybe I need to at least reexamine my position...except on "uniform talk." I think a downvote is inevitable no matter your opinion on uniforms😁

I thought I was the only one who felt this way.

Perspective is correct. Makes me feel pretty shallow for some of my feelings regarding the game. Thoughts and prayers for this young man and his family. So sad.

https://www.gomeangreen.com/forums/topic/132860-morning-news-says-new-school-in-c-usa/

Conference mate Houston received 7 votes. 😝 I hate to say this because no one dislikes A&M more than me, but they may be a little under ranked. Their only two losses are to #1 and #3 and they played both of those teams to their closest games of the season. Also beat a ranked Kentucky team.

It's the worst THIS YEAR, but in most UNT season over the past 20 years a two point loss to La Tech would be a moral victory.