Is SEC Football More Important Than Academics?

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In summary, the conversation revolves around the topic of academic performance and football in the Southeast region of the United States. The speaker mentions that schools in this region, specifically Georgia and Alabama, have lower SAT scores due to their focus on football. They also welcome Notre Dame, a school known for academic integrity, to the SEC and boast about their talented "student athletes" who will beat them on the field. However, they acknowledge that other schools like Oregon, Texas A&M, Stanford, and Ohio State may also have been able to beat Notre Dame. The conversation ends with a mention of the upcoming playoffs system and the speaker expressing their gratitude for it.
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Hello,

There is a reason Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, read Alabama, is last/near last, in SAT scores, it's called FOOTBALL! Hello notre dame, welcome to the SEC. You may be a school of academic integrity, who gives most of your football income to academics, and enjoys the envy of all, but our professional SEC "student athletes" will kick your butt on the field of "play".

Of course your ex - scholars may find more gainful employment, but for today, GO SEC!

And maybe Oregon, Texas A&M, Stanford, Ohio State, would also have beat you, but you are still a good program and can remember the Gipper!
 
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Thank God for the upcoming playoffs system.
 

1. What is BCS Football?

BCS (Bowl Championship Series) Football is a system that was used to determine the national champion in college football from 1998 to 2013. It was replaced by the College Football Playoff system in 2014.

2. How did BCS Football work?

BCS Football used a combination of computer rankings and human polls to determine the top teams in college football. The top two teams would then play in the BCS National Championship Game.

3. What were the criteria for teams to qualify for the BCS National Championship Game?

The criteria for teams to qualify for the BCS National Championship Game included their ranking in the BCS standings, their overall record, their strength of schedule, and their performance in various computer rankings and human polls.

4. What were some controversial moments in the history of BCS Football?

There were several controversial moments in the history of BCS Football, including the exclusion of undefeated teams from the BCS National Championship Game, the selection process for at-large teams, and the use of computer rankings.

5. Why was BCS Football replaced by the College Football Playoff system?

BCS Football was replaced by the College Football Playoff system in 2014 due to criticism and controversy surrounding the selection process and the exclusion of certain teams. The College Football Playoff system aims to provide a more fair and inclusive way to determine the national champion in college football.

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