bobbyhawks wrote:It isn't hypothetical, though, that the SEC games are way more favorable matchup-wise than the Big 12. Why does it make sense for #3 to play #11 other than due to some arbitrary, ancient bowl affiliation system?
I agree. But, the SEC doesn't get the pick its opponents. That's a product of a horrible bowl system. I can understand people wanting to see Alabama/Oklahoma. But, who wants to see UCF/Baylor? Or Nebraska/Georgia again? You don't get to pick your bowl opponent. You just have to try to beat them.
This is slightly off-topic from the point you're making, but I do not like the Cotton Bowl match up for Mizzou. It's a no win situation for Mizzou. If Mizzou wins, there's no big deal in beating a Big 12 team. But, if Mizzou loses, it's OMG! HOW DO YOU LOSE TO A BIG 12 TEAM? Just like it was a no-win situation for Baylor by playing UCF. If they beat UCF, who cares? They're suppose to beat UCF. But, they lost, so it's HOW DO YOU LOSE TO UCF?
Though, in terms of a fun and enjoyable football match-up with no clear favorite, the Cotton Bowl might be a good game.