Wayyyyyyy too early 2023 playoff picks

[Hopeful Vol]

And here we go. Georgia
Notre Dame
Alabama
Florida St.
I got Tennessse going 9-3 and playing in the citrus bowl

 

[Jeff Clark]

Georgia
Michigan
USC
Alabama(even if Nick Saban retires)

 

[FBtime]

And here we go. Georgia
Notre Dame
Alabama
Florida St.
I got Tennessse going 9-3 and playing in the citrus bowl

Thanks Desmond Howard

 

[Hopeful Vol]

Georgia
Michigan
USC
Alabama(even if Nick Saban retires)

Those are solid picks

 

[Ratvol]

I got Tennessee going 15-0
Milton winning Heisman
Milton 1st pick in NFL draft.
Am I forgetting anything??

GO VOLS!!!!

 

[sjt18]

UT is somewhat unpredictable. We don't know what we have in Milton but can be pretty sure there will be growing pains if one of the young guys has to start. The D has to take a major, MAJOR step forward. The portal could easily make or break the team for '23.

Not sure what the OP's biases are... but Notre Dame? FSU? I don't think so.

I do think USCw is about to set up shop again. tOSU is going to be in that conversation every year and probably Michigan too.

 

[Jeff Clark]

Those are solid picks

If Nick Saban retires following this season's bowl game for Alabama his successor will have enough talent to win the SEC West with an 11-1 record and make the Playoffs. His replacement will get too much credit for that when it's still Nick Saban's talent.

 

[Hopeful Vol]

If Nick Saban retires following this season's bowl game for Alabama his successor will have enough talent to win the SEC West with an 11-1 record and make the Playoffs. His replacement will get too much credit for that when it's still Nick Saban's talent.

Similar to when Les Miles replaced Saban at LSU

 

[Jeff Clark]

Similar to when Les Miles replaced Saban at LSU

The drop in talent and wins probably wouldn't hit until i believe the 3rd season then bricks will probably be flying in Tuscaloosa.

 

[Jdw2920]

The drop in talent and wins probably wouldn't hit until i believe the 3rd season then bricks will probably be flying in Tuscaloosa.

I wonder if Deion will
End up at bama.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I wonder if Deion will
End up at bama.

Nope LOL i bet Nick Saban's replacement's replacement would be an NFL retread head coach or a highly thought of NFL assistant.

 

[bigorangepoppa]

I don't believe Saban will retire after this season. 10-2, no SEC championship, no playoff. He's too much of a narcissist to go out like that.

 

[VOLfrombama]

I don't believe Saban will retire after this season. 10-2, no SEC championship, no playoff. He's too much of a narcissist to go out like that.

Agreed. He's not done yet because he's still breathing.

 

[Hopeful Vol]

I don't believe Saban will retire after this season. 10-2, no SEC championship, no playoff. He's too much of a narcissist to go out like that.

Yea but what if he goes like 5 years without winning a national championship? he’s never gone longer than three seasons at Bama between winning one. What if god forbid he loses 3 games or loses to us again or Kirby or Freeze at Auburn I think those things would push him into retirement plus he will be 72 next season he sure isn’t getting any younger and the pressure and expectations at Bama are insanely high championship or bust every year. He looked tired and older than usual to me alot this season as well.

 

[VolPack22]

I don't believe Saban will retire after this season. 10-2, no SEC championship, no playoff. He's too much of a narcissist to go out like that.

Maybe he will go out after 8-4 next season

 

[Jeff Clark]

Yea but what if he goes like 5 tears without winning a national championship? he’s never gone longer than three seasons at Bama between winning one. What if god forbid he loses 3 games or loses to us again or Kirby or Freeze at Auburn I think those things would push him into retirement plus he will be 72 next season he sure isn’t getting any younger.

The big drop off in talent i think for Nick Saban's replacement will be in the 2nd season when the Sports Media will probably pick an Alabama team that went 11-2 and made the Playoffs in 2023 to win the SEC in 2024. They will slip to 9-10 wins because a lot of recruits who were into Saban aren't into his replacement and pressure will increase exponentially in Tuscaloosa and with it bricks.

 

[CNCVol88]

Georgia
Michigan
Bama
USC

Tennessee goes 8-4 and a citrus or outback bowl.

 

[peaygolf]

Georgia
Michigan
Bama
USC

Tennessee goes 8-4 and a citrus or outback bowl.

Bama getting a QB in the portal? They better

 

[Grouse Stalker]

I wonder if Deion will
End up at bama.

Those people aren't going to put up with a showboat like Prime.

 

[Jeff Clark]

Georgia
Michigan
Bama
USC

Tennessee goes 8-4 and a citrus or outback bowl.

Music City or Taxslayer Gator Bowl would be possible if Tennessee had a disappointing season in 2023 and went 8-4.

 

[Hopeful Vol]

Bama getting a QB in the portal? They better

They got 5 star Ty Simpson waiting to take over plus the number 1 recruiting class coming in they will be fine

 

[Jeff Clark]

Those people aren't going to put up with a showboat like Prime.

Prime Time wouldn't fit in with Bammers at all.

 

[bigorangepoppa]

Yea but what if he goes like 5 years without winning a national championship? he’s never gone longer than three seasons at Bama between winning one. What if god forbid he loses 3 games or loses to us again or Kirby or Freeze at Auburn I think those things would push him into retirement plus he will be 72 next season he sure isn’t getting any younger and the pressure and expectations at Bama are insanely high championship or bust every year. He looked tired and older than usual to me alot this season as well.

I'm just talking one season. If the results turned out the way you asked, I don't think it would be five years out. I think if things are not better next season for 'bama, he may very well decide the time is right to get out.

 

[peaygolf]

They got 5 star Ty Simpson waiting to take over plus the number 1 recruiting class coming in they will be fine

A redshirt freshman from Martin Westview is going to lead Bama to the CFP?

 

[Hopeful Vol]

I'm just talking one season. If the results turned out the way you asked, I don't think it would be five years out. I think if things are not better next season for 'bama, he may very well decide the time is right to get out.

If Saban has a repeat of this season next year I think he will retire he isn’t a fan of the NIL anyway.