Boy, that escalated quickly. The Florida State Seminoles got fucked out of a "playoff" spot despite being undefeated because their star QB is injured. The CFP committee didn't feel they would put up a competitive matchup compared to 1 loss Texas and Alabama. In response, FSU is suing the ACC to get out of paying $572 million to leave the conference. Their biggest gripe is the grant of rights where the ACC owns the media rights for games instead of the schools to prevent them from up and leaving when they feel like it, like what Texas and Oklahoma did to move from the Big 12 to the SEC. Of course, UT and OU waited until a year was left to pay a more manageable buyout. The ACC's deal goes to 2036 so FSU would have to pay $429 million to go along with other broadcast fees and the actual $130 million exit fee. OUCH!
They signed the contract twice in 2013 and 2016 so if they had a problem with giving up their media rights, they should've said something back then. Having said that, I'm enjoying the drama and hope Florida State find a way to worm their way out of paying the hefty fee. Especially if other schools join in on the lawsuit and causes the destruction of another conference. After decades of their greediness kept players from profiting off their names while the conferences made billions of dollars off their backs, them being done in by the schools' greediness is poetic justice. I feel the final outcome of all this realignment should be the Power 4? 3? schools finally break off their football programs and form a new league outside of the NCAA's jurisdiction. I will explain more in detail how I'd envision this college football league during my Pro Bowl preview.
THE GAMES
New York Jets 13
Cleveland Browns 14
Damar Hamlin will likely win Comeback Player of the Year despite only having 2 tackles this season. But If the Browns get in the playoffs, I wouldn't mind Joe Flacco winning the honor. In fact, it would be fitting for Flacco Flame to clinch the playoffs for the Browns against the Jets who refused to call him after A-Rod's injury. Honestly, he dodged a bullet from that dumpster fire.
Detroit Lions 10
Dallas Cowboys 19
They did it! The Kneebiters finally did it! The Lions finally won their first divisional title since 1993!!! That was so long ago, the division they last won, the NFC Central, turned into the NFC North after realignment. Hell, the Panthers, Jaguars and Texans franchises didn't even exist then. Even if they get blown out in the playoffs, Lions fans will forever remember this season.
Miami Dolphins 10
Baltimore Ravens 17
The Ravens 6th ranked defense made Brock Purdy look like a fraud picking him off 4 times and getting another one off Sam Darnold on MNF. However, the Dolphins will give them a tougher challenge. They will be against a high flying offense that's 1st in passing and 5th in rushing.
New England Patriots 24
Buffalo Bills 21
If the Bills miss the playoffs, we can blame that on the Madden Curse right?
Atlanta Falcons 27
Chicago Bears 13
2 teams with questions at QB and bigger questions at head coach. Oh joy.
Tennessee Titans 3
Houston Texans 34
2 teams who might have their franchise QB and a longtime fixture at head coach. Good for them.
Las Vegas Raiders 17
Indianapolis Colts 24
2 teams where who really knows if their coach or QB will still be there in 5 years.
Carolina Panthers 31
Jacksonville Jaguars 10
Tony Khan's booking makes Stephanie McMahon look like Dusty Rhodes. That's it for the bit.
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| I tried to have AI replace Dio Brando and Jotaro Kujo with Tony and Vince McMahon. It didn't go too well. |
Los Angeles Rams 10
New York Giants 20
Tommy DeVito's Linsanity run came to a end after he got benched on Christmas against the Eagles. With Tyrod Taylor starting, Tommy Cutlets won't be moving out of his parents' home anytime soon. The setback isn't stopping him from cashing in on his 15 minutes of fame though.
Utah Buckeyes 16
Philadelphia Eagles 23
Just 1 more week and I'll be done with the Utah Buckeyes gimmick.
New Orleans Saints 45
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9
Getting their ass whooped by a divisional rival won't crush their playoff hopes but it would make things unnecessarily difficult dropping their chances of making the playoffs from 86% to 68%.
San Francisco 49ers 20
Washington Commanders 27
I really wanted Sam Howell to break the record for times sacked in a season to highlight how shitty of a team the Commies are and get Ron Rivera fired. Now Riverboat Ron is trying to save his ass by benching Sam in favor of Jacoby Brissett. Defy the prediction machine Niners!
Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Seattle Seahawks 14
The Steelers need 1 more win to continue Mike Tomlin's non losing seasons streak. This is their best chance to accomplish it because I don't see Mason Rudolph beating the Ravens.
Los Angeles Chargers 40
Denver Broncos 13
The ride's over for Russell Wilson as he got benched so the Broncos won't have to pay him any injury guarantees. Jarrett Stidham sure as fuck isn't starter quality so best of luck in the draft!
Cincinnati Bengals 10
Kansas City Swifties 31
I'm literally shaking from the toxic masculinity Travis Kelce displayed on the sideline. He clearly has anger issues and I fear for Taylor Swift's safety. She needs to break up with him IMMEDIATELY and not only stay away from NFL players, she should avoid ALL athletes!
Green Bay Packers 26
Minnesota Vikings 28
Never mind Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is out for the season with ACL and MCL injuries. Or that they benched Nick Mullens to start their rookie QB Jaren Hall again. Or after seeing the clown car of QBs this season, Justin Jefferson misses Kirk Cousins. There has to be something more to the Packers suspending CB Jaire Alexander for taking part in the coin toss even though he's not a captain. It sounds like they're done with him and was looking for a reason to fuck him.
LAST WEEK: 8-8
OVERALL: 126-113
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