When did we break down the schedules in two parts? It just doesn't make sense to me. Or does it? Usually the OOC vs IC schedule parts SEC vs well, everyone else. Fans of Team A blasts Team B for a weak conference. Then Team B attacks Team A's out of conference schedule. Blah, blah, blah. There's truth in both.
Just take a look at the two highest profile games this upcoming year:
Ohio State at Southern Cal
Georgia vs Florida @ the Cocktail Party
Both games are being treated like it's the plus one system in effect. Two games, most likely both will be a top 5 matchups. Here is my point, I think. Ohio State and USC went outside their conference to get their Top 5 matchup while Georgia and Florida have their Top 5 matchup built into their schedule. I'm not saying either is better or worse for it. What I'm saying is that when the season is over, all four of these teams will likely be in the Top 10 in strength of schedule. So can we please put to rest the OOC vs the IC? It's a weak arguement.
I'm not trying to be a sports writer. I just want to share some different views with you.
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