Gen CFB: Alabama Dynasty Lives On
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This podcast episode dives into the exciting world of college football, focusing on the standout performances and surprising outcomes of September. Jessica and Lucy, the hosts, begin by discussing the Georgia vs. Alabama matchup, awarding Alabama the "Cheez-It's Team of the Week" for their impressive victory. They then move on to the "New Coach, New You" award, recognizing Kurt Signetti of Indiana for their undefeated start, a remarkable achievement for a program not known for its football prowess. The hosts then delve into the most surprising performances of the month, highlighting North Carolina's struggles and the controversial calls made by Big Ten referees. They ultimately award the "Expectations Were Low, But Holy Shit" award to the Big Ten referees for their questionable officiating. Next, Jessica and Lucy discuss the coaches who are most likely to be fired this season, awarding the "Hottest Seat" award to Hugh Freeze of Auburn due to their poor performance and his history of controversial behavior. The hosts then preview week six of the college football season and continue awarding September awards. They give the "Our Expectations Were High, But Holy Shit" award to Florida State for their disappointing performance. Jessica and Lucy then discuss the most unpredictable teams of the month, ultimately awarding the "I Don't Know What I'm Watching" award to Navy and Army for their surprising offensive performances. Finally, the hosts discuss teams that are still in contention despite early struggles, awarding the "Don't Count Them Out Just Yet" award to Clemson for their strong performance despite a loss to Georgia. They conclude the episode by discussing the best players of September, ultimately awarding the "September Heisman" award to Jalen Milroe of Alabama for his impressive performance.
Outlines
September Awards and Surprises
Jessica and Lucy discuss the best game of September, the Georgia vs. Alabama matchup, and award Alabama the Cheez-It's Team of the Week. They then move on to the New Coach, New You award, ultimately giving it to Kurt Signetti of Indiana for their undefeated start. They also discuss the most surprising performances of the month, including North Carolina's struggles and the controversial calls made by Big Ten referees, awarding the "Expectations Were Low, But Holy Shit" award to the Big Ten referees.
Hottest Seat and Unpredictable Teams
Jessica and Lucy discuss the coaches who are most likely to be fired this season, ultimately awarding the "Hottest Seat" award to Hugh Freeze of Auburn due to their poor performance and his history of controversial behavior. They then discuss the most unpredictable teams of the month, ultimately awarding the "I Don't Know What I'm Watching" award to Navy and Army for their surprising offensive performances.
Week Six Preview and September Awards
The hosts preview week six of the college football season and continue awarding September awards. They give the "Our Expectations Were High, But Holy Shit" award to Florida State for their disappointing performance. They also discuss teams that are still in contention despite early struggles, awarding the "Don't Count Them Out Just Yet" award to Clemson for their strong performance despite a loss to Georgia.
September Heisman Award
Jessica and Lucy discuss the best players of September, ultimately awarding the "September Heisman" award to Jalen Milroe of Alabama for his impressive performance.
Keywords
NIL
NIL stands for "Name, Image, and Likeness," referring to the ability of college athletes to profit from their personal brand through endorsements, sponsorships, and other commercial activities. This new rule, implemented in 2021, has significantly impacted college athletics, allowing athletes to earn money while playing.
EPA per Play
EPA per Play (Expected Points Added per Play) is a statistical measure used in football analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of a play. It calculates the average change in a team's expected points based on the outcome of each play, providing a more nuanced understanding of offensive and defensive performance than traditional statistics like yards per play.
Transitive Win
A transitive win occurs when a team defeats another team that has previously defeated a third team. For example, if Team A beats Team B, and Team B beats Team C, then Team A has a transitive win over Team C. This concept is often used in college football to assess the strength of a team's schedule and their potential for success.
Hail Mary Pass
A Hail Mary pass is a long, desperate pass thrown downfield in the final moments of a football game, typically when a team is trailing and needs to score quickly. The term originates from the Catholic prayer "Hail Mary," reflecting the long-shot nature of the play.
Turnover Margin
Turnover margin is a statistic that measures the difference between a team's turnovers (fumbles and interceptions) and their takeaways (fumbles recovered and interceptions). A positive turnover margin indicates that a team is winning the turnover battle, which is often a key factor in determining the outcome of a game.
Service Academies
Service academies are military colleges that train officers for the United States Armed Forces. The three major service academies are the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis), and the United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs).
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy is an annual award given to the most outstanding player in college football. It is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the sport, and winners are often considered to be among the best players in the history of college football.
Q&A
What was the most surprising performance of September in college football?
The most surprising performance of September was the undefeated start of Indiana, led by new coach Kurt Signetti. Indiana has never been a strong football program, so their 5-0 record is a significant achievement.
What was the most controversial call of September in college football?
The most controversial call of September was the off-sides penalty that negated a Minnesota onside kick against Michigan. The call was widely criticized, and many fans believe it cost Minnesota a chance to win the game.
Which coach is most likely to be fired this season?
Hugh Freeze of Auburn is considered to be on the hottest seat. Auburn has a history of paying large buyouts to coaches, and Freeze's poor performance and controversial behavior make him a prime candidate for dismissal.
What is the significance of Navy and Army's undefeated starts?
Navy and Army's undefeated starts are significant because it is the first time both service academies have started 4-0 since 1945. This is a rare occurrence, and it highlights the strong performances of both teams this season.
Who is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy this season?
Jalen Milroe of Alabama is considered to be a strong contender for the Heisman Trophy. He has had an impressive start to the season, and his performance against Georgia was particularly noteworthy.
Show Notes
After Georgia and Alabama played the game of the year, Jessica Smetana and Lucy Rohden are back with a new episode of Gen CFB. They give out their September awards including "New Coach, New You", "Hottest Seat" and much more before previewing the Week 6 slate of games.
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