Community Notes spares no sympathy for Alabama’s athletic director over his upset reaction to the CFP exclusion. Greg Byrne discovered the harsh reality of the internet’s relentless nature.
After Alabama was left out of the College Football Playoff, it was no surprise that fans and officials voiced their frustrations. The Crimson Tide was ranked 11th by the selection committee, but failed to secure a spot in the 12-team playoff due to Arizona State and Clemson winning their conference titles, alongside SMU snagging the last at-large position for qualifying for the ACC Championship Game—something Alabama did not achieve in the SEC.
Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne shared his disappointment on X, expressing concerns about re-evaluating his team’s scheduling strategies. However, he seemed to forget that the internet quickly recalls past missteps.
Immediately, X Community Notes delivered a stinging rebuttal to Byrne’s post, effectively undermining his grievances. The note pointed out that all of Alabama’s losses were in conference play and highlighted the ease of their non-conference schedule, which included two Group of 5 teams, one FCS team, and a struggling Power 4 team, Wisconsin, which finished the season 5-7.
This response from X users contextualized Byrne’s complaints, revealing the inconsistency in Alabama’s scheduling practices, especially with their weak non-conference games. Ultimately, the Crimson Tide’s defeat to a 6-6 Oklahoma team sealed their fate, and like other teams that fell short, it’s time for them to regroup and prepare for the next season.
