I do agree that a team shouldn't get knocked our for losing a CCG by a team that didn't make their CCG. If they're in the top 12 before the CCG, I think they should stay in unless someone from outside the top 12 wins their CCG. I can see it both ways, but that's the side of the fence I'm on right now.
As for Saban. Not only is he the biggest SEC homer, but he's the biggest Georgia fan out there. They better they are, the lower 'Bama drops and makes him look like even more of a savior. Can't win without me.