[jacketree]

[quote author=jacketree link=topic=18285.msg216951#msg216951 date=1512370205]
So Lex,

What do you think of the Jacketree plan to which no one commented?  Seems simpler and it screws ND.

Is the Jacketree plan to take ND off the schedule, replace it with San Jose State, then add two other cupcakes for a guaranteed 3-0 with less wear and tear on the team?  Yes, please.
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The Jacketree plan is to limit the 8-team playoff to conference champions only, with annual conference relegation based on aggregate non-conference strength of schedule and results.  I'll toss in one fewer game too, to help with the wear and tear.  Notre Dame either needs to join the ACC or never see a playoff.  Army did OK back in the day in CUSA and both Navy and Air Force are in conferences, so they can be too.  BYU I don't give a flip about.

This year UCF would be playing for a title and we would find out if they can beat "anybody".  That's their big detraction.  They haven't beaten "anybody".

Stanford would have been in the playoff 3 times in Shaw's 7 years, narrowly missing a 4th.  And you don't need to stay undefeated, so we can see even better interregional matchups during the year.

[jacketree]

[quote author=jacketree link=topic=18285.msg216951#msg216951 date=1512370205]
So Lex,

What do you think of the Jacketree plan to which no one commented?  Seems simpler and it screws ND.

Is the Jacketree plan to take ND off the schedule, replace it with San Jose State, then add two other cupcakes for a guaranteed 3-0 with less wear and tear on the team?  Yes, please.
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The Jacketree plan is to limit the 8-team playoff to conference champions only, with annual conference relegation based on aggregate non-conference strength of schedule and results.  I'll toss in one fewer game too, to help with the wear and tear.  Notre Dame either needs to join the ACC or never see a playoff.  Army did OK back in the day in CUSA and both Navy and Air Force are in conferences, so they can be too.  BYU I don't give a flip about.

This year UCF would be playing for a title and we would find out if they can beat "anybody".  That's their big detraction.  They haven't beaten "anybody".

Stanford would have been in the playoff 3 times in Shaw's 7 years, narrowly missing a 4th.  And you don't need to stay undefeated, so we can see even better interregional matchups during the year.