06-10-2021, 02:48 PM
One thing I do like about this format is that it addresses a scenario like this...
Conference champion rankings (only conference champions ranked here)
#1 SEC
#2 Big 12
#3 ACC
#4 Pac-12
#5 AAC
#6 MWC
You see, in this scenario, the Big Ten Champion isn't automatically in the playoff. It may get in as an at-large, which affords two Group of 5 teams are in the playoff. I honestly don't know why the powers that be are giving so much deference to Group of 5 schools, but I'm all for it.
I totally agree that in no year have their ever been 12 teams I thought were legit contenders, so by that logic 12 is too many. But, injuries can happen. Players can opt out for pro aspirations, etc.
More is better than less, and this model ensures much greater access to the playoff franchise, which always increases interest in the game, which means more viewers, which means more revenue.
Conference champion rankings (only conference champions ranked here)
#1 SEC
#2 Big 12
#3 ACC
#4 Pac-12
#5 AAC
#6 MWC
You see, in this scenario, the Big Ten Champion isn't automatically in the playoff. It may get in as an at-large, which affords two Group of 5 teams are in the playoff. I honestly don't know why the powers that be are giving so much deference to Group of 5 schools, but I'm all for it.
I totally agree that in no year have their ever been 12 teams I thought were legit contenders, so by that logic 12 is too many. But, injuries can happen. Players can opt out for pro aspirations, etc.
More is better than less, and this model ensures much greater access to the playoff franchise, which always increases interest in the game, which means more viewers, which means more revenue.