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In reply to the discussion: The NCAA Football Playoff Fiasco [View all]House of Roberts
(5,839 posts)14. The selection committee had to make a tough call.
They base rankings on on-the-field performance and Alabama beat the undefeated number one team in a conference championship game. Florida State won their conference, but what were their quality wins? They didn't beat Louisville considerably better than Kentucky did the prior week. Kentucky. The ACC was down this year compared to recent seasons overall. The SEC wasn't down as five teams finished ranked in the CFP top 13, and Bama beat three of them, not playing Missouri.
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It sucks. Florida should be there, they have the record..............................
Lovie777
Dec 2023
#1
Until insurance company decides something is too expensive & denies coverage
EYESORE 9001
Dec 2023
#4
College football is an entertainment business. Financially, it makes more sense to put in the teams that will draw more
Ferrets are Cool
Dec 2023
#5
You cannot not logically compare pro vs amateur. They are run by different organizations and interests.
Ferrets are Cool
Dec 2023
#23
The committee's decision is 100% correct. They executed their charge to the letter.
NCIndie
Dec 2023
#13
Next year, number of teams in CFP increases. That will help avoid this. But Fla State and Georgia playing in
Silent Type
Dec 2023
#15
I was running errands yesterday and was listening to a sports call in show for a bit
rurallib
Dec 2023
#16
I have no quarrel with Michigan. Washington, and Texas being 3/4 of the CFP bracket.
Different Drummer
Dec 2023
#26
Of all the problems that the nation and world is facing today, whether FSU goes to the playoffs is
Chainfire
Dec 2023
#27