...and the winner is...
Can anybody tell me a really good reason for major college football's not having a playoff? I mean, the "we've always done it this way" stuff doesn't fly with me. You want your barely 0.500 team to go play in their crappy bowl that nobody cares about? Fine. You can still have your crap bowls and a playoff too.
Back in the era of unlimited scholarships, there were the select teams that loaded up on area talent. Those teams always seemed to be at the top. There was a fairly consistent list of teams that would be in the top 15 or so. Usually, among those teams, there was a fairly clear cut best 2.
Now, fast forward a little. The NCAA has regulated that football teams now have fewer scholarships to throw around. You know what....that means parity. The talent pool is spread across the country more than ever. True, you still have your stable of winning teams, but could you have imagined just a few years ago that Rutgers and Louisville would be getting ready for bowls, much less in the top 25? Point is, the talent level on teams is more even than ever. There seems to be more upsets, and more 1 and 2 loss teams than ever. I can hear the naysayers now.... but you may leave a good team out of the playoffs too. Alright, good point, but would you rather worry about who is the #16 spot, or who should be #2?
Also, why do we rely on a bunch of writers (many of whom probably never touched a college field), and coaches determine who plays for a national championship? Why do computers get a say in the BCS Championship? Because you have a bunch of good old boys wanting to hold onto an antiquated system.
You don't think it's rediculous? Look at the past few pro sports champions. If it were up to voters, the Cardinals may not have played the World Series, much less won. If it were up to voters, the Colts would have played the Super Bowl, not the Steelers.
The path to the "National Championship" should be played on the field, not determined by votes, and not run through a computer.
Back in the era of unlimited scholarships, there were the select teams that loaded up on area talent. Those teams always seemed to be at the top. There was a fairly consistent list of teams that would be in the top 15 or so. Usually, among those teams, there was a fairly clear cut best 2.
Now, fast forward a little. The NCAA has regulated that football teams now have fewer scholarships to throw around. You know what....that means parity. The talent pool is spread across the country more than ever. True, you still have your stable of winning teams, but could you have imagined just a few years ago that Rutgers and Louisville would be getting ready for bowls, much less in the top 25? Point is, the talent level on teams is more even than ever. There seems to be more upsets, and more 1 and 2 loss teams than ever. I can hear the naysayers now.... but you may leave a good team out of the playoffs too. Alright, good point, but would you rather worry about who is the #16 spot, or who should be #2?
Also, why do we rely on a bunch of writers (many of whom probably never touched a college field), and coaches determine who plays for a national championship? Why do computers get a say in the BCS Championship? Because you have a bunch of good old boys wanting to hold onto an antiquated system.
You don't think it's rediculous? Look at the past few pro sports champions. If it were up to voters, the Cardinals may not have played the World Series, much less won. If it were up to voters, the Colts would have played the Super Bowl, not the Steelers.
The path to the "National Championship" should be played on the field, not determined by votes, and not run through a computer.
posted by Rob at 11:19 AM
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