College Football Playoff Chaos: A System in Shambles
The inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) has left fans and critics alike scratching their heads. Despite widespread predictions, the seeding proved to be a disaster, with top teams facing unnecessarily tough paths and wrong teams receiving byes. It’s astonishing that the powers that be seem unwilling to acknowledge the flaws and make necessary changes.
A Recipe for Disaster
The current system is a perfect storm of unfairness. The No. 1 team in the country is forced to play as an underdog in their first game, while the 6-seed gets a cakewalk to the semi-finals. Meanwhile, teams like Boise State receive byes, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. This is not what college football is supposed to be about.
The Consequences of Inaction
If the CFP committee refuses to address these glaring issues, it may lead to a seismic shift in the college football landscape. The SEC and Big Ten may be forced to consider breaking away and forming their own super league, a move that would have far-reaching and devastating consequences for the sport.
A Call to Action
The flaws in the system are undeniable. All four teams with byes lost, with two of those losses due to being the weakest teams in the field. Oregon, for example, would be a favorite to reach the semi-finals if they had intentionally lost the Big Ten Championship Game. It’s time for teams to take matters into their own hands and do whatever it takes to give themselves the best chance to win a national championship.
A Plea for Common Sense
One year of this broken system is too much. College football deserves better. It’s time for the CFP committee to put aside their pride and fix the problems that are staring them in the face. The future of the sport depends on it.
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