Because the decision-makers cannot work together toward a rational playoff system, we're replacing the current system with one that provides more opportunities for access while creating new problems of its own.
With so many at-large spots available and conferences growing ridiculously large (some without divisions), how long will it take to see a scenario where the loser of the conference championship game gets left out in favor of the #3 team in the conference who didn't have to play the extra game?
What about when the 2 best teams are head and shoulders above the rest of the conference and will both get in regardless of the championship outcome, yet one or both teams come away with significant injuries for a game that really didn't matter and end up getting bounced in their first playoff game?
TV revenue for the one game is great, but what happens when it costs the conference a shot at a natty by placing a weaker team than necessary whether due to an extra loss by a better team or injury?
With so many at-large spots available and conferences growing ridiculously large (some without divisions), how long will it take to see a scenario where the loser of the conference championship game gets left out in favor of the #3 team in the conference who didn't have to play the extra game?
What about when the 2 best teams are head and shoulders above the rest of the conference and will both get in regardless of the championship outcome, yet one or both teams come away with significant injuries for a game that really didn't matter and end up getting bounced in their first playoff game?
TV revenue for the one game is great, but what happens when it costs the conference a shot at a natty by placing a weaker team than necessary whether due to an extra loss by a better team or injury?
