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Dec. 31, 2015
There’s been a lot of college football playoff-related controversy since the concept was introduced last year. Most people are glad that the top four teams get a shot at the title instead of just the top two. Ohio State validated that last year by winning it all. But with five major conferences, there will always be great teams that are left out. I’ve heard many propose an eight team solution, but even that would leave out legitimate contenders. No, the only way to create a college football playoff that truly determines the nation’s best team is a 128 team, double elimination tournament that includes the University of Central Florida (go Knights!)
Sure, some people might get butthurt about how this would “devalue the regular season” and “hurt ratings by squeezing 254+ games into a monthlong bowl season,” but to that I say, are you sure you’re not just afraid to get your asses kicked on national TV by UCF?
“But Danny, how could you possibly justify putting the winless Knights in the title hunt? They’ve been godawful all season!” Well, first of all, please don’t take the Lord’s name in vain. And second of all, we’re just overdue for a win, so bring on Clemson or Alabama or whatever team wants to be Knight food!
Ultimately, I’m just looking out for the FBS. The longer this farce of a playoff exists, the more embarrassment they incur. Everyone loves March Madness, but the one complaint that people have for it is, why are there only 68 teams? This is definitely the best of both worlds.
So, to whomever makes the decisions on this, it is in everyone’s best interest if the playoff is expanded to 128 teams. What’s the worst that could happen? It’s not like we pay or insure any of these kids.
