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Did the networks have anything to do with the decision?
Posted on 12/3/23 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 12/3/23 at 1:33 pm
It’s pretty obvious that CBS, ESPN, and any other networks would rather not have a 3rd string QB messing up their ratings.
So my question is, did they meddle with this decision and if so, how? Does anyone oversee the playoff committee?
FWIW, I’m not saying Alabama isn’t better than FSU, but how TH can you not include an undefeated power 5 team and say it’s not for ratings?
If we want to talk about which team is better and who “should” beat who, most people thought Bama would stomp Texas last year and beat them this year, but neither happened. Most people thought Oregon would beat Washington in a rematch, but it didn’t happen.
So my question is, did they meddle with this decision and if so, how? Does anyone oversee the playoff committee?
FWIW, I’m not saying Alabama isn’t better than FSU, but how TH can you not include an undefeated power 5 team and say it’s not for ratings?
If we want to talk about which team is better and who “should” beat who, most people thought Bama would stomp Texas last year and beat them this year, but neither happened. Most people thought Oregon would beat Washington in a rematch, but it didn’t happen.
This post was edited on 12/3/23 at 1:36 pm
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Posted on 12/3/23 at 1:34 pm to 304tiger
Posted on 12/3/23 at 1:34 pm to 304tiger
Wouldn’t including a team like FSU be *better* for the ratings? I thought the whole thing was “Bama fatigue” ruining the sport and ratings?
This post was edited on 12/3/23 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 12/3/23 at 1:40 pm to 304tiger
Espn own sec network. They control 75% of the cfb media. If it's going to hurt their product long term then they will pull strings. If the committee really even votes. Espn was making excuses for Bama before they even announced. So obviously there is bias.
Their only argument was FSU has a player injured and the sec hasn't been left out before. Nothing about why this Bama team deserved to be in.
Their only argument was FSU has a player injured and the sec hasn't been left out before. Nothing about why this Bama team deserved to be in.
This post was edited on 12/3/23 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 12/3/23 at 1:43 pm to 304tiger
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but how TH can you not include an undefeated power 5 team and say it’s not for ratings?
For the same reason NBC decided to enter into another contract with Notre Dame.
Does anyone expect Notre Dame to be ranked lower than 12 starting next season with the implementation of a 12 slot playoff system?
Posted on 12/3/23 at 2:07 pm to 304tiger
Of course, they don't want blowouts.
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