re: Did the networks have anything to do with the decision?

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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?

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I'll eat my crow, I didn't think the gumps would win and I don't think they should have been put in over FSU.

But as far as network ratings, FSU fans travel, they have a big fanbase throughout Florida and the southeast, and they have the "Cinderella" season/adversity angle. I don't think it was a ratings call. But now that crow is eaten, FSU got fricked over in major fashion and I hope Michigan steps up. We will see.

Larger team playoff cant get here fast enough.