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I85Hokie

I’m kind of pissed at all the criticism of the automatic qualifiers

You know, the talking heads and others with soapboxes saying the real problem is that Tulane and JMU are in the playoffs. The playoffs have been not just about determining a true champion, but also making sure everyone has access. That’s why the basketball tournament doesn’t just pick who it thinks the best 72 teams in the country are. Even the NFL follows a similar model, which is why a 6-10 Seahawks team that won its division not only made the playoffs, but also got to host a game (which it actually won by the way).
Posted: 12/13/2025 at 10:11 AM ET

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I’m kind of pissed at all the criticism of the automatic qualifiers ◄
I85Hokie • 12/13/25 10:11 AM ET
Agree, and it is all part of the move to the 25-30 richest super conference**
WestyHokie • 12/13/25 03:56 PM ET
NCAA BB tournament has about 16 auto bids.
VT ChemE 1986 • 12/13/25 11:26 AM ET
31 auto, 37 at large**
Gobbler-100 • 12/13/25 03:29 PM ET
32 auto because you didn't include the Pac-12 which still exists and will
VTHokie2000 • 12/13/25 05:21 PM ET
Right but last year and this year there are 31 auto bids**
Gobbler-100 • 12/13/25 07:40 PM ET
They should have an RPI/NET/whatever cutoff around 150.
EDGEMAN • 12/13/25 03:48 PM ET
Nah. Leave it there way it is**
turkeywinghokie • 12/13/25 05:52 PM ET
Then never say it's the best 64/68/70 teams.**
EDGEMAN • 12/14/25 06:43 AM ET
Even the World Cup, the best team tournament in the world, isn't the best
Maroon Baboon • 12/13/25 01:47 PM ET
There are 32 auto bids**
Pylons • 12/13/25 11:40 AM ET
It’s the old “best” vs “most deserving” teams argument
UpstateSCHokie • 12/13/25 11:20 AM ET
Guys like Saban will never get this.
Vippie1 • 12/13/25 11:06 AM ET
I think you are missing that the top 25 or so don't care about anybody
VTCALS72 • 12/13/25 11:33 AM ET
Exactly - they are cutting off nose to spite face.
3Manysons • 12/13/25 11:16 AM ET
The sense of entitlement is nauseating.
Maroon Baboon • 12/13/25 10:44 AM ET
It's not just entitlement its business
1947Sunbowl • 12/13/25 10:51 AM ET
Fair enough. But P2/ND have 8 of the 12 slots already.
Maroon Baboon • 12/13/25 01:43 PM ET
You hit the nail on the head. Anti-trust
run_VT • 12/13/25 02:02 PM ET
If swaying public opinion is their agenda, they are failing miserably.
Maroon Baboon • 12/13/25 02:36 PM ET
Your post summarizes well......
2hhoop3 • 12/13/25 02:41 PM ET
If the P2s want to close the playoffs even more, then the solution is
VTHokie2000 • 12/13/25 02:05 PM ET
Right, all of this arguing over the alleged 11th and 12th best team in the
BG Hokie • 12/13/25 10:21 AM ET
Only this year were teams left out that had a chance to win
hokiepro • 12/13/25 12:35 PM ET
I don't think any of those teams realistically had a chance to win the
VPI_1998 • 12/13/25 06:38 PM ET
None of those teams had a chance to win**
Hokie98 • 12/13/25 01:54 PM ET