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What's not to like about the 14-team playoff (4-4-2-2-1-1)?
I am fully convinced that the P2 wants the 14-team invitational where 5 or 6 SEC/BIG teams will be featured, and it may eventually happen.
But for the immediate next step, 4-4-2-2-1-1 sounds promising. See what Dellinger said:
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In this specific 14-team proposal, the Big Ten and SEC would receive four automatic qualifiers each presumably determined through conference standings; two each for the ACC and Big 12; one for the best Group of Five champion; and one at-large, intended for Notre Dame if it finishes ranked inside the top 14 (or, if not, the next highest-ranked team after the automatic qualifiers are selected). Officials describe it as a 4-4-2-2-1+1 model, with the top two seeds receiving a first-round bye.
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Sankey, after this year's debacle, would want a certainty. The BIG already proposed 3-3-2-2-1-3. The 4-4-2-2-1-1 is a better version for them. Most likely the P2 champs will get gyes.
I don’t think the B12 deserves two guaranteed bids but Yormark would absolutely take it, as the B12 doesn't have a dominant football brand.
I think Phillips will take it, too.
The good thing about this proposal is that the committee's role is limited to choosing one at-large school and the seeding.
So, what's not to like about it?
Posted: 12/25/2024 at 02:54 PM ET
Thread Replies (11)
What's not to like about the 14-team playoff (4-4-2-2-1-1)?
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-- RandomAsianGuy
Dec 25, 2024 at 02:54 PM ET
RandomAsianGuy
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12/25/24 02:54 PM ET
Do they realize this sets up an inferior P2 bumping a superior team?
-- Truthahn
Dec 27, 2024 at 01:55 PM ET
Truthahn
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12/27/24 01:55 PM ET
In their eyes the top 8 P2 teams are never inferior to a non P2 team. **
-- wwhokie1
Dec 29, 2024 at 01:01 PM ET
wwhokie1
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12/29/24 01:01 PM ET
4 Auto-Bids 4 P2 if it gets goes through is astounding! Tennessee blown out
-- Stech
Dec 26, 2024 at 02:39 PM ET
Stech
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12/26/24 02:39 PM ET
Reminds me of the Champions League (European Soccer)
-- gman86
Dec 26, 2024 at 11:25 AM ET
gman86
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12/26/24 11:25 AM ET
At least England and Spain did not set that up themselves.
-- Truthahn
Dec 27, 2024 at 02:08 PM ET
Truthahn
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12/27/24 02:08 PM ET
Why are you peddling that P2 propaganda?
-- HokieAl
Dec 25, 2024 at 10:09 PM ET
HokieAl
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12/25/24 10:09 PM ET
Everyone needs to remember the expanded playoff has nothing to do with...
-- EDGEMAN
Dec 26, 2024 at 05:39 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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12/26/24 05:39 AM ET
I agree, so if it comes to 4-4-? IMO we opt out. Have our own play off.**
-- Truthahn
Dec 27, 2024 at 01:49 PM ET
Truthahn
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12/27/24 01:49 PM ET
I'm OK with that as well. How much would their playoff payouts
-- Big12 guy
Dec 27, 2024 at 02:10 PM ET
Big12 guy
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12/27/24 02:10 PM ET
I think they would go to 16 with the top seeds getting home
-- Big12 guy
Dec 25, 2024 at 04:14 PM ET
Big12 guy
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12/25/24 04:14 PM ET
12 teams is already too many. They should have just gone with 8.**
-- tarheelblue
Dec 27, 2024 at 02:15 PM ET
tarheelblue
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12/27/24 02:15 PM ET