US EditionKen Sugiura: College Athletics Leaders Are at It Again, Acting Out of Self-Interest
- Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on ongoing disputes over expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams with automatic bids allocation.
- The SEC supports a 5+11 model giving five automatic bids to conference champions and 11 at-large bids, opposing the ACC's rejection of the 4-4-2-2-1 model.
- ACC athletic directors are considering an increase in their guaranteed playoff berths from the current two to three, driven by concerns about competitive balance since the SEC has not been represented in the last two championship games.
- ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips emphasized his unwavering commitment to ensuring fairness within the system and maintaining equitable access, while experts highlight that no CFP decision maker is solely focused on prioritizing the best interests of the game.
- A nearby settlement will set athlete compensation limits, but state laws like Tennessee’s may disrupt the balance, potentially benefiting local schools and their voting fan bases.
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Column | College athletics leaders are at it again, acting out of self-interest
ATLANTA — It’s easy to disparage SEC commissioner Greg Sankey for making a mockery of the College Football Playoff, especially if a proposed format that grants four automatic bids apiece to the SEC and Big Ten in an expanded 16-team…
Congressman Brendan Boyle Wants The SEC & Big Ten To Let It Play Out On The Field
Be careful what you wish for. Congressman Brendan Boyle advised the SEC and Big Ten against reconsidering and modifying the CFP format.Rep. Boyle joined OutKick Hot Mic with Hutton & Withrow on Thursday to speak on the flood of news regarding a change in the Playoff format coming out of the meetings in Destin, Florida this week."What's the next step if you wanted to take that next step?" asked the Congressman. "Well, look, I have gotten a lot of…
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Ken Sugiura: College athletics leaders are at it again, acting out of self-interest
ATLANTA — It’s easy to disparage SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey for making a mockery of the College Football Playoff, especially if a proposed format that grants four automatic bids apiece to the SEC and Big Ten in an expanded 16-team…
College athletics leaders are at it again, acting out of self-interest
ATLANTA — It’s easy to disparage SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey for making a mockery of the College Football Playoff, especially if a proposed format that grants four automatic bids apiece to the SEC and Big Ten in an expanded 16-team…
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