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sports1 year ago•5 min saved

College Football Playoff Picture: Rankings, Projections, and Team Paths

The BCS has released its top 25 college football rankings ahead of Championship Week, offering a different perspective from the College Football Playoff selection committee. Oregon is ranked as the top team, with Texas, Notre Dame, and Penn State following. The BCS and committee agree on many rankings, but there are notable differences in playoff projections, such as Notre Dame facing Arizona State instead of Alabama. Championship Week will be crucial for teams to secure or improve their playoff positions.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bcs #championshipweek #collegefootball

sports2 years ago•15 min saved

"Rose Bowl's Role in Expanding College Football Playoff"

The article discusses the history and evolution of college football's postseason, specifically focusing on the role of the Rose Bowl and the creation of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and College Football Playoff (CFP). The article highlights the financial motivations behind the creation of these systems and the desire to keep postseason revenue within the power conferences. It also explores the challenges faced in convincing the Rose Bowl to participate in the new system and the eventual success of the BCS and CFP in reshaping college football's postseason landscape.

via CBS Sports|

#bcs #college-football #college-football-playoff

sports3 years ago•10 min saved

Tony Petitti: The New Big Ten Commissioner Bringing Unique Experience to College Sports Leadership.

Tony Petitti, the former deputy commissioner and COO of Major League Baseball, has been named the new commissioner of the Big Ten. Petitti was instrumental in the creation of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) while working at ABC Sports, and his innovative thinking and consensus-building skills make him a strong fit for the role. Despite lacking direct experience in college sports, Petitti's background in media and sports programming will be valuable as the Big Ten navigates upcoming media rights negotiations and the integration of USC and UCLA into the league.

via The Athletic|

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