(12-14-2019 05:23 PM)esayem Wrote:  

(12-14-2019 05:05 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  Like I always preach:

8 team playoff is pretty sound -- but it takes away the amount of teams (12) being able to play in Big $ Bowls. You're reducing that by 50%.
And yes, with an 8-team playoff, these are going to be the ONLY "Elite" games.

No it doesn’t, not if you do it correctly.

Have the first round at home sites the week after CCGs. That’s the only way you’re going to guarantee sellouts. Then have the big bowl selection show that next day on a Sunday, although a lot of them will be almost determined, it’s still “must see TV”.

They're more interested in TV$ than sellouts or fans. Your way is logical, but its not going to happen. That's not prime TV watching time with people shopping. Also, the bowls seem to have pictures of college execs. They have an irrational desire to preserve that system. Your way will diminish the bowls. Having the NYD bowls being quarterfinals will enhance the bowls.