BTN.com staff, June 27, 2012
In case you missed it Tuesday night, a committee of university presidents approved a four-team college football playoff, which will debut in the 2014 season and run for 12 years. Get Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany and Michigan State AD Mark Hollis' thoughts on the decision in this post, plus see relevant tweets from across the nation.
[Dienhart: Let's Get This Playoff Party Started]
Delany
?The Big Ten Conference is pleased with the decision made by the presidential oversight committee to implement a four-team playoff for college football. We feel that this system will protect the regular season, preserve the tradition of bowl games and further enhance the Big Ten?s partnership with the Pac-12 and Rose Bowl while simultaneously allowing for great innovation. It was a great day for college football student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans.?
Hollis
?From the beginning of this process, I have emphasized that the important components of the college football postseason are maintaining the relevance of the regular season, rewarding conference champions, and providing an environment that recognizes strength of schedule. While the outcome may not achieve everything for everyone, it does take into consideration something for everyone."
[AP: Presidents approve college football playoff]
The decision, as expected, garnered more than its share of attention on Twitter. Get some of the best tweets from around the nation below:
Happy major CFB will finally have a playoff. Won't please everyone but nothing's perfect. Still will have best reg. Season in sports.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) June 26, 2012
Playoff is logical step in evolution in determining champ. That's good. Are they doing it in best way? Should go4 best
— Rece Davis (@ReceDavis) June 27, 2012
Please, everyone, stop using "selection committee" as impartial arbiter. As controversial as polls — esp behind closed doors.
— Matt Hayes (@MattHayesCFB) June 27, 2012
To all those already clamoring for 8 teams: The No. 8 team last year was 10-2 K-State. Lost a game 58-17.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) June 26, 2012
All cynicism aside, this is pretty cool. College football is getting a playoff. Can't wait for the 8-team deal in 2026.
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) June 26, 2012
BCS wants the selection committee known by early in 2014. There is some support for allowing a year head start but probably won't happen.
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) June 27, 2012
https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/217746811937505280
https://twitter.com/ESPN_BigTen/status/217984000986320898
There is expected to be No limitation of the number of teams from one conference on either the "Final Four" or the "BCS Games"
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) June 27, 2012
For those who can't wait for this playoff to get started, there are two dates being considered for the first semifinal games: Dec. 31, 2014 or Jan. 1, 2015. Mark your calendars, Big Ten fans!
