As a college football fan, my immediate response to this question is "Absolutely!" The NCAA and schools participating in the extra playoff games would make more money from ticket sales, advertisements, viewership, apparel, etc. However, as is typical when considering college sports, we forget about the athletes. The players are aware of the limits of their own bodies and the amount of effort and wear-and-tear they can withstand before fizzling out and needing a break. The many players from Clemson and Alabama seem to echo the same idea that one more game would be physically asking too much of them. It also leaves the players vulnerable to injury for an added week which could affect their ability to play the following season or to commit to the NFL. Moreover, I never considered the fact that the added week would push into the second semester of classes for these student-athletes. Considering most of their summer and fall were dedicated to football on top of academics, I'm sure a semester free of the added athletic commitment of being in season would help them focus on their studies.
I wonder if expanding the playoff to six teams with a wildcard game would be a nice middle ground for both sides of the issue? This way, only one team would have to play three times at most?
Personally, I do not think that there should be an expansion to 8 team in the College Football Playoff. Yes, it would make a great few weeks of non-stop college football. However, it would make the regular season less competitive because teams would no longer be fighting for a top 4 spot, but just a ranking in the top 8. Also, for the players this would mean an extra game against one of the best teams in the country. At the end of the season, this is the last thing an athlete would want to do.
In a similar discussion, looking at the FIFA World Cup expansion planned to begin in 2026, the addition of 16 teams to the tournament has not played well with soccer fans around the world. Expanding the CFP may have similar effects as well.
I do not think the college football playoff should be expanded. The athletes already feel warn out due to how hard they work, and on top of that injuring a body part can lead to their future being ruined/might not being able to commit to the NFL. I also feel that it would be too overwhelming for the student athletes since they dedicate their time to football during the summer and fall in order to stay on top of their academics during the season. Adding a week would conflict with their second semester and make the players feel stressed and unhealthy.
From an audience view point expanding the college football playoffs would be a no brainer, as it is pure entertainment for us. More college football, more games, more gatherings; and for the broadcasters more money. Having said this, as an athlete myself I know what it takes to prepare for a season and play in it as well. Now my experience only ranges to the high school level, so I cannot imagine the toll it takes on college athletes. In the article the players also voiced their opinions which seemed not excited about the idea of an expansion. This not only would expand their season, but expand their chances of injuries which could impact more then just that season. An injury that could possibly take place in the expansion of the season could affect their upcoming college seasons and their opportunities to compete at the professional level. Adding on to their already vigorous schedule would increase chances of injuries, exhaust the players, and not allow athletes to focus on other aspects of life like academics.
Expanding the college football playoff may seem like it is wearing players out, however it is actually preparing them for the professional level, the true goal of college sports. Under the current playoff, the maximum number of games that one team could play is 15, which is one game less than the entire NFL regular season. Increasing the number of teams in the playoff could increase a team's schedule to 16 games, a full NFL season. In the NFL, teams are often forced to rest their rookies, especially later in the season, because they are not used to the pace and length of a professional season. With a longer college season, the soon to be professional players will be better equipped to handle the extremities of the NFL. Once players realize that a longer season could benefit them, they will not complain about the extra games.
Additionally, having a longer postseason would generate more money as more fans would be interested and watch the games. More schools would attract more viewers as college fans allegiances are highly divided. Specifically for this season, an eight team playoff would have yielded a rematch of the OSU-Michigan game which would have definitely attracted a large viewership as the first matchup was one of the most controversial and entertaining games of the entire season.
I believe the College Football Playoff should be expanded to 8 teams, but only if there is an elimination of 2 non-conference games from each team's schedule. The reason I say this is because it is a great way for schools and the NCAA to maximize revenues as well as keep student-athletes healthy. Many powerhouse schools such as the University of Alabama or the University of Washington schedule weak non-conference games which generate low ratings because they often end up in blowouts. If these schools were to play in an extra playoff game instead of the 2 non-conference games, the NCAA would make more money because they could charge higher prices for tickets and advertisements, and the school/conference would make more money because they would receive higher compensation from the NCAA. This also benefits the student-athletes because it gives them an extra week of rest and allows more student-athletes to perform on the biggest stage in College Football.
I think that if the College Football Playoff was expanded to 8 teams, there would have to be a couple changes. First, I think that the schedule would need to be shortened. It would be too long for student athletes who cannot devote their entire day to preparing. Another change that would need to be made is the way that teams were ranked and selected for the playoff. There would need to be some system that allows a non power 5 conference team to earn a spot because that is not happening with the current system even though one might deserve a spot. However, I do believe that the playoff definitely should be expanded to 8 teams because of the extra profit it brings to the NCAA and the increased competition for a championship. It was evident this year where at least 8 teams deserved a spot in the playoff, but only 4 got to continue to play for a championship.
My believe is that the College Football Playoff should not be expanded to 8 teams since there would be no significant tangible benefits for the players. For example Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett said “That’s just too many games to ask out of a player, honestly." These players would not get any benefits if the Playoffs suddenly changed to 8 games. No pay, more exhaustion. When moving to an 8 team playoff the players would run the risk of more injuries and football would become more of an endurance sport than it already is. They would be asking players to take significant hits to most part of the bodies not just for 15 games but now 16 to win a title. Another compelling fact is the idea of creating a more competitive environment if there were less games. If there were less than 8 slots for the playoffs it would create a more competitive regular season which in my opinion makes every game more fun to watch.
I don not think that the College Football Playoff should be expanded to eight teams. If 8 teams could make the playoffs rather than 4, the regular season games would become less competitive. Also, the 8-team tournament would last too long and increase the risk of injuries to future professional players that are concerned with their health. For example, Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette both sat out their schools Bowl Games at the end of the season because they are saving their health for their professional careers. The players would not enjoy the expanded playoffs, and it is not very entertaining for viewers to watch less competitive regular season games with some big stars sitting out.
I believe that there should not be an extension 8 team in the College Football Playoff. There would be much excitement throughout the weeks but at the same time we are not thinking about the fan in this situation; our main priority would be the players. The stress that would be put on their bodies would be too much for them; Clemson linebacker Kendall Joseph said. “But there are nagging things. Like my thumb: I don’t know what’s wrong with my thumb, but my thumb is killing me. Things like that. My feet hurt all the time. My knees. You’re just broke down. Things just add on and it kind of lingers through the season.” Instead of adding more games we should be taking care of the players, keeping them healthy for the following seasons to come. For Clemson, they have a program where practices are kept short for players to help maintain freshness and limit wear-and-tear during the season.
I think that the College Football Playoff should not be expanded to 8 teams. It would be unfair to ask football players to play an extra game and make it harder on themselves just for more entertainment. With only 4 playoff spots currently, it raises the quality of football being played. With 8 spots, it wouldn't be as competitive throughout the entire season. Although 8 playoff spots would bring in some extra profit, it's not worth it for the extra fatigue and stress that goes on in college students' lives. Also, the players will be more susceptible to injury because football is very physical and has a very high intensity. Players playing an extra game will make their bodies worn out, and that combined with the nature of football is going to definitely result in more injuries.
The college football playoff should not be expanded because of the great toll it takes on athletes both physically and mentally. The athletes already have to play enough games and they are being faced with pain and injuries all throughout their season. Adding more games would just worsen these consequences. It would also take away from athletes academically. They said that the only way they would agree to this addition is if they were given something in return, for example being exempt from school work. This addition will therefore prevent athletes from receiving the education they will possibly need later on in life.
Every year there are multiple teams that the selection committee overlooks when choosing the final 4 that will compete for the national championship. The teams that were “snubbed” were clearly good enough to play and possibly win the title, but when not selected they lose all chance of winning, throwing their whole season away. Regardless of the fact that the 9th team would feel “snubbed”, doubling the amount of teams that participate in the College Football Playoff would truly give all the best teams in the sport their rightful chance to be champions. The playoff would extend a rigorous season of constant hard work by one game, creating a situation where the potential benefits far outweigh the additional playing time. The players would benefit greatly because of their increased chance of being able to win a national title. The more the outcome is determined by the players and not by a selection committee will greatly reduce controversy. The school’s who participate in the playoff would also benefit as a result of exposure in national media and merchandise sold. The schools would make more money off their team being in the CFP.
Extending the College Football Playoff to eight teams should not be accepted because it would force players to become exhausted and suffer in their academics. At the current amount of games, players are already extremely exhausted and extremely sore, only imagine what would happen to their bodies and performances if additional games were added to their schedules. When players do not play up to their full potential due to exhaustion and soreness the games often become boring for viewers to watch because the thrill of the games does not exist. This can cause lower ratings on TV and lower attendance at games. Every college sport is revolved around the players, and many viewers may forget that they are also students, who need to maintain their grades. Around this time of the year, many schools are in the midst of midterms and other exams which generate stress, but now add the stressfulness of the playoff season and the various distractions to the players. This alone can cause players’ grades to suffer, and adding additional games would only make it worse. If players cannot play up to their full potential because they are experiencing stress from exams and soreness from their hectic football schedule, then the games will not have the same intensity in previous years and will result in lower ratings.
It should be expanded because it should mean something to win your conference. Penn State won the Big 10, and didn’t make the playoff. Ohio State did make the playoff and didn’t win the Big 10 and was murdered by Clemson in the first round. The only way to truly determine the best team in the country is to expand the playoff. The only downside to this would be the athletes health, but part of being an athlete is putting stress on your body and learning how to manage/cope with it. It would be super fun for the fans as well! All in all if they did expand it you’d have a total of 7 games. Name the 6 games the power bowls (Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, etc) and then the national championship game.
I think that the College Football playoff being expanded deals with many concerns, but ultimately should be expanded. because although the players may not necessarily want more games on a season, they are still in school are and at higher risk of injury one thing I believe has leverage over all of that. Professional sports. I believe that the idea of the NFL and ability to play in the NFL is a huge part of the reason that the College Football Playoff should be expanded. I think this because if a college kid who is serious about the sport is asked if he wants a shot in the NFL more often than not, they will take that shot. If one were to be prepared for this, he needs to be able to be used to more than 15 games. By considering the NFL as a career that means that you will be fully invested in the sport and although attending school makes this hard to do, I believe the payoff in the future is greater. I am not saying all college kids will go to the NFL, however if they are serious about the sport and want that chance, they must be able to acclimate easier to the even more extreme nature of football. While there are other upsides such as the NCAA can make a larger profit, or the fans will be happier with the length of the season, I still think that it is about the kids who are playing the sport and how serious they are willing to take it.
This is a tough question because this would bring up another question of "What is more important, the general population of America that watches and what they want versus the well being of the players?" As a student-athlete the struggle of having enough time and energy to do school and compete at a high level is hard. For these college student athletes, the pressure from school and from fans is a lot more draining. Some could argue that if they do play a 16 game season, then it would be preparing them more for playing at the professional level. This is true, but pro athletes don't have homework, papers, and assignments to worry about. For pro athletes, all they do is train and stay healthy and play football all the time. These kids in colleges have to worry about getting drafted, so they can't miss any games for that reason, this might cause some kids to power through issues that they have. In conclusion, the college football playoffs should not be extended for the well being of the players.
I think that the college football playoffs should not be expand for the academics of the student athletes that would be a part of the larger playoff. Many of these athletes already struggle to maintain good grades at the school the are at and one more week playing at such an enormous level would damage the academics of the student-athletes involved. With so much press coverage on the event, basically the whole week leading up to the event is fill with team practices and walkthroughs or some sort of media. This basically takes away from a week of the students classes and with eight teams in the playoffs, it would effect an even greater amount of students. I think that if the NCAA were to shorten the season by one game and add four more teams to the CFP it would not be as much of a burden on the students academics and would be a good solution this problem. The physical health of these athletes would also be a concern if the schedule was expanded by a week. Many of the athletes competing in the CFP final have intentions to play at the next level in the NFL, but in reality, even on the best college teams, only the top few players have an opportunity to be drafted. Keeping this in mind, many of the athletes are not capable with combining such a long season with school.
I don't think they should switch to 8 team playoff option. I think since the big schools that typically make it to the finals are even very against it shows that its not the right choice. I think if they are really passionate about switching to an 8 team playoff than they should perhaps decrease the amount of regular season games. I think that the additional rounds of playoffs really would put the athletes bodies to overuse. As an athlete I understand where the players are coming from with the idea that their bodies will be so physically exhausted with the addition of playoff games. By the end of your season, your body is tired and aches. I think the adding of playoff games is really just overkill. By that time of the season, as much as you love it, you can't wait to give your body a rest. I think that since football is such a high impact sport and the top tier teams (who are the ones typically playing in the extra games) are against the adding of playoff games, that it would be best to keep the playoff schedule the way it is.
I think that an eight team playoff would be great from a viewers perspective. I personally would love to see an additional game. However, I think it is more important what the athletes want. They work hard through out the season wearing down their bodies. If they don't want a eight team playoff then there shouldn't be one. I think the athletes are the main priority here and that this choice should come down to them.
I think that from the perspective of a player it would not be beneficial to extend the college football playoffs. I think that from an entertainment perspective it would be very beneficial because fans would be able to watch one more round of football. However, it is important to look at the athlete standpoint. Since college athletes are not payed, and it is not their job to play football they should not have their season extended. Although it is another chance for teams to make it to the playoffs, it will take a big toll on the last two standing. The last two standing will most likely not be changed by the addition of a round in the playoff. In the long run they will have to play another round of football just for the same outcome. If this were a decision in professional football, I would say that it should be extended but since these are college players and it is not their job, it's important to look at the toll it will take on them. I think that the playoff should not be extended because it is not beneficial to the players.
Making the playoffs an eight team bracket is not a solution to the complexity of crowning a a true national championship. Because of the wear and tear football players face, it is not safe to have so many games for these young adults to play. While maybe a team with a lot of momentum after a rough start like Penn State or USC could have challenged these teams, it's not a larger bracket that will help determine the winner, it is a more about the selection committee capabilities to determine all considering factors into choosing the teams for a four team playoff. In the NFL, it is both the regular season and the playoffs that determines who is the true champion. While this is an effective system, the champion is really determined by who has the most momentum during the span of the playoffs. In college, with each regular season game having huge impacts on who gets to play in the national championship game, the championship game truly places the two most dominant teams over the course of the season to play for the championship. This is more effective because the game represents who the two most dominant teams have been over the course of the season while the NFL can have a champion who was pretty good for the regular season, then stepped it up for the postseason. This is important to have in college football because it raises the level of competition for each game because each games means a lot unlike the NFL.
Through reading this article about the possible expansion of the playoffs I came to the realization that many players do not feel this is a good idea. The sport is extremely taxing on the players bodies and they simply cannot imagine playing 16 games rather than 14. Players reiterate the idea that having the players play additional games would simply be “too much to ask for” (Leggett) due to the physical state they are in after the standard 14 games. Coaches believe that there would need to be some sort of compensation for the players. They believe that it is simply too much to put the players through. They are constantly working and constantly in pain. Players feel as though the only way to compensate for these extra games would be to grant more bye’s during the regular and playoff season, and by possibly eliminating some games during the regular season.
I believe that the college football playoffs should be expanded to 6 or 8 teams for a few reasons. First off, every year there seems to be one team that, on paper, looks like they should have made the playoffs that was eliminated. While the eliminated team usually has some stats going for them it is easy to tell that they’re just not as good as the other team. For example, this year Penn State was eliminated and Ohio State made the playoffs despite that when the two teams faced off, earlier in the year, Penn State defeated Ohio State. OSU is clearly the better team and deserved to make the playoffs however, it's hard to argue that PSU should not be allowed into the playoffs if OSU is; proving one reason the playoffs should be expanded. Also the current playoff format doesn’t do a good job of taking the difficulty of a teams schedule into consideration. Because there are only four spots, the current format for the selection process looks primarily at a teams record and then difficulty. Expanding the college football playoffs will allow the selection process to better accept for how rigorous a teams schedule is proving another reason the playoffs should be expanded.
As a college football fan it is tough to say that the college football playoff shouldn't be expanded, it means I won't get to watch more games. But, for the players it may be better for them as they have have to juggle both school and football. In addition to juggling these two, they have an increased chance of injury if they were to play in more games. For a college football player who is on the cusp of going into the NFL it is very tough to get injured just before getting drafted. So, as a fan who would want more games, it is tough to realize that it is hard for the players who are faced to juggle school with sports and face an increased chance at injury. To expand the playoff would be more up to the players than the fans for me.
The playoffs should not be expanded to eight games because of the toll it takes on the athletes. Although it would be more profitable due to the attention it would receive from fans, the players do not benefit from this. The article quote players on saying that it is hard enough getting through a twelve game season, and the additional games would just be too much. Also the long season causes physical damage to a lot of players. One said that he is in constant pain in his feet, and is constantly sore for the long six months. In conclusion, it would be more profitable, but it would also be unfair, and unsafe for the players to expand to an eight game playoff.
As a college football fan, my immediate response to this question is "Absolutely!" The NCAA and schools participating in the extra playoff games would make more money from ticket sales, advertisements, viewership, apparel, etc. However, as is typical when considering college sports, we forget about the athletes. The players are aware of the limits of their own bodies and the amount of effort and wear-and-tear they can withstand before fizzling out and needing a break. The many players from Clemson and Alabama seem to echo the same idea that one more game would be physically asking too much of them. It also leaves the players vulnerable to injury for an added week which could affect their ability to play the following season or to commit to the NFL. Moreover, I never considered the fact that the added week would push into the second semester of classes for these student-athletes. Considering most of their summer and fall were dedicated to football on top of academics, I'm sure a semester free of the added athletic commitment of being in season would help them focus on their studies.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if expanding the playoff to six teams with a wildcard game would be a nice middle ground for both sides of the issue? This way, only one team would have to play three times at most?
Personally, I do not think that there should be an expansion to 8 team in the College Football Playoff. Yes, it would make a great few weeks of non-stop college football. However, it would make the regular season less competitive because teams would no longer be fighting for a top 4 spot, but just a ranking in the top 8. Also, for the players this would mean an extra game against one of the best teams in the country. At the end of the season, this is the last thing an athlete would want to do.
ReplyDeleteIn a similar discussion, looking at the FIFA World Cup expansion planned to begin in 2026, the addition of 16 teams to the tournament has not played well with soccer fans around the world. Expanding the CFP may have similar effects as well.
I do not think the college football playoff should be expanded. The athletes already feel warn out due to how hard they work, and on top of that injuring a body part can lead to their future being ruined/might not being able to commit to the NFL. I also feel that it would be too overwhelming for the student athletes since they dedicate their time to football during the summer and fall in order to stay on top of their academics during the season. Adding a week would conflict with their second semester and make the players feel stressed and unhealthy.
ReplyDeleteFrom an audience view point expanding the college football playoffs would be a no brainer, as it is pure entertainment for us. More college football, more games, more gatherings; and for the broadcasters more money. Having said this, as an athlete myself I know what it takes to prepare for a season and play in it as well. Now my experience only ranges to the high school level, so I cannot imagine the toll it takes on college athletes. In the article the players also voiced their opinions which seemed not excited about the idea of an expansion. This not only would expand their season, but expand their chances of injuries which could impact more then just that season. An injury that could possibly take place in the expansion of the season could affect their upcoming college seasons and their opportunities to compete at the professional level. Adding on to their already vigorous schedule would increase chances of injuries, exhaust the players, and not allow athletes to focus on other aspects of life like academics.
ReplyDeleteExpanding the college football playoff may seem like it is wearing players out, however it is actually preparing them for the professional level, the true goal of college sports. Under the current playoff, the maximum number of games that one team could play is 15, which is one game less than the entire NFL regular season. Increasing the number of teams in the playoff could increase a team's schedule to 16 games, a full NFL season. In the NFL, teams are often forced to rest their rookies, especially later in the season, because they are not used to the pace and length of a professional season. With a longer college season, the soon to be professional players will be better equipped to handle the extremities of the NFL. Once players realize that a longer season could benefit them, they will not complain about the extra games.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, having a longer postseason would generate more money as more fans would be interested and watch the games. More schools would attract more viewers as college fans allegiances are highly divided. Specifically for this season, an eight team playoff would have yielded a rematch of the OSU-Michigan game which would have definitely attracted a large viewership as the first matchup was one of the most controversial and entertaining games of the entire season.
I believe the College Football Playoff should be expanded to 8 teams, but only if there is an elimination of 2 non-conference games from each team's schedule. The reason I say this is because it is a great way for schools and the NCAA to maximize revenues as well as keep student-athletes healthy. Many powerhouse schools such as the University of Alabama or the University of Washington schedule weak non-conference games which generate low ratings because they often end up in blowouts. If these schools were to play in an extra playoff game instead of the 2 non-conference games, the NCAA would make more money because they could charge higher prices for tickets and advertisements, and the school/conference would make more money because they would receive higher compensation from the NCAA. This also benefits the student-athletes because it gives them an extra week of rest and allows more student-athletes to perform on the biggest stage in College Football.
ReplyDeleteI think that if the College Football Playoff was expanded to 8 teams, there would have to be a couple changes. First, I think that the schedule would need to be shortened. It would be too long for student athletes who cannot devote their entire day to preparing. Another change that would need to be made is the way that teams were ranked and selected for the playoff. There would need to be some system that allows a non power 5 conference team to earn a spot because that is not happening with the current system even though one might deserve a spot. However, I do believe that the playoff definitely should be expanded to 8 teams because of the extra profit it brings to the NCAA and the increased competition for a championship. It was evident this year where at least 8 teams deserved a spot in the playoff, but only 4 got to continue to play for a championship.
ReplyDeleteMy believe is that the College Football Playoff should not be expanded to 8 teams since there would be no significant tangible benefits for the players. For example Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett said “That’s just too many games to ask out of a player, honestly." These players would not get any benefits if the Playoffs suddenly changed to 8 games. No pay, more exhaustion. When moving to an 8 team playoff the players would run the risk of more injuries and football would become more of an endurance sport than it already is. They would be asking players to take significant hits to most part of the bodies not just for 15 games but now 16 to win a title. Another compelling fact is the idea of creating a more competitive environment if there were less games. If there were less than 8 slots for the playoffs it would create a more competitive regular season which in my opinion makes every game more fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteI don not think that the College Football Playoff should be expanded to eight teams. If 8 teams could make the playoffs rather than 4, the regular season games would become less competitive. Also, the 8-team tournament would last too long and increase the risk of injuries to future professional players that are concerned with their health. For example, Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette both sat out their schools Bowl Games at the end of the season because they are saving their health for their professional careers. The players would not enjoy the expanded playoffs, and it is not very entertaining for viewers to watch less competitive regular season games with some big stars sitting out.
ReplyDeleteI believe that there should not be an extension 8 team in the College Football Playoff. There would be much excitement throughout the weeks but at the same time we are not thinking about the fan in this situation; our main priority would be the players. The stress that would be put on their bodies would be too much for them; Clemson linebacker Kendall Joseph said. “But there are nagging things. Like my thumb: I don’t know what’s wrong with my thumb, but my thumb is killing me. Things like that. My feet hurt all the time. My knees. You’re just broke down. Things just add on and it kind of lingers through the season.” Instead of adding more games we should be taking care of the players, keeping them healthy for the following seasons to come. For Clemson, they have a program where practices are kept short for players to help maintain freshness and limit wear-and-tear during the season.
ReplyDeleteI think that the College Football Playoff should not be expanded to 8 teams. It would be unfair to ask football players to play an extra game and make it harder on themselves just for more entertainment. With only 4 playoff spots currently, it raises the quality of football being played. With 8 spots, it wouldn't be as competitive throughout the entire season. Although 8 playoff spots would bring in some extra profit, it's not worth it for the extra fatigue and stress that goes on in college students' lives. Also, the players will be more susceptible to injury because football is very physical and has a very high intensity. Players playing an extra game will make their bodies worn out, and that combined with the nature of football is going to definitely result in more injuries.
ReplyDeleteThe college football playoff should not be expanded because of the great toll it takes on athletes both physically and mentally. The athletes already have to play enough games and they are being faced with pain and injuries all throughout their season. Adding more games would just worsen these consequences. It would also take away from athletes academically. They said that the only way they would agree to this addition is if they were given something in return, for example being exempt from school work. This addition will therefore prevent athletes from receiving the education they will possibly need later on in life.
ReplyDeleteEvery year there are multiple teams that the selection committee overlooks when choosing the final 4 that will compete for the national championship. The teams that were “snubbed” were clearly good enough to play and possibly win the title, but when not selected they lose all chance of winning, throwing their whole season away. Regardless of the fact that the 9th team would feel “snubbed”, doubling the amount of teams that participate in the College Football Playoff would truly give all the best teams in the sport their rightful chance to be champions. The playoff would extend a rigorous season of constant hard work by one game, creating a situation where the potential benefits far outweigh the additional playing time. The players would benefit greatly because of their increased chance of being able to win a national title. The more the outcome is determined by the players and not by a selection committee will greatly reduce controversy. The school’s who participate in the playoff would also benefit as a result of exposure in national media and merchandise sold. The schools would make more money off their team being in the CFP.
ReplyDeleteExtending the College Football Playoff to eight teams should not be accepted because it would force players to become exhausted and suffer in their academics. At the current amount of games, players are already extremely exhausted and extremely sore, only imagine what would happen to their bodies and performances if additional games were added to their schedules. When players do not play up to their full potential due to exhaustion and soreness the games often become boring for viewers to watch because the thrill of the games does not exist. This can cause lower ratings on TV and lower attendance at games. Every college sport is revolved around the players, and many viewers may forget that they are also students, who need to maintain their grades. Around this time of the year, many schools are in the midst of midterms and other exams which generate stress, but now add the stressfulness of the playoff season and the various distractions to the players. This alone can cause players’ grades to suffer, and adding additional games would only make it worse. If players cannot play up to their full potential because they are experiencing stress from exams and soreness from their hectic football schedule, then the games will not have the same intensity in previous years and will result in lower ratings.
ReplyDeleteIt should be expanded because it should mean something to win your conference. Penn State won the Big 10, and didn’t make the playoff. Ohio State did make the playoff and didn’t win the Big 10 and was murdered by Clemson in the first round. The only way to truly determine the best team in the country is to expand the playoff. The only downside to this would be the athletes health, but part of being an athlete is putting stress on your body and learning how to manage/cope with it. It would be super fun for the fans as well! All in all if they did expand it you’d have a total of 7 games. Name the 6 games the power bowls (Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, etc) and then the national championship game.
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ReplyDeleteI think that the College Football playoff being expanded deals with many concerns, but ultimately should be expanded. because although the players may not necessarily want more games on a season, they are still in school are and at higher risk of injury one thing I believe has leverage over all of that. Professional sports. I believe that the idea of the NFL and ability to play in the NFL is a huge part of the reason that the College Football Playoff should be expanded. I think this because if a college kid who is serious about the sport is asked if he wants a shot in the NFL more often than not, they will take that shot. If one were to be prepared for this, he needs to be able to be used to more than 15 games. By considering the NFL as a career that means that you will be fully invested in the sport and although attending school makes this hard to do, I believe the payoff in the future is greater. I am not saying all college kids will go to the NFL, however if they are serious about the sport and want that chance, they must be able to acclimate easier to the even more extreme nature of football. While there are other upsides such as the NCAA can make a larger profit, or the fans will be happier with the length of the season, I still think that it is about the kids who are playing the sport and how serious they are willing to take it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough question because this would bring up another question of "What is more important, the general population of America that watches and what they want versus the well being of the players?" As a student-athlete the struggle of having enough time and energy to do school and compete at a high level is hard. For these college student athletes, the pressure from school and from fans is a lot more draining. Some could argue that if they do play a 16 game season, then it would be preparing them more for playing at the professional level. This is true, but pro athletes don't have homework, papers, and assignments to worry about. For pro athletes, all they do is train and stay healthy and play football all the time. These kids in colleges have to worry about getting drafted, so they can't miss any games for that reason, this might cause some kids to power through issues that they have. In conclusion, the college football playoffs should not be extended for the well being of the players.
ReplyDeleteI think that the college football playoffs should not be expand for the academics of the student athletes that would be a part of the larger playoff. Many of these athletes already struggle to maintain good grades at the school the are at and one more week playing at such an enormous level would damage the academics of the student-athletes involved. With so much press coverage on the event, basically the whole week leading up to the event is fill with team practices and walkthroughs or some sort of media. This basically takes away from a week of the students classes and with eight teams in the playoffs, it would effect an even greater amount of students. I think that if the NCAA were to shorten the season by one game and add four more teams to the CFP it would not be as much of a burden on the students academics and would be a good solution this problem. The physical health of these athletes would also be a concern if the schedule was expanded by a week. Many of the athletes competing in the CFP final have intentions to play at the next level in the NFL, but in reality, even on the best college teams, only the top few players have an opportunity to be drafted. Keeping this in mind, many of the athletes are not capable with combining such a long season with school.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they should switch to 8 team playoff option. I think since the big schools that typically make it to the finals are even very against it shows that its not the right choice. I think if they are really passionate about switching to an 8 team playoff than they should perhaps decrease the amount of regular season games. I think that the additional rounds of playoffs really would put the athletes bodies to overuse. As an athlete I understand where the players are coming from with the idea that their bodies will be so physically exhausted with the addition of playoff games. By the end of your season, your body is tired and aches. I think the adding of playoff games is really just overkill. By that time of the season, as much as you love it, you can't wait to give your body a rest. I think that since football is such a high impact sport and the top tier teams (who are the ones typically playing in the extra games) are against the adding of playoff games, that it would be best to keep the playoff schedule the way it is.
ReplyDeleteI think that an eight team playoff would be great from a viewers perspective. I personally would love to see an additional game. However, I think it is more important what the athletes want. They work hard through out the season wearing down their bodies. If they don't want a eight team playoff then there shouldn't be one. I think the athletes are the main priority here and that this choice should come down to them.
ReplyDeleteI think that from the perspective of a player it would not be beneficial to extend the college football playoffs. I think that from an entertainment perspective it would be very beneficial because fans would be able to watch one more round of football. However, it is important to look at the athlete standpoint. Since college athletes are not payed, and it is not their job to play football they should not have their season extended. Although it is another chance for teams to make it to the playoffs, it will take a big toll on the last two standing. The last two standing will most likely not be changed by the addition of a round in the playoff. In the long run they will have to play another round of football just for the same outcome. If this were a decision in professional football, I would say that it should be extended but since these are college players and it is not their job, it's important to look at the toll it will take on them. I think that the playoff should not be extended because it is not beneficial to the players.
ReplyDeleteMaking the playoffs an eight team bracket is not a solution to the complexity of crowning a a true national championship. Because of the wear and tear football players face, it is not safe to have so many games for these young adults to play. While maybe a team with a lot of momentum after a rough start like Penn State or USC could have challenged these teams, it's not a larger bracket that will help determine the winner, it is a more about the selection committee capabilities to determine all considering factors into choosing the teams for a four team playoff.
ReplyDeleteIn the NFL, it is both the regular season and the playoffs that determines who is the true champion. While this is an effective system, the champion is really determined by who has the most momentum during the span of the playoffs. In college, with each regular season game having huge impacts on who gets to play in the national championship game, the championship game truly places the two most dominant teams over the course of the season to play for the championship. This is more effective because the game represents who the two most dominant teams have been over the course of the season while the NFL can have a champion who was pretty good for the regular season, then stepped it up for the postseason. This is important to have in college football because it raises the level of competition for each game because each games means a lot unlike the NFL.
Through reading this article about the possible expansion of the playoffs I came to the realization that many players do not feel this is a good idea. The sport is extremely taxing on the players bodies and they simply cannot imagine playing 16 games rather than 14. Players reiterate the idea that having the players play additional games would simply be “too much to ask for” (Leggett) due to the physical state they are in after the standard 14 games. Coaches believe that there would need to be some sort of compensation for the players. They believe that it is simply too much to put the players through. They are constantly working and constantly in pain. Players feel as though the only way to compensate for these extra games would be to grant more bye’s during the regular and playoff season, and by possibly eliminating some games during the regular season.
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DeleteI believe that the college football playoffs should be expanded to 6 or 8 teams for a few reasons. First off, every year there seems to be one team that, on paper, looks like they should have made the playoffs that was eliminated. While the eliminated team usually has some stats going for them it is easy to tell that they’re just not as good as the other team. For example, this year Penn State was eliminated and Ohio State made the playoffs despite that when the two teams faced off, earlier in the year, Penn State defeated Ohio State. OSU is clearly the better team and deserved to make the playoffs however, it's hard to argue that PSU should not be allowed into the playoffs if OSU is; proving one reason the playoffs should be expanded. Also the current playoff format doesn’t do a good job of taking the difficulty of a teams schedule into consideration. Because there are only four spots, the current format for the selection process looks primarily at a teams record and then difficulty. Expanding the college football playoffs will allow the selection process to better accept for how rigorous a teams schedule is proving another reason the playoffs should be expanded.
ReplyDeleteAs a college football fan it is tough to say that the college football playoff shouldn't be expanded, it means I won't get to watch more games. But, for the players it may be better for them as they have have to juggle both school and football. In addition to juggling these two, they have an increased chance of injury if they were to play in more games. For a college football player who is on the cusp of going into the NFL it is very tough to get injured just before getting drafted. So, as a fan who would want more games, it is tough to realize that it is hard for the players who are faced to juggle school with sports and face an increased chance at injury. To expand the playoff would be more up to the players than the fans for me.
ReplyDeleteThe playoffs should not be expanded to eight games because of the toll it takes on the athletes. Although it would be more profitable due to the attention it would receive from fans, the players do not benefit from this. The article quote players on saying that it is hard enough getting through a twelve game season, and the additional games would just be too much. Also the long season causes physical damage to a lot of players. One said that he is in constant pain in his feet, and is constantly sore for the long six months. In conclusion, it would be more profitable, but it would also be unfair, and unsafe for the players to expand to an eight game playoff.
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