This Playoff system would be very simple and straight forward. The same 6 automatic qualifying conferences in the BCS system would carry over into this system. Additionally, the two highest ranked non-AQ schools would be granted access into the playoffs. These 8 teams would host their first round playoff games. The next 8 teams would simply be the next 8 highest ranked teams. This year, the bracket would look something like this:
1: LSU
16: Michigan
8: West Virginia
9: Alabama
4: Boise State
13: South Carolina
5: Wisconsin
12: Kansas State
2: Oklahoma State
15: Baylor
7: TCU
10: Stanford
3: Oregon
14: Virginia Tech
6: Clemson
11: Arkansas
Monday, December 5, 2011
24 Team Regionalized Playoff
This model is most similar to the format used at the Division II level. My proposal breaks the 120 team FBS division into four regions using geography as the primary factor as to which region a team falls into. I've also done my best to keep the regions as balanced as possible in terms of competition. At the end of the year each conference champion is admitted into the playoffs and along with 3 wild cards per region. That makes 6 playoff berths per regions with a total of 24 teams playing for a national title. Every conference will have representation. A computer based ranking system will continue to be used to calculate the wild card teams and seed the playoff teams. The top two teams from each region are given a first round bye. But enough talking, I'll skip to the point and show you what such a system could look like at the FBS level.
Region 1 consists of the 12 ACC teams, the 8 Big East teams and the 4 currently Independent schools. These schools could keep their Independent status, but they would be grouped into Region 1 for playoff purposes.
Region 2 consists of the 12 SEC teams, the 12 Conference-USA teams and the 9 Sun Belt teams.
Region 3 consists of the 12 Big Ten teams, the 10 Big 12 teams and the 13 MAC teams.
Region 4 consists of the 12 PAC-12 teams, the 8 Mountain West teams and the 8 WAC teams.
This year, a playoff bracket would look similar to this:
Region 1
#1 Clemson plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 BYU and #5 Notre Dame.
#2 Virginia Tech plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 West Virginia and #6 Georgia Tech
Region 2
#1 LSU plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 Southern Miss and #5 Houston
#2 Alabama plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 Arkansas and #6 Arkansas State
Region 3
#1 Oklahoma State plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 Baylor and #5 Michigan
#2 Kansas State plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 Wisconsin and #6 Northern Illinois
Region 4
#1 Stanford plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 TCU and #5 Utah
#2 Oregon plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 Boise State and #6 Louisiana Tech.
The winners of region 1 and 2 would face in the national semifinal with the region 3 and 4 winners on the opposite side of the bracket. The National Semifinal games and National Championship game would be held at predetermined neutral sites.
Region 1 consists of the 12 ACC teams, the 8 Big East teams and the 4 currently Independent schools. These schools could keep their Independent status, but they would be grouped into Region 1 for playoff purposes.
Region 2 consists of the 12 SEC teams, the 12 Conference-USA teams and the 9 Sun Belt teams.
Region 3 consists of the 12 Big Ten teams, the 10 Big 12 teams and the 13 MAC teams.
Region 4 consists of the 12 PAC-12 teams, the 8 Mountain West teams and the 8 WAC teams.
This year, a playoff bracket would look similar to this:
Region 1
#1 Clemson plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 BYU and #5 Notre Dame.
#2 Virginia Tech plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 West Virginia and #6 Georgia Tech
Region 2
#1 LSU plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 Southern Miss and #5 Houston
#2 Alabama plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 Arkansas and #6 Arkansas State
Region 3
#1 Oklahoma State plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 Baylor and #5 Michigan
#2 Kansas State plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 Wisconsin and #6 Northern Illinois
Region 4
#1 Stanford plays the winner of the first round matchup between #4 TCU and #5 Utah
#2 Oregon plays the winner of the first round matchup between #3 Boise State and #6 Louisiana Tech.
The winners of region 1 and 2 would face in the national semifinal with the region 3 and 4 winners on the opposite side of the bracket. The National Semifinal games and National Championship game would be held at predetermined neutral sites.
BCS Mess
LSU and Alabama will square off in what is almost certainly the most debated BCS Championship Game matchup since the system's inception. This year more than ever, the general public is sick of the BCS process. People have grown tired of a system they don't understand. This year Notre Dame is going to recieve 1.8 million dollars from BCS earnings despite not participating in a BCS bowl. However, instead of pointing out every individual flaw in the system, I'm going to go ahead and present two different possible playoff formats.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Rumors swirling of Ray Edwards to Cleveland
With news surfacing of Charles Johnson returning to Carolina with a long-term, big money contract, one of the most coveted free agents of 2011 may be have just been taken off the board. For teams seeking a defensive end, Johnson was one of the two most sought after at the position alongside former Minnesota Viking Ray Edwards.
It is being now reported by multiple credible sources that Cleveland is right at the top of Edwards' list for his next career move. Although the Browns certainly beefed up their defensive front with this April's draft, the move to new Defensive Coordinator Dick Jauron's 4-3 still leaves Cleveland with questions at defensive end. Edwards would provide an immediate answer at that spot, and would assuredly make Jauron's job a bit easier.
Nonetheless, it is possible that much of the speculation surrounding Edwards to Cleveland could be a tactic by Edwards camp to drive up the asking price so that another suitor, possibly the Eagles, would be pressured into giving him an even bigger pay day. Time will tell.
Here's a look at Edwards' career thus far:
Edwards is entering his 6th season out of Purdue. All five of his professional seasons have been played in Minnesota. He has produced at a steady rate while in the league, and has had 5 sacks or more in each of the last 4 seasons. With 26.5 total sacks through the last 4 seasons, he would provide an immediate boost to a team's pass rushing ability.
It is being now reported by multiple credible sources that Cleveland is right at the top of Edwards' list for his next career move. Although the Browns certainly beefed up their defensive front with this April's draft, the move to new Defensive Coordinator Dick Jauron's 4-3 still leaves Cleveland with questions at defensive end. Edwards would provide an immediate answer at that spot, and would assuredly make Jauron's job a bit easier.
Nonetheless, it is possible that much of the speculation surrounding Edwards to Cleveland could be a tactic by Edwards camp to drive up the asking price so that another suitor, possibly the Eagles, would be pressured into giving him an even bigger pay day. Time will tell.
Here's a look at Edwards' career thus far:
Edwards is entering his 6th season out of Purdue. All five of his professional seasons have been played in Minnesota. He has produced at a steady rate while in the league, and has had 5 sacks or more in each of the last 4 seasons. With 26.5 total sacks through the last 4 seasons, he would provide an immediate boost to a team's pass rushing ability.
New Look
As stated in the "Welcome," this blog is a bit of a work in progress. As I learn more and more, specifically in graphic design, the more the website will grow. Today, as of around 8 PM, the website is transitioning to a new look. Hope you guys enjoy it!
Browns pick up Former Vol
Jarrod Shaw, a 6'4, 330 pound OG from Tennessee has announced on twitter that he is now a member of the Cleveland Browns.
Browns Bring in D2 Wide Reciever
L.J. Castile, a 6'3 wide receiver from Delta State has signed with the Browns. Castile was played part of his career at Houston before transferring to DSU. He led Delta State to a national championship game appearance in his senior season, and was named All-GCS as well as All Super-Region 2.
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