For all the so-called positives associated with a 12-team College Football Playoff, only a contrarian would deny that something won't be lost as well.
Over a meal of barbecue, Brussels sprouts and bourbon, three sports reporters discussed college football’s move to a. Similar to the served dishes, we agreed that some of the expansion plan is delicious, some you either love or hate and some will take time to swallow.
We both give expansion a thumbs-up, but think some elements of what makes college football great will be lost by going from four to 12 teams. Even during the entertaining back-and-forth, we all agreed the debate mostly was moot — that 20 years from now, when the playoff has grown to 16 teams or more, most fans will have embraced the notion that bigger is better.
. No more seeing your season ruined in October with a second loss. Rebound strong after an early stumble, or two, and still have a shot at making the playoff.. The point of competition is to prove it on the field. Adding more teams to the mix creates a larger minefield, and the team that crosses it without getting blown up will have earned the title.will. Lose one game, depending on strength of opponent, and a school still might make the playoff. Lose two? Nice knowing you.
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