Maybe, but I think the huge media rights money
by NDAtty (2021-07-30 13:00:40)

In reply to: It certainly contributed. Alabama drives the market  posted by BuckeyeJohn05


for sports is really the driving force.

The playoff was instituted because there was money to be made, time slots to fill and networks in need of programming. The playoffs were a consequence of TV money and the forces at play today rather than a cause. Just another step down that road.

BCS and CFP were a continuation away from where the sport was, but I don't think it likely they would have been held off much longer even if delayed.

Of course, I don't know.


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