Determining True Strength Of Schedule in College Football
There is a “major” discussion amongst college football sports media “experts” in the likes of ESPN, Fox Sports, and any other sports sites trying to offer their thoughts and explain the issue such as strength of schedule for college football at the FBS level. This highly contested, subjective topic all […]
Strength Of Schedule Concept: Scheduling Solution With Super Conferences For College Football
Since the recent implementation of the 12-team College Football Playoff for college football at the FBS level, there is an inquiry by the sports media “experts” with the primary thought centered around the selection and seeding process. Moreover, the primary problem of how to select the FBS teams for seeds […]
CFP Board of Managers Failed Their Due Diligence and Process
On December 1, 2022 the College Football Playoff Board of Managers approved then advancement of expansion for the CFP for 12-teams. This board of managers at that point in time reported to CFP Executive Director; Mr. Bill Hancock. From my understanding; CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock will be stepping down […]
2023 Field of FBS 16: Michigan #1 Who Else Is in
The real college football playoff Field of 16.
Michigan Takes Over Number 1 In Week 3 Poll
Michigan (7-0) dominates Penn State (5-1) in a battle of between two 0-loss programs. Michigan does possess a strategic advantage in their non-conference schedule by playing three (3) extra home games. Michigan along with Ohio State are amongst a small group of FBS programs that remain at 0-losses within the […]
SEC: Scheduling Problems and Resolution When SEC Football Adds Oklahoma and Texas
With the recent additions of Oklahoma and Texas to the Southeastern Football Conference (SEC) starting with the 2025 football season, Greg Sankey; Commissioner of the SEC along with the soon to be, SEC 16 member conference athletic directors; must have already figured out how to schedule football games starting the […]
College Football Playoff Expansion to 16, Already Examined and Published
Tuesday April 14, 2020: It seems that the sports media experts have uncovered a college football playoff expansion concept, that I have known for at least 10+ years. On a recent airing of a ESPN Television/Radio Networks, The Will Cain Show was in discussion with media members who are reporting, […]
2019 FBS Data Versus FCS, Media Comments and Time For Change
College Football at the FBS level has always had the challenge of scheduling competitively among each other without ruining traditions and conference scheduling. However, since 1996, FBS programs at the NCAA level of college football has significantly increased it scheduling of FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) programs to not only offer […]
In Response to Tony Barnhart’s CFB Playoff Questions
In the immortal words of Barney Stinson; character played by Neil Patrick Harris on the CBS television show “How I Met Your Mother”, “challenge accepted”. (Bays, 2005-2014). In your post titled ” So you want an 8-team playoff? Answer these questions first” (Barnhart, 2018), published and posted on the world […]
Clemson vs. Alabama Debate
I have been asked to support my reasoning why I have been ranking Clemson above Alabama all year long. My explanation is very simple. It’s all in the data. The “eye test” in which the CFP committee uses, is just a subjective process of what you perceive is reality. Perception […]