college football in 2018 is a dud

Harbaugh has completed the reverse John Cooper.

38 wins, but none that matter. None against Ohio State. No division or conference championships, no national championship.

THE MOST OVERRATED OVERPAID COACH IN CF.

Yea.. I guess you could say that!  


Here's my theory, I wish I had time to really research it: 

The current 4-team "Selected Playoff" STRONGLY favors the 'Top programs' in the country when it comes to recruiting.   Teams that repeat in the CFP, become seen by TOP prospects (5*) as THE PLACE to be if you want to be seen by NFL scouts. 

It's a system that, over time, reinforces already present biases toward top programs. 

This is why, I have felt such an URGENT NEED for Texas to get back into the National Title discussion, 

Of course, it's not THAT easy in football...  Plenty of 5*'s don't pan out, and 2-3*'s grow and develop into great players.  And, without question GREAT COACHING can overcome a lot.  (I'm sure, Blue Hen and I agree on this point)

I see it as... The top programs (Bama, OSU, now Clemson, and... ) Have a natural advantage... maybe, 20-30%?  If they find a GREAT coach that knows how to use it?   They dominate. 


And... just to wrap this up:  When ONE, or even a handful of teams DOMINATE the system EVERY YEAR?   Interest wanes.   

The NFL gets this.  PARITY = INTEREST.... across the country.  

INTEREST = Ratings.. and, 

RATINGS = MONEY $$$


No more kneeling during the anthem.   The NFL was slow to respond, but they figured it out.  ( A topic for a different thread) 

TCU lost 20 players due to injury otherwise they'd be better than 6-6, but most of your statements are accurate.