"Arrr, Charles Barkley be scurvy dog! He be whinin' 'bout CFP's decision to leave out Florida State, harrr!"
2023-12-18
Arr, me hearties! Charles Barkley be speakin' on the tragedy o' Florida State bein' left out o' the College Football Playoff! And them fancy officials o' the CFP be explainin' their dastardly snubbin' o' the team! Avast, 'tis a tale filled with woe, me mateys!
The conversation about whether Florida State should be included in the College Football Playoff reached Charles Barkley, who humorously voiced his support for the Seminoles' bid. Despite finishing the season undefeated and winning the ACC Championship, the Selection Committee did not deem it enough, especially without their injured quarterback, Jordan Travis. Barkley questioned the decision, arguing that winning with backups should have earned them brownie points instead of penalties. He expressed his excitement for the playoffs, as he had no idea who would come out on top among the four elite teams. Florida lawmakers pressed College Football Playoff officials for an explanation, leading Executive Director Boo Corrigan to respond in a letter to Senator Rick Scott. Corrigan cited two reasons why Florida State was not included: the unavailability of key players, particularly their star quarterback, and the team's weaker strength of schedule compared to the four ranked teams. Corrigan emphasized that strength of schedule is a crucial factor in the committee's decision-making process. As a result, Florida State will instead play Georgia in the Orange Bowl.