SEC Coach Eli Drinkwitz Challenges Playoff Decision: Eli Drinkwitz, navigating the SEC , finds the exclusion of Florida State from the CFP baffling. The undefeated 13-0 Seminoles overlooked for 12-1 Alabama triggers widespread college football outrage.
In the heart of SEC territory, Drinkwitz questions the logic: Does a quarterback injury erase the significance of an unbeaten ACC championship season? He boldly lends his voice to FSU’s cause, posing a compelling query. What if a playoff team loses a star player to injury? Should they be ousted, making way for Florida State’s return? Drinkwitz demands an answer, denouncing what he sees as nonsensical rationalization.
The Missouri coach, an SEC guy, expresses deep concern about the inconsistency. He questions the selective lens used, highlighting the lack of consideration for teams with potential unfair advantages. His sentiments, shared on College Sports on SiriusXM, reveal a coach unafraid to challenge the norm.
Remarkably, Drinkwitz, an SEC coach, stands with Florida State, despite the SEC benefiting from Alabama’s entry. His courage in speaking out sets him apart. While the SEC celebrates Alabama’s presence, Drinkwitz, a rational thinker, questions the fairness.
Acknowledging the field won’t change, he raises a pertinent question. If injuries can derail a playoff run, should teams be replaceable at this stage? He points out the irony: Jordan Travis‘ injury kept FSU out, but would the same apply if Quinn Ewers got hurt for a playoff team?
Eli Drinkwitz, like millions of fans, seeks answers to why injuries mattered for FSU in the playoff landscape. It’s a bold stance from a coach willing to challenge the status quo.
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