Florida lawmakers criticize decision to exclude Florida State from College Football Playoff, calling it corrupt

Politicians ‍in Florida Slam College Football Playoff Committee’s Decision to​ Exclude​ Undefeated Florida​ State Seminoles

Politicians in the Sunshine State are up in arms over the College Football Playoff committee’s controversial decision to leave out the undefeated Florida State Seminoles from‌ the four-team playoff. The‍ exclusion of ⁤the Seminoles, who⁢ clinched the Atlantic Coast Conference title and maintained a perfect ⁣record, has sparked outrage and fierce backlash.

Strong Criticism from Rep. Byron Donalds

“The ​CFP committee is trash! 1. [FSU] is ⁣undefeated. 2. FSU won the conference championship with a 3rd string QB.⁢ 3.⁢ Texas was never ranked ahead​ of FSU all year. 4.​ FSU didn’t need a‌ hailmary ⁣to survive rivalry week, like Alabama did. Plus we ‌won with the ⁤2nd string QB!”

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) expressed his frustration with the committee’s ‍decision on social⁢ media, highlighting the⁢ Seminoles’ impressive achievements and questioning why they were ranked below Texas and ⁤Alabama.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz Condemns “Corrupt” ​Decision

“I am circulating ⁢a letter and⁢ will be doing a resolution condemning [the NCAA’s] decision to leave [Florida State] out ‌of the playoffs. This decision is about TV money, a corrupt decision for⁤ college athletics.”

Rep. Jared⁣ Moskowitz (D-FL) ⁣criticized the committee’s rankings, calling them corrupt and driven by⁤ television ratings.⁢ He⁢ vowed to take action by⁤ circulating a letter to condemn ⁢the decision.

Sen. Rick⁢ Scott Demands‍ Answers

“Like millions of college football fans, I⁤ was infuriated‌ by ⁤the illogical decision to rob [Florida State] ⁤ of ‌the chance​ to play in​ the [College Football Playoff].⁢ I’ll be demanding the committee answer as to ‌how this‍ decision⁣ was made and what led to this outcome.”

Sen. Rick Scott ⁢(R-FL) expressed his outrage at the committee’s “illogical”⁣ decision and ⁢demanded an explanation for their actions.

Florida⁣ Chief Financial Officer Seeks Full​ Explanation

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy‌ Patronis demanded a “full explanation” for why Florida State was denied a “championship opportunity” by what he called “corrupt bureaucrats.”

Governor Ron DeSantis Congratulates Florida State

Despite the ⁤snub, Governor Ron DeSantis ⁢(R-FL) ⁤congratulated Florida ‍State on their “outstanding season” and ACC championship, emphasizing that the ⁢committee had disregarded their impressive accomplishments.

Former President Donald Trump Joins the Criticism

Former President Donald Trump, now a Florida resident, also voiced his disapproval​ of ⁣the committee’s decision, stating that ​Florida State had been‍ treated unfairly and⁤ blaming Governor DeSantis.

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Future Changes to the College Football ​Playoff

The College Football⁤ Playoff will transition to a 12-team format in 2024, with automatic‌ bids for the top four conference champions. This move aims to address controversies surrounding team selections in the current four-team ‌playoff,⁤ which has been in place since 2014.

Meanwhile, Florida State will face off against the Georgia Bulldogs‍ in the Orange Bowl on December 30.

What factors did the College Football Playoff⁢ committee consider in ‌their decision to exclude ⁤Florida State from the playoff, and how do they justify their decision

E committee’s decision as “corrupt” and stated that‌ he‍ is working on a resolution to ‍condemn the NCAA’s​ choice. He believes that the decision was driven by financial⁤ interests rather than‌ the integrity of college⁣ athletics.

Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Reform

“It is clear ⁣that the⁤ current playoff system is ⁤flawed and biased. We need reform to ensure ​a fair and equitable ​process for all teams, including the undefeated Florida ‌State Seminoles.”

Governor ​Ron DeSantis echoed the dissatisfaction voiced by his fellow politicians and called for a ‌reform of the ‌playoff system. He⁣ believes that the current system is flawed ​and biased, and that changes need to ​be made to create⁤ a fair and equitable process for‍ all teams, including Florida State.

Backlash from Seminoles Fans and Alumni

The exclusion of the undefeated Seminoles from the playoff has not only drawn criticism from‌ politicians but has also ​caused outrage among fans and alumni. Many argue that​ Florida State’s perfect record and ‍conference championship should ​have been⁣ enough to secure​ a spot in‍ the playoff. Social ⁢media platforms have ‌been flooded with‍ hashtags such as #LetTheNolesIn and #SeminolesDeserveBetter, with fans expressing their disappointment and frustration.

Committee’s Response

The College Football Playoff committee ⁣has defended its decision, citing the strength of schedule and quality of wins as factors⁤ considered in the selection process. They argue that ‍despite being undefeated, ‍Florida State’s⁢ strength of schedule compared to the‌ other playoff teams was not strong enough to warrant inclusion.

Impact on College Football

The controversy⁢ surrounding the exclusion⁤ of the ⁣Florida State Seminoles from the ⁤playoff⁣ highlights the ongoing debate about the fairness of the current system. Many argue that a​ larger playoff format, expanding beyond four teams, should be implemented⁢ to ensure that deserving teams do ⁣not get left out. Others emphasize the need for clearer‌ criteria and guidelines in the selection process to eliminate bias‍ and inconsistency.

As the debate continues, it is clear that ‌the decision made ‌by ‍the ‌College Football ⁣Playoff committee has stirred up strong ⁢emotions ⁢in Florida. Politicians, fans, and alumni are demanding ⁢answers and​ pushing for ⁢changes to ensure that ​teams‌ like⁤ Florida State, with outstanding records, ​are given ⁣a fair opportunity to compete⁢ for the national championship. ⁤The outcome of this controversy will likely ⁢have implications ​for the future of college football and the​ playoff ⁣system itself.