New Playoff Format brings back Bowl Games

[theydontcare]

I really dont understand who sets up post season bowl games, but I was wondering if anyone had any idea how they are set up, what bowl games are in the state, and with the new format will there be more than usual.

 

In some regions teams that are 7-3 may not make the playoffs, but are they still eligible for a bowl game at the end of the season. This will make many 5-5 teams play one more before the playoffs start. Just looking for some insite!

[formerblazer]

I really dont understand who sets up post season bowl games, but I was wondering if anyone had any idea how they are set up, what bowl games are in the state, and with the new format will there be more than usual.

 

In some regions teams that are 7-3 may not make the playoffs, but are they still eligible for a bowl game at the end of the season. This will make many 5-5 teams play one more before the playoffs start. Just looking for some insite!

 

Some things are screwy. In a 5A 6A conference it is theoretically possible for a 1-9 team to make the playoffs...something ain't right here.

[chs4life]

We all know why we have 6 public classes. $$$. But you are right I think at least one 1-9 team gets into the playoffs.

[Indian]

The economic situations helped make the decision to contract to three regular season classes, the same it had been until 1993. Regions, districts, whatever you want to call them were too spread out in some cases. Contracting the classes helped on the travel for district games and helped bring back old rivalries for some teams so that was a good idea. From there, I think it was a good decision to divide for the playoffs, moneywise and competition wise. Some teams may not like their games with larger schools in the regular season help determine playoffs or playoff spots but those same teams might not like having to face much larger schools in the playoffs.

[ColumbiaBlueNScarlet]

There will probably be less bowl games. With six football classes in Division I, there will be 32 additional playoff teams in 2009... thus, there will be less teams available for bowl games.