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Re: CFP Thread
« Reply #798 on: January 20, 2026, 03:07:15 PM »
Someone said that might be where the NFL actually steps in.  The one and done NBA rule wasn't a college rule, it was an NBA rule, to protect themselves from taking high upside busts straight out of HS.  That the NFL has largely sat by while NCAAF served as a free developmental league.  But apparently, particularly on the lines, they are concerned about the lack of development now.

I'm not sure what the NFL can do, because the issue isn't guys trying to enter too soon, it's guys not developing.  Their trust exemption gives them some latitude, so I wonder if they do something like say you must have been rostered for 2 consecutive years at the same place to be eligible.  I'm sure it would be challenged, but again, CBAs and anti-trust exemptions can help
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« Reply #799 on: January 20, 2026, 04:43:58 PM »
first first time champ since 1996 (?) - i’m happy for iu. ‘twas a good game.
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« Reply #800 on: January 20, 2026, 06:12:23 PM »
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« Reply #801 on: January 20, 2026, 06:17:07 PM »
Quote from: Gigem on January 20, 2026, 02:49:54 PM
Serious thought....now that a lot of college players will be moving through 2-3 programs in their college career, 
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LSU then Auburn then Texas State then Tulane then Western KY then GA State and now Incarnate Word!  
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« Reply #802 on: January 20, 2026, 06:18:47 PM »
I don't know if I prefer it either way, but in the next 5-6 years, we'll find out if this is the new normal or if Cignetti is just Saban 2.0.

If programs like Arkansas and Maryland start winning NCs, all is revealed. 
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« Reply #803 on: January 21, 2026, 09:50:48 AM »
or 4 programs from Texas
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Re: CFP Thread
« Reply #804 on: January 21, 2026, 10:00:56 AM »
Clearly we're in a time of flux, and anyone is guessing to claim they know what will happen in ten years.  

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« Reply #805 on: January 21, 2026, 10:12:18 AM »
I'm guessing Cignetti is gonna make a lot of money
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« Reply #806 on: January 21, 2026, 10:13:12 AM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on January 21, 2026, 10:00:56 AM
Clearly we're in a time of flux, and anyone is guessing to claim they know what will happen in ten years. 


My guess is that the end is in <10 years.
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« Reply #807 on: January 21, 2026, 10:17:13 AM »
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« Reply #808 on: January 21, 2026, 10:27:09 AM »
He should retire.
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« Reply #809 on: January 21, 2026, 10:28:35 AM »
After the game he said "If I was smart I would retire, but we need the money." 
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Re: CFP Thread
« Reply #810 on: January 21, 2026, 10:33:30 AM »
A few things that seem likely, to me, within ten years:

- Expanded playoffs, probably to 16.  High prob.
- Some limits on portal movement.
- Some limits on NIL?
- Rearrangement of conferences into subdivisions (?)
- More public concern over brain damage issues perhaps resulting in use of the larger helmets.
- More "rules" nobody understands.
- Purdue winning a national championship.
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« Reply #811 on: January 21, 2026, 10:39:01 AM »
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