The Big 12 Conference really needs to have a conference title game.
The league commissioner wants to stay at 10 teams, while many teams want 12 teams.
Dave feels that they have to go to 12. There should be no debate within the league about. There should be no reason not to go to 12. Last year they had a shot at getting a team or two into the Playoff, but because they had no Big -12 title game they were left out.
Why can't they go get BYU and or Houston to start things off? The Salt Lake market is a big one and when it comes down to it it is about the money. BYU would be a great grab and it also helps the Cougars, who do need to be in a conference. If BYU goes undefeated they still won't make the playoffs. They are not Notre Dame, who could win all their games and make it. The winner of a TCU/ Baylor game would have gotten into the playoffs.
Someone will still get screwed every year as there are 5 power conferences and just 4 spots open. The next step is for the NCAA to go to 8 teams. That way the 5 conference Champs will get in an then have three at large bids. It will also help generate a ton of more money. Dave feels that they will go to 8 teams within 3 years and that will also help a team like Boise to get in.
Dave feels this may be the last year of the 4 team playoff.