the newest thing is catching on quickly with Baylor's Shock Linwood now announcing his decision to bypass the Cactus Bowl. A number of things to consider here. The first thing that comes to mind -- doesn't their scholarship agreement require them to participate in all team activities? Maybe the school can't do much about it at this point, but I would think they could do something.
The other thing that comes to my mind is the number of games a team might play in a playoff -- with the current 4-team playoff the schools that play in the NCG will have played 15 games. I have repeatedly said that is a big difference between the FBS and lower levels of play regarding an expanded playoff. More key players on the teams in the FBS playoff will be pursuing an NFL career and expanded playoffs will put increasing wear and tear on their bodies. At what point do the players in question consider saying no to the playoffs?
The other thing that comes to my mind is the number of games a team might play in a playoff -- with the current 4-team playoff the schools that play in the NCG will have played 15 games. I have repeatedly said that is a big difference between the FBS and lower levels of play regarding an expanded playoff. More key players on the teams in the FBS playoff will be pursuing an NFL career and expanded playoffs will put increasing wear and tear on their bodies. At what point do the players in question consider saying no to the playoffs?
