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President-elect Obama and College Football Playoffs
President-elect Obama and College Football Playoffs
Tim Lemke of the Washington Times examines President-elect Barack Obama's desire for college football to adopt a playoff system . Tim interviewed me for the story, which covers the economic, legal, and political angles of the President-elect's apparently genuine interest in reforming college ...
President-Elect Obama To "Throw His Weight Around" In Regards To A College Football Playoff
President-Elect Obama To "Throw His Weight Around" In Regards To A College Football Playoff
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com — Barack Obama was on 60 Minutes last night to talk about among other things being named President,... the Economy and the War, but it was the last question from Steve Kroft that seemed to perk his attention the most. That of course was how the newest ... (more) President-Elect Obama To "Throw His Weight Around" In ...
Barack Obama makes a play for college football playoff - NCAA Football - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW YORK (AP) -- It's not exactly at the top of his agenda, but President-elect Barack Obama... says there should be a college football playoff to determine a national champion. In fact, he knows exactly what he wants -- an eight-team playoff. In an ... (more) Barack Obama makes a play for college football playoff - ...
Obama still stumping for playoff
Obama still stumping for playoff
usatoday.com — With President-elect Barack Obama supporting a playoff system to decide college football's national champion, the future TV... home ... (more) Obama still stumping for playoff
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The Presidential Commission on the Establishment of a College Football Playoff System
FRANK THE TANK'S SLANT — ... those conferences his strongest supporters in the BCS.  He should remember this when he starts hearing suggestions from SEC fans that believe that the winner of the SEC Championship Game should be automatically crowned the national champion, since Florida was the only Obama win among the 9 states in the conference.  On another note, I am sincerely humbled by the fact that Professor Michael McCann, Sports Illustrated’s legal expert, linked to my playoff proposal post on the Sports Law Blog.  I love my job, but I have certainly dreamed of becoming a sports ...

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