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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
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 President plans on getting College Football to ...
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
 Barack Obama on College Football Playoff (video)
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Obama Said He Will 'Throw His Weight Around' Concerning a College Football Playoff
FanHouse — by Shane Bacon Filed under: NCAA FB Video, Bowl GamesLast night Barack Obama and wife Michelle sat down with Steve Kroft of "60 Minutes" to discuss all things presidential, especially the most talked about points. You know, the economy, the war in Iraq and that stupid college football postseason! Barack was asked the simple question to finish up the interview. "As president of the United States, what can you do, what do you plan to do, about getting a college football playoff?" These answers are why I ...

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The Sporting BlogObama To 'Throw His Weight Around' ... | Awful Announcing Based on his wife's reaction, this college football playoff thing is probably something Barack talks about way too much: ...

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The Victoria Times — Oh good, so Obama is going to make there be a playoff. He better do it right. The Bengals-Eagles game ended in a tie, which confuses the hell out of Donovan McNabb It is my understanding that Beth is the only erson that doesn't swear profusely when talking about the Timberwolves.

60 Minutes Interview with Obama: College Football Playoff Video
The Critical Fanatic — ... Surely, you’ve seen this a few times already, but I thought I’d also chime in on Barack Obama’s 60 Minutes interview last night that ended with a somewhat serious, somewhat joking question about college football’s need for a playoff . Obama’s face lights up after the question is posed, noting his true passion for sports — which is perhaps more than any other president to date. However, I have an answer for his final statement. He says there’s isn’t a college football loving fan in America who is against a playoff. Wrong. Sort of. I’m not for a big playoff. Why must we make ...

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Consider this a follow-up to yesterday's blueprint for change . Stipulating to the realities that the BCS system is in place for at least another half-decade, here are a few positive changes we can make to the current system. Despite Barack Obama throwing his weight around, don't expect a ...