284 posted on 12/02/2013 3:22:49 PM PST by Hotlanta Mike
("Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it." Lao Tzu)
The new postseason format will create two national semifinals to be played New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, with the winners advancing. The six bowls in the playoff rotation will host marquee, BCS-type games on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day during the seasons they do not host a semifinal.
There aren't enough slots to take all conference winners. There are only four slots.