But really, what finally got the four-team playoff was the complete disgust over Alabama playing LSU again in the BCS Championship Game a few years ago. While not perfect (I'd like to see it evolve to an eight-team playoff with seeding done with a modern version of the BCS ranking system), at least now it's way better than it used to be.
You’ll get no argument from me for the playoff. I think eight teams would be better, but four is a good start. I just wish it was obvious how the committee ranks teams.