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Interesting story, I think it is time to expand the I-AA playoffs.
16 not so sweet in Division I-AA
State coaches embrace the concept of having more teams in playoffs
BY JOHN O'CONNOR
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Aug 18, 2006
Before Division I-AA's opening kickoff of 2006, think postseason. Sixteen teams make the playoffs. Coaches would like to see that number increased.
"The definition of success in I-AA is 'Did you make the playoffs or not?'" University of Richmond coach Dave Clawson said. "In I-A football, the definition of success is 'Did you get to a bowl?'"
Clawson then pointed out the inequity of the gauges. This season, 64 of 119 I-A teams will advance to 32 bowl games. In I-AA, there are 115 programs and just 16 playoff slots.
"I'm leading the charge to get 24," James Madison coach Mickey Matthews said. . . . (read more)
Go State!
16 not so sweet in Division I-AA
State coaches embrace the concept of having more teams in playoffs
BY JOHN O'CONNOR
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Aug 18, 2006
Before Division I-AA's opening kickoff of 2006, think postseason. Sixteen teams make the playoffs. Coaches would like to see that number increased.
"The definition of success in I-AA is 'Did you make the playoffs or not?'" University of Richmond coach Dave Clawson said. "In I-A football, the definition of success is 'Did you get to a bowl?'"
Clawson then pointed out the inequity of the gauges. This season, 64 of 119 I-A teams will advance to 32 bowl games. In I-AA, there are 115 programs and just 16 playoff slots.
"I'm leading the charge to get 24," James Madison coach Mickey Matthews said. . . . (read more)
Go State!