Steve Sarkisian, the head coach at Texas, is speaking out against the wild West culture of college football. He argues that the sport is out of control, with money fueling drastic changes and common sense being held hostage. Sarkisian highlights the dichotomy of California, where academic institutions accept transfer players with ease, and Power conference schools spending their way to championships. He sees free player movement gutting continuity and roster building, and players using financial leverage to move between schools. Sarkisian also criticizes the College Football Playoff (CFP) and its selection committee, arguing that they lack transparency and are influenced by polls rather than watching games. He believes that the committee's focus on wins and losses rather than strength of schedule is unfair. Sarkisian also mentions the issue of academic standards and the systematic breakdown of amateur sports. He calls for a reset and suggests a return to a four-team playoff, with conference playoffs to get the four teams. Sarkisian also discusses the SEC's potential to break away and form its own rules, arguing that this is a realistic option. He concludes by emphasizing the need for change and the importance of addressing the unintended consequences of decisions in college athletics.
