Tubberville’s comments aftermath
Tommy Tubberville, head coach for the Auburn Tigers, took a strong stand in support of a playoff system last week. “There is no reason on this earth why we can’t have the best four and then play one more,” Tuberville said. “That’s the legitimate thing to do. We added a BCS game — for what in the world? — I understand we’re avoiding lawsuits and making money. But let’s take care of the players.”
I think many coaches feel this way and they should let their feelings known. Of course, Auburn doesn’t have control over the NCAA Championship format. They do control how they perform and on Saturday they simply did not show up. Does this take away from Tubberville’s comments? It should not. His points are valid even if Auburn is 0-11. Expect to hear a lot of talk about how his comments should have waited until the Tigers were in a position to get into such a playoff. At that time, it would appear to be the sour grapes talking and not his true feelings. Just think, had Auburn gone undefeated and gotten intot the BCS Championship game and then Tubberville has the platform to really get some attention to this issue. Anyone at Ohio State, Michigan or West Virginia want to join Tubberville and USC Carrol on this issue?
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