Former Florida State football standout, Peter Boulware, recently shared his thoughts on the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee’s decision not to include the Seminoles in the playoffs. Boulware, who played for FSU from 1993 to 1996, expressed his shock and heartbreak over the snub, emphasizing that an undefeated Power 5 school should never be left out of the playoff picture.
Key Takeaway
Peter Boulware, former FSU football star, expresses his disappointment and shock over Florida State’s exclusion from the College Football Playoff. He highlights an undefeated Power 5 school should never be left out and hopes for the implementation of an appeals process to address such situations in the future.
Unexpected Disappointment for FSU
Reflecting on the committee’s choice to include Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama over the 13-0 Seminoles, Boulware stated that he was “heartbroken” by the decision. He also revealed his deep disappointment and sense of devastation, believing that FSU’s stellar record deserved recognition and a spot in the playoffs.
One of the most frustrating aspects for Boulware is the absence of a clear explanation from the CFP committee regarding their decision. He, like many others, remains puzzled as to why a perfectly undefeated team was left out in the cold, hoping for some sort of clarity or justification for the exclusion.
Possible Influence of Quarterback Injuries
Boulware speculated that the injuries suffered by FSU’s top two quarterbacks, Jordan Travis and Tate Rodemaker, just before their ACC title win may have played a role in the committee’s decision. Despite these setbacks, Boulware believes that the team’s overall performance and achievements should have outweighed any concerns about injuries impacting their playoff worthiness.
Appeals Process and the Future
Expressing his desire for fairness and a potential appeals process, Boulware hopes that the current situation inspires the development of a mechanism to address similar issues in future playoff selections. Although he acknowledges the slim chances of this happening, he expressed a wish for a way to rectify the perceived oversight and ensure that deserving teams are not left out in the future.
