Is Florida’s Playoff Misfortune Linked to Alabama’s Home’s Game-Changing $3 Billion ESPN Contract?

The outburst of Mike Norvell and Co. is only natural, given the atrocity they suffered. FSU Seminoles did everything right, losing no games in the regular season, enthroning as the champions of the Atlantic Coast Conference, yet could not land a spot in the playoffs. While teams whose records were not so flawless are devising their strategies for the National Championship.

People around the world have the same question: Who is to blame? The selection committee, maybe. However, after some inside snooping, critics around the world are linking it to an alleged multi-billion deal at the SEC conference. The Southeastern Conference sanctioned their broadcasting rights to Disney’s children’s companies, ESPN and ABC, starting in 2024.

$3 Billion deal: The alleged culprit

SEC’s $3 billion deal, and SEC’s champion Texas Longhorns, securing a spot in the playoffs, detractors were quick to form a connection. In a nutshell, the football pundits are sensing a financial influence and realizable access to global networks behind the CFP committee’s decision.

Safe to say, it enraged masses all around, so much so that the issue soon became of national importance. Passionate analysts presented their tempestuous opinions, which primarily revolved around criticizing the playoff rankings. The government had to get involved at last.

Florida State governor takes a stand for FSU

Ron DeSantis showed the Florida government’s solitary support for the FSU by pledging to set aside $1 million for litigation expenses. This amount will be used to seek justice for what he calls “a really, really poor decision” to not include the FSU in playoffs.

Along with this, Senator Rick Scott demanded answers. During his tenure as a governor in 2013, Scott was present when FSU secured the National Championship in 2013. This season as well, they were aiming for nothing less than bringing the National Championship here after a good 10 years, a chance which they were deprived of.

“Was this a financial decision? If you did the right thing, you should disclose everything. Be upfront about it. Disclose what happened, how they made the decision,” demanded Scott. Along with this, he was skeptical about the incident having connections with SEC’s deal, and he made sure to use straightforward diction. “There was a financial interest by ESPN to have Alabama in. Was that part of the decision?” 

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In his letter addressed Boo Corrigan, the chairperson of the selection committee that leaving out Florida will cost them and the ACC a good $2 million worth of revenue distribution. What do you think? Share your thoughts below!

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