Arlington the goal in college football’s brave new world

[TexasTowelie]

The crystal football awarded annually to college football’s national champion throughout the BCS era has been retired, with a new trophy to be presented to winners in the College Football Playoff era.

The first playoff survivor to hoist the fresh hardware will do so at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, site of the sport’s next title game on Jan. 12, 2015.

As we prepare for a season of unprecedented change in the sport, we peek into the BCS’ iconic crystal ball to identify some individuals, teams and venues — particularly some splashy up-and-comers — that could or should be major movers and shakers in the 2014 season.

Without question, the greatest scrutiny in this transition year will fall on the 13-member selection committee charged with identifying and seeding the four participants in the inaugural postseason playoff bracket.

More at http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/01/12/5479565/arlington-the-goal-in-college.html?rh=1 .

[hughee99]

1. It's good that they can plan ahead like this, knowing the stadium will not be busy in January. n/t

[madinmaryland]

2. Why I oughta...

[hughee99]

5. I'm sorry to say it, I have nothing personal against the Cowboys,

but as long a Jones is calling all the shots, I don't see how they can be successful, short of catching lightning in a bottle. Dallas fans deserve better.

[El Supremo]

3. It will be called the Jerry Jones Trophy. And here it is:

[Elwood P Dowd]

4. Somebody now has the NSA after you.