FCS playoff expansion distinct possibility

[BigE]

The PFL would gain an automatic qualifier if the playoff field increases to 22 teams. Coaches across the FCS, though, generally support a 24-team field, which would add the PFL champ and three more at-large qualifiers.

At 24 teams, 16 could play in the first round, with eight earning byes. Such a bracket makes more sense than 20 or 22 teams.

"The playoffs are our subdivision's biggest asset," Viverito said. "Success in the playoffs is the primary goal of ours every season. Expansion to 20 teams was a very important step to giving more of our teams that opportunity. There's still more deserving teams that deserve that opportunity to play in the postseason. It's certainly our league goal to work for continuing bracket expansion."

"Playoffs are exciting, it just creates that atmosphere on campus that you want with your football program," Southern Illinois coach Dale Lennon said. "It's a fun thing to be a part of, so if you can make more opportunities, I think all the better."

The playoff system in NCAA Division II is 24 teams, while Division III invites 32 teams.

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[hktribefan]

It sounds like this could take effect for the upcoming season.

[Monarch History]

I heard if adopted it would not take place until 2013.

[BigE]

Football Championship Subdivision set to expand playoffs to 24 teams in 2013


The Football Championship Subdivision is on the verge of expanding its playoff system from 20 to 24 teams by 2013. The proposal would give an automatic bid to all FCS leagues that want one, seeds the top eight teams and gives them first-round byes and home games in the following round.

The proposal goes before an NCAA championships cabinet next month and will be subject to final approval by an executive committee on Aug. 2. It is expected to pass and be in place for the 2013 playoffs, which will include three more at-large bids and one more automatic qualifier in the Pioneer League.

“It’s the next logical step in our development of the FCS championship,” said Kyle Kallender, the Big South commissioner and chairman of the FCS commissioner’s committee.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...3FU_story.html

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These decisions are usually taken because of increased revenue. $$$$$

Is it possible the FCS playoffs actually make money?