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By John Rohde | Published: November 5, 2008

THUMBS UP

To the NCAA for not having a playoff system in football. If a playoff system were in place, we wouldn’t have the do-or-die weekends we’ve had for several weeks. One-loss teams wouldn’t be clawing for a shot at the national title. Teams with two losses would still be alive. This way is better.

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THUMBS DOWN

To Oklahoma State football fans. This is not directed at the 46,718 who showed up against Iowa State. It’s for the 13,282 who...
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