Breaking News: Conspiracy Theorist James Cook Cites Ulterior Motive For Duplicitous CFP Committee’s Alabama Decision
Former University of Georgia running back James Cook openly criticized the College Football Playoff committee for selecting Alabama over both his Bulldogs and an undefeated Florida State team.
According to Cook, the committee’s decision to favor the Crimson Tide was not based on their performance on the field, but rather on an anticipated change off the field. He suggests that the committee was aware of legendary coach Nick Saban’s impending retirement and gave Alabama an early retirement gift.
Alabama’s candidacy for the national championship seemed questionable early in the season, especially after losing to Texas at home and struggling against weaker opponents.
Many observers speculated that it might be Saban’s final season, not because of his team’s success, but due to his visible exhaustion while leading a struggling team lacking offensive identity.
However, midway through the season, things changed. Quarterback Jalen Milroe stepped up after being named the starter, and Alabama’s performance improved significantly. They won all eight of their SEC games, five of them by double digits.
Their upset victory over Georgia in the conference title game solidified their position at the top of the league and secured their spot in the College Football Playoff.
Cook believes that the committee’s decision wasn’t influenced by factors like injuries or head-to-head results, but rather by prior knowledge of Saban’s retirement plans and a desire to honor him.
Cook has connections to both UGA and Florida State, having attended UGA while his brother, Dalvin, was a star player at Florida State.
While Cook is not alone in his suspicions, some believe that factors like television ratings and a potential bias towards the SEC played a larger role in the decision.
Regardless of the reasoning, Alabama made it to the playoff while Georgia and Florida State had to settle for playing in the Orange Bowl, a decision that continues to be debated among college football fans.