BCS Leaders Won't Decide on Postseason Options, But Should Eliminate a Few

BCS leaders are entering a monumental offseason in college football, thanks to the ongoing discussion of how the new-look FBS postseason will be formatted.

We will just have to wait a little while to find out exactly what they come up with.

The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that no decision will be made on the FBS postseason at next week's meeting in south Florida. BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock said there will be no final plan developed, but specific options will be discussed. 

If you're shocked, don't be.

This is clearly a long process, as proven by the ridiculous proposal that would use the Rose Bowl as a third semifinal game if Big Ten and/or Pac-12 teams are in the final top four.

BCS leaders have set a midsummer deadline for a decision on the new postseason format, which would give them plenty of time to sell the package to television partners. CBSSports.com reported in February that a four-team playoff could be worth up to $500 million per season. With so much money at stake, BCS officials are going to make sure they get the most bang for their buck. 

Say what you will about what it's done in the past, but the BCS has been a great benefit to college football when compared to the previous postseason format. It appears that BCS officials realize that a four-team playoff will still crown a true champion while protecting the regular season—the greatest three months in sports.

Television money appears to be in tune with public pressure, which means that we should be rewarded with a four-team playoff—hopefully without automatic bids for conference champions—by the end of summer.

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