LITTLE ROCK — Chasing rumors, speculating about Arkansas’ postseason destination and making travel plans, the bowl selection process used to be more fun.
A 1-15 SEC record the past two years eliminated the Razorbacks, plus pairing the teams is more structured with the College Football Playoff and the SEC’s creation of the “Pool of Six” lesser bowls.
Before the CFP Selection Committee took charge of the premier bowls - including the formerly SEC-affiliated Cotton Bowl - and the SEC began assigning league teams to the Outback, Liberty and the like in consultation with the schools and the bowls, there was suspense and being first to report Arkansas’ destination was a goal.