It was a mild surprise when Ken Hatfield was named to the College Football Playoff committee, but not because he isn't qualified or deserving.
It is just that Hatfield has led a very quiet life since retiring from coaching in 2005.
Truth is he may be the most qualified person on the committee that helps determine what four teams make the College Football Playoff.
Hatfield, a native of Arkansas who spent most of his formative years in Helena, was an outstanding athlete. Everyone knows he played football for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and was an outstanding defensive back who led the nation in punt returns in 1963 and 1964.