After nearly three hours of analysis and debate, we had selected and ranked only nine teams.
We couldn’t rush the process. The fates of the top college football programs in the nation rested in our hands.
Well, in reality, they didn’t. As soon as we left the room, our choices became meaningless unless we wanted to discuss them later with our family members and friends, something I was eager to do.
But it was easy to imagine otherwise because the event was so carefully planned to reflect the experiences of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee members.