The College Football Playoff won’t pay athletes, while its selection committee stays at the Ritz

Posted Aug 23, 2019
Appearances matter. But apparently not to those administrators who cheat captive young people to the tune of seven figures, known as collegiate athletic directors. If you think this assessment is harsh, check out the Ritz-Carlton oceanside resort where the College Football Playoff selection committee stayed last week, at the expense of kids who actually play the game. (Washington Post)

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