There were six teams deserving of reaching the College Football Playoff this season. But there were only four spots. But what if there were more spots? An expansion of the Playoff field to eight teams has seemed inevitable from the day the four-team system was announced. Four more Playoff games means oodles more TV viewers, which means oodles more dollars. And then we wouldn’t be having all these arguments, either — but that’s nonsense because of course we would, trying to figure out who got snubbed from the expanded bracket. But this season’s emphasis on the conference-champion debate might kick the efforts to expand the Playoff into high gear. Just take it from NCAA president Mark Emmert. Mark Emmert on the CFP: “I’d like to see all five of the conference champions get in the playoff.” — Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) December 7, 2016 Now, technically speaking, there are 10 FBS…
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