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Utah Senate urges NCAA to adopt playoff system and honors undefeated Utes
Summary
The Utah Senate passed a resolution urging the NCAA to replace the BCS with a playoff system, amended the text to send a copy to President Barack Obama, and welcomed the 2008 University of Utah football team to the Capitol where Coach Kyle Whittingham and players were introduced.
The Utah State Senate unanimously passed Senate Joint Resolution 11, which urges the National Collegiate Athletic Association to abandon the Bowl Championship Series in favor of a playoff system. Sponsor Senator Jenkins noted the 2008 University of Utah team's 13‑0 record and Sugar Bowl victory over Alabama as an example of why a playoff would ensure an undisputed national…
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