You don't think an SEC team is finishing in the top 4 of college football every season? The bigger question is how often can the SEC get their 2nd best team into the playoffs? A 1 loss team who didn't win their division or an undefeated team that was ranked #1 and lost a close game in the SEC CG would have to be considered.
I'm also a little surprised by Tampa.... I'm pretty sure it seats about 65,000 and can only expand some 5,000 seats.... Jerry world packs in 100,000 or so.... big difference....
New Orleans bid was less than half of the bids from the winning cities. The New Orleans sports foundation called it eye opening.