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One of the essential points raised in their discussion revolved around the purpose of a playoff. Is it to identify the best teams or the most deserving ones? Pate passionately defended the idea that playoff selections should focus on the most deserving teams, emphasizing that one's performance over the season should take precedence over subjective views on talent.
He took issue with the notion that viewer ratings should dictate team placement. Pate argued that while viewership might inform decisions, it does not reflect the spirit of competition that college football is built upon. The focus should remain on honoring the game's integrity rather than producing entertainment solely for ratings.