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Who is on the College Football Playoff Selection Committee in 2023?
Who is on the College Football Playoff Selection Committee in 2023?
Who are the members of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee?
2023-11-01 00:19
Rob Page: Wales not entertaining Euro 2024 play-off talk before Turkey qualifier
Rob Page: Wales not entertaining Euro 2024 play-off talk before Turkey qualifier
Rob Page says Wales are not entertaining any play-off talk with their full focus on beating Turkey and qualifying automatically for Euro 2024. Wales must overcome Turkey in their final qualifier on Tuesday and hope Croatia do not beat Armenia in order to secure a top-two spot in Group D. The Dragons are guaranteed a play-off place in March but it is not a route Wales want to tread, with Page and Ian Mitchell, head of performance psychology, addressing the topic with the players ahead of the sell-out Cardiff City Stadium clash. Page said: “We’re having no talk of play-offs. If we’re talking play-offs, we may as well call the game off on Tuesday. That’s our mentality and attitude. “We’re fully focused on the job we’ve got and we don’t want any regrets when that final whistle goes. “We were aware that (play-offs) would be the talking point because of the disappointment of the Armenia game. “I addressed that at a meeting with the players and I got Mitch to speak about it as well. “We’re not admitting defeat and thinking ‘why not?’ because potentially we can qualify if the other result goes our way. “What I don’t want to do is walk off at the end of the game, the result’s gone for us, and we could have taken charge of it.” Wales had automatic qualification in their own hands before Saturday’s 1-1 draw in Armenia when Page’s side were perhaps fortunate to return home with a point. Croatia took advantage by winning 2-0 in Latvia to move into second spot behind already-qualified Turkey. Page suggested that he would be kept informed of events in the Croatia game in Zagreb on Tuesday as Wales seek to bounce back from their disappointing weekend performance. Luton defender Tom Lockyer is expected to replace the suspended Chris Mepham and make his first competitive appearance since September 2021. Brennan Johnson and Daniel James could also return to sharpen up the attack against opponents who beat Wales 2-0 in June and warmed up for their trip to Cardiff by beating Germany 3-2 in a Berlin friendly on Saturday. Page said: “What we do need, from minute one, is energy. “Off the back of (Turkey’s) result against Germany and the threat they pose, we have to have energy in that team. “This is the first time in a while that we’ve had two competitive games in quick succession. “We’re not blessed with a pool of players coming in that are not playing too much domestically. “There potentially could be changes, or at least coming off the bench and having an impact.” Wales are attempting to make a fourth major tournament in five and qualified for the last two – Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup – on emotion-charged nights at the Cardiff City Stadium. Skipper Ben Davies said: “We’ve put in some amazing performances in Cardiff over the years, and we’ve had some special nights there. “We’re not panicking as a group, we still have a chance. Our job is pretty simple, we have to win our game. “Playing in major tournaments for your country is the pinnacle and that dream is still there.” Read More Mayor of Liverpool writes to Premier League over ‘excessive’ Everton penalty 5 talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s friendly against New Zealand Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds push on with Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground plans Talking points as Wales look to pip Croatia to Euro 2024 spot in final round Australia handle pressure as India come up short – Cricket World Cup uncovered On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach
2023-11-21 01:18
JJ Redick Criticizes NBA Media Coverage: 'We Don't Do a Good Job of Selling What the NBA Is'
JJ Redick Criticizes NBA Media Coverage: 'We Don't Do a Good Job of Selling What the NBA Is'
JJ Redick wants NBA media to get better at covering the league.
2023-05-24 02:17
Everton ready to fight points deduction and confident of overturning ruling
Everton ready to fight points deduction and confident of overturning ruling
Read more about Everton's plans to contest the ten-point penalty issued by an independent commission following the club's breach of FFP rules. The Toffees now sit in the Premier League relegation zone after the verdict.
2023-11-24 18:45
Erdogan weighs in on bank scam involving Turkish stars
Erdogan weighs in on bank scam involving Turkish stars
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday urged Turks to steer clear of pyramid schemes as a scandal raged at a top bank that allegedly defrauded celebrities and...
2023-12-02 22:56
Australia captain Sam Kerr calls for better funding after historic World Cup performance
Australia captain Sam Kerr calls for better funding after historic World Cup performance
Australia may have had its dream of Women's World Cup glory end on Wednesday following a 3-1 defeat to England, but that did not stop captain Sam Kerr from calling for more soccer funding in the country as it looks to take advantage of the boom in interest in the sport following the tournament.
2023-08-17 20:24
England coach Mott hints Brook could gain World Cup call-up
England coach Mott hints Brook could gain World Cup call-up
England white-ball coach Matthew Mott has suggested rising star Harry Brook could yet feature at the World Cup, saying the defending champions' final squad...
2023-09-06 18:19
Is Frank Clark playing this week? Latest after signing back with Seahawks
Is Frank Clark playing this week? Latest after signing back with Seahawks
Frank Clark signed with the Seattle Seahawks this week, a reunion after four years apart. Will he play vs. the Cleveland Browns in Week 8?
2023-10-27 11:59
Tuch scores 2, Luukkonen stops 25 shots as Sabres beat Rangers 5-1
Tuch scores 2, Luukkonen stops 25 shots as Sabres beat Rangers 5-1
Alex Tuch scored twice and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 25 shots as the Buffalo Sabres beat the first-place New York Rangers 5-1
2023-11-28 11:18
Infantino decries violence at Argentina v Brazil World Cup qualifier
Infantino decries violence at Argentina v Brazil World Cup qualifier
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday there was no place in football for violence after ugly clashes ahead of Brazil's...
2023-11-23 01:51
Glasnow likely will get additional minor league appearance
Glasnow likely will get additional minor league appearance
Tampa Bay probably will give right-hander Tyler Glasnow one more minor league rehabilitation start before activating him from the injured last
2023-05-18 06:49
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs FC Copenhagen - Champions League
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs FC Copenhagen - Champions League
Predicting how Bayern Munich could line up against Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
2023-11-27 20:18