Twenty-four teams turns scarcity into inventory
Dan Rubenstein
"I've always been a scarcity guy."
Context
Bob argues that a 24-team playoff creates more meaningful games and more salable product. Dan's response separates the economics from the sport-health argument. Fox wants in on the playoff action, and the Big Ten media investment creates pressure for more inventory; none of that means the format is good for the sport.
The show objection remains scarcity. Dan would rather have the sport lock in on what teams are in November than invent reasons to stage January games between the No. 9 and No. 23 teams. His phrase for the risk is effectively "postseason exhibitions": games that may be watchable but make college football feel less distinct.