An Alabama Crimson Tide fan’s frustration with the College Football Playoff (CFP) selection results led to a unusual and humorous interruption of President Donald Trump’s inauguration coverage. Graham, a fan from New Jersey, called into C-SPAN, venting his disappointment with the CFP committee’s decision not to include Alabama in the tournament.
Graham, a vocal critic of the committee’s decision, felt that Alabama was snubbed in favor of “interior teams like SMU and Indiana, which he considered a “dark time for America.” His passionate and humorous rant, however, did not sway the CFP selection committee, which ultimately chose other deserving teams over Alabama, including three-loss teams like the Crimson Tide.
Despite Graham’s outrage, the CFP selection committee’s decision was largely justified, as Alabama’s 9-3 regular season record and three losses to unranked opponents ultimately disqualified them from the tournament. The team also lost to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on December 31, marking the second consecutive year the Wolverines eliminated the Crimson Tide from a bowl game.
Graham’s outburst, although entertaining, highlighted the frustration and disappointment many fans feel when their team is left out of the College Football Playoff. While Graham’s call was cut off, his sentiments may not have changed the outcome, but they did provide a unique and lighthearted moment during the inauguration coverage.
