In a shocking twist of events, the NCAA College Football Playoff Committee has left Florida State University out of the coveted postseason, blissfully unaware that the Seminoles have been cruising through the season undefeated. Sources say the committee overlooked the team's stellar record simply because they didn't realize they were winning every game.
Committee chairperson, Sandra Clueless, held a press conference to address the unprecedented blunder. "We take our job very seriously here at the NCAA, but sometimes, we might be too serious," she stated, adjusting her glasses nervously. "In our meticulous analysis, we failed to notice that Florida State was quietly dominating every opponent, probably because they weren't making enough noise about it."
Indeed, it appears that the Seminoles' PR team might have dropped the ball by not sending smoke signals, carrier pigeons, or a skywriting pilot to constantly remind the committee of their perfect record. In an era of social media and constant connectivity, the committee seemed baffled that they weren't bombarded with reminders of Florida State's unblemished success.
"We rely on hashtags, memes, and viral TikToks to inform our decisions," admitted Clueless. "Unfortunately, Florida State didn't get the memo to create a dance challenge or a catchy hashtag like #UndefeatedNoles."
As news of the oversight spread, Florida State players and fans reacted with a mix of frustration and laughter. Quarterback Ace Touchdownslinger expressed his disbelief, saying, "We thought the scoreboard spoke for itself. Next time, maybe we'll hire a skywriter or get a TikTok influencer on board."
In response to the uproar, the NCAA Committee has initiated an emergency meeting to explore possible solutions, such as a "Retrospective Playoff" or a "Playoff-After-The-Fact." However, some skeptical analysts argue that this is just an attempt to save face and avoid admitting they missed a glaringly obvious detail.
Despite the setback, Florida State has decided to embrace the irony, with the university's marketing department launching a new campaign: "Unseen, Unheard, Undefeated." The campaign includes merchandise featuring invisible slogans and a mascot wearing an invisibility cloak.
While Florida State may not be part of the official playoff picture this year, they've undoubtedly secured their spot in the history books as the team that triumphed even when no one was watching – a lesson for all future contenders on the importance of making a spectacle out of success.
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