'Who cares?': Birmingham coach Jim Rose waves off football rankings
Briefly

Coach Jim Rose's indifference towards playoff seedings reflects a deeper frustration with ranking systems, especially after dominating performances, highlighting the disconnect between rankings and real team prowess.
Despite their successful track record, the Birmingham High football team faces challenges in playoff seedings due to the complexities of ranking systems such as CalPreps, which don't always align with their performance.
The seedings for the City Section Open Division playoffs, determined by factors like league finish and rankings, raise questions about fairness, especially regarding Narbonne's unique circumstances.
The ongoing debate about playoff seed placements illustrates the tension between objective rankings from platforms like CalPreps and the subjective realities of team performance and league structures.
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