The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus Malzahn and Jeff Tedford will introduce strong, fresh perspectives to the selection committee as we enter our 13th season. Each brings a deep understanding of the game, a genuine passion for college football and a commitment to integrity and excellence.
For a few hours on Saturday, there was a legitimate debate. Florida was comfortably headed toward the final 1-seed entering Champ Week. The Gators won 11 straight games to end the regular season, while UConn lost at a sub-.500 Marquette in the regular-season finale and Houston lost three in a row late in February.
For many, many years, young women have come into this organization competing with a rule - it's very clearly stated, you know what you're signing up for in your contestant contract - that the leadership team, management, and others can be part of the selection process," Brodeur said. "So the process for selecting a new Miss USA and Miss Teen USA isn't just left up to the judges. That's how it has historically been.
