1. Coalition Football Playoff Proposal
Submitted by:
Rich Carroll - Middletown
Bud Kowal – Ewing
Ben LaSala – Colonia
Dave Ryden – Marlboro
Rich Shello – Ridge
Charlie Voorhees – Secaucus

2. Coalition Proposal - Main Points
Does not change constitution
Utilize Power Ranking Algorithm to replace the current Power Point System
Preserves 10 game schedule, Thanksgiving games, and Sectional Championships
Allows for a higher championship (State Semi-Final)
More flexible scheduling for conferences
Produces more competitive end of season games

3. Current Power Point System
The current Power Point System does not do a good job:
Identifying the best teams
Seeding teams in the proper order
If the Goal is to select the best teams and seed them accurately then we need a new system

4. Power Rankings by Algorithm Replaces the current Power Point System
Lacrosse already uses power ranking to seed tournaments
(LAX Power)
California, Arizona, Colorodo, Illinois, and New Mexico currently use MaxPreps to seed their state playoffs

5. Power Rankings
More accurate because it uses more data than just Group Size of School and number of opponent wins
The system utilizes the huge number of game results stored in the database. Generally, the more a team wins the higher the ranking, but the system takes into account quality wins (against other highly ranked opponents) and strength of schedule.
For example, a team's ranking is hurt more by losing to a team that is ranked below them verses a team ranked ahead.

6. 2016 NJSIAA Football Champions
GROUP
CHAMPION PP PR
Non Public II
Mater Dei 2 1
Non Public III
St Joseph (Montvale)
Non Public IV
Paramus Catholic
South I
Paulsboro
South II
West Deptford
South III
Wall
South IV
Timber Creek
South V
Millville 3 4
Central I
Asbury Park 5
Central II
Manasquan
Central III
Rumson-Fair Haven
Central IV
Allentown
Central V
Piscataway
North II Grp 1
Weequahic
North II Grp II
Morris Hills
North II Grp III
Madison
North II Grp IV
Sayreville
North II Grp V
Westfield
North I Grp I
Hasbrouck Heights
North I Grp II
Mahwah
North I Grp III
River Dell
North I Grp IV
Wayne Hills
North I Grp V
Ridgewood
Total
Seeding Comparison Value 48 36
Percent Accurate
.479
.639
PP= Power Point Ranking (Current System)
PR= Power Ranking (Max Preps System)

7. Current Sectional Structure Remains
Top 8 Teams in Each Group/Section Qualify for playoffs based on MaxPreps Power Rankings

8. Conferences schedule 8 games for each team
Played on week 1-8 or
Thanksgiving and a bye or
0 week and a bye is an option as well.

9. Cutoff and Playoffs
Cutoff is week 8 Use Power Ranking for first 7 games Playoffs begin on week 9.

10. Non Playoff Qualifiers matched up by Power Ranking in Section/Group.
Playoffs – Week 9
Non Playoff Qualifiers matched up by Power Ranking in Section/Group.

11. Playoffs – Week 10 Playoff winners advance
After week 9 there are 3 pools made for week 10 games
Playoff winners advance
Crossover losers matched by Power Rankings
Playoff losers and crossover winners matched by Power Rankings

12. Sectional Championship Games Completed Before Thanksgiving
Playoffs – Week 11
Sectional Championship Games Completed Before Thanksgiving

13. Week 12
Thanksgiving

14. State Semi-Final South vs. Central North 1 vs. North 2
Week 13
State Semi-Final South vs. Central North 1 vs. North 2

15. Addresses Concerns Throughout the State
Treats everyone the same as far as reward for playing strong programs
Provides a more competitive schedule - especially at the end of the season
Addresses safety concerns by creating more competitive matchups
Reduces the number of games leagues need to schedule for "power" teams while maintaining 10 game schedules   
Rewards teams for playing competitive games against higher ranked opponents but does not just ‘gift wrap” power points just for scheduling a power opponent. Currently teams receive the same power points if they lose by 1 or 50.
Gives teams option of playing Week 0 or Thanksgiving or both with no impact on playoffs.
Keeps Sectional Championships but allows for playing to a higher championship level.
Can play to a state semi-final champion in 13 games – same number it currently takes to crown a sectional champion under the current playoff format.
Option of playing to a true state champion by adding only one week to the current football schedule.

16. Coalition Football Playoff Proposal Synopsis
Power Rankings replace the current Power Point System.
Lacrosse already uses power ranking to seed tournaments
California, Arizona, Colorodo, Illinois, New Mexico currently use MaxPreps to seed their state playoffs
Top 8 Teams in Each Group/Section Qualify for playoffs based on Power Rankings.
Conferences schedule 8 games for each team.
Played on week 1-8 or
Thanksgiving and a bye or
0 week and a bye is an option as well.
Cutoff is week 8 – use Power Ranking for first 7 games.
Playoffs begin on week 9.
Non Playoff Qualifiers matched up by Power Ranking in Section/Group. Schools can opt out of playoffs and/or Regional Crossover if desired.
After week 9 there are 3 pools made for week 10 games. Schools can opt out of 2nd regional crossover if desired.
Playoff winners advance
Crossover losers matched by Power Rankings
Playoff losers and crossover winners matched by Power Rankings
Week 11 - Sectional Championship Games
Week 12 - Thanksgiving
Week 13 - Opportunity for State Semi-Final South vs. Central – North 1 vs. North 2
Week 14 - Opportunity for Bowl of Champions