Bill Hancock, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, told reporters on Monday that the selection committee received threats and "profanity laced emails and calls" after choosing a one-loss Alabama for the final spot in this year's four-team postseason in favor of then-undefeated Florida State.
Nicole Auerbach @NicoleAuerbachBill Hancock says the CFP was in contact with the FBI regarding threats against CFP selection committee members and CFP staff after Florida State's snub.
He added that he and the CFP members were "totally disappointed" in the anger directed toward them from politicians in Florida.