Could ESPN force a playoff?

I know it's past time to hate tech in this space, but The Senator broached an issue this morning that's worth considering.

He points to a blurb from Tim Tucker, which lays out the changes eight different teams had to make to accommodate our 2011 season opener with Boise State.

Apparently ESPN played a big role in making it all happen. Asks Blutarsky:

If the WWL really wanted a D-1 football playoff, how long do you think it would take for it to get its way?

Good question.