The BCS was the necessary first step to a true playoff system. People forget that prior to the BCS the major bowls had tremendous power and influence in shaping the match ups...and often prevented a 1 vs 2 game. The BCS got them to cede some of that authority. Now, the conferences have pretty much taken most all control of team selection away from the bowls...I think the real reason they didn’t go to a 6-8 team play off this year is because it will happen concurrent with the top FBS schools spinning off, and dealing with other issues like paying players, etc..
I’m assuning you didn’t get a chance to actually read the article…..