Seems like Iowa's players aren't exactly enjoying some post-season quality time

In January, 13 Iowa football players were hospitalized with serious conditions including kidney dysfunction. Apparently, this was potentially tied to multiple factors, but the recurring theme is one of hyper-strenuous post-season workouts.

So when the argument is made that a tournament would lengthen the season, taking away precious time from studies, think about the Iowa players. They weren't exactly given a vacation once the final whistle was blown in their bowl game. And if their workouts are making the papers, there has to be the same type, perhaps not at the same level, going on with players all over the country. So even though the stands are empty, and purists can assume the books are open and players are filling library carrels, there is more going on, so that four teams playing into January in a tournament would be a fraction of the interruption than some would claim.