Archie Manning steps down from CFB Playoff committee

Archie Manning is relinquishing his spot on the College Football Playoff selection committee because of a health i sue. Manning is dealing with complications from knee replacement surgery Brandon Ingram Jersey and is scheduled for more knee surgery early next month. A release from the playoff group said the injury is causing i sues with Manning's travel.Manning had been one of 13 members of the selection committee tasked with selecting the four teams for the playoff. The committee meets weekly in person during the season; starting next Tuesday (Oct. 28), the committee will release a weekly top 25, and that will continue through the end of the regular season. Ultimately, the group will seed the top four teams for the playoff games and also a sign teams to the bowls not hosting the semifinal games. The committee will go with 12 members this season."It is an honor to serve on this committee, and I enjoy the group and was looking forward to the opportunity ahead," Manning said in a release. "My health had to be my primary concern and I intend to be up and about as soon as po sible."The decision came one day after his son, , became the Mike Huguenin can be reached at [email protected]. You also can follow him on Twitter . J.R. Smith Jersey