Congress Really Doesn't like the BCS

Though the 2 main political parties in our current system of Government can't seem to agree on very many things, there apparently is at least one thing that a group of Democrats and Republicans can agree that they don't like; it's the BCS, College Footballs Bowl Championship Series. According to Sen. Orrin Hatch (R) Utah, Rep. Neil Abercrombie(D) Hawaii and Rep. Joe Barton (R) of Texas, the system is "Inherently flawed".

The story from CBSNews HERE

We have discussed this many times here on the OSG and our postition hasn't changed. While we agree that the BCS is "A Joke" and has about "A Million Flaws", it isn't going to get changed, whether the blowhards in Congress; who by the way all seem to represent teams who feel that they were wronged by the system. There is way TOO MUCH MONEY involved for it to ever change again. Much like the pro game, it is controlled now by the networks...or now more specifically the 4-Letter Word (ESPN), who paid a gazillion dollars for the right to do the games. Because of that, they have enough influence on EVERY level to push the teams that they want in the game and that it will be the game that gives THEM the best ratings.

Trust us when we say, it will be an issue again this season. Boise State and possibly Cincinnati and maybe even TCU are going to survive the season undefeated. Will they get to play in the Championship game...NO. It will be the SEC vs. either USC or Texas...watch...trust us, that is your BCS Championship game. Call us out if we are wrong.

It's a system that automatically rewards the teams from the so-called "Power" conferences, whether they've earned it or not. But there are other things that create these problems. Pre-Season polls, which often reward "NAME" schools before they ever play a game and make it tough for teams not in the Top 10 to get "IN".

Is there a better way to do all of this; sure there is. There have been plenty of ideas floated that will work better. Will they be adopted? Probably not. Will Congress step in? Maybe, though they have MUCH, MUCH more important things they should be dealing with.

The man in charge chimed in late last year: Courtesy: CBS News/You Tube


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