The Scared BCS

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I am a huge fan of college football and one who thinks the BCS is a joke. On the way to work this morning I had the displeasure of listening to Colin Cowherd on ESPN. I know, I can change the channel if I want, but something he said just rubbed me the wrong way and I had to listen. He was on a rant about how TCU, Boise State and Cincinnati should stop complaining about the BCS bowl selection because none of these teams should even be playing in a BCS bowl. Really? This guy has a sports talk show on ESPN! Unbelievable!!!!

He actually said "Who is TCU" and talked about how TCU can't sell out their home games. This is coming from a guy who went to school at Easter Washington University! Seriously! Okay, TCU has a hard time selling out their home games, but this is a great football team. Coach Patterson has done an outstanding job developing this program and they are where they need to be. Let's not forget that TCU has beaten Texas Tech and Oklahoma in the recent past. No, they aren't playing Pac 10 or SEC teams, but they did have a chance to be matched up against one of these teams, but the BCS selection chose not too. Why? Because the BCS doesn't want to see a Mid Major team beat a team like Florida, Alabama or Ohio State. If the BCS had any credibility, they would not have so many limitations for the teams that are automatic bids. Does Ohio State and Oregon really have to play each other. Why not mix it up a little. I would even consider dropping the playoff talk if the BCS would improve the selection of teams.

I think the following match-ups would have given the BCS more credibility.

National Championship Game

Alabama Vs. Texas

Sugar Bowl

Florida Vs. TCU

Fiesta Bowl

Boise State Vs. Ohio State

Rose Bowl

Cincinnati Vs. Oregon

Orange Bowl

George Tech Vs. Iowa (They actually got this one right)

And even if the Mid Major teams didn't win all the games, at least they would have a shot at knocking off one of the BCS teams. Maybe the BCS will learn from this season and consider changing their selection process. If not, then a playoff system is desperately needed in the future.