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My personal musings about anything that gets on my radar screen--heavily dominated by politics.

2006-12-05

Is This Really That Hard?

For several years, one of the chief arguments you hear in opposition to a BCS Tournament has been that the "student-athlete" has to get back to classes, and a tournament lengthens the post season and will interfere with their studies. Okay, fine; but . . .

This year the Fiesta Bowl--the Championship Game--is being held on January 9th. When I first learned to love college football, all the big Gowl games were held on January 1st--without exception.

So if we can go an extra eight days, why can't we back up a week, and do a three week tournament?

Three rounds, eight teams, seven games. This year, that allows Boise State to play into the game; it gives us a chance to actually answer the question of Florida or Michigan on the field; it would also let one of those very good one-loss teams from a smaller conference--say, perhaps, Louisville--try to prove their mettle on between the sidelines.

First round: Dec 23rd and 24th; second round: December 30th; Championship game: January 9th (extra days of preparation, better television slot). You could even keep the Bowl system intact: first round of Gator, Orange, Peach, and Cotton Bowls; second round of Rose and Sugar Bowls; championship in Tempe, AZ. And then rotate the second and final rounds from year-to-year.

Does anybody really think that the fans from each region won't flock to these games?

And even though I do feel vindicated in picking Florida for the Championship, I know that there's really only one way to prove who's best, and that's on the field.
Posted by: Michael / 12/05/2006 12:30:00 AM

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