Article X, Vol 1
BCS Football National Champion Selection process is flawed and open to corruption
The forthcoming BCS game between Louisana State University (LSU) and Alabama should not be called a national championship game. There is no logical trend that can elevate this game to championship status. To me, it is a mean less game, that will not prove anything if Alabama wins.
Let's look at the facts. LSU has already beaten Alabama (Tide) in the division when it really counted. So, if bama wins, they will be tied at one game each. Therefore, to determine which team is better than the other, you would need a third game. A third game would determine which team is better between the two, but it would not decide which team is the best in the land.
If they played a third game and LSU won, they would have a one game loss, like four other teams. If bama wins, they will still have a one loss season just like all the other one loss teams.
Plus, how can you call bama National Champions when they did not win their division or conference championship?
If a team that finished second in the division of a conference can be crowned national champion, then why even bother to have all these conference championships labeled as a potential step to the championship game?
The BCS selection system is messed up so much, in my opinion, possibly corrupt,and filled with the opportunity for voters to vote in a manner that will bring millions of dollars to their conference.
For example, why would a coach in the SEC cast a vote for Oklahoma State over Alabama if it has the potential to cost his conference millions of dollars in bowl money?
This year the voting was so close, it probably only took two coaches to vote bama as number two (2) to secure assurance that the SEC would get the two top teams in the ranking. Thus, the SEC will receive the first and second place money.
In conclusion, regardless of how you look at it, there is no logical way the BCS Championship game 2012 can be a real championship game. They can call it whatever they want to, but they cannot make it a reality.
I'll consider the Oklahoma State game against their opponent as the BCS Championship Game for 2012. After all, since there is no real playoff system, isn't the truth in the mind of the beholder?
Copyright 2011.Grady E. Bryant.All Rights Reserved
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