BCS
I am not a big fan of College football, but I am intrigued by how the current BCS (Bowl Championship Series) is playing out.
First let me explain, I happened to be in Columbus Ohio at about the time the Ohio State vs Michigan matchup was happening, so I found it almost impossible to ignore.
#1 Ohio State, at home, ended up beating #2 Michigan 42-39.
Can you imagine that they are talking about something other then a rematch of #1 and #2 after such a close outcome for the matchup in the BCS?
Some are predicting that USC will end up in the BCS matched against #1 Ohio State. Why? Because #3 USC is going to play #5 Notre Dame and victory for the Trojans is almost certain. Do you notice how everyone predicts just how obvious victory is going to be for the Trojans? How in the hell did Notre Dame get to be #5 anyway?
What do I want to see? I want to see a rematch of Ohio State and Michigan in the BCS. What happens when they meet on neutral grounds without homefield advantage? With the homefield advantage, the extremely narrow victory of #1 over #2 is not so impressive. Perhaps if the game had been played in Michigan, the outcome would have been different.
I want to see a rematch on neutral territory. What the heck, a victory by Michigan in the BCS could still lead to some claiming Ohio State is still the real champion if Michigan wins by a more narrow margin of victory then 3 points.
If the BCS is not a rematch of Ohio State (which wants uncontested claims to #1) and Michigan, I am going to say the BCS did not really settle things (unless Michigan loses in the Rose Bowl).
Ohio State fans should demand a rematch. They will really enjoy it.
First let me explain, I happened to be in Columbus Ohio at about the time the Ohio State vs Michigan matchup was happening, so I found it almost impossible to ignore.
#1 Ohio State, at home, ended up beating #2 Michigan 42-39.
Can you imagine that they are talking about something other then a rematch of #1 and #2 after such a close outcome for the matchup in the BCS?
Some are predicting that USC will end up in the BCS matched against #1 Ohio State. Why? Because #3 USC is going to play #5 Notre Dame and victory for the Trojans is almost certain. Do you notice how everyone predicts just how obvious victory is going to be for the Trojans? How in the hell did Notre Dame get to be #5 anyway?
What do I want to see? I want to see a rematch of Ohio State and Michigan in the BCS. What happens when they meet on neutral grounds without homefield advantage? With the homefield advantage, the extremely narrow victory of #1 over #2 is not so impressive. Perhaps if the game had been played in Michigan, the outcome would have been different.
I want to see a rematch on neutral territory. What the heck, a victory by Michigan in the BCS could still lead to some claiming Ohio State is still the real champion if Michigan wins by a more narrow margin of victory then 3 points.
If the BCS is not a rematch of Ohio State (which wants uncontested claims to #1) and Michigan, I am going to say the BCS did not really settle things (unless Michigan loses in the Rose Bowl).
Ohio State fans should demand a rematch. They will really enjoy it.
posted by Little David at 11/20/2006 09:59:00 AM
8 Comments:
These are the types of things people who argue for a playoff say.
Cant say Im opposed, every other college and pro sport has playoffs. College football is the only sport that determines its champion by matching the two best formula teams, not whats done on the field in crunch time.
Yeah, but the logistics behind a football game are bigger then what is required for a basketball game.
College football players are still expected to be college students, unless we want to change that.
The BCS is a good compromise. I just want to argue about who should be in the BCS championship game under the method they have come up with.
1. Yeah, but the logistics behind a football game are bigger then what is required for a basketball game.
Reply- No, not really. The playoffs could be held at the current bowl locations.
2. College football players are still expected to be college students, unless we want to change that.
Reply- Since when? The only reason college players are in college is because they are required to be out of high school for 3 years before they can be drafted in to the NFL. All of the best players major in basket weaving, and almost none of the top 15 picks in a given draft have finished their degrees. If you take out the position of quarterback, who seem to finish their degrees far more often then other positions, that goes down even more.
3. The BCS is a good compromise. I just want to argue about who should be in the BCS championship game under the method they have come up with.
Reply- The computer system calculates much more into the equation then anything the average person can see on the surface. If we were just going to go with sentimental picks, why even have a formula at all?
First off, if I went with sentimental picks, Notre Dame would be in the BCS.
If we are going to abandon the aspect that college teams are comprised of college students, then I would expect the NFL to start picking up the bill for supporting their minor, developmental league.
If college teams are going to go pro, then the pros are going to have to foot the bill.
1. First off, if I went with sentimental picks, Notre Dame would be in the BCS.
Reply- Ok, what is your statistical basis for advocating an Ohio State/Michigan rematch then? Outside of that it would be a "good game", what other logical reason?
2. If we are going to abandon the aspect that college teams are comprised of college students, then I would expect the NFL to start picking up the bill for supporting their minor, developmental league.
If college teams are going to go pro, then the pros are going to have to foot the bill.
Reply- Im not so sure Im opposed to this at all. All the top schools are pretty much just a developmental system for pro players. Just take a look at how many players go straight from Ohio State, USC, Michigan, Miami or Tennessee to the pros. Its getting to the point where even back up guys off of these teams are going into the NFL, in the case of Reggie Bush/Lendale White or Ronnie Brown/Carnell Williams.
Im not sure I agree that the NFL should pick up the tab for these schools, but I do believe they should be paid by the university, or agents, or scouts, or Nike, or whoever else might want them.
For most of these players, especially those on a crash course for the NFL, that degree is worthless to them, and is only something they have to do while showing off their talent on a national stage until they can cash in on their millions.
Even bookies assign home teams a certain numerical advantage when determining odds.
Since Ohio State did not exceed this level of home team advantage, it is still undetermined which is the better team.
1. Since Ohio State did not exceed this level of home team advantage, it is still undetermined which is the better team.
Reply- So youre basing your logic on gambling odds? Nice.
Well, bookies are some of the biggest sports fans in our society. I do not hesitate to giving a nod to their expertise.
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