The BCS in a Nutshell

The BCS has never been popular. We all know it. But it has outdone itself this year. While everyone continued to question the choice for the BCS National Championship (LSU v. Bama, Part II), I looked over some other snubs/questionable choices.

First things first, I agree with the Championship game. LSU and Alabama are without a doubt the two best teams in the nation. Yes, Oklahoma State had more wins versus ranked opponents, those opponents being #8 TAMU (finished 6-6), #22 Texas (Finished 7-5), KSU (good W), and a downtrodden Oklahoma team. So while that argument is used, look at how those teams finished. There is not a win that really jumps off of the page for OK St., but Alabama does have at least ONE (blowout of Arkansas). So yes, I think the BCS got that one right.

Now, the BIG problem I have with this year's BCS picks.
The One Game that the BCS got COMPLETELY wrong: the Sugar Bowl. Michigan vs. Virginia Tech. How in the world are these two teams BCS quality? Who has Michigan beaten? Even better question, who has Virginia Tech beaten!? Michigan's best win was over Notre Dame (8-4), who handed them the game on a silver platter (but I won't go any further on that disappointment).Virginia Tech's best win....? None of their wins are GOOD wins. I'm starting to think that the Big East and ACC should lose their automatic bids, but that is a whole different argument.

There are a handful of teams who were snubbed that could be playing in the Sugar Bowl. Michigan State? Big Ten Runner Up, while the Big Ten sends a team that LOST to the Spartans. Boise State? They might not have the SOS that everyone wants, but they have ONE more quality win than Michigan and Va. Tech combined: their season opener vs. Georgia, in Atlanta, a virtual away game vs. the SEC runner ups. Boise was a FG away from going undefeated. Even the Bulldogs are more deserving than either team. Started 0-2, finished with 10 straight wins, and made the SEC title game? The SEC is hands down the best conference in football, so why not give a 10-win SEC runner up a little bit of love? Oh well, it could have been worse. UCLA could be in the Rose Bowl. (Thank you, Oregon.)


Bonus: Top 3 Bowl Games that You Don't Want to Miss:
Rose Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Oregon
Fiesta Bowl: Stanford vs. Okla. State (Luck vs. Weeden)
Gator Bowl: Ohio State vs. Florida - For several reasons. 1.) IRONY 2.) Urban Meyer has already begun to work with the Buckeyes' offense. Look out, Gators.

Thank you for reading! Enjoy Bowl Season, and Happy Holidays to you and yours!