The AP Poll, which consists of writers and broadcasters, they can vote for anybody they want. The other polls are required to vote tonight's winners the national champion. And I would hope that my colleagues in the media would say I'm sick and tired of this and I'm not taking it anymore. Boise State was 14-0, just like tonight's winner will be 14-0.I am one of the defenders referenced by Mr. Feinstein. Until Boise State and/or the University of Cincinnati play the same level of football powerhouses found in the SEC week after week after week and in the same 'hostile', yet exciting environments, they do not rank at the same level despite their unbeaten records. This is not intended to take anything away from the fine Boise State and University of Cincinnati teams; Boise State had one of the most exciting games against Oklahoma I have had the privilege to watch. One game does not a national champion make at this level.
Defenders of the system will say, well, Alabama and Texas play in tougher conferences. Maybe, maybe not. But unless the teams play on the field, who among us knows who would win? So I think as a protest and out of respect for what Boise State accomplished this year, vote for Boise State. Make them the national champions in at least one poll.
This Alabama team is a year ahead of schedule, as defined by Coach Saban. Part of this may be due to the fact that some SEC teams had disruptions in their programs, thus not playing at their usual level of excellence. A decisive win for Alabama tonight against Texas may put this year's BCS controversy to rest, at least until next year.
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The problem is that the powerhouse schools avoid playing Boise State. Until this stops, it will unfortunately be difficult for Boise State and other quality mid-major teams to get a shot at the national championship.
It's like someone applying for their first job getting told they don't have experience. It's hard to get experience if you can't get hired. Although it will likely never happen, I look forward to the day when college football institutes a playoff system.
Malcolm - All good points here for me to consider. I have not been in favor of a playoff system for a number of reasons. I don't want college football weekends to turn into practice games as prep for playoffs. It has to be difficult to maintain focus, discipline, and physical health throughout a regular season, much less any additional games.
It will be interesting to see what, if anything, happens before next season.
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