tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post5938406774291448560..comments2024-01-09T04:20:39.453-05:00Comments on Around the Keg: BCS, Emphasis on the B and the SNoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345059376742159966noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-52494767659605481822009-12-09T08:50:35.545-05:002009-12-09T08:50:35.545-05:00I keep forgetting to mention that Ari Fleischer ha...I keep forgetting to mention that Ari Fleischer has actually been <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/23/bcs-hires-ari-fleischer-t_n_368164.html" rel="nofollow">hired to defend the BCS</a>.<br /><br />I guess if anyone knows how to defend a cumbersome, failing system full of cronyism and payoffs, it's him.Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345059376742159966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-19445230345097254672009-12-08T09:40:01.626-05:002009-12-08T09:40:01.626-05:00Notre Dame is gonna skip their bowl game because t...<i>Notre Dame is gonna skip their bowl game because they're afraid of getting shitcanned by Central Michigan.</i><br /><br />It's been somewhat interesting being in Mount Pleasant this fall.Soporhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647578353963214035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-41553998953602268082009-12-08T08:43:21.483-05:002009-12-08T08:43:21.483-05:00Frankly, this year was better than most for the BC...Frankly, this year was better than most for the BCS. At least this year it had two teams that started highly ranked and made it through the season undefeated, one each from (arguably) the two best conferences. Better than last year, when there were 3 one loss teams all vying for the final spot from the Big 12 against a one loss Florida team, while undefeated schools from non-BCS conferences received consolation prizes. <br /><br />This Year, even though Cincy, TCU and Boise State are also undefeated, they really can't claim any MORE right to the title game than Texas and 'Bama, since those two schools got through against better average competition. So far, this is the CLEANEST I think the BCS has had it, every other year it's been unmittigated chaos. <br /><br />As far as the selections for the other bowls... that goes pretty much the way it always has. There is a pecking order and conference tie ins, and each committee takes turns picking the teams that they think will provide a compelling matchup from a tickets/TV viewing standpoint. MSU is getting shafted in it's matchup, but usually it's the entire Big Ten. At least this year, with the exception of the MSU game, every Big Ten team has a legit shot at a win.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827781112214332549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-63126290341255806382009-12-07T21:44:30.202-05:002009-12-07T21:44:30.202-05:00For all 6 Sparty fans, we get picked to lose a hor...<i>For all 6 Sparty fans, we get picked to lose a horrid, flaming death to Texas Tech on January 2nd. Somehow, MSU's already-dubious selection into the BCS provides State with an opportunity to show how horribly a second-rate secondary will stand up against a school known for the veracity of its passing game. </i><br /><br />It doesn't help that State's two best receivers, a starting corner, and at least seven other players are gonna miss the game for beating the hell out of some engineers. <br /><br />But honestly, I respect State more for playing the game . Notre Dame is gonna skip their bowl game because they're afraid of getting shitcanned by Central Michigan. Which they would. Because they are terrible.B Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874975455332269325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-4066587371514677622009-12-07T18:22:49.269-05:002009-12-07T18:22:49.269-05:00The current system is next to useless. Every othe...The current system is next to useless. Every other amateur and professional sports program has some kind of playoff system (even curling has a championship series). Is this really so hard? <br /><br /><i>1) Massive schools in the South and Soutwest assume their rightful places in the top 5 and stay there all season through a wiley combination of bribes, positions of tenure within this "BCS" and the assembling of weak schedules (save but for a "hard" game or two);</i><br /><br />Don't forget that players for their programs are probably paid more than some professional athletes (thanks to booster programs).<br /><br />I love football, but I don't really care for college football. College hockey is fun to watch and college basketball is, too, especially when tournament time rolls around.steveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862590608695420004noreply@blogger.com