BCS BS

Guest blogger Tim told you this would happen with this post. He knew this would happen. He was so worked up about it, he had to volunteer a long post about the Ohio State nonsense. I'm sure the fact that he is a Michigan alum has nothing to do with his feelings on the Buckeyes.

This BCS crap makes me angry. When it was other schools getting the shaft, I didn't really care as much. Sure, maybe last year Michigan deserved another shot, but they lost to Ohio State. Auburn was undefeated in 2004, as was Utah. But I watched Southern Cal, and they seemed to be the best team.

That's why this is insane. People all over the country watch the games and write articles and blogs on who they think is the better team. This happens in every sport. All sports have so-called power rankings and endless speculation by sportswriters.

But in college football, those opinions determine the championship. Do I think Georgia or LSU would beat Kansas? Honestly, yes. I think they would be too much for the Jayhawks. But I want to see the game so I know Georgia is better. This isn't some hypothetical discussion where we're comparing the 1985 Bears to the 1989 49ers. These teams exist! They are all sitting around right now! We could, you know, get them on airplanes, sell tickets, and have them play each other!

Where is the tradition poll posted?

The greatest thing is Kansas gets hosed. Usually there's a good excuse to exclude the team the voters don't think should win the title. There are two other teams with one loss, for example. Or, there are three or more undefeated teams, so the people can pick who they want. But this year, KU will just get flat out ignored. What, KU has one-loss and plays in a BCS conference? We don't care, screw you.

But KU hasn't played anyone! This is true. But KU's loss was to top 10 Mizzou at a neutral site. Side note: nice job against Oklahoma! Really broke my heart to see you fall down like that after your fine victory and classy celebrations last week in Kansas City.

Ohio State gets a free pass, because they have history. What the fuck is that? Is this Europe? We don't have inherited titles here in America, oh Lord Tressel of stink Columbusland. Since Archie Griffin went to OSU, they get ahead of KU in line? Gale Sayers will come to your house Archie and kick your ass.

For the record, here's Ohio State's schedule:

Win over Youngstown State (7-4 - Gateway Conference) 38-6
Win over Akron (4-8 - MAC) 20-2
Win @ UW (4-8) 33-14 (currently winning at Hawaii)
Win over Northwestern (6-6) 58-7
Win @ Minnesota (1-11) 30-7
Win @ Purdue (7-5) 23-7
Win over Kent State (3-9 - MAC) 48-3
Win vs Mich State (7-5) 24-17
Win @ Penn State (8-4) 37-17
Win vs. Wisconsin (9-3) 38-17
Loss to Illinois (9-3) 28-21
Win @ Michigan (8-4) 14-3

The wins @ Michigan, vs. Wisconsin, and @ Penn State are at least as good as any win KU has. I think Ohio State should be in the title game, against KU. Can't say KU deserves to be in over Ohio State, but can't really say that Ohio State deserves to be in over KU either.

Which win really separates Ohio State from Kansas? @ Penn State? Come on. Would Penn State go to Stillwater and win? Would Wisconsin? Who knows?

Play it off you morons. It'd be the biggest deal ever. I promise. 8 teams, 16 teams, don't care. You'd have 7 games that matter, rather than one title game and a bunch of consolation bowls like now. Take the 6 conference champs (Big 12, Big East, Big 10, ACC, PAC 10, SEC), and two at-large. There'd still be plenty to write about loser writers. Who gets the at-larges? Hawaii? Kansas? Georgia? Missouri?

Sadly, it'd probably be Florida picked. The best 3-loss team in the history of football.