The Texas Longhorns and a Split Championship: Arguments For and Against

Much has been made leading up to the BCS Bowls about the possibility of a split National Championship in college football this season.    The Texas Longhorns feel jilted because they didn't get a chance to play for the Big 12 title and likely for the National Championship as the Sooners do.  And certainly, the Longhorns have a legitimate argument to be playing for it all.    But since the Longhorns are not in the BCS title game on Thursday, the question is now simply this:  Does Texas have an argument for earning a split national championship?   Here are my for and against arguments for the Longhorns:     FOR   1.  Texas arguably played the toughest schedule in college football this year.  They beat four teams ranked 11th or higher, including the #1 Sooners in October.  Their only loss was to the #6 ranked Red Raiders and that was on the last play of the game.   2.  Texas beat an ... (link)