Utah Deserved a Chance For The National Championship Game

The Bowl Championship Series has been announced once again.  As usual, there is a massive amount of controversy. This year, however, neither of the teams playing is undefeated and there are a few teams that are undefeated and not playing for the National Championship. Both Boise State and Utah have identical 12-0 records.  Utah will play in the Sugar Bowl, while Boise State has been left out of the BCS and will play in the Poinsettia Bowl. Why hasn’t either team been given a shot at the title game? Boise State doesn’t have as strong of an argument, but Utah can certainly make the point. Utah has played a schedule that rivals any of the Big Conferences schedules, yet they have no chance to make the title game. Utah played a Big Ten Conference opponent on the road.  Yes, Michigan went 3-9 this season, but any road game to a Big Conference deserves credit.  Michigan also was not expected to be this bad when Utah scheduled them. Utah also faced and beat the ... (link)