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Why College Football Needs the BCS
Yes, everyone, you read that headline correctly. I'm probably going to get tarred and feathered for this, but college football needs the BCS. Now before the angry mob descends on me with their pitchforks, hear me out, if you will. College football, as much as most of you will disagree, is better ...
THE TOP 10 REASONS WHY BALL STATE DESERVES TO BE IN THE BCS
THE TOP 10 REASONS WHY BALL STATE DESERVES TO BE IN THE BCS
theworldofisaac.com — In typical Ball State alum David Letterman Fashion, I give you the Top Ten Reasons why Ball... State deserves to be in the BCS. 10. Because those kids deserve better than having to be in Muncie, Indiana their whole lives 9. The MAC is a better ... (more) THE TOP 10 REASONS WHY BALL STATE DESERVES TO BE IN THE BCS
Orange You Glad We Said, ‘Ya Fired!’
Orange You Glad We Said, ‘Ya Fired!’
rumorsandrants.com — While most of the college football mob worries about the BCS and what happens if Texas Tech... and Alabama don’t run the table, we here at Rumors and Rants don’t neglect the other side of college football - the ass end. (more) Orange You Glad We Said, ‘Ya Fired!’
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  • MoonDogLeft MoonDogLeft
    +1

    No, actually you're right. The BCS, while flawed, is still better than the earlier system used to crown a champion.

    But for the record, I'm a proponent of a playoff. 

    Posted 11/15/2008 respond (flag)
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