Congress is trying to fix college football - BCS

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In summary: U Tube?Yeah you'd think the Justice Department would have enough to do figuring out who in the Bush Administration to be prosecuting for War Crimes, and Conspiracy to Commit War Crimes wouldn't you? Uh, no, I don't. I think that would be a waste of time as well.Yeah you'd think the Justice Department would have enough to do figuring out who in the Bush Administration to be prosecuting for War Crimes, and Conspiracy to Commit War Crimes wouldn't you?
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Congress is working on the "BCS problem". They don't think college football is run properly. Apparently big schools are given preferential treatment over smaller schools and it's just not fair?:rolleyes:

They've been talking about it for a few years
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2245440

First step...demonize the industry?
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3351626
"Who elected these NCAA people? Who are they to decide who competes for the championship?"

-- Rep. Neil Abercrombie,
a Democrat from Hawaii

"Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Forget government corruption or corporate fraud. Three members of Congress want the Justice Department to investigate whether college football's Bowl Championship Series is an illegal enterprise.

Reps. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) are introducing a resolution rejecting the oft-criticized bowl system as an illegal restriction on trade because only the largest universities compete in most of the major bowl games. The resolution would require Justice's antitrust division to investigate whether the system violates federal law."

Shouldn't they be worried about creating jobs, tracking the stimulus spending, growing the green economy, reducing deficit spending, etc.?
 
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WhoWee said:
Congress is working on the "BCS problem". They don't think college football is run properly. Apparently big schools are given preferential treatment over smaller schools and it's just not fair?:rolleyes:

They've been talking about it for a few years
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2245440

First step...demonize the industry?
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3351626
"Who elected these NCAA people? Who are they to decide who competes for the championship?"

-- Rep. Neil Abercrombie,
a Democrat from Hawaii

"Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Forget government corruption or corporate fraud. Three members of Congress want the Justice Department to investigate whether college football's Bowl Championship Series is an illegal enterprise.

Reps. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) are introducing a resolution rejecting the oft-criticized bowl system as an illegal restriction on trade because only the largest universities compete in most of the major bowl games. The resolution would require Justice's antitrust division to investigate whether the system violates federal law."

Shouldn't they be worried about creating jobs, tracking the stimulus spending, growing the green economy, reducing deficit spending, etc.?

Wow, for crying out loud. I think we certainly have more important things to work on. It's this kind of garbage that really makes me wonder about the whole lot in Congress.
 
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Yeah you'd think the Justice Department would have enough to do figuring out who in the Bush Administration to be prosecuting for War Crimes, and Conspiracy to Commit War Crimes wouldn't you?

Though Obama did say before the Inauguration that he thought there should be a playoff to decide the National Champion.
 
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LowlyPion said:
Yeah you'd think the Justice Department would have enough to do figuring out who in the Bush Administration to be prosecuting for War Crimes, and Conspiracy to Commit War Crimes wouldn't you?

Though Obama did say before the Inauguration that he thought there should be a playoff to decide the National Champion.

He needs to worry about car warranties.
 
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WhoWee said:
He needs to worry about car warranties.

...maybe a hand washing video for release on U Tube?
 
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LowlyPion said:
Yeah you'd think the Justice Department would have enough to do figuring out who in the Bush Administration to be prosecuting for War Crimes, and Conspiracy to Commit War Crimes wouldn't you?

Uh, no, I don't. I think that would be a waste of time as well.
 
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LowlyPion said:
Yeah you'd think the Justice Department would have enough to do figuring out who in the Bush Administration to be prosecuting for War Crimes, and Conspiracy to Commit War Crimes wouldn't you?

Though Obama did say before the Inauguration that he thought there should be a playoff to decide the National Champion.


To be fair...let's not forget an investigation of Congress over the mortgage crisis.
 

Related to Congress is trying to fix college football - BCS

1. What is the BCS?

The BCS, or Bowl Championship Series, is a system used in college football to determine the top two teams that will compete in the national championship game. It was created in 1998 and is composed of a combination of computer rankings and human polls to determine the top teams.

2. Why is Congress involved in trying to fix college football?

Congress has a role in college football because it is concerned about the fairness and integrity of the sport. In 2009, a hearing was held to address concerns about the BCS and its impact on smaller conferences and teams. Additionally, there have been calls for a more equitable playoff system to determine the national champion.

3. What changes are being proposed by Congress to fix the BCS?

Some proposed changes include creating a playoff system to determine the national champion, providing more opportunities for smaller conferences and teams to participate in top bowl games, and implementing stricter regulations on the BCS to ensure fairness and transparency.

4. How would a playoff system be implemented in college football?

A playoff system would involve selecting a certain number of teams, typically 4 or 8, to compete in a bracket-style tournament at the end of the regular season. These teams would be determined by a selection committee, similar to how teams are currently chosen for top bowl games. The winner of the playoff would then be crowned the national champion.

5. Are there any potential drawbacks to implementing a playoff system in college football?

One potential drawback is the impact on the current bowl system, which generates a significant amount of revenue for colleges and universities. A playoff system may also lead to increased strain on student-athletes, as they would have to compete in more games. Additionally, there may be concerns about the fairness of the selection process and the potential for favoritism towards certain teams or conferences.

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