Hi, DaveK,
IMO, who is #1 has been controversial from the get-go, long before the BCS. There has always been some controversy with coaches and sportwriters polls as they are more familiar with the teams in their areas, and, human nature being what it is, favor their conferences.
What the BCS did was foul up the bowl selection process.
Pre-season picks are fine, but to declare teams as playing for forst place in one post season bowl does not always determine who is best (maybe who is luckiest to have no injuries to key plaers).
I don't see a team like OK, who had the 11th toughest schedule and did not win their conference being considered #1 as opposed to a team like LSU who had the tougher schedule.
IMO, to elongate the college season with playoffs has it's shortcomings, especially when it comes to the status of physical health of the players, which involves a strong element of luck. No doubt TV money moves some to favor a longer season.
The bowl winners over the holdidays should be the best indicators of standings.
In the end, the resuts are bragging rights, alumni mney, and recruiting advantages.
Angeline
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