Ever since the Badgers' October 22 loss to Michigan State on a hail mary, I've been rooting for chaos.
Not just because the Badgers lost and I was bitter, but because 1 single play completely eliminated the possibility that the Badgers most talented team since 1999, maybe ever, would have a chance to compete for the National Championship. The loss dropped UW from #6 to #15 in the BCS Standings.
Fast forward to November 5. #1 LSU versus #2 Alabama. The "Game of the Century." While I'm not interested in providing a game recap, we all know it was a competitive defensive game that LSU won in OT, 9-6. Whispers of a rematch began that night.
The following night on the BCS Rankings show on ESPN, the possibility of a rematch intensified, as the Alabama Crimson Tide, despite losing an overtime game at home, only dropped to #3 in the BCS standings.
As soon as those rankings were revealed, I found my cause. I threw my full fledged support behind a BCS title game rematch. I cheered as Oregon knocked Stanford from the ranks of the undefeated. I cheered the upset in Ames, as the Cyclones crippled the Cowboys title game hopes. To a lesser extent, I even reveled in the knowledge that Boise State's kicker had once again ruined the Broncos chance at an undefeated season.
Why?
Because for all the arguing, for all the disappointment, for all the disagreements, I had faith that a Lousiana State versus Alabama BCS title rematch was needed. It was the only possible matchup that would create the type of firestorm needed to kickstart change.
There is no question, this is the most controversial title game match up in the short history of the BCS. How can a team that didn't even win its division, let alone conference, be selected to play in the National Championship, in a rematch no less!
The decision defies logic, but is, in my opinion, absolutely necessary to elicit the change we college football fans demand. Give us a playoff!
Let's be honest, if Oklahoma State was able to make up the .009 difference in the BCS standings, most people would agree that the BCS, somehow, had gotten it right once again. The last thing college football needs is the status quo!
As it is, this is what we have, two SEC West teams facing each other for the BCS National Championship.
Now, what do we do to voice our displeasure? There's only one way for college presidents to wake up and realize a playoff system is needed in college football, and that's hitting them in the only place they will feel it, their pocketbooks.
I say now is the time to Boycott the BS of the BCS!
This is, however unlikely, the only way for the will of the fans to be heard. Let us begin the movement to end the reign of the BCS.
That is all. Let us begin the #BCSBoycott
Not just because the Badgers lost and I was bitter, but because 1 single play completely eliminated the possibility that the Badgers most talented team since 1999, maybe ever, would have a chance to compete for the National Championship. The loss dropped UW from #6 to #15 in the BCS Standings.
Fast forward to November 5. #1 LSU versus #2 Alabama. The "Game of the Century." While I'm not interested in providing a game recap, we all know it was a competitive defensive game that LSU won in OT, 9-6. Whispers of a rematch began that night.
The following night on the BCS Rankings show on ESPN, the possibility of a rematch intensified, as the Alabama Crimson Tide, despite losing an overtime game at home, only dropped to #3 in the BCS standings.
As soon as those rankings were revealed, I found my cause. I threw my full fledged support behind a BCS title game rematch. I cheered as Oregon knocked Stanford from the ranks of the undefeated. I cheered the upset in Ames, as the Cyclones crippled the Cowboys title game hopes. To a lesser extent, I even reveled in the knowledge that Boise State's kicker had once again ruined the Broncos chance at an undefeated season.
Why?
Because for all the arguing, for all the disappointment, for all the disagreements, I had faith that a Lousiana State versus Alabama BCS title rematch was needed. It was the only possible matchup that would create the type of firestorm needed to kickstart change.
There is no question, this is the most controversial title game match up in the short history of the BCS. How can a team that didn't even win its division, let alone conference, be selected to play in the National Championship, in a rematch no less!
The decision defies logic, but is, in my opinion, absolutely necessary to elicit the change we college football fans demand. Give us a playoff!
Let's be honest, if Oklahoma State was able to make up the .009 difference in the BCS standings, most people would agree that the BCS, somehow, had gotten it right once again. The last thing college football needs is the status quo!
As it is, this is what we have, two SEC West teams facing each other for the BCS National Championship.
Now, what do we do to voice our displeasure? There's only one way for college presidents to wake up and realize a playoff system is needed in college football, and that's hitting them in the only place they will feel it, their pocketbooks.
I say now is the time to Boycott the BS of the BCS!
This is, however unlikely, the only way for the will of the fans to be heard. Let us begin the movement to end the reign of the BCS.
That is all. Let us begin the #BCSBoycott
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