09-10 BCS Solution - College Football Playoff

We could have finally have a true National Champion this year in College Football. Despite all the current chaos, there is an easy solution to sorting this all out. It basically evolves around using the BCS game as a plus one game this year. Don’t be fooled this is absolutely feasible, and a couple people have the power to make it happen.

I’m putting this out there now because hopefully momentum and pressure will build and this will be made a reality.

This idea or plan could easily be a reality, as a couple of key people with Fox and the individual bowls could make this happen. I’m talking about only 6 key people and if they sign off on it, we could finally have a real College Football National Champion.

That’s why I’m encouraging fans, bloggers, and media to take up this plan, and put pressure on those key people to make this happen.

Here is the plan, it’s very simple, and essentially controlled by Fox, which also puts this in their best interests. (think about the ratings and excitement) It’s also perfect that BCS game scheduled for Thursday.

1. First don’t put any team in the BCS title game yet.

2. The winner of the Alabama vs. Florida game goes Sugar Bowl – Friday 8:30 on Fox. If Cincinnati defeats Pitt they’re in the Sugar Bowl vs. Florida, if not it’s Boise State.

3. I’m assuming Texas will defeat Nebraska. (You could take the 4th undefeated team and place them here if Texas loses.) Put them in Cotton Bowl – Saturday 2pm on Fox. TCU plays Texas in one of biggest football game in history of the state of Texas.

4. Take the winner of the Sugar and Cotton Bowl and put them in Thursday’s Final in Pasadena.

These two playoff games our not scheduled opposite any other bowl games and both already scheduled for Fox, therefore no other bowls could really complain about them overshadowing their games

Why would Alabama / Florida / Texas, give up a guaranteed spot in the BCS game for a playoff? – First the extra money, and secondly would anyone turn down the chance for college football immortally, and that is what you would have with the first ever playoff and true National Champion.

Of course this plan only works if there are 4 or 5 undefeated teams. If there are five undefeated teams, Boise State, would be left out of the playoff, which can be easily justified when compared to the other four undefeateds.
So here is what this plan would look like.

Playoffs:

Sugar Bowl – Alabama / Florida winner vs. Cincinnati or Boise State should Cinncy lose to Pitt.

Cotton Bowl – Texas vs. TCU

BCS Game – TBD

Other BCS Bowls

Rose Bowl – Ohio State vs. Pac 10 Champions

Fiesta Bowl – Undefeated Boise St. or a one loss Cinncy vs. the loser of the SEC Title Game

Orange Bowl – ACC Champion vs. At Large.

Again this plan is simple and feasible, and if we can get a two key people behind, we could have a historic College Football Champion.

Thanks for your support!!!

Detorit Lions on the Rise?

I’m not saying tomorrow's Thanksgiving Day game against Green Bay will be close, but after a decade of losing the Lions look headed in the right direction. A lot will depend on QB Matt Statfford, who is doubtful for tomorrow’s game. Quarterback is by the most important position and Detroit will not have a wining season until they have an above average QB. The reason to optimistic is they drafted much better this year without Matt Millen in charge. Rookie Brandon Pettigrew ultimately might turn into the NFL’s best TE. Their second and third round picks are actually 2nd and 3rd on the team in tackles. Second year player Calvin Johnson looks like a top WR. If the Lions can get two impact defensive players in next year’s draft, add another in free agency, then maybe you’ll see them on TV more than once a year.

College Football Picks Week 13

Pitt vs. WVU is the marquee game locally. As Penn State is now just waiting for a bowl bid. There are a lot of rivalry games this weekend, so an upset is possible.

Pitt @ WVU
Alabama @ Auburn
Oklahoma St. @ Oklahoma
Florida St. @ Florida
Georgia @ Georgia Tech


Mike - (5-0)(35-20) - Pitt, Alabama, Okla. St. Florida, Ga. Tech
Brian - (4-1)(28-17) -
Sean - (2-3)(37-18)

College Football Picks - Week 12

Pitt is off this week after a big win against ND. Could one of the undefeated teams go down in a major upset? We'll see.

Ohio St. @ Michigan
PSU @ Michigan St.
Air Force @ BYU
Cal @ Standord
Orgeon @ Arizona


Mike - (4-1)(30-20) - OSU, PSU, BYU, CAL, Oregon
Brian - (5-0)(24-16) -
Sean - (5-0)(35-15)

NAVY, ARMY or Air Force in a BCS Bowl?

One day removed from Veteran’s Day, the question is: “Can a Service Academy reach a BCS Bowl?” Unfortunately, under the current system, the answer is no.

A lot of people still remember the days when Army dominated college football. Navy’s 7-3 record with a chance for 10 wins is probably the best you’ll see.

Two simple reasons: First, the size of players — now 6’6 325lb — isn’t quite what the Navy Academy is looking for. However, the top reason is the NFL! The lure of millions in pro football has talented players going elsewhere. I suggest if a player can get drafted after graduation from a service academy, they can play in the NFL, but must also work as a recruiter. I also suggest the mega-rich NFL match any service academy graduate’s salary with donations to helping injury veterans.

College Football Picks Week 11

Pitt is in the top 10, but now their schedule finally gets tough. This is a great week of college football games, with many other games worth watching. Sean continues to leads the pack, as we come down to crunch time.

WVU vs. Cincinnati
Indiana vs. PSU
Iowa vs. Ohio St.
Notre Dame vs. Pitt
Utah vs. TCU


Mike - (3-2)(26-19) - Cincinnati, PSU, Ohio St. Notre Dame, TCU
Brian - (2-3)(19-16) -
Sean - (3-2)(30-15)

College Football Picks - Week 10

The whole College Football World seems to waiting for that BCS Title Game showdown of Florida vs. Texas. However Alabama wants to crash the party, and could move a step closer to that with a win against LSU. Closer to home everyone will be talking about the big Ohio St. Vs. PSU game.

Syracuse vs. Pitt
Oklahoma vs. Nebraska
Ohio St. vs. PSU
LSU vs. Alabama
Navy vs. Notre Dame


Mike - (3-2)(23-17) - Pitt, Oklahoma, Ohio St. Alabama, Notre Dame
Brian - (3-2)(17-13) -
Sean - (3-2)(27-13)