Why do some conferences have championship games and some choose not to? Should all conferences be forced into them? What are the ramifications of the ones that do and those that don't?
These are questions that need answers and what better place than here, on the Internet, where you have a worldwide view.
No, all conferences should NOT be forced to have championships.
Some conferences aren't as large as others, and it's easier to settle on a champion.
What about teams like Notre Dame that aren't in a conference?
Why should the Big Ten and others have to follow suit just because others are doing it?
It would add another game to an already hectic student-athlete's schedule.
Most times, there is one clear winner and and a championship would be redundant.
Yes, Everyone should have to play a championship game.
Some conferences have it too easy to be conference champion because of weak schedules and opponents.
The SEC and Big Twelve end up cannibalizing each other, and it could make it harder for them to get in the big game.
Voters shouldn't determine a conference champion, it should be done on the field.
Independents like Notre Dame should be forced to join a conference or be eliminated from BCS consideration.
Only conference champions should be allowed in the top four BCS bowls.
These are the arguments. My opinion, and it's worth every penny you paid for it, is yes. Every conference should have a championship game.
Whether Notre Dame should be forced to join a conference is a totally other article I'm working on, but teams LIKE a Notre Dame or Big Ten school plays a wussier schedule than an SEC or Big Twelve school.
No matter who you root for, if you don't agree with that, then you honestly don't know sports or let your bias stand in the way of your decision making.
Championships usually take away one of two conference's undefeated teams and would help clear up the BCS bowl picture without the need for any "playoff" system.
Now it's your turn. Take part in the bowl. Give comments below on your personal thoughts, either pro or con.
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