Recent BCS Transparency a Hollow Man
11/25/2009
Dave has been a sports fan for about 24 years now. His fondest memories were the Sundays he spent watching NY Giants and NY Jets football games with his dad after church. Originally from New York City, he went to school in the Midwest at the University of Missouri and Illinois State University. He currently lives in the greater Las Vegas area.
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Well, I know that opinion has been split over on RockM (although I would say most are in favor of it). I like it as a...
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Thank you for your note. I understand your theory, however due to recent votes by the conference commissioners, a + one model that was introduced in '07 by the SEC and ACC commissioners, was shot down by every commissioner except those two. That means that not only did the Pac-10 and Big Ten guys vote against it, so did the Big 12, Big East, the ND AD and all the non-BCS commissioners. There is too much willfull igorance about who and what is holding up a playoff and it is not just the Pac and Big Ten. It is much easier to blame those two due to their more vocal opposition. The ones that hold all the cards are the college presidents, whose interests the commissioners represent and only a few are on record as being in favor of a playoff model. They are the ones who signed off on the BCS and they would have the final say in any changes to it. There will not be a FBS playoff for a very long time if ever. I have a different theory about the vitriol toward tOSU and by association, the Big Ten. I am working on an article about it and will post it soon. In the meantime, I am anticipating the opening game against Navy. Make sure you watch it, both the Navy Drum and Bugle Corp and the Ohio State marching band are performing together. A couple of fighter jets wil do a fly over and John Glenn is dotting the "i". Criticize them all you want, but nobody puts on a better party than tOSU. Go Bucks!
90 days ago
Hey, I just completed my second article on Duke Football, trying to become a Duke Football Featured Columnist. I preview the Top 5 Offensive Players to keep an eye on in 2009. Since I am trying to become a FC, please leave any feedback that you can, what I should do differently next time, things I can do to improve the article, etc. Thanks in advance. I appreciate the support!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242981-duke-football-preview-top-5-offensive-players-to-watch-in-2009/show_full
91 days ago
I'm going to take a break from the USC vs. Ohio State series 'till Friday. Here's another piece that I just finished, maybe you'll like it. If you have the time check it out and leave a comment! Thanks!
-Jake
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238745-welcome-to-pandemonium-college-football-the-best-football
99 days ago
Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
167 days ago
Hey David-
How's it going!? Hope everything's well. Favre going to the Vikings is becoming more and more of a possibility. As a Vikings fan, my allegiance towards him is quickly changing and I kind of like the idea. I'd appreciate it if you check out my article!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/168476-a-true-vikings-fans-outlook-on-brett-favre
Thanks!
-Brian
204 days ago
I realized the BCS is better than a play-off, and decided it needed to be defended. I'd love your input.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90374-bcs-football-in-the-wake-of-selection-sunday-we-defend-the-red-headed-stepchild
I'd appreciate it if you had the chance.
353 days ago
Thanks for the great comments on my BCs article (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/72239-long-live-the-bcs-much-to-fans-chagrin). I must tank you for helping me to see things from a different perspective. That is a rare talent.
397 days ago
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Comment please.
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Brandon Erickson said...
DeleteHey Dave-
As a Big Ten writer, I have a bit of a favor to ask you.
I just came out with my latest article on the Gophers game against #8 Cal this weekend.
Would love your input, I'm trying to become a featured columnist for the Gophers football team. Your input would be awesome! Thanks!
-Brandon
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256942-tale-of-the-tape-minnesota-golden-gophers-vs-8-california-golden-bears?just_published=1
69 days ago