Dodd Q&A with Orrin Hatch on BCS Hearings
Here’s an interesting blog post from Dennis Dodd from CBSSports.com. He really hits the nail on the head when talking about the inequality of the BCS:
The bigger problem is the money and the principles of fair play being taught to our young people by those who they look to for leadership. Teams from the conferences that receive automatic bids share an enormous pot of money generated by the BCS, even if they lose every game and finish at the bottom of the standings. At the same time, nearly half the teams in college football share a much smaller pot, even if they are fortunate enough to play their way into a BCS game. This creates an inherent disadvantage, not just on the field, but with regard to recruiting, facilities, and funding for other athletic programs. Given the amount of money involved here, which is unprecedented in the history of collegiate sports, I think these inequities warrant the attention of Congress.
So what’s the bigger issue with the BCS, no real National Champion or inequality? I personally think the two problems are equal – they both suck.