Articles tagged with "BCS":
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For Boise State, There’s Just No Way to Win With the BCS
Boise State’s dramatic loss to Nevada knocked them out of the title discussion and a BCS bowl. This fair why, exactly?
The Benefits of Bowls: A Rare Argument Against a College Football Playoff
College football fans across the country are clamoring for a playoff. But there’s one more thing to consider before we jump in with both feet.
The BCS’s Fatal Flaw: College Football and Oligarchial Collectivism
We all have our favorite complaints about the BCS. But who would have guessed that Orwellian politics would get to the heart of the BCS’s problems?
What the BCS Can Learn From Butler and March Madness
Butler has made an unlikely run to the title game, something that would never happen in college football. Can the BCS learn anything from the Bulldogs?
Even In TCU’s Bowl Loss, The Mountain West Conference Wins
Even in the wake of TCU’s heartbreaking Fiesta Bowl loss to Boise State, the Mountain West Conference is still on track for admission into the BCS.
The BCS: Saving Mid-Majors, One School At A Time
Despite what it looks like, the BCS has actually been a boon to mid-major schools in college football. HTWS explains how.
Making Sense (Sort of) Out Of The BCS
Most college football fans (and pundits, for that matter) understand the significance of the BCS rankings, but little about what the actual scores mean or how they’re generated. HTWS breaks it down.
TCU Replaces Boise State as the Prettiest Girl at the Non-BCS Dance
Boise State may have already enjoyed the highest ranking it’s going to see this season, even if it goes undefeated. After being jumped in the rankings by TCU, the Broncos might win out and still miss a BCS bowl — again.
The Case for Cupcakes: In Favor of Padding College Football Schedules With Weak Teams
I’ve done my share of ranting about college football powerhouses that pad their schedules with non-conference cupcake teams. But I’m going to mix it up. I’ve seen the light. I’ve had a change of heart. If a team has a tough conference schedule, why on earth do we insist that they play tough non-conference games too?
Pete Carroll’s “Play Anybody” Philosophy Continues to Pay Off
Pete Carroll has always said that his USC teams will “play anybody, anywhere.” The Trojans backed it up again this year with a big win over Ohio State, and it has launched USC deeper into the BCS discussion.
