Every year, the BCS formula is tweaked to fix the previous dilemma. The problem is that a new dilemma is created. And there goes a new cycle again. Teams, coaches, players, fans and the media will be rallying again to put a play-off system. BCS officials are saying that the sports are taking up too much time from the student if they extend the season. In addition, they contend that it makes the regular season more interesting. The play-off system doesn't seem to be a problem with basketball, or with non-Division I-A football leagues.
A look at the BCS dilemmas:
2001: Oregon was left out of title game eventhough the team was ranked no. 2 in both polls.
2003: USC was ranked No. 1 in both polls but was left out of the BCS championships resulting in two national champions - USC and LSU. Isn't the BCS created to prevent this in the first place?
2004: 12-0 Auburn left out of title game allowing Oklahoma and USC to play for the championships
2006: 11-1 Michigan left out of title game although the team lost by only three points in a game against the No. 1 team on its own turf. I'd loved to see that game again in a neutral site.
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