BCS Format Not Popular

By Dylan Webster
While most all college football fans agree the “BCS” format is not acceptable in determining a true national champion, it seems that at least this season they will get it right. With Texas and USC being the only major undefeated teams left, a title showdown appears to be in the cards. It must be understood that if either of these teams is beaten that the water that runs clear now will again turn murky, but this is unlikely.

The Trojans will bring a high powered, pro-style offense to the table. Led by last year’s Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, the Trojans can score seemingly at will. If the passing game sputters, they also have a Heisman finalist in tailback/returner Reggie Bush. This has been a two-punch combination that no team has been able to stop this season, or last. Perhaps the main thing that USC holds over Texas is the “been there, done that” factor. Two years ago, the Trojans won a share of the national title, and last season they were the undisputed champion.

In some ways, the Longhorns are a mirror opposite. Texas enjoyed many early season triumphs throughout the years, only to have their title dreams crushed by Oklahoma. However, now the Longhorns have began to shake the “choker” tag. Beginning with last year’s dramatic Rose Bowl victory over Michigan, Texas seems to have gotten over the “big game” hump. Taking the momentum gained last year into this season, the Longhorns rolled over archrival Oklahoma. The Longhorns also boast this seasons Heisman favorite, Vince Young. The Texas two-threat quarterback is as likely to run for 200 yards, as he is to pass for it. On some occasions, he will do both.

As good as this match-up looks on paper, if either of these teams falters the entire process will be thrown into total chaos. ACC and SEC fans will have valid arguments for all of their once-beaten teams, and the soundest beating will be taken by the BCS.