I truly hate the BCS but I disagree with this statement: "The whole reason that the BCS was made is so that a mid-major can not win the NC as BYU did in 1984."

The BCS was formed in a flawed attempt to ensure a consensus national champion. There are obviously the perceived haves (BCS conferences) and have nots (everyone else), but I don't view it as a conspiracy but rather the result of: (1) greed, and (2) an accurate recognition that almost all of the of national championships in the modern era have come from teams in the (now) BCS conferences. The system will continue to be tweaked (e.g., a MWC v. WAC play-in BCS game, and/or + 1, and/or playoff), and continuing to buck against the system will create needed change and improvement.

Nevetheless, I still believe that BYU can play for the BCS title THIS YEAR, if the conditions stated in my earlier post occur. Last year, Hawaii started 23 in the pre-season AP poll and moved up to 10 in the final pre-bowl AP poll. In 2006, Boise State started 30 in the pre-season AP poll and moved up to 9 in the final pre-bowl AP poll. In 2004, Utah started 20 in the pre-season AP poll and moved up to 5 in the final pre-bowl AP poll (with 3 other undefeated teams above them). I do acknowledge, however, that the BCS poll, and not the AP poll, determines who plays for the NC, but I stand by my position.

BYU begins the season ranked 16 in the AP poll. Moreover, although I hate this term, BYU is a "BCS darling" this year, and I can't recall BYU getting this much pre-season love and attention ever. Just look at the in depth spread on Max Hall in the NY Times this past weekend for crying out loud. We are primed for a very special year, and as they say, I'm all in.

Go Cougs!

craigoscarson wrote:

Here's to perfection

That looks like perfection to me. GO Cougars.

closet, the NCAA (and more specifically the Pac 10) has repeatedly turned down suggestions for a play-in game, a +1 format AND a playoff. Just recently, NCAA presidents said that a true playoff to crown a football champion is not in the cards any time in the near future. I want the cougs to play for the NC as much as the next guy, but I am also being realistic because of past BCS problems. Since 1950, only one school outside of the BCS conferences has even been considered for a NC, and it was BYU in 1984. And, even that championship is contested to this day because of the conference affiliation/weak schedule and overall general dislike for BYU by some members of the media. While it is theoretically possible for BYU to play for the NC, I don't see it happening (1) because of the way the polls are set up, (2) the biases against schools from smaller conferences, which will be much worse since the Hawaii debacle from last year (3)BYU has to be able to avoid injuries and actually go undefeated for the entire season, which is hard to do for any college team across the country and (4) even if BYU does finish the season 12-0, they are not guaranteed a spot in any BCS game, let alone the BCS Championship game. Strength of schedule is going to be on all of the voters minds this year after Hawaii got in last year after playing TWO FCS (formerly D-II) schools. I want you to be right about the chances, but even memebers of the media have stated that 2009 is probably a more logical option with the returning talent we will have. The main thing is that the cougs need to focus and not have a set-back during the season, because that first loss will essentially eliminate any BCS hopes that we can have since we aren't in a power conference.

98BYUAlum wrote:

craigoscarson wrote:

Here's to perfection

That looks like perfection to me. GO Cougars.

She's got a little dot on her head. Not quite perfection as in without blemish

Will somebody photoshop that out too?

Go Cougs!!!

ammoncougar1 wrote:

BTW, I just conceded the "rights" to name our baby (due in November) to my wife (a born and raised utefan) in exchange for the right to buy any BYU gear I want anytime I want for me and ALL the children! Up till now I could wear whatever and she would buy for me but we were at odds about the kids even though they cheer for the "Y" and only for the utes when they aren't playing BYU! Now, no holds barred! Quest shirts for everyone before Saturday's game! There better be enough on hand or I'll flip out!

Go Cougs!!!

J. Child
Ammon, ID

Good job, however, be prepared to hear "I have altered the deal...pray I alter it no further..."

I bet you wanna change Mona Lisa's smile as well!!! Don't touch a thing, she looks great with the beauty mark, much like Marilyn Monroe and Cindy Crawford do.

ammoncougar1 wrote:

98BYUAlum wrote:

craigoscarson wrote:

Here's to perfection

That looks like perfection to me. GO Cougars.

She's got a little dot on her head. Not quite perfection as in without blemish;)

Will somebody photoshop that out too?

Go Cougs!!!