BEVO BLOG: B(c)S Edition

It's here, the first B(c)S poll of the season. Actually it comes out Sunday. The first rankings enroute to the mythical land of college football Oz, where computers and not performance rule. Who is that server behind the curtain?

It's possible Ohio State could top the AP rankings again, yet not be numero uno in the BCS. How can that happen? Again, it's a mystery. Could it be that all this is driven by, gasp, MONEY?

Ask Boise State what they think. I've heard some almost convincing arguments why Boise State doesn't belong in a "National Championship" game, even if they go undefeated all season. They didn't help their cause when they decided to bolt the WAC for the Mountain West Conference. If you want to play for the big game, you have to play with the big dogs. So why didn't they make a a run at the Big 12 to replace the CU Golden Puffs?

Within moments of the first BCS standings being released, the blogosphere will light-up, the arguing will begin and will continue until college football comes up with a genuine playoff system. The NCAA which runs incredibly successful basketball and baseball tournaments, can't seem to do the same with football. Again, a mystery.

Finally today, likely the last meeting between two great football programs, as Texas makes a last trip to Lincoln to take on the Cornhuskers, who are headed to the Big 10. Texas is the underdog and deservedly so. Nebraska is seeking revenge over the last second (59:59!) field goal by Texas in last year's Big 12 Championship Game. Nebraska fans have a reputation for being the most sportsmanlike in the game. We won't blame them if they rub a little corn in the proverbial wound, if they win.

IF...Texas were to win, wouldn't that just upset the BCS apple cart? But that would take me to the beginning of today's blog. An endless loop as it were. Better to quit while I'm ahead.

Cheer on your team. It's college football. The greatest game on earth.

Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We start the conversation about you"

Excess excess.

LeBron James announces tonight where he'll play next year. Unlike Kevin Durant who announced his new deal with Oklahoma City via Twitter, James announces his decision in a live prime-prime time one hour special on ESPN.

Great Expectations Redux.

To his credit, all the advertising revenue from tonight's "event" goes to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. As I understand it, the announcement will be made at a Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich, CT. I begin shooting a marketing video for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver today. As BGCMD says, it's a positive place for kids. Here's to all the money raised tonight making a positive difference for great kids. That's a good thing.

But is a one-hour special to say "I'm going to play for (insert city here) and for (insert amount here) dollars" a bit excessive? It's all a matter of perception. If you're a fanatic NBA fan, not a bit. If you're not, yes it is. Remember what I've posted about "Perception is Reality" here earlier.

Then this paper chase tidbit from USA TODAY. It impacts small businesses like Conversation Starters and non-profit organizations including the ones I love to support including Boys & Girls Clubs and the Jefferson County Action Center.

Effective next year, we all have to file a 1099 with the IRS anytime we buy anything from a vendor in excess of $600. Nothing like making things easier for all of us struggling to get something off the ground or helping kids and the hungry.

What's really weird about this, is the new rules are part of the new Health Care Legislation! I guess that's why the bill called for the hiring of thousands of new IRS agents.

As Gomer Pyle would say..."Soo-prise...Soo-prise!"

A bit excessive I'd say. Actually I just did.

Excess excess. It gets in the way of success in so many ways.

Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
"We get the conversation started about you"