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
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BEVO Edition #1

Ok dear reader(s)...time for a new Friday feature which will run throughout the college football season.

***Update*** 1:41pm ET
Texas and BYU add home and home games to schedules.

Now back to our regularly scheduled blog:

The BEVO edition, named after the stalwart symbol of the glorious Texas Longhorns will of course cover the 'Horns, but also a couple of other favorite teams; the University of Wyoming Cowboys and the Auburn Tigers.

For fans of OU and CU and yes, Nebraska we extend our apologies in advance.

This past week, ESPN re-ran the National Championship Game between Texas and 'Bama. We didn't watch. Once was enough to see Colt go down. But a new season awaits and all is well with the world.

The Big 12 almost folded itself into what might have been the PAC 16. We would have liked the opportunity to visit new venues in cities like San Francisco. Now the Big 12 is the sort-of Big 12. With Nebraska heading to the Big 10 this years match-up between Texas and the Huskers will overshadow the OU game if you can believe it.

Lots of changes coming to several converences in the coming years. How it will all shake out remains to be seen but we'd be disappointed if there is no championship game in the Big 12 or whatever it ends up being called. It's very likely one or more teams will be moving into the conference depending on what kind of television deals can be made.

Then there's the whole mess with USC. We're not fans of Lane Kiffin, who is? But it's sad players who came to USC after Reggie Bush left will pay the price.

We're just weeks away from the happiest time of the year, college football season. It should be a grand one.

Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
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