So much for introducing a playoff system into the college football Bowl Championship Series.

The B.C.S. held its annual meetings this week and lots of folks were hoping to see a major overhaul to the system (like maybe a playoff system that would inevitably produce a clear champion at the end of the season?).

No such luck.

That idea wasn’t even on the table, as it happens, but another idea was: The “Plus-One” system. Introduced by the Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive, under this system the four top teams are chosen and then they would square off in a playoff system of sorts, with two semifinals, one title game, and in the end producing one champion.

No matter, that idea was squashed. It was rejected by he Big Ten and Pac-10 representatives, as they thought it would only lead to an even bigger playoff system down the road, which they are adamantly opposed to.

So, it’s business as usual. Bowls, bowls and more bowls.

Who needs the BCS title when you’ve already got a Wii?! (The Buckeyes Have Game!)

Seems everyone’s a winner with Wii this year. The marketing gurus over at Nintendo have scored big with the NCAA, giving all of the players on both (Buckeyes and Tigers) teams going to the BCS Championship game free Nintendo Wii systems. (Each player is also getting four Wii games, a baseball cap, a watch and a fleece pullover.) Okay so it’s not exactly the trophy, but it’s something.

On January 7, 2008 the LSU Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes will meet for the national title at the Louisiana Superdome and while many are predicting the Tigers will win the title, I’m predicting a huge upset/win for the Buckeyes, who are +5 point underdogs in most sportsbooks…and here’s why:

- They have spent more time than any other team atop the BCS standings;
- They’re still considered the underdogs and it’s a role they relish; nobody is expecting them to win;
- Even though the Big Ten Conference has had a down year, the Buckeyes have always been “up” for their game.

“I think it drives you a little more hearing all the negative things about you,” junior defensive back Malcolm Jenkins said. “It’s either going to make you believe it or get a little fire under you so you can play a little harder. I think we feel comfortable with the role we are in.”