Congress and the BCS

shane0911 · 06-30-2009, 12:08 PM

Interesting

But before you go thinking that Congress has better things to do than mess with the BCS, think again. The senator cites the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits "contracts, combinations or conspiracies" designed to reduce competition.
If "those with the power to reform the system" don't do so voluntarily, Hatch writes, then "legislation may be required to ensure that all colleges and universities receive an equal opportunity."

Hatch makes case for fed intervention in college football - On Politics - USATODAY.com

CajunlostinCali · 06-30-2009, 12:16 PM

Interesting, sure.

Coming from Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, well lookie here...

OkieTiger_KATT · 06-30-2009, 02:02 PM

i dont remember any of louisiana's delegation whining, but scott cowan started the anti-trust argument back in wheneveritwas that tulane had their undefeated season and went to the liberty bowl. seems since then, when ever some school gets their panties wadded, that is what some some screams. i guess its good brownie points with the voters.

lets see....

economy in the toilet, wars in iraq and afghanistan, korea acting like a pissy toddler, iran acting like a delinquent teenager, but lets spend our time on the bcs. maybe we can introduce hatch to chris hurricane and get a two'fer.

batiger · 06-30-2009, 02:11 PM

That's just what is needed... The government in our football, too. I'll be damned!!!!

shane0911 · 06-30-2009, 06:49 PM

And its not over:

Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has introduced legislation that would prevent the NCAA from calling a game a national championship unless it's the outcome of a playoff. At a May hearing, Barton warned that the legislation would move forward "if we don't see some action in the next two months" from BCS on switching to a playoff system.

Senate to hold hearing on Bowl Championship Series - ESPN

stevescookin · 06-30-2009, 08:22 PM

Playoffs didn't seem to work out for Texas in baseball didn't it

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Bandit88 · 06-30-2009, 09:29 PM

Why must I click on these posts? Unbelievable. Does anyone seriously think Congress has a role in this?

OkieTiger_KATT · 06-30-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit88

Does anyone seriously think Congress has a role in this?

sane people, no. only members of congress.

RHans405 · 07-01-2009, 02:11 PM

And they also want to decide your medical coverage.

wjray · 07-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Senate to hold hearing on college football's BCS - College Football - Rivals.com

lsudolemite · 07-01-2009, 02:31 PM

Sadly, this is probably the only way we may ever see a playoff-type system in my lifetime.

"David Frohnmayer, president of the University of Oregon and chairman of the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee, expressed a preference Tuesday for the current system, saying the proposals for a playoff system “disrespect our academic calendars, and they utterly lack a business plan.”

Honestly, who does this guy think he's kidding?

Bengal B · 07-04-2009, 12:56 AM

As much s I hate the BCS system Congress has no right to get involved. Whats next? Obama trying to get a law passed to guarantee that the Bears win the Superbowl?

06-30-2009, 12:08 PM	#1
shane0911 The Crow must Geaux! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: OKC Posts: 2,035	Congress and the BCS Interesting But before you go thinking that Congress has better things to do than mess with the BCS, think again. The senator cites the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits "contracts, combinations or conspiracies" designed to reduce competition. If "those with the power to reform the system" don't do so voluntarily, Hatch writes, then "legislation may be required to ensure that all colleges and universities receive an equal opportunity." Hatch makes case for fed intervention in college football - On Politics - USATODAY.com

06-30-2009, 12:16 PM	#2
CajunlostinCali Shake~n~Bake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: That Place Posts: 5,363	Re: Congress and the BCS Interesting, sure. Coming from Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, well lookie here...

06-30-2009, 02:02 PM	#3
OkieTiger_KATT put me in, coach! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a sea of freakin' crimson and cream. Posts: 12,634	Re: Congress and the BCS i dont remember any of louisiana's delegation whining, but scott cowan started the anti-trust argument back in wheneveritwas that tulane had their undefeated season and went to the liberty bowl. seems since then, when ever some school gets their panties wadded, that is what some some screams. i guess its good brownie points with the voters. lets see.... economy in the toilet, wars in iraq and afghanistan, korea acting like a pissy toddler, iran acting like a delinquent teenager, but lets spend our time on the bcs. maybe we can introduce hatch to chris hurricane and get a two'fer. __________________ THIS SPACE FOR RENT.

06-30-2009, 02:11 PM	#4
batiger Registered Guest Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 73	Re: Congress and the BCS That's just what is needed... The government in our football, too. I'll be damned!!!!

06-30-2009, 06:49 PM	#5
shane0911 The Crow must Geaux! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: OKC Posts: 2,035	Re: Congress and the BCS And its not over: Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has introduced legislation that would prevent the NCAA from calling a game a national championship unless it's the outcome of a playoff. At a May hearing, Barton warned that the legislation would move forward "if we don't see some action in the next two months" from BCS on switching to a playoff system. Senate to hold hearing on Bowl Championship Series - ESPN

06-30-2009, 08:22 PM	#6
stevescookin Certified Who Dat Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Covington ,La Posts: 2,891	Re: Congress and the BCS Playoffs didn't seem to work out for Texas in baseball didn't it .

06-30-2009, 09:29 PM	#7
Bandit88 Old Enough to Know Better Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,733	Re: Congress and the BCS Why must I click on these posts? Unbelievable. Does anyone seriously think Congress has a role in this? __________________ *"I have a fairly strong feeling that his career for the most part will be wasted at LSU."* Forum member discussing Russell Shepard's future at LSU, January 26, 2009. http://lsutigerbait.blogspot.com

07-01-2009, 02:11 PM	#9
RHans405 Let's Roll Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 5,441	Re: Congress and the BCS And they also want to decide your medical coverage. __________________

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wjray .-.. ..- -.- . Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ponchatoula, but work in NOLA Posts: 309	US Senate set to hold hearings on BCS Senate to hold hearing on college football's BCS - College Football - Rivals.com

07-01-2009, 02:31 PM	#11
lsudolemite CodeJockey Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,210	Re: US Senate set to hold hearings on BCS Sadly, this is probably the only way we may ever see a playoff-type system in my lifetime. "David Frohnmayer, president of the University of Oregon and chairman of the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee, expressed a preference Tuesday for the current system, saying the proposals for a playoff system “disrespect our academic calendars, and they utterly lack a business plan.” Honestly, who does this guy think he's kidding?

07-04-2009, 12:56 AM	#12
Bengal B Registered Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 8,602	Re: Congress and the BCS As much s I hate the BCS system Congress has no right to get involved. Whats next? Obama trying to get a law passed to guarantee that the Bears win the Superbowl? __________________ What a long strange trip its been **************************** LSU - 2003 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS _____________________________________________ When You're Runnin' Down My Country, You're Walkin' on the Fightin' Side of Me**

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