I love the BCS Mombo Jumbo!

[Reginald Rutledge]

I remember back in 1976 watching 'Bama and Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl and hearing Frank Broyles and Ara Parseghian discussing when we would ever have a playoff system. More than 30 years later, I wait for this day to come.

Other than watching my beloved VOLS lose 3 games and any hope of a national title, it did my heart good to have other teams be a part of my "misery loves company" life. It was wonderful watching Michigan, USC, Orgeon, Ohio State, Texas, and the many other great teams go down on the same airplane as the VOLS in flame. It's not because I wish ill for any of these schools but because I have longed wish ill on the BCS!

I am happy that Chase Daniel Mizzou team is in the mix. I've officiated many of Chase Daniel's games in high school for Southlake Carroll and now the world gets to see how special of a player he is. Mizzou changed its whole offensive scheme for his talents and it has paid off immensely. While Carroll is a "rich school" which has won many state titles, its good to see this young man be mentioned in terms of the Heisman.

But for the BCS, its great to see them have to scramble to fill at-large bids because it just did not play out the way they thought it would. So rest assurred, every team that does not get to play for the national title will cry "bloody murder" after the teams are determined. And just think, teams from the PAC 10 and Big 10 can just sit back, watch, and wait because all the "suckers" are playing each other next week in league championships!

If I am Tennessee, instead of annually taking on the hardest schedule in the conference, I would schedule Lil' Abner's school for the sick and shut in, Pilot Point's School of the Deaf, and any other team that will increase my chance at an undefeated season.

Cause after playing in that SEC game yesterday against Kentucky, I see no point in playing in an SEC Championship. Georgia is doing itself good just staying at home watching!

Down with the BCS and up with a national playoff system! Just my rant.

Reg "The VOL" Rutledge