Thursday, January 8, 2009

10th Anniversary of the flawed BCS

This year is the 10th year of the BCS (1998-2008 seasons). Even for all of it's flaws, the BCS has had some good games. Here are my top 5.

#1
Monday, January 1, 2007 - Tostitos Fiesta Bowl:
Boise State (12–0, BCS #8, automatic) 43
Oklahoma (11-2, Big 12 champion) 42(OT)

#2
Friday, January 3, 2003 - Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (National Championship):
Ohio State (13-0, BCS #2, Big Ten champion) 31
Miami (FL) (BCS #1, Big East champion) 24 (2 OT)

#3
Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - Rose Bowl (National Championship):
Texas (12–0, BCS #2, Big 12 champion) 41
Southern California (12-0, BCS #1, Pac-10 champion) 38

#4
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - FedEx Orange Bowl:
Penn State
(10-1, Big Ten champion) 26
Florida State (ACC champion) 23 (3 OT)

#5
Saturday, January 1, 2000 - FedEx Orange Bowl:
Michigan (at-large) 35
Alabama (SEC champion) 34 (OT)

Honorable Mention:
Saturday, January 1, 2005 - Rose Bowl:
Texas (11-1, at-large) 38
Michigan (Big Ten champion) 37

Best Nokia Sugar Bowl:
Monday, January 2, 2006
West Virginia (10-1, Big East champion) 38
Georgia (10-2, SEC champion) 35

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