Obama and the BCS

Porkchop · 01-30-2010, 01:40 AM

Obama could be feeding the poor, or fixing the economy.... but he would rather fix college football. HE IS THE FUCKING MAN!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4870657

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is considering several steps that would review the legality of the controversial Bowl Championship Series, the Justice Department said in a letter Friday to a senator who had asked for an antitrust review.

In the letter to Sen. Orrin Hatch, obtained by The Associated Press, Assistant Attorney General Ronald Weich wrote that the Justice Department is reviewing Hatch's request and other materials to determine whether to open an investigation into whether the BCS violates antitrust laws.

"Importantly, and in addition, the administration also is exploring other options that might be available to address concerns with the college football postseason," Weich wrote, including asking the Federal Trade Commission to review the legality of the BCS under consumer protection laws.

Several lawmakers and many critics want the BCS to switch to a playoff system, rather than the ratings system it uses to determine the teams that play in the championship game.

"The administration shares your belief that the current lack of a college football national championship playoff with respect to the highest division of college football ... raises important questions affecting millions of fans, colleges and universities, players and other interested parties," Weich wrote.

Weich made note of the fact that President Barack Obama, before he was sworn in, had stated his preference for a playoff system. In 2008, Obama said he was going to "to throw my weight around a little bit" to nudge college football toward a playoff system, a point that Hatch stressed when he urged Obama last fall to ask the department to investigate the BCS.

Weich said that other options include encouraging the NCAA to take control of the college football postseason; asking a governmental or non-governmental commission to review the costs, benefits and feasibility of a playoff system; and legislative efforts aimed at prompting a switch to a playoff system.

Weich noted that several undefeated teams have not had a chance to play for the national championship, including TCU and Boise State this year and Utah last year.

"This seemingly discriminatory action with regard to revenues and access have raised questions regarding whether the BCS potentially runs afoul of the nation's antitrust laws," he wrote.

Hatch, a Utah Republican, was steamed that his home state team was deprived of getting a chance to play for the title last year.

"I'm encouraged by the administration's response," he said in a statement. "I continue to believe there are antitrust issues the administration should explore, but I'm heartened by its willingness to consider alternative approaches to confront the tremendous inequities in the BCS that favor one set of schools over others. The current system runs counter to basic fairness that every family tries to instill in their children from the day they are born."

Under the BCS, the champions of six conference have automatic bids to play in top-tier bowl games, while the other conferences don't. Those six conferences also receive more money than the other conferences, although the BCS announced this week that the ones that don't have automatic bids will receive a record $24 million from this year's bowl games.

"This letter is nothing new and if the Justice Department thought there was a case to be made, they likely would have made it already," BCS executive director Bill Hancock said in a released statement.

"There is much less to this letter than meets the eye. The White House knows that with all the serious issues facing the country, the last thing they should do is increase the deficit by spending money to investigate how the college football playoffs are played," the statement continued. "With all due respect to Senator Hatch, he is overstating this importance of the letter he received from the Office of Legislative Affairs."

fnfalman · 01-30-2010, 02:22 AM

The One is a rock star. So get used to it. Fuck the poor! Fuck the misfortuned! Fuck world peace! Fuck democracy! But by golly, The One will get involved in college basketball, drink beer with cop and home boy, watch MTV and comment on Kanye West/Taylor Swift.

BobTheBiker · 01-30-2010, 02:27 AM

I never thought I'd say it, but I want bush back. obama so far has earned the title of worthless pile of shit to me.

pauldun170 · 01-30-2010, 02:37 AM

Hatch sent a complaint to the Justice department and they responded that they are checking it out.

I personally like the last line if the article

Quote:

"With all due respect to Senator Hatch, he is overstating this importance of the letter he received from the Office of Legislative Affairs."

Homeslice · 01-30-2010, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

I never thought I'd say it, but I want bush back.

Ah, you mean someone who was on vacation half the time, didn't have the vitality to multi-task as well as Obama, and would rather keep everything secret instead of facing the public

BobTheBiker · 01-30-2010, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Ah, you mean someone who was on vacation half the time, didn't have the vitality to multi-task as well as Obama, and would rather keep everything secret instead of facing the public

pretty much. at least bush's racket was war, more or less. I like wars.

obama, well he just pisses me off. I'm trying not to use the N word, but honestly I feel he deserves to be called it.

Captain Morgan · 01-30-2010, 08:50 AM

Ah, so here is one of the "new" ideas Avatard was talking about. This will help our country tremendously! Obama is apparently the best president ever.

karl_1052 · 01-30-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

pretty much. at least bush's racket was war, more or less. I like wars.

obama, well he just pisses me off. I'm trying not to use the N word, but honestly I feel he deserves to be called it.

Newby?
Neophyte?
Normal?
New?
Cause to call him what you want to call him, just for being a poor president is taking it way too far, and shows just how much sun you get on the back of your neck.
Name a president that has done anything significantly good in the last 4 terms.

Obama has done one great thing so far, he kept Palin out.

Dave · 01-30-2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Newby?
Neophyte?
Normal?
New?
Cause to call him what you want to call him, just for being a poor president is taking it way too far, and shows just how much sun you get on the back of your neck.
Name a president that has done anything significantly good in the last 4 terms.

Obama has done one great thing so far, he kept Palin out.

narcissist

tommymac · 01-30-2010, 09:27 AM

Think of all the college football analysists he will put out of work if hge resolves this controversey. They wont have anything to talk about and will be let go

01-30-2010, 01:40 AM	#1
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Obama and the BCS Obama could be feeding the poor, or fixing the economy.... but he would rather fix college football. HE IS THE FUCKING MAN!!! http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4870657 WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is considering several steps that would review the legality of the controversial Bowl Championship Series, the Justice Department said in a letter Friday to a senator who had asked for an antitrust review. In the letter to Sen. Orrin Hatch, obtained by The Associated Press, Assistant Attorney General Ronald Weich wrote that the Justice Department is reviewing Hatch's request and other materials to determine whether to open an investigation into whether the BCS violates antitrust laws. "Importantly, and in addition, the administration also is exploring other options that might be available to address concerns with the college football postseason," Weich wrote, including asking the Federal Trade Commission to review the legality of the BCS under consumer protection laws. Several lawmakers and many critics want the BCS to switch to a playoff system, rather than the ratings system it uses to determine the teams that play in the championship game. "The administration shares your belief that the current lack of a college football national championship playoff with respect to the highest division of college football ... raises important questions affecting millions of fans, colleges and universities, players and other interested parties," Weich wrote. Weich made note of the fact that President Barack Obama, before he was sworn in, had stated his preference for a playoff system. In 2008, Obama said he was going to "to throw my weight around a little bit" to nudge college football toward a playoff system, a point that Hatch stressed when he urged Obama last fall to ask the department to investigate the BCS. Weich said that other options include encouraging the NCAA to take control of the college football postseason; asking a governmental or non-governmental commission to review the costs, benefits and feasibility of a playoff system; and legislative efforts aimed at prompting a switch to a playoff system. Weich noted that several undefeated teams have not had a chance to play for the national championship, including TCU and Boise State this year and Utah last year. "This seemingly discriminatory action with regard to revenues and access have raised questions regarding whether the BCS potentially runs afoul of the nation's antitrust laws," he wrote. Hatch, a Utah Republican, was steamed that his home state team was deprived of getting a chance to play for the title last year. "I'm encouraged by the administration's response," he said in a statement. "I continue to believe there are antitrust issues the administration should explore, but I'm heartened by its willingness to consider alternative approaches to confront the tremendous inequities in the BCS that favor one set of schools over others. The current system runs counter to basic fairness that every family tries to instill in their children from the day they are born." Under the BCS, the champions of six conference have automatic bids to play in top-tier bowl games, while the other conferences don't. Those six conferences also receive more money than the other conferences, although the BCS announced this week that the ones that don't have automatic bids will receive a record $24 million from this year's bowl games. "This letter is nothing new and if the Justice Department thought there was a case to be made, they likely would have made it already," BCS executive director Bill Hancock said in a released statement. "There is much less to this letter than meets the eye. The White House knows that with all the serious issues facing the country, the last thing they should do is increase the deficit by spending money to investigate how the college football playoffs are played," the statement continued. "With all due respect to Senator Hatch, he is overstating this importance of the letter he received from the Office of Legislative Affairs." __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

01-30-2010, 02:22 AM	#2
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The One is a rock star. So get used to it. Fuck the poor! Fuck the misfortuned! Fuck world peace! Fuck democracy! But by golly, The One will get involved in college basketball, drink beer with cop and home boy, watch MTV and comment on Kanye West/Taylor Swift. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

01-30-2010, 02:27 AM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I never thought I'd say it, but I want bush back. obama so far has earned the title of worthless pile of shit to me.

01-30-2010, 08:50 AM	#7
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Ah, so here is one of the "new" ideas Avatard was talking about. This will help our country tremendously! Obama is apparently the best president ever.

01-30-2010, 09:27 AM	#10
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Think of all the college football analysists he will put out of work if hge resolves this controversey. They wont have anything to talk about and will be let go