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New faces, different places
October 18, 2007If you believe in upholding the status quo and that tradition trumps all, then this hasn't been your year for college football.
But, new and different teams occupying lofty places in the polls isn't bad for the game, it's just confusing for the casual fan.
I've even heard arguments that if this big name school or that traditional power (which has already lost a game) wins, then it should vault ahead of that "no-name" school -- even though it's still undefeated.
Nonsense. You can't have it both ways.
Your name and reputation are only as good as your play on the field from week to week, but the bottom line is that you have to win.
If you can't do that - USC, LSU, Oklahoma, California, West Virginia, etc. - then how can anyone complain?
Ultimately, if you have a problem with the South Floridas, Kentuckys, South Carolinas and Hawaiis of the college football world, all you have to do is beat them.
But that isn't as easy as it used to be, now is it?
Posted by Stephen Smith at 8:44 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
