Just so we're all on the same page

[Shrapnel]

Everyone agrees that a playoff would be a better way to crown a Nat. Champ. and the BCS is, well, unintelligent? Right? Right.

 

[Collin]

Actually I've proven conclusively that it isn't.

 

[gottalaugh]

Actually I've proven conclusively that it isn't.

 

[Clay]

So why doesn't every other sport convert to the BCS method?

 

[udontknowme]

Colon,

I think we've been over this, but just because you declare yourself to be the winner of the argument, this does not make it true. Like declaring that getting beaten up over an internet argument makes you more of a man and you should be proud of this and not incredibly embarrassed....you may think this, but you are wrong.

 

[Wise One]

 

[Shrapnel]

Actually I've proven conclusively that it isn't.

Actually, just the opposite. Now I know I made you mad by making you look stupid, but when you're wrong, own up to it and admit it.

 

[Collin]

So why doesn't every other sport convert to the BCS method?

It seems like you would have noticed that I have answered this question numerous times in recent years. Sports prefer playoffs because the TV NETWORKS prefer playoffs, and the networks prefer playoffs because they generate the highest level of concentrated interest. Do you think the NCAA expanded from an initial field of 8 to the current 65 because it was more fair? No. They did it because the networks wanted more games. Do you think NASCAR instituted "the Chase" because it was more fair? No. They did it because that's what ABC wanted. Playoffs are used and have been expanded over time because that's how each sport makes the most money through advertising.

 

[Sooner Dave]

Do you think NASCAR instituted "the Chase" because it was more fair? No. They did it because that's what ABC wanted.

Actually, the Chase for the <insert name here> Cup in NASCAR was implemented in 2004. Coverage at that time was FOX for the first half of the season and NBC/TNT for the 2nd half....ESPN/ABC was shut out of the tracks and had to have reporters interview drivers as they were leaving for the day.
So I can assure you that ABC was not consulted on what they wanted in this case.

 

[BUCKO]

It seems like you would have noticed that I have answered this question numerous times in recent years. Sports prefer playoffs because the TV NETWORKS prefer playoffs, and the networks prefer playoffs because they generate the highest level of concentrated interest. Do you think the NCAA expanded from an initial field of 8 to the current 65 because it was more fair? No. They did it because the networks wanted more games. Do you think NASCAR instituted "the Chase" because it was more fair? No. They did it because that's what ABC wanted. Playoffs are used and have been expanded over time because that's how each sport makes the most money through advertising.

If the BCS way is so much better, but the NCAA is being held hostage by TV, then why don't they use the BCS model for their non-revenue sports? Seems it would be a lot cheaper to stage one game than a whole women's soccer tournament, and if it's so obviously the way to go it would make sense on all levels.