Deseret News Columnist Says, "BCS system isn't fair - so what?"

Columnist Lee Benson of the Deseret News says: BCS system isn't fair -- so what?

Mr. Benson's column pokes fun at the unfairness one can find in sports. He does a good job and his column is both entertaining and sad-but-true at the same time. This topic is going to be around for a while, so read his column for a foreshadowing of the BCS supporters argument(s) and why they will fail.

Why are most folks so up-in-arms over the BCS System, the Utah UTES' #2 Ranking when its the only undefeated team this year, and AG Shurtleff announcing that he's launching a probe of the BCS System? Its because Americans love freedom and like to support the underdog -- we also hate unfairness, cheating and greedy people. Oh yeah, most Americans hate lawyers, unless they need a lawyer's services at the particular moment of inquiry.

Here are the Eagle4Justice's comments in response to Mr. Benson's question and column:

The article is entertaining (and revealing) as it pokes fun at all the unfairness associated with sports, whether it be college or professional sports. However, most folks are missing the point that given the present circumstances, the time is right to challenge the BCS system. Those circumstances include an undefeated 13-0 Utah being ranked 2nd behind 13-1 Florida just because the latter team was in the "right" BCS bowl game.

AG Shurtleff happens to be the most public and well-equipped by virtue of his office to advance the challenge. We at the Utah Justice Foundation believe the time for an investigation of the BCS for anti-trust and/or any other violations is now!

Justice for future college teams most deserving of the National Champion Title will be done eventually, and yes it will require the assistance of attorneys.

Finally, thank you Utah UTES for a spectacular season and for providing the "celebrated cause" to justify the war now unleashed on the BCS and its supporters.

Stay tuned for surely there is more to come ...

Eagle4Justice

Utah AG Shurtleff Should Conduct BCS Probe

This morning there was more news about the undefeated Utah UTES (13-0) being ranked No. 2 behind the Florida GATORS (13-1) in the final AP Poll for the season. The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) remains under attack, and according to virtually all, the BCS is patently unfair in its selection of the National Champion for college football. Most would like to see a playoff system replace the current BCS Championship Game for determination of the National Champion.

The Deseret News reports that Utah's Attorney General, Mark Shurtleff will meet with members of his antitrust division next week to determine a strategy for investigating whether the BCS violates federal antitrust laws. Moreover, Ben Winslow reports that AG Shurtleff has been offered assistance from antitrust attorneys across the country.

The Eagle4Justice has offered the following comment in response to the Deseret News article:

AG Mark Shurtleff should conduct the probe and pursue any antitrust or other violations uncovered. He should accept any assistance offered by other State AGs (and expert attorneys) to assure that only appropriate litigation or other action is taken on behalf of the State of Utah.

The Utah UTES (13-0) have performed and conducted themselves as National Champions. Coach Whittingham has demonstrated that "action speaks far louder than mere words," and that when words are used, they should be used in a positive and professional manner.

Let us proceed by action and words that will repair the unfairness of the BCS system but without all the negative hyperbole.

Stay tuned for surely there will be further developments ...

Eagle4Justice

Utah UTES Dismantle Alabama in Sugar Bowl

Good afternoon from South Jordan, Utah. That's right, we have moved from West to South Jordan, and only two weeks before Christmas! My advise: don't move during the winter in Utah as it WILL snow.

Anyway, we now live in South Jordan where they do not have Comcast and we have not figured out whether DirectTV or the DISH is the way to go. So, my Mom & Dad invited us over to their home in Taylorsville to watch the Sugar Bowl on January 2nd ... and what a great game it was for UTE fans.

The lack of respect for Utah was pronounced prior to the game, with Alabama all but crowned victorious before the game started. Fortunately, the crowning was reserved as UTE QB, Brian Johnson opened the first quarter with 3 quick touchdowns on Utah's first three possessions! Those 21 points would prove sufficient for #7 Utah to beat #4 Alabama.

Utah's Defense held Alabama to only 17 points, intercepted Alabama's QB twice and sacked him eight times for one fumble. The final score was 31 to 17.

The Utah UTES ended their season 13-0 -- the only undefeated team! Yet it will be either the Oklahoma SOONERS or Florida GATORS that end up No. 1.

The lack of certainty and fairness in picking the No. 1 College Football team under the current BCS system will ultimately result in its demise. JUSTICE will be done when the BCS system is replaced by an appropriate playoff system.

Until then, why not invite tonight's victor, either the SOONERS or the GATORS to play the UTES at Rice-Eccles Stadium?

Eagle4Justice

Utah UTES Dominate BYU - 48 to 24

Good afternoon from West Jordan, Utah. Its the Sunday after our Utah UTES dominated the school down south, BYU.

The "Big Game" started at 4 PM MST, and by 8 PM the score was final at 48-24. UTE QB, Brian Johnson led his Utah UTES to an UNDEFEATED 12-0 season and Mountain West Championship.

We would be remiss if we did not thank BYU QB, Max Hall for being our 13th player yesterday. Danke for your 5 interception passes, your fumble, and your personal foul penalty at the end of the first half. For those of you wondering why Max was the 13th and not the 12th player - well, apparently you have not been to a UTES Football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium - the 12th player is always there -- those UTE FANS!

The SL Tribune (video too) was all positive about the UTES today. Sadly, the Mountain TV Producers did not get the memo to have their pro-BYU announcers pump up the Mountain Conference Champion, Utah UTES, for the good of the conference. If you can believe it, one of those pin-heads actually said that Max Hall was "brilliant" at times during the game - someone needs to buy that guy a dictionary.

Coach Whittingham was his usual gracious self and the UTES were just plain fantastic - better than their BCS ranking of 7 indicates. I would like to see the Utah UTES and the Florida GATORS in the Sugar Bowl, and my money would be on Brian Johnson, Coach Whittingham, and the rest of those Mountain West Champion Utah UTES!

There is only one thing to say in closing, GO UTES!

Eagle4Justice