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During a particular bowl game last year, a number of players were asked the same question regarding a playoff system for college football and almost all of the participants within the poll voiced a similar conclusion. "Yes, we want a playoff system very badly...No, we do not wish to play any more games than the current 12-13 game schedule. This is the dilemma for college football governors and administrators. It would be unwise to extend the college football season past 13 games. It would also be unwise to eliminate the bowl structure as it truly defines college football and distinguishes itself from other sports. The current BCS method and the Plus One concept would really not solve much of the current BCS controversies.

Most people would agree that college football is missing the boat due to the lack of a true playoff structure for Division I-A college football. However, ninety-nine point nine percent of the people who are passionately concerned about the direction of this sport commonly think of an NFL styled "loser out" model when considering a playoff option. An NFL styled "loser out" model would never work for college football. The presidents, chancellors and conference administrators are not interested in extending the season upwards of three-to-five weeks to determine a national champion. There are several reasons for this.

One, a playoff structure would require the final eight teams to play an additional 3-5 games which would render the mission of the student-athlete obsolete. It would interfere with final exams, and cause possibly a two-to-three fold increase in injuries to its participants. Secondly, and equally important, it would harm the tradition of the bowl system, which in my mind - truly defines college football and distinguishes itself from all other sporting events, including its close relative, the National Football League (NFL). Finally, although I completely disagree with the "Sacred Cow" notion that every game in college football is significant and a playoff in itself, an NFL styled "loser out" model would render the regular season less significant.

If we look at what is actually occurring in college football today, we can come up with a model which does not extend the season in length or number of games, and we can also establish a system that not only upholds the traditions of the bowl system, but the BCS Busters Model would in fact enhance the bowl system by truly making every game in college football a playoff. Although this is hyped

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