Burning Question

Sporting News, The, Nov 22, 1999

Q Is the Bowl Championship Series good for the game?

A Although it's not as ideal as a playoff, the BCS is a positive. Last season proved it, when the best teams were matched for the national title. This season looks to be another success for a formula that uses four elements to determine a title game. It's better than relying only on the polls to produce a matchup. Also, the interest and talk generated by the BCS poll are good.