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Politicians, Don't Worry About the BCS

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There are far more important legislative priorities than wasting the taxpayers' dime on Capitol Hill regarding the Bowl Championship Series' imperfections.

What's the point?

 

 

Does President Barack Obama need another Nobel Prize -- this one for bringing civility to the rhetorically warring factions in college footballRead Full Article »

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