Comments on: Congressman requests Obama DOJ investigation of the BCS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Eric Ortiz - NESN.com : A different playoff push http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2151315 Eric Ortiz - NESN.com : A different playoff push Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:42:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2151315 [...] Hawaii Democratic Congressman Neil Abercrombie kept the chains moving by calling for a Department of Justice investigation. [...] [...] Hawaii Democratic Congressman Neil Abercrombie kept the chains moving by calling for a Department of Justice investigation. [...]

]]> By: Government Meddles With Sport … Again http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2144761 Government Meddles With Sport … Again Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:09:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2144761 [...] his suggestion of a playoff. Representative Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii has even less power, but he thinks it’s a splendid idea to get the government involved in forcing college football into some kind of playoff system. [...] [...] his suggestion of a playoff. Representative Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii has even less power, but he thinks it's a splendid idea to get the government involved in forcing college football into some kind of playoff system. [...]

]]> By: Desert Storm Vet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137171 Desert Storm Vet Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:49:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137171 Why not, government has it's grubby little hand in everything else? This is just another photo op for a bunch of people who can't wait to find new ways to waste tax money. When are we going to wake up and stop the tyranny - Merriam Webster: oppressive power exerted by government. Why not, government has it's grubby little hand in everything else?
This is just another photo op for a bunch of people who can't wait to find new ways to waste tax money. When are we going to wake up and stop the tyranny – Merriam Webster: oppressive power exerted by government.

]]> By: JOE BLOGGS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137136 JOE BLOGGS Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:41:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137136 Hmmm....mixed feelings on t his one. On the one hand, I agree that our nation has more important things to worry about. On the other hand, until Obama stepped into the fray, it looked like we were doomed to have this ridiculous unfair corrupt college football playoff system ad infinitum. If Obama can spur a discussion (without wasting too much of his own time for more important national and international concerns) that ultimately results in a fairer more balanced playoff system, then I shall certainly think it were worthwhile! Hmmm....mixed feelings on t his one. On the one hand, I agree that our nation has more important things to worry about. On the other hand, until Obama stepped into the fray, it looked like we were doomed to have this ridiculous unfair corrupt college football playoff system ad infinitum.
If Obama can spur a discussion (without wasting too much of his own time for more important national and international concerns) that ultimately results in a fairer more balanced playoff system, then I shall certainly think it were worthwhile!

]]> By: paul (staunch Moderate) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137118 paul (staunch Moderate) Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:37:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137118 The LAST thing the federal government need worry about is which college teams will or will not be going to Bowl games. If we need to worry about anything related to colleges it would be the quality of the education students receive. And by the looks of many of the posts on these CNN blogs the quality is dismal. So many mis-spelled words; grammatical errors abound! We won't even bother to address puncuation. And I have never witnessed so many people using so many wrong words, i.e. "Waist," when they really want the word "Waste." Can we send the educational system back to basics and forget about the peripheral stuff? The LAST thing the federal government need worry about is which college teams will or will not be going to Bowl games.

If we need to worry about anything related to colleges it would be the quality of the education students receive. And by the looks of many of the posts on these CNN blogs the quality is dismal. So many mis-spelled words; grammatical errors abound! We won't even bother to address puncuation. And I have never witnessed so many people using so many wrong words, i.e. "Waist," when they really want the word "Waste."

Can we send the educational system back to basics and forget about the peripheral stuff?

]]> By: Jeez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137102 Jeez Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:35:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137102 What a buch of crap. WHO CARES!!! And to "Texas Longhorns"....try not to have a stroke. What a buch of crap. WHO CARES!!!

And to "Texas Longhorns"....try not to have a stroke.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137062 John Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:28:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137062 Apparently, nothing gets peoples' panties in a really big knot than taking things less seriously. Take hand very slowly away from panic button, two steps back, and smother head onto pillow. Sleep very gently, and the world will slowly crumble without you even feeling one thing. Apparently, nothing gets peoples' panties in a really big knot than taking things less seriously. Take hand very slowly away from panic button, two steps back, and smother head onto pillow. Sleep very gently, and the world will slowly crumble without you even feeling one thing.

]]> By: Dr. K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137059 Dr. K Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:26:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137059 For the "gee don't we have more pressing issues" crowd, what part of "restraint of trade is against the law" do you not understand? If the BCS were Microsoft we'd already have been through hearings and the financial hammer would already have dropped. Just because there are more pressing issues facing the country doesn't mean that something like this can't be dealt with by the DOJ or appropriate federal agency. It's not like you don't enforce the law because you have an energy crisis or because you're at war. If you follow that logic, the government (or the nation) wouldn't ever do more than one or two things at a time because for all other issues, there's always a more pressing issue. This is long overdue, and it might as well be dealt with now as later. Not like we'll care more about enforcing our anti-trust laws once India and Pakistan start behaving themselves. For the "gee don't we have more pressing issues" crowd, what part of "restraint of trade is against the law" do you not understand? If the BCS were Microsoft we'd already have been through hearings and the financial hammer would already have dropped.

Just because there are more pressing issues facing the country doesn't mean that something like this can't be dealt with by the DOJ or appropriate federal agency. It's not like you don't enforce the law because you have an energy crisis or because you're at war. If you follow that logic, the government (or the nation) wouldn't ever do more than one or two things at a time because for all other issues, there's always a more pressing issue.

This is long overdue, and it might as well be dealt with now as later. Not like we'll care more about enforcing our anti-trust laws once India and Pakistan start behaving themselves.

]]> By: Darin from WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137057 Darin from WA Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:26:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137057 Not exactly imperative to our national security, but about frickin' time someone in government said something about this. Especially with teams like Boise State ranked higher than Ohio State, but won't get a BCS berth because they aren't allowed. That's not equity, that's greed. It's all about the money, not who plays better football. Not exactly imperative to our national security, but about frickin' time someone in government said something about this. Especially with teams like Boise State ranked higher than Ohio State, but won't get a BCS berth because they aren't allowed. That's not equity, that's greed. It's all about the money, not who plays better football.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137016 Steve Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:19:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137016 This is ridiculous. A President has NO RIGHT delving into the world of college sports just because poeple are unhappy with the current system. When is too much government interference too much. This just shows that Obama and the Democrats want a dictatorship not a Free Democracy. This is ridiculous. A President has NO RIGHT delving into the world of college sports just because poeple are unhappy with the current system. When is too much government interference too much. This just shows that Obama and the Democrats want a dictatorship not a Free Democracy.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137015 Steve Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:18:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137015 This is ridiculous. A President has NO RIGHT delving into the world of college sports just because poeple are unhappy with the current system. When is too much government interference too much. This just shows that Obama and the Democrats wants a dictatorship not a Free Democracy. This is ridiculous. A President has NO RIGHT delving into the world of college sports just because poeple are unhappy with the current system. When is too much government interference too much. This just shows that Obama and the Democrats wants a dictatorship not a Free Democracy.

]]> By: Ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137013 Ben Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:18:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137013 Well for all that voted for Obama, congratulations you've gotten what you asked for. Change. NOT!!!!!!!!! Well for all that voted for Obama, congratulations you've gotten what you asked for. Change. NOT!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Brennan, Seattle WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137011 Brennan, Seattle WA Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:18:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137011 This should not be what we pay our elected officials to do. Sports have nothing to do with governance. President Elect Obama made a statement, he was not taking a political stance and this Abercrombie guy is an idiot for trying to push the issue. This should not be what we pay our elected officials to do. Sports have nothing to do with governance. President Elect Obama made a statement, he was not taking a political stance and this Abercrombie guy is an idiot for trying to push the issue.

]]> By: TEXAS LONGHORNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2137006 TEXAS LONGHORNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:16:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2137006 Robert the man! Please if you can beat UT then HOW COME YOU DIDNT????? oh i know why we put the killing on that little girl SAMSON!!!!!!!!! just like Oklahoma state had his legs in the air! OU all you have to show is that you beat the brakes off of Texas Tech, which means........................... NOTHING!! if you wanted to beat on someone how come you didnt do it to TEXAS???????? Cause you couldnt!!!!!!!! Robert the man!

Please if you can beat UT then HOW COME YOU DIDNT????? oh i know why we put the killing on that little girl SAMSON!!!!!!!!! just like Oklahoma state had his legs in the air! OU all you have to show is that you beat the brakes off of Texas Tech, which means........................... NOTHING!! if you wanted to beat on someone how come you didnt do it to TEXAS???????? Cause you couldnt!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Stephen, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136978 Stephen, OH Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:12:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136978 Seriously, this better be a joke. If it's not, Congressman Abercrombie needs to be removed from office. Seriously, this better be a joke. If it's not, Congressman Abercrombie needs to be removed from office.

]]> By: Real Change http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136975 Real Change Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:11:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136975 For all of you who say we have more important issues...I agree, BUT, first of all it's not going to be the top agenda item, second of all, I'm relative confident that Obama can walk and chew gum at the same time. So just relax. For all of you who say this isn't the role of government...you're wrong! This is exactly the role of good government; that being to serve the interest of the citizens. There are maybe 100 rich guys who benefit from the system as it is. On the other hand there are litterally millions (all of the athletes, all of the fans etc. etc.) who want the system changed. The politicians work for the people and they are the only ones with enough muscle to make this happen. IT'S ABOUT TIME! For all of you who say we have more important issues...I agree, BUT, first of all it's not going to be the top agenda item, second of all, I'm relative confident that Obama can walk and chew gum at the same time. So just relax.

For all of you who say this isn't the role of government...you're wrong! This is exactly the role of good government; that being to serve the interest of the citizens. There are maybe 100 rich guys who benefit from the system as it is. On the other hand there are litterally millions (all of the athletes, all of the fans etc. etc.) who want the system changed. The politicians work for the people and they are the only ones with enough muscle to make this happen.

IT'S ABOUT TIME!

]]> By: brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136970 brian Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:10:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136970 Everyone getting their underwear in a bunch realize that this was said tongue in cheek and he wasn't really serious about it right? Cmon CNN. Provide some context. Everyone getting their underwear in a bunch realize that this was said tongue in cheek and he wasn't really serious about it right?

Cmon CNN. Provide some context.

]]> By: cfs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136909 cfs Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:00:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136909 TJ: Just because Obama doesn't play football doesn't mean he doesn't understand it or the problems it causes for schools, who are more concerned with the financial implications. That and the fact that many FOOTBALL coaches and players have been calling for a playoff system for a while. Should politicians be involved in making the decision? no, but that's not what you're complaining about But come on. Really? you're blaming liberals for this? I didn't realized that Republican Reps. Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia and Mike Simpson of Idaho owere liberals. Try reading the facts before you go bloviating about on a partisan bent. TJ: Just because Obama doesn't play football doesn't mean he doesn't understand it or the problems it causes for schools, who are more concerned with the financial implications. That and the fact that many FOOTBALL coaches and players have been calling for a playoff system for a while. Should politicians be involved in making the decision? no, but that's not what you're complaining about But come on. Really? you're blaming liberals for this? I didn't realized that Republican Reps. Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia and Mike Simpson of Idaho owere liberals. Try reading the facts before you go bloviating about on a partisan bent.

]]> By: Phil (Dallas, TX) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136871 Phil (Dallas, TX) Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:52:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136871 To: Robert The Man Robert, what planet are you from? UT already beat OU this year. UT lost to Tech on a last second play. So what? Tech certianly didn't "dominate" UT if they needed a last second play to win. . . It is nice to say that OU dominated Tech, which they did, but UT beat OU by more than one score. How can you argue that OU is a better team than UT when they lost to UT? To: Robert The Man

Robert, what planet are you from? UT already beat OU this year. UT lost to Tech on a last second play. So what? Tech certianly didn't "dominate" UT if they needed a last second play to win. . .

It is nice to say that OU dominated Tech, which they did, but UT beat OU by more than one score. How can you argue that OU is a better team than UT when they lost to UT?

]]> By: What?! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136847 What?! Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:49:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136847 Excuse me but my 401K is more important than a college football. Excuse me but my 401K is more important than a college football.

]]> By: Mary, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136840 Mary, IN Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:48:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136840 Uh...I think he has more pressing issues, like two wars and the Bush recession. Uh...I think he has more pressing issues, like two wars and the Bush recession.

]]> By: Nanimae'ole on da mainland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136805 Nanimae'ole on da mainland Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:44:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136805 KG-- let's be fair brah, ultra left in Hawai'i nei is a little different than ultra left in say California, yeah? But I do agree that Abercrombie seems a little lolo in even bringing this up. Say, where you from in the islands, braddah? Me? Moku O Keawe, Kona side. 'Most' of our pakalolo is over Puna or Ka'u way. :-) And they can keep it there as far as I'm concerned. Maybe Tutu Pele will take it all away one of these days. Mele Kalikimaka kakou! KG– let's be fair brah, ultra left in Hawai'i nei is a little different than ultra left in say California, yeah? But I do agree that Abercrombie seems a little lolo in even bringing this up.
Say, where you from in the islands, braddah? Me? Moku O Keawe, Kona side. 'Most' of our pakalolo is over Puna or Ka'u way. :-) And they can keep it there as far as I'm concerned. Maybe Tutu Pele will take it all away one of these days.
Mele Kalikimaka kakou!

]]> By: LA-LA LAND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136791 LA-LA LAND Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:43:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136791 He was a innocect wide-eyed dove flying in the blue sky, care free and with a twinkle in his heart longing for the far away land of utopia...holding hands, cumbaya, peace on earth and brotherhood of men... until he received the Economic and National Security Briefings which sent him shaking like jello to former Clintonites and Bush's Secretary of Defense: HELP, HELP, yelled the dove in despair... He was a innocect wide-eyed dove flying in the blue sky, care free and with a twinkle in his heart longing for the far away land of utopia...holding hands, cumbaya, peace on earth and brotherhood of men... until he received the Economic and National Security Briefings which sent him shaking like jello to former Clintonites and Bush's Secretary of Defense: HELP, HELP, yelled the dove in despair...

]]> By: KBD3 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136758 KBD3 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:39:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136758 Texas beat OU 45-35 on a neutral site. Argument over. Texas beat OU 45-35 on a neutral site. Argument over.

]]> By: The Great One http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136755 The Great One Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:38:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136755 Yeah man we definately deserve to be in the Big 12 championship game, Texas Tech beat us fair and square though, i'm not going to complain about that. Go Longhorns!!!!!!!!!! Yeah man we definately deserve to be in the Big 12 championship game, Texas Tech beat us fair and square though, i'm not going to complain about that. Go Longhorns!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136753 Rob Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:38:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136753 Looks like the good senator has eaten too much poi. But hey, with the ever present threat of terrorism (despite what the libs say), and an economy that is now going to attempt to be repaired by the very same party that played a major role in its destruction, of course the most important issue is the flippin' college football playoff system. No, the reason the world has a bad view is not because of Bush you libs, it's because of dolts like this senator who have the gall (yet apparent lack of intelligence) to say that the president should step in on this. Get real. Looks like the good senator has eaten too much poi.

But hey, with the ever present threat of terrorism (despite what the libs say), and an economy that is now going to attempt to be repaired by the very same party that played a major role in its destruction, of course the most important issue is the flippin' college football playoff system. No, the reason the world has a bad view is not because of Bush you libs, it's because of dolts like this senator who have the gall (yet apparent lack of intelligence) to say that the president should step in on this.

Get real.

]]> By: JD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136751 JD Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:38:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136751 Oh, Great Obama, spread your magic pixie dust and save us from ourselves! Oh, Great Obama, spread your magic pixie dust and save us from ourselves!

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136741 Tom Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:37:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136741 People need to get off their high horse. Of course there are bigger problems but who said the goverment cant do more then one thing at a time? Also this is a multi billion dollar industry. So yea, it isnt just some stupid little college football game. Get the thing fixed People need to get off their high horse. Of course there are bigger problems but who said the goverment cant do more then one thing at a time?

Also this is a multi billion dollar industry. So yea, it isnt just some stupid little college football game.

Get the thing fixed

]]> By: Johnny C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136639 Johnny C Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:24:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136639 Although I do want a playoff system, I do not believe that the President of the United States should get involved nor spend any tax dollars to investigate the situation and then to provide the government's viewpoint ... this is not a concern that I would want my money wasted on ... even if the "committee" that were to provide a recommendation what makes anyone believe that it would even be honored or that any actions would be taken ... besides, what other pandora boxes could this open ... let the NCAA handle their own affairs. Although I do want a playoff system, I do not believe that the President of the United States should get involved nor spend any tax dollars to investigate the situation and then to provide the government's viewpoint ... this is not a concern that I would want my money wasted on ... even if the "committee" that were to provide a recommendation what makes anyone believe that it would even be honored or that any actions would be taken ... besides, what other pandora boxes could this open ... let the NCAA handle their own affairs.

]]> By: TJ Johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136629 TJ Johnson Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:21:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136629 I mean, really, just how important is it to the world that there is a college football playoff for championship? Why would a president need to get involved, or why would DOJ need to get involved? This is inane with so many truly significant things happening in our world, but, unfortunately, it is so like the liberals who elected that egotistical Obama who thinks he know how to fix anything (even football which he does not play???). I suppose because he likes basketball, he thinks that makes him an expert thinker for football, too? I mean, really, just how important is it to the world that there is a college football playoff for championship? Why would a president need to get involved, or why would DOJ need to get involved? This is inane with so many truly significant things happening in our world, but, unfortunately, it is so like the liberals who elected that egotistical Obama who thinks he know how to fix anything (even football which he does not play???). I suppose because he likes basketball, he thinks that makes him an expert thinker for football, too?

]]> By: Mike Mc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136609 Mike Mc Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:17:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136609 Wow! This issue is almost as important to me as guns and bibles in schools!!! Wow! This issue is almost as important to me as guns and bibles in schools!!!

]]> By: rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136572 rick Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:13:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136572 Get a life. I don't agree with the playoff ranking for college football bowls either, but our President-Elect has 1000 more important issues to deal with. Why don't you turn the TV off and go volunteer at a soup kitchen! Get a life. I don't agree with the playoff ranking for college football bowls either, but our President-Elect has 1000 more important issues to deal with. Why don't you turn the TV off and go volunteer at a soup kitchen!

]]> By: JJ12345 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136545 JJ12345 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:09:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136545 To be completely honest, we need a playoff system but really is that important at this time. There has been things mentioned about college tuition rates, there are so many ways to go to college that there is really no excuse for someone that wants to go to school. With, grants, scholarships, other routes of free money there are plenty of ways to go to school. To be completely honest, we need a playoff system but really is that important at this time. There has been things mentioned about college tuition rates, there are so many ways to go to college that there is really no excuse for someone that wants to go to school. With, grants, scholarships, other routes of free money there are plenty of ways to go to school.

]]> By: Robert The Man http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136543 Robert The Man Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:09:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136543 And for the record even in a playoff system, OU would smash UT in a playoff system, so either way, UT go cry somewhere else. You were domniated during the Tech game, and OU domintaed tech. So go cry you Autin baby. OU is the better team. And for the record even in a playoff system, OU would smash UT in a playoff system, so either way, UT go cry somewhere else. You were domniated during the Tech game, and OU domintaed tech. So go cry you Autin baby. OU is the better team.

]]> By: DebM, Allentown, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136527 DebM, Allentown, PA Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:06:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136527 Utterly asinine. With all the challenges we have, WHY are we even wasting time with this? Utterly asinine. With all the challenges we have, WHY are we even wasting time with this?

]]> By: David V. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136518 David V. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:06:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136518 Go Horns! Go Horns!

]]> By: Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136502 Virginia Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:04:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136502 And this is something a newly elected Prez should have to contend with? Why not worry about all the bailout money he plans to spend and how high the taxes for us regular folk will become??? Big job, big change--ha! And this is something a newly elected Prez should have to contend with? Why not worry about all the bailout money he plans to spend and how high the taxes for us regular folk will become??? Big job, big change–ha!

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136489 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:02:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136489 TEXAS FANS: YOU SHOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF BUSINESS AGAINST TECH, AND THIS WOULD ALL BE MOOT!!! NOW YOU'RE FORCED TO ROOT FOR MIZZOU!!! TEXAS FANS:

YOU SHOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF BUSINESS AGAINST TECH, AND THIS WOULD ALL BE MOOT!!!

NOW YOU'RE FORCED TO ROOT FOR MIZZOU!!!

]]> By: BJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136487 BJ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136487 Adam: It's WASTE, not WAIST. Must have been one of those athletes, huh? Adam:

It's WASTE, not WAIST.

Must have been one of those athletes, huh?

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136468 Ryan Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:59:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136468 Finally. Obama is addressing a real disaster. I'm hoping Obama will also address my son's little league draft system. It's really not fair to the 8 year olds. Finally. Obama is addressing a real disaster.

I'm hoping Obama will also address my son's little league draft system. It's really not fair to the 8 year olds.

]]> By: Tulsa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136453 Tulsa Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:57:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136453 C'mon people.... lighten up for a minute! Just because the story isn't about politics or war or the economy doesn't mean it doesn't deserve some thought. Even if it's just some good natured ribbing. (sorry 'bout that Longhorn) Every now and then it would do us all good to remember that we are ONE NATION. The things that divide us shouldn't overshadow that fact. It's not a bad thing to look at the lighter side now and then. Oh, and GO BIG 12! C'mon people.... lighten up for a minute!
Just because the story isn't about politics or war or the economy doesn't mean it doesn't deserve some thought. Even if it's just some good natured ribbing. (sorry 'bout that Longhorn)
Every now and then it would do us all good to remember that we are ONE NATION. The things that divide us shouldn't overshadow that fact. It's not a bad thing to look at the lighter side now and then.
Oh, and GO BIG 12!

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136435 Franky Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:54:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136435 "Abercrombie, along with Republican Reps. Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia and Mike Simpson of Idaho, and Democrat Jim Matheson of Utah, introduced a non-binding resolution in April directing DOJ to investigate the BCS system and take appropriate step if it found illegal action." Alright!!! That's 4 people so far!! Let's keep raising that ante and get GOP and Dems involve. This will be a bigger accomplishment than the "Lousiana Purchase!" LOL!! Na'h, I'm playing, I'm playing... Come on Mizzou, VT(Virginia Tech) and Florida!! First hook me up wtih the conference title then we can work on this system. plus, Tebow could snap in this next games and oput himself in the Heisman back baby!! If he's superman, I like my chances but Florida being a 10 point favorite, I don't know about but based on my calculations, that's a lot so be careful if you shoose em. Tebow!!!! "Abercrombie, along with Republican Reps. Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia and Mike Simpson of Idaho, and Democrat Jim Matheson of Utah, introduced a non-binding resolution in April directing DOJ to investigate the BCS system and take appropriate step if it found illegal action."

Alright!!! That's 4 people so far!! Let's keep raising that ante and get GOP and Dems involve. This will be a bigger accomplishment than the "Lousiana Purchase!" LOL!! Na'h, I'm playing, I'm playing...

Come on Mizzou, VT(Virginia Tech) and Florida!! First hook me up wtih the conference title then we can work on this system. plus, Tebow could snap in this next games and oput himself in the Heisman back baby!! If he's superman, I like my chances but Florida being a 10 point favorite, I don't know about but based on my calculations, that's a lot so be careful if you shoose em.

Tebow!!!!

]]> By: you know it http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136426 you know it Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:52:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136426 Hey guys, come on. You know it's all about the money. It's big business. Just like the American system. The haves and the have nots. Let all the colleges play each other just like the NFL and come up with one winner and not 5 or 6,7 winners. Hey guys, come on. You know it's all about the money. It's big business. Just like the American system. The haves and the have nots. Let all the colleges play each other just like the NFL and come up with one winner and not 5 or 6,7 winners.

]]> By: you know it http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136402 you know it Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:50:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136402 Hey guys, come on. You know it's all about the money. It's big business. Just like the American system. The haves and the have nots. Let all the colleges play each other just like the NFL and come up with one winner and 5 or 6,7 winners. Hey guys, come on. You know it's all about the money. It's big business. Just like the American system. The haves and the have nots. Let all the colleges play each other just like the NFL and come up with one winner and 5 or 6,7 winners.

]]> By: Trojans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136378 Trojans Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:48:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136378 Yes. We want playoffs!!! Yes. We want playoffs!!!

]]> By: Gaylon Barrow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136372 Gaylon Barrow Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:47:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136372 Well if OBAMA takes this initiative I will support him for he will have Integrity. I have not been on his band wagon but the man shows he does have excellent common sense. WE MAY HAVE GOTTEN OUSELVES A PRESIDENT AFTER ALL. Well if OBAMA takes this initiative I will support him for he will have Integrity. I have not been on his band wagon but the man shows he does have excellent common sense. WE MAY HAVE GOTTEN OUSELVES A PRESIDENT AFTER ALL.

]]> By: proud army and navy mom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136357 proud army and navy mom Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:45:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136357 It's a great idea to have a college football playoff. I have been advocating for one for years. I guess the good ole boys make to much money off the current system to want to change it though. It's a great idea to have a college football playoff. I have been advocating for one for years. I guess the good ole boys make to much money off the current system to want to change it though.

]]> By: Tech Red Raider http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136336 Tech Red Raider Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:42:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136336 Yes College Football fans; there should be in a playoff system. But Texas Longhorns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't blame the BCS, (a system of voting college coaches and a formula that they conceived and recognize) but blame your own (Big 12) conference to even suggest that it use outside sources (BCS system) to manipulate the standings within the conference. You think you have issues. Us Red Raiders aren't even considered in the BCS, due to the 2 team maximum, and yet we should be the other team in the BCS not Texas. Sorry Longhorn fans, you lost to the Red Raiders! Live with it! Yes College Football fans; there should be in a playoff system. But Texas Longhorns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't blame the BCS, (a system of voting college coaches and a formula that they conceived and recognize) but blame your own (Big 12) conference to even suggest that it use outside sources (BCS system) to manipulate the standings within the conference. You think you have issues. Us Red Raiders aren't even considered in the BCS, due to the 2 team maximum, and yet we should be the other team in the BCS not Texas. Sorry Longhorn fans, you lost to the Red Raiders! Live with it!

]]> By: Godluvr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136333 Godluvr Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:42:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136333 Since he's from Hawaii, and my new President has family ties there, I say why not let staffers check it out! Anybody else requesting it, I would have said give him the boot! Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you! Be nice (R)! Since he's from Hawaii, and my new President has family ties there, I say why not let staffers check it out! Anybody else requesting it, I would have said give him the boot!

Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you! Be nice (R)!

]]> By: Khalid http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/02/congressman-requests-obama-doj-investigation-of-the-bcs/#comment-2136316 Khalid Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:40:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31681#comment-2136316 Lillian. Thank you for putting clearly putting this into perspective. I am an AVID college football fan and I do want a playoff system. But wasting one iota of power on anything less than the health and security of the nation is insane. Ladies and gentlemen THIS IS NOT A GAME. Lillian. Thank you for putting clearly putting this into perspective. I am an AVID college football fan and I do want a playoff system. But wasting one iota of power on anything less than the health and security of the nation is insane. Ladies and gentlemen THIS IS NOT A GAME.

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