Wk2: Death to the BCS

Death to the BCS: The Definitive Case Against the Bowl Championship Series by Dan Wetzel, Josh Peter, Jeff Passan turned out to be a good read as Auburn beat Oregon.  The author's main goal is to replace the BCS with a real playoff tournament like March Madness is for NCAA basketball.  Without giving away too much of their plan, the authors want a 16 team play off that would take place during the same time that the current BCS takes place.  They then show how it would be more profitable and entertaining for the teams and fans.  One point that I didn't really agree with them on is that they want to "kill off" the BCS, but still say that the bowl games can continue because the games are necessary for teams that don't make the tournament.  I think either have one or the other, but don't keep both just to pander to the system. 
It is interesting to see the politics and money involved in the BCS highlighted and referenced with facts and situations.  I think most fans enjoy the games as a way to end the college football season, but there are too many no-name games that just aren't worth watching.  The book was clearly born out of this frustration and it does a good job of noting the most common gripes and offering some type of alternative.  The book does a good job of walking the reader through the history of the bowl series, the reason it has lasted so long, and why it should be eliminated.  The book does gets a little redundant at time, but it stays focused.  I wonder if this will spur any changes next year.