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BCS is ultimate prize, but conference play is where it's at

ESPN.com

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Soul Of College Football By Rece Davis, ESPN.com As much griping as you hear about the BCS system, my only real beef with it is that it takes our focus off the soul of college football: conference play. Conference games come against the teams that know you the best, hate you the worst and want to beat you the most. They are the most intense. They create the most unique atmosphere. Sure, the BCS Championship is the ultimate prize. But that's for later, and only an elite few have a real shot ...

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