BCS Sugar Bowl Offer Worst At-Large Matchup in Series History

Regardless of whether you not you support a rematch between #1 LSU and #2 Alabama, the BCS achieved its primary goal.  The best two teams in the nation are about to square off for the National Championship.  There is room for debate over Alabama’s inclusion in the title game; did Oklahoma State do enough to warrant a chance at the Tigers?  Perhaps so, but from a pure football standpoint, it’s hard to argue that the Cowboys are a better team than the Tide. However, just because the BCS got the main event correct doesn’t mean that the 2011 season will be without controversy.  In fact, the BCS made arguably its all-time most egregious mistake on Sunday, when the various bowl matchups were finalized and announced. After the automatic bids were doled out, the Sugar Bowl remained open; because two SEC teams were going to the title game, normal conference ties did not apply.  That meant two at-large teams would get to meet in New Orleans. Among the contenders were: #7 ...