Is it possible to determine an ultimate Independent champion?

The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) has gotten a lot of heat over the years, primarily because an outright champion cannot be determined. For example a 12-1 team is declared National Champion when a less hyped, smaller 13-0 school gets left out in the cold. Many of you who follow The GM’s Perspective are familiar with my writings about the Independent leagues. While my bias stems from the opportunity that the River City Rascals and Gateway Grizzlies afforded me upon the conclusion of my college career at York College, I am still impressed with the talent in the Indy leagues. Not just because of my time there but because of the players it has produced; Max Scherzer Brendan Donnelly J.D. Drew Kevin Millar R.J. Swindle D.J. Carrasco George Sherrill Daniel Nava Scott Richmond Sergio Romo Brad Ziegler Not bad for players who weren’t meant for the professional game? With that said, the BCS with their rules, contracts and computers can’t justify a playoff system ...