NEW RULE

Bowl choices should be their own.

From 2010-2013, the Rose Bowl must accept non-major conference participants. The Bowl Championship Series is absurd, incompetent, pathetic, ridiculous, and stupid. The BCS’ national champion is symbolic. The BCS’ national championship contest is symbolic. The BCS should not smear an icon.

The Rose Bowl is a national treasure. The contest and venue merit revered institutions. Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas, and USC are appropriate selections. Boise State and Utah are not.