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Published: June 26, 2012 Updated: June 27, 2012 11:32 a.m.
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With an expiration date set for the Bowl Championship Series, we examine 14 of the most maddening developments in its 14-year history.
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The no-rematch sentiment that quashed Michigan-Ohio State II in 2006-07 could not stem the tide (no pun intended) for one in 2011-12. Despite losing to LSU during the regular season, Alabama got a second chance over Big 12 champion Oklahoma State, which had an identical 11-1 record. While the Cowboys were frustrated and their fans incensed, the Crimson Tide blanked the Tigers to claim the BCS title. Of course, they split overall, so that game proved … what exactly?
The no-rematch sentiment that quashed Michigan-Ohio State II in 2006-07 could not stem the tide (no pun intended) for one in 2011-12. Despite losing to LSU during the regular season, Alabama got a second chance over Big 12 champion Oklahoma State, which had an identical 11-1 record. While the Cowboys were frustrated and their fans incensed, the Crimson Tide blanked the Tigers to claim the BCS title. Of course, they split overall, so that game proved … what exactly?
PHOTO BY BUTCH DILL, AP, TEXT BY MICHAEL LEV, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
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