Group Member: Sarah Newport, Chris Hickman, Chris Gagnon
I. Intro
A. Topic Sentence explains the current BCS system, and the history.
B. Thesis- stating how BCS system is not the best system for determining the best team in college football.
II. Compares Divison 1-A to Divison 1-AA
A. BCS bowl system vs Playoff System, and why you generally see no controversy over the best team in Division 1-AA because of the playoff system.
B. Present specific examples where the troubles with the BCS have presented themselves.
III. Present the point of view of the BCS system from the football population at Clemson University.
A. Athletic Director and Coach Swinney
B. Football players and other athletes.
C. Average Joes (regular clemson students)
IV. Generate as a group an alternative system that Division 1-A football can use.
V. Conclusion- Reviewing the views of the population at Clemson, and our personal viewpoints.
5 comments:
If you are trying to develop a system where the best team always wins then a playoff system may not be the best way. the bcs definitely gets things wrong but a playoff system would allow any cinderella team a chance to be #1, which is entertaining but doesn't sound like what you are arguing.
It will be interesting if you can actually get the athletic director's and Dabo Swinney's opinion on the BCS system.I like how you are bringing in the Division 1-AA playoff system into your argument and the success it has had.
Yall appear to have a good topic here. I look forward to hearing your argument. The BCS really is BcS.
I like this set up. Realize that Clemson University students are not average joes. Think about the word average. The average person is not a college student or any remote part of the Clemson community. Maybe you should go find Joe Plumber. I think he's related to Average Joe. Consider getting the opinions of people who are 1-A fans but are not affiliated with Clemson. You could even get the opinion of someone from some 1-AA schools.
As you present others' opinions make sure that you tie them to your opinion somehow. Don't let your overall argument or your minor argumentative points get lost in their opinions.
Are there reputable sources that have already speculated an alternative system? If there are you should include part of their ideas as you build your system. Cite them as always. This will show your audience your process on video (how you made decisions about keeping and rejecting certain system ideas).
I hope this makes sense. As always, ask if you don't understand or need help.
-Candace
Football, I can't say it personally interests me enough to write a paper but it seems like you have a good topic and enough to go with so best of luck to ya!
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