Why Oklahoma State-LSU is the BEST match-up

There has been a lot, and I mean A LOT, of discussion on the BCS system and if it is the best way to determine a national champion in college football. The funny thing is that it is the ONLY sport that uses a computer to determine it's championship game. Wouldn't you think at least one other sport would do this if it was a feasible option? There have been some great games created by this system (2008, 2010), but also some yawners (2006,2007, 2009). Now, I'm 100% in favor of a playoff system in college football, but that is a blog for another time. Here's why I think that Oklahoma State, instead of Alabama, should play LSU in the B(C)S title game.

Look at some of the schools Oklahoma State has beaten this year: Texas, Baylor, Kansas State, Oklahoma. Their one loss was at Iowa State in double over-time a day after the Cowboys women's basketball team plane had crashed and killed multiple members of the staff. Now voters shouldn't take that into consideration, but it is worth noting.

Alabama has beaten Penn State, Arkansas, and Auburn, while losing at home vs LSU by 3. It's clear that Oklahoma State has played (and beaten) better teams than Alabama. In short, OSU has beaten 5 top 25 teams while Alabama has only defeated 2. OSU has beaten 7 teams going to a bowl game and 'Bama has only beaten 3...THREE!!!

The last point, is that we've already seen LSU-Alabama. It was November 5 and it was a pitcher's duel of a game. 9-6 LSU on a late field goal. Do we really want to see that match-up again? While I agree that the voters should vote on who are the best TEAMS, I truly think OSU is a better team. What happens if 'Bama beats LSU this time around? Is Alabama the actual national champion? LSU can claim they've already beaten the Tide once, so technically, there should be a tie-breaker.

Back in 2004, LSU defeated Oklahoma in the BCS title game. The coaches were forced to vote LSU #1 in the country, even though 3 coaches actually voted for USC, who beat Michigan State in the Rose Bowl. Even though USC was ranked #1 in both the AP and Coaches Bowl at the end of the season, the compuer matched up LSU and Oklahoma. The result was a split national title (which USC later forfeited) and much confusion on who was actually the champion.

In short, the Cowboys should be playing for the national title due to a better schedule, better wins, and the fact that Alabama already had their shot. Will the BCS make it right? We'll see at 7:15 CST tonight on ESPN.