On Friday, Senator Orrin Hatch (R- Utah) received a letter from Assistant Attorney General Ronald Weich indicating that the United States Justice Department is reviewing the Senator's request to determine whether to open an investigation that would examine whether the BCS violated anti-trust laws according to The Sherman Act.
During President Obama's campaign, he indicated various times that he is not a fan of the BCS system for college football. However, did anyone ever think that this would seriously be investigated for its illegality? As it turns out, BCS may have something to worry about. Could college football be heading towards a playoff system?
General Weich indicated there there are several options that could be considered if BCS is found in violation of anti-trust laws: encouraging the NCAA to take control of college football post-season, asking a governmental or non-governmental agency to review the costs/benefits/feasibility of a playoff system, and legislative efforts aimed at prompting a switch to playoff college football.
Bill Hancock, executive director of the BCS, indicated that "[w]e are confident that the BCS structure complies with the laws of the country."
What could this mean for college football? The BCS? The Obama administration? Stay tuned, America, because it looks like we're about to find out!
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