Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets two per half) each Friday during the season to answer questions on college football.
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Question: The president has no power to influence the BCS until he orders the Justice Department to investigate the BCS for anti-trust violations. Does the most powerful man in the world mean anything to you? You seem a bit lost when you have to mix politics with sports. Better luck next time.
John Maselli
Answer: I'm hoping to Hattiesburg that ordering a Justice Department investigation of the BCS is the 999th thing on President-elect Obama's plate.
The most powerful man in the world probably has more important things to do than to order a wiretap of Jim Delany's office.
The most powerful man in the world should be tackling more serious matters than getting a college football playoff. How about getting rid of the designated hitter rule?
And there is no doubt I'm lost when mixing politics with sports -- definitely out of my element.
When I hear "Hail to the Chief," I think Chief Illiniwek.
When I think first lady, I think Notre Dame.
My favorite field generals are Robert Neyland and Red Blaik.
You say homeland security and I think of Bob Stoops' record in Norman (60-2).
Best inaugural address I heard was Pete Carroll's at USC. He was so excited to get the job he couldn't stand still at the podium at his introductory press conference.
When you say Treasury Department I think of Texas' weight room.
The Missouri Compromise was the Tigers not getting a BCS game last year but receiving a bid from the Cotton Bowl.
"Reaching out across the aisle" is USC and UCLA agreeing to wear their home uniforms every year when they play each other.
Breaking a filibuster in my world is somebody interrupting Jim Tressel's post-game press conference.
The Florida primary was the Gators' Aug. 30 home opener against Hawaii.
And the only anti-trust involving Sherman right now has to do with Texas A&M fans and their first-year head coach.
Q: Chris, here is my basic idea for a playoff system. It would still make the regular season exciting...
Scott Bryant
A. Whoa, there, Scott, hate to cut you off in mid-here-comes-my-eight-team-proposal, but I think you've sent your idea to the wrong address. You may have better luck at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20500. Or just call direct (202) 456-1414 after Jan. 20 and ask for Barry.
Q: Mr. Dufresne, with all due respect, what was your purpose of the articles today?
