If the NFL embraced the BCS instead of these silly playoffs …

[JonLP24]

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Super Bowl: Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints

It's the Packers and the Saints for all the marbles, which is a tough break for the 49ers (and the Patriots, Steelers, Ravens, Texans, Falcons, Lions and pretty much everyone else), but that's the way it goes.

The 49ers were close to getting the bid, but their losses came later in the season, and the pollsters are notoriously biased against West Coast teams. Sorry. Also, Drew Brees and the Saints are a little more media-friendly, and this way, the media gets to promote the Brees vs. Rodgers Heisman showdown.

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Other BCS Bowls:

Bud Light Bowl: San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots

… because you get to compete for the title of Bud Light Bowl champions. It won't be easy, though, because you have to play against the Patriots, due to the AFC East's automatic tie-in with the Bud Light Bowl. Also, NFL BCS games aren't under the same financial restrictions as college BCS games, so their gift baskets can contain anything. Participants here get a six-pack of Bud Light and a small private island.

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Doritos Bowl: Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

By virtue of winning their division by tiebreaker, the Broncos became eligible for BCS selection, and the Doritos Bowl was thrilled to get Tim Tebow in their game. Coincidentally, Tim Tebow will also be the star of a FocusOnTheFamily.com commercial in his own bowl game. Huge ratings are expected.

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[Scuba]

1. Nah, the Super Bowl would be Giants/Jets every year....

... gotta go for the TV audience, right?

[Auggie]

2. Recommended

Jerry Jones Bowl, presented by Jerry Jones: Oakland Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys

This bowl was created just four days ago, when Jerry Jones decided he wanted his team in a bowl game, and when he said to Roger Goodell, "Hey, I'll give you a bunch of money if we can be in a bowl game," the league couldn't resist. They also got special permission to paint Jerry Jones' face at midfield, just this once. Also, as part of the gift basket for players in this game, Jerry Jones will put everyone on a cruise ship and sail them into international waters, where they'll be able to kill a bald eagle or a human being (player's choice), consequence-free.

Great stuff!

[joeybee12]

3. KNR...what a farce the BCS is...nt