Flare (et al), it's self-explanatory...it's the SEC! At one point this season, that conference had half of the top ten teams. It's also 7-0 when it comes to BCS championships, and won the last five in a row. Seeing a pattern here?
Plus, where in the rule books does it say that the top two teams have to be from different conferences?
C'mon, are people really comparing an OT loss to a team that only won half its games this season to an OT loss to the number one ranked team in the nation? They don't come close.
'Bama (and lets get this straight, I'm not a Tide fan!) won all of its games by at least 16 points this season with the one exception being LSU; and even that loss was a close (albeit a dull defensive) battle.
While OK State's loss was also close (double overtime), the mere fact that they did so at the hands of Iowa State should be a good enough reason for them not going to New Orleans. The Cyclones are 3-6 in their conference, and 6-6 overall; and overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Cowboys. Championships are not won by losing games like that!
The system is supposed to match the best two teams, regardless of conference; and the Tide have been one of the two most dominant teams in the country. End of debate.
Cheers! M2