Rose Bowl Roulette

Thank you for “A Bad Day for the Rose Bowl” (editorial, Dec. 8), on the bowl championship series, which could be seen by more than just those who read only the sports section. For years the team that finished the season at the top of the polls was called the “mythical” national champion, a recognition of the fact that the title was based on opinion, not competition.

If the BCS was created to eliminate the subjectivity of opinion, why are the polls still part of the formula? And who decides how much weight each of the categories should have? This year’s fiasco is the best argument for restoring the traditional bowl format and the “mythical” designation. At least that would be honest.

Forrest G. Wood

Bakersfield