In case you missed it, the NCAA last week eliminated the time-honored restriction of playing college football games on Friday night. It is just another example of corporate greed,'' said El Camino High football coach and athletic director Herb Meyer. High ratings could also mean a big loss for high school football. It has always been a good arrangement in the past,'' said San Pasqual football coach Mike Dolan, referring to the tradition of high schools playing on Friday, colleges playing on Saturday and the pros on Sunday. Now, the money-mongers are taking over,'' added Dolan.
Money is one issue, but there are others.
The Bowl Championship Series has created a wide chasm between the rich and poor schools. The major conferences have shut the smaller conferences out of network TV contracts and lucrative bowl bids. It could be argued the BCS has forced the hand of smaller conferences. I will tell you what is wrong with that. It is wrong and the financial implication could have a negative domino effect on all prep sports.