Before I get to the matter of grave importance to the republic about which I intend to comment — the BCS situation — let me comment on the commentator.

How nifty is it to have an incoming president who is intelligent, thoughtful, inquisitive, calm, reflective and articulate? Correct answer: Way cool. I don’t know how Barack Obama is going to fare in these strange, strange times, but I’m sure glad he’s the guy with the first shot at righting the ship.

Okay then, what about his straightforward insinuation that he might try get an actual national football playoff instituted? For all the good intention behind Obama’s comments, it ain’t gonna happen. He has a better chance of having tea with Osama bin Laden than changing the lay of the land in post-season college pigskin. (Which of course makes me go Letterman: Obama meet Osama/ Osama, Obama.)

Besides, he has a few other matters of some importance to deal with. And, frankly, hasn’t any power in this particular matter. Plus, his eight team suggestion isn’t enough to totally quiet the brayers. It will take a 16 team playoff to ensure that the truly best team is national champ.

But it was nice to hear him address the issue, as impotent as he is to do anything about it.

– Seedy K