Big 10 commissioner and BCS playoff supporter, JIm Delany speaks with the media. Photo Courtesy of US Presswire

The Bowl Championship Series, otherwise know as the BCS passed away earlier this month in an announcement made by Jim Delany, commissioner of the Big 10 Conference. The BCS or known to many fans around the sport as the Bowl Corrupt System, was born in 1998 to its adoptive father Roy Kramer, then-president of the SEC Conference.

In its history, the BCS has been beloved and belittled by its fans, coaches, executives, and media members alike. In its conception, the BCS was a new idea generations ahead of its time. It also did not come without controversy, as the most prevalent complaint of all in the college football society has been the so-called “Crowning of a National Champion”. As we all know, the National Championship game match-up is based upon voting in the polls rather than playoffs or a tournament in every other college sport. Another controversy spiraling around its head was the allegations of corruption, especially the Fiesta Bowl Fiasco of 2011. There were bright spots though in its time, as a highlight of its life was the Ian Johnson touchdown to lead the unbeaten Boise State Broncos to a Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma. The playoffs were also a highlight if it could have been conceived in its short but meaningful life.

The playoff concept has been tossed around many times in the past 14 years old but now since the BCS as we know it has passed away a fascinating playoff proposal has emerged. The BCS’ son, the 4-team playoff system has stated during a family press conference that he vows to “do all he can to push the 4-team playoff system into action once 2014 comes about”. He also added that “2013 is the last season of the original BCS, but my father’s legacy will live on as the 4-team playoff emerges”.

The BCS was survived by his son, the 4-team playoff and his grandchildren, the 8 and 16-team playoff. The pallbearers for the funeral will be Roy Kramer, Dan Beebe, and Scott McKibben. The family insists that instead of gifts, letters be sent to Jim Delany urging him to rethink his playoff format. The BCS may or may not be dearly missed.

October 2, 2010; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Carlo Calabrese (44) lines up for a play against the Boston College Eagles during the third quarter at the Alumni Stadium. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE

After the news broke early this morning that Quarterback Tommy Rees and Linebacker Carlo Calabrese were arrested after an altercation with police in South Bend, the question now remains, what disciplinary action will be taken by the team?

For those of you who do not know, Rees was arrested early Thursday morning after evading arrest for a misdemeanor public intoxication charge. Rees supposedly lifted his knee into an officer trying to detain him causing the officer to have the wind knocked out of him and suffer minor bruises. Calabrese was detained after trying to intervene and shouting to an officer “My people will get you.” He was released on $150 bond without being jailed and Rees was released on $250 bond after spending the day in jail. Tommy’s blood-alcohol level was .11 and Carlo’s was .12. Calabrese is of the legal age to drink, while Rees is not.

Coach Brian Kelly had this to say about the altercation when questioned by reporters:

“I am aware of last night’s incident involving two of our football players,” Kelly said. “I am of course very concerned given the nature of the allegations, but I am still gathering information. I’ll withhold judgment until I can collect all the facts and speak with both Carlo and Tommy.”

In my opinion, I think that this really sets back Tommy Rees as being a contender for the starting quarterback job in 2012. I am an Everett Golson man myself and as of the new details surrounding Rees’ arrest, it could be a three horse race from here on out. The disciplinary action I feel should be taken for Tommy is a 0ne or two game suspension at the beginning of the year due to the charge of resisting an officer. Police Officers are authority figures, not to be treated as if they are just someone off the street. I also feel that he should not be named the number one starter due to the fact that he would not is not capable of leading a team because of these off-the-field issues. I think that Carlo should be put on a watch by a Brian Kelly. Similar to the handling of the Michael Floyd DUI incident, Calabrese should be involved in community service and outreach programs and learn how to be a role model as football player and a Senior at the University of Notre Dame. Underclassmen should be able to look up to Seniors and act like them, not be reading articles in the paper about how they have been arrested. I happen to live in the same town as Carlo Calabrese and go to the same high school he attended and honestly I am quite fond of him.  I watched him play in high school and saw him around town and he is a good kid, who made a bad mistake. There are pictures of him and former Notre Dame Tight End, Anthony Fasano (who also attended my high school) all around my school. Tommy Rees also is not a bad kid, they both just made mistakes and they will have to pay the price for it.

Overall, it will be interesting to see how the situation sits with Brian Kelly by way of punishments. Entering his third season with the Irish, Kelly has had a few other off-the field issues to deal with, such as the Declan Sullivan tragedy and Michael Floyd’s DUI. We will all see how Kelly handles this one and if both players mature in the near future.

These statements come after Heights Sports reported this Wednesday morning that Dragicevich had chosen to transfer to BC and that an official announcement would be forthcoming. There was no such announcement from Alex Dragicevich. In the two years spent at Notre Dame, Alex averaged 1.4 PPG as a freshman reserve and 6.8 PPG as a role player. More coming on his transfer after he announces where he intends to go.