Bowl Over(kill)

In college football each season ends with the top teams playing in what are called 'Bowl' games.  These games are meant to showcase the best talent and be a way for teams to give their season some finality since there is no true playoff system. 

It has been noted that one reason the NCAA has not switched to a playoff system is because they can make more money on the Bowl series.  Each Bowl game is sponsored by a corporation and televised nationally.  As of last year there were 34 Bowl games - many more than a playoff system would allow for. 

However, it would appear that the Bowl series is becoming watered down (something I fear of the new basketball NCAA tournament expansion) and thus cannabilizing itself. 

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With more Bowl games there are more teams playing and let's be honest - some of these teams do not deserve any type of post-season play.  Fans are getting overwhelmed and bored with the sub-par matchups and they are not patronizing these games.  The excitement of the major Bowl games is being replaced by the tediousness of the other 20 or so. 

Basically what I'm saying (rambling as it may be) is that the Bowl game system is getting out of control and while it was designed to maximize profits for the NCAA and it's member schools it actually seems counter-intuitive and needs a major overhaul to satisfy it's fans, teams, players and possibly most importantly, it's sponsors...