In 2009, a member of the House introduced a bill to force a national college football playoff. The bill failed, but the push for a national football playoff system was ultimately successful. Was it appropriate for Congress to take on this issue? Present a

Present arguments from both sides.

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Take a stand for or against congressional action.
2. Arguments against: Congress had more important issues to address, for example, the economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the debt ceiling, unemployment, and climate change. It was not the appropriate venue to push for the change. Other types of pressure would have been sufficient.
3. Arguments for: There was widespread support for the playoff system from the public, the press, various athletic conferences, members of Congress, and the president. Where else could those in favor of the playoff turn to pressure the powers behind college football to act?