But if anti-SEC/B12 phobia means schools like ND, BYU are permanently excluded because they are independent, then you're in lawsuit time, baby. The BCS doesn't have the authority to require schools to join conferences no matter what their administrations and trustees have decided. The BCS has no authority to disqualify independent schools from participating in NCAA championships.

The champions only business is not going to fly, and some other approach will be adopted.