I would argue that Over and Over again, Boise State proves it CAN compete with the big dogs. In recent years they are UNDEFEATED including wins over Oklahoma, TCU (x2), Virginia Tech and Oregon (x2). To say they are not as good as Oregon is silly when they have beaten them in both 2008 and 2009! I 100% concur with you that their schedule is not as good, but you cannot sit here with a straight face and tell me that they are DEFINITELY NOT the best team in college football. They may not be able to beat Oregon or Auburn this year, but to say they should not have a change is just crazy.
This is my favorite argument from BCS supporters. The real issue is that teams (i.e. Boise State & TCU), can go undefeated and not get a shot at the championship. If you are LSU, and you get shut out of the playoffs, tough. You had your game and you blew it. If you were undefeated you would make the playoffs. LSU had their chance. If they are lucky enough to get a 2nd chance, so be it, but not at the expense of a team (i.e. TCU) who did everything right and WON all their games.
I hate the BCS. Lets go to a playoff system. Hopefully Alabama beats Auburn and we have utter BCS chaos.