"I've been troubled by some of the jockeying for position in terms of conference alignment before the BCS discussions, " he said.

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If opposing views are worth the time and energy to debate, then they are worth a legitimate effort to gain alignment on perspective and resolution on position.

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Brady has also put his interests and those of his sponsor into direct alignment and that is a very strong position.

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