re: What would give TCU and Boise state cred

They need to fill up their non-conference schedule with as many top-notch opponents as possible. In 1981, Bobby Bowden played these five opponents on the road: Nebraska, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and LSU ALL IN A ROW. That's how you get respect. There should never be any FCS schools on the schedule even if they are your alma mater, Chris Petersen I'm looking at you.

Boise State seems to be coming around on the issue a little bit by refusing to continue their series with pitiful in-state rival Idaho unless it's a one time thing every couple years that's played on the blue turf. They're basically telling them to frick off. Good for them.

As for TCU, if they receive an all-sports invite to the Big East, the Horned Frogs should jump without a second thought. If they don't, TCU should never bitch about not receiving a fair shot ever again.