1.   And super alliance backers point out that a conference that chooses not to be involved cuts itself out of the national championship picture.

2.   Had the super alliance been in place this season, Nebraska and Michigan would have settled the championship argument on the field.

3.   How likely is it that a WAC team will qualify for a super alliance berth?

4.   If the super alliance were in place this season, Florida State would be playing Arizona State in an intriguing national-championship game.

5.   Next season, they, along with the Rose Bowl, join the so-called super alliance.

6.   Selecting two teams from those scenarios for the super alliance championship game in the Fiesta Bowl would certainly foment more controversy.

7.   Super alliance coordinator Roy Kramer, the Southeastern Conference commissioner, said that discussions are continuing with Notre Dame.

8.   The bowl super alliance is expected to announce its official lineup this week.

9.   The super alliance needs a super poll.

10.   They see the inclusion of the WAC and Conference USA as another way that Notre Dame could be locked out of a super alliance spot.