Once as I was watching the lobster boats at Shaw’s Wharf in New Harbor, I saw a small boat come in carrying a father and son who had been out lobster hauling together. The boy, probably about ten years old, was dressed in the same orange waders as his father, and, although young, he appeared to be a veteran at his trade.

This Article argues that the temporary bans on short selling enacted during the 2008 financial crisis were not grounded in reason and will result in unintended detrimental consequences. This is especially true given the history of placing blame on short sellers during financial crises, the broad purposes of the regulations, and the pressure placed on regulators by the economy. During the financial crisis of 2008, some commentators urged regulatory bodies to take action to limit the power of short sellers to conduct trades. However, enacting temporary bans on financial stocks and employing other similar restrictions on short selling will likely result in unintended consequences that slow the economic recovery process.

The Boise State Broncos football team has proven that it can compete with the best football programs in the nation on several occasions. Perhaps the most noteworthy example was the victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl over the Oklahoma Sooners. Although the Broncos performance in recent years is turning heads, the current bowl system in the NCAA makes it difficult for Boise State to play in the top-tier BCS bowls.

[Editor's Note: This article was written by Chris Stanley, a third year law student at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Be sure to also read his article on Boise State's Antitrust claim against the BCS system ] The NCAA should really consider creating a playoff system to determine the national champion in Division I (or FBS) football.