Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch is living in a dream world.

On Friday, Hatch “leaked” a letter he’d received from the Justice Department saying that the  Obama administration is considering several steps that would review the legality of the controversial Bowl Championship Series.

Hatch, of course, is still ticked off that Utah didn’t get to play for the national title a couple of years ago. So, the Utah blowhard continues to bluster about an antitrust investigation.

The letter sent to Hatch  from Assistant Attorney General Ronald Weich said that the  Justice Department is reviewing Hatch’s request and other materials to determine whether to open an investigation into whether the BCS violates antitrust laws.

“Importantly, and in addition, the administration also is exploring other options that might be available to address concerns with the college football postseason,”  Weich wrote.

Hatch evidently sees the letter as proof that the Obama administration — obviously with nothing else more important to do these days — is serious about investigating the BCS. Hatch, who has expelled plenty of hot air on this topic, obviously can’t tell when it’s being blown back in his face.

Here’s the response from BCS executive director Bill Hancock: “This letter is nothing new and if the Justice Department thought there was a case to be made, they likely would have made it already.  There is much less to this letter than meets the eye.  The White House knows that with all the serious issues facing the country, the last thing they should do is increase the deficit by spending money to investigate how the college football playoffs are played.  With all due respect to Senator Hatch, he is overstating this importance of the letter he received from the Office of Legislative Affairs.”

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