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To: Op-Head

This was a 3 way tie. BCS takes out feelings and looks at facts. Facts like OU beat OSU at OSU by 20 points while Texas barely beat OSU by 4 at Texas.


16 posted on 11/30/2008 4:13:32 PM PST by needtowakeup (-)
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To: needtowakeup

You seem to lack the basic understanding of the BCS rankings. Without patronizing you too much, please allow me to help you out. BCS rankings are determined by a simple formula.

A = Harris Poll
B = Coaches Poll
C = Throw out the high and low of the six computer rankings for each team. Add the remaining four. Divide that total by four.
Result: A+B+C = Total Score

The Harris Poll is “compiled from rankings submitted by the Harris Interactive panel of former coaches, players and
administrators, and current and former members of the media.”

The Coaches Poll is obvious and requires no explanation.

Therefore, 2/3 of the BCS is subject to feelings, not facts. Stick to things you know about and leave the analysis to those of us that have done our homework.

For further reading, try this link: http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/bcs_explained.html


29 posted on 12/01/2008 7:26:13 AM PST by Op-Head
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