The Amazing World of Herbstreit of ESPN
1. Before any games this year he breaks out: "UM will win the NC this year with their stud defense"
2. "If any SEC team goes through that schedule with only 1 loss and doesn't get to play for the NC, something is bad wrong with the system"
3. "Cal is the best 1 loss team"
4. Before the game..."No matter who loses the OSU-Mich game, they do NOT deserve a rematch"
5. Minutes after the game...."Michigan should probably get a rematch if USC loses"
6. "Michigan would beat Florida or Arkansas...BADLY"
7. "Florida is not the best team in the SEC....Arkansas is"
Now, I know there is an argument that hey I shouldnt pay attention to these guys. However I do feel that people like him and others at ESPN have some influence on the polss
There is not going to be any rematch in the BCS...or I presume in any of the other bowl games. The bowl committees want fans in the hotels, restaurants and seats, and will make their picks based on those factors, not TV ratings.
It will particularly interesting to see how Greater Phoenix fares, with three bowl games in 11 days.