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Orlando Sentinel: First BCS Standings could be a [Deleted] catastrophe
by matt murschel
You couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to begin the Bowl Championship Series Standings. That is, unless you are a supporter of the BCS. Hopefully, the coaches filled in their selections for the coaches' poll in pencil. Ohio State's loss at Wisconsin Saturday night opened the door for some serious reflection.
Oregon, which was on a bye week, should move up to No. 1 in both the coaches' poll and the Harris poll. Boise State and TCU should also move up to No. 2 and 3 respectfully. But after that it could be fun. Oklahoma beat Iowa State, 52-0 but after watching Auburn's impressive 65-43 win over Arkansas, many voters might move the Tigers past the Sooners into fourth place.
Despite a loss on their resume, Alabama moves up to No. 6 with their win over Ole Miss. LSU will move up to No. 7 with the Buckeyes landing at No. 8 following their loss. Utah and Michigan State should round out the top ten.
So what does that mean we will see in the first BCS Standings? The coaches’ poll and Harris poll each account for a third of the voting for the BCS with the computer rankings as the other part. Strength of schedule will come into play and if that’s the case, Boise State could be your first No. 1. TCU has a better SOS than the Ducks and could make a case for No. 2, which would be historic. Imagine two non-BCS schools grabbing the top two spots in the standings? If that happens, Oregon lands at No. 3 with Oklahoma at No. 4 and Auburn at No. 5.
by matt murschel
You couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to begin the Bowl Championship Series Standings. That is, unless you are a supporter of the BCS. Hopefully, the coaches filled in their selections for the coaches' poll in pencil. Ohio State's loss at Wisconsin Saturday night opened the door for some serious reflection.
Oregon, which was on a bye week, should move up to No. 1 in both the coaches' poll and the Harris poll. Boise State and TCU should also move up to No. 2 and 3 respectfully. But after that it could be fun. Oklahoma beat Iowa State, 52-0 but after watching Auburn's impressive 65-43 win over Arkansas, many voters might move the Tigers past the Sooners into fourth place.
Despite a loss on their resume, Alabama moves up to No. 6 with their win over Ole Miss. LSU will move up to No. 7 with the Buckeyes landing at No. 8 following their loss. Utah and Michigan State should round out the top ten.
So what does that mean we will see in the first BCS Standings? The coaches’ poll and Harris poll each account for a third of the voting for the BCS with the computer rankings as the other part. Strength of schedule will come into play and if that’s the case, Boise State could be your first No. 1. TCU has a better SOS than the Ducks and could make a case for No. 2, which would be historic. Imagine two non-BCS schools grabbing the top two spots in the standings? If that happens, Oregon lands at No. 3 with Oklahoma at No. 4 and Auburn at No. 5.
