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<blockquote data-quote="inactive" data-source="post: 1687722" data-attributes="member: 7488"><p>A couple thoughts, not in any particular order:</p><p></p><p>1) The BCS has no computers. They utilize pundits' computer rankings, and the pundits can use various measures to rank the teams. In other words, the computer rankings may be a subjective as a human poll, depending on the source of the poll.</p><p></p><p>2) With the exception of OSU, the Big 12 bowl wins have been against some really weak opponents (as already pointed out). A 9-3 OU teams earns a spot to play a 7-5 Iowa team (records before their bowl)? The Conference got hosed in the bowl seeding. Especially Kansas State.</p><p></p><p>3) The SEC, while certainly over-favored with the media, has admittedly earned a good part of that favor. Don't just look at the last 5 champions, look at the runs by Tennessee and Florida and LSU from 1995 - 2003 (some of these were part of the Bowl Alliance that predates the BCS). It's not the same couple teams like the Big 10 (Ohio State) and the Big 12 (OU, Nebraska, Texas) and ACC (Miami, Va Tech). The SEC sees a variety of a lot of good teams during it's time (Florida, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Tennessee). I'm not an SEC fan-boy, but damn - they're good. They're way better than on the whole than other conferences. It is arguable even that the SEC and Auburn could have another national championship, in 2004 but that of course is speculation.</p><p></p><p>4) Alabama, while I hate to see a rematch, makes sense as the best 1 loss team. Losing to #1 is far more respectable than losing to I-State. I hate to see the rematch, and hate Saban (I will painfully cheer for LSU next week), but understand why there are there facing the undefeated LSU team. OSU fans, it's no conspiracy against OSU. It's because the Cowboys had a worse loss.</p><p></p><p>5) This Fiesta Bowl was a heck of a lot more entertaining that last year, and the best bowl game this season. I salute and congratulate OSU on their win (I did attend for 2 years before my transfer) and think it is awesome what their program has become. I am an OU fan, full disclosure, but of course I think OSU competing is a good thing. The more competitive the state and the conference, the better!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="inactive, post: 1687722, member: 7488"] A couple thoughts, not in any particular order: 1) The BCS has no computers. They utilize pundits' computer rankings, and the pundits can use various measures to rank the teams. In other words, the computer rankings may be a subjective as a human poll, depending on the source of the poll. 2) With the exception of OSU, the Big 12 bowl wins have been against some really weak opponents (as already pointed out). A 9-3 OU teams earns a spot to play a 7-5 Iowa team (records before their bowl)? The Conference got hosed in the bowl seeding. Especially Kansas State. 3) The SEC, while certainly over-favored with the media, has admittedly earned a good part of that favor. Don't just look at the last 5 champions, look at the runs by Tennessee and Florida and LSU from 1995 - 2003 (some of these were part of the Bowl Alliance that predates the BCS). It's not the same couple teams like the Big 10 (Ohio State) and the Big 12 (OU, Nebraska, Texas) and ACC (Miami, Va Tech). The SEC sees a variety of a lot of good teams during it's time (Florida, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Tennessee). I'm not an SEC fan-boy, but damn - they're good. They're way better than on the whole than other conferences. It is arguable even that the SEC and Auburn could have another national championship, in 2004 but that of course is speculation. 4) Alabama, while I hate to see a rematch, makes sense as the best 1 loss team. Losing to #1 is far more respectable than losing to I-State. I hate to see the rematch, and hate Saban (I will painfully cheer for LSU next week), but understand why there are there facing the undefeated LSU team. OSU fans, it's no conspiracy against OSU. It's because the Cowboys had a worse loss. 5) This Fiesta Bowl was a heck of a lot more entertaining that last year, and the best bowl game this season. I salute and congratulate OSU on their win (I did attend for 2 years before my transfer) and think it is awesome what their program has become. I am an OU fan, full disclosure, but of course I think OSU competing is a good thing. The more competitive the state and the conference, the better! [/QUOTE]
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