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Title: "BCS: Alabama still #1; FSU is #2" Post by: WALL-E on November 03, 2013, 08:32:02 PM BCS: Alabama still in prime position
Title: Re: "BCS: Alabama still in prime position" Post by: Chechem on November 04, 2013, 05:04:39 AM Quote Alabama could potentially face three more teams in the top 15 of the BCS standings, which would only bolster the Tide's standing as the No. 1 team if they can win all three. Missouri and Auburn both jumped into the top 10. Mizzou, coming off a 31-3 rout of Tennessee, shot up to No. 8, while Auburn moved to No. 9 after a 35-17 win at Arkansas. ... :popcorn2: :popcorn2: :popcorn2: Title: Re: "BCS: Alabama still #1; FSU is #2" Post by: Catch Prothro on November 04, 2013, 08:34:16 AM Quote Notre Dame climbed two spots to No. 23. In an unusual twist for the Irish, Notre Dame is getting more love from the computers -- ranks of 15, 16 and 21 were used in the formula -- than from the polls, where the Irish are No. 25. Proof that sometimes humans do know best.Title: Re: "BCS: Alabama still #1; FSU is #2" Post by: Chechem on November 04, 2013, 08:37:23 AM Quote Notre Dame climbed two spots to No. 23. In an unusual twist for the Irish, Notre Dame is getting more love from the computers -- ranks of 15, 16 and 21 were used in the formula -- than from the polls, where the Irish are No. 25. Proof that sometimes humans do know best.I'd like to see the computer criteria. I'll bet ND not being in a conference is a benefit (no weak teams to drag you down). :deadhorse: Title: Re: "BCS: Alabama still #1; FSU is #2" Post by: Catch Prothro on November 04, 2013, 10:05:13 AM If Oregon wins out, they should bump back up to No. 2, starting next week. Their SOS is, by the computers, tougher than FSU's SOS, and the human polls have Oregon @ #2. FSU ends the season v. Florida and then the ACCCG, so they'll get a bump then, but most "experts" think not enough to put them over Oregon if the human poll keeps Oregon @2.
Title: Re: "BCS: Alabama still #1; FSU is #2" Post by: roll tide roll on November 04, 2013, 12:01:04 PM If Oregon wins out, they should bump back up to No. 2, starting next week. Their SOS is, by the computers, tougher than FSU's SOS, and the human polls have Oregon @ #2. FSU ends the season v. Florida and then the ACCCG, so they'll get a bump then, but most "experts" think not enough to put them over Oregon if the human poll keeps Oregon @2. I do not disagree with this scenario, but before this weekend the ACC had three teams in the top 10. Now one of those sits one spot outside. I personally give SOS to FSU over Oregon. Of course, I have no vote. Oregon would not hold Miami to 14 points. It will be interesting to see how this plays out as the season comes to a close. If BAMA is able to win their remaining games and the SECCG either one of these teams will be a formidable opponent. I think I would prefer Oregon. Fisher v. Saban. That would be like Luke v. Obiwan. Also, how did this kid from Bessemer, AL end up at FSU instead of BAMA? I do not remember his recruiting. Title: Re: "BCS: Alabama still #1; FSU is #2" Post by: Catch Prothro on November 04, 2013, 12:08:57 PM If Oregon wins out, they should bump back up to No. 2, starting next week. Their SOS is, by the computers, tougher than FSU's SOS, and the human polls have Oregon @ #2. FSU ends the season v. Florida and then the ACCCG, so they'll get a bump then, but most "experts" think not enough to put them over Oregon if the human poll keeps Oregon @2. I do not disagree with this scenario, but before this weekend the ACC had three teams in the top 10. Now one of those sits one spot outside. I personally give SOS to FSU over Oregon. Of course, I have no vote. Oregon would not hold Miami to 14 points. It will be interesting to see how this plays out as the season comes to a close. If BAMA is able to win their remaining games and the SECCG either one of these teams will be a formidable opponent. I think I would prefer Oregon. Fisher v. Saban. That would be like Luke v. Obiwan. Also, how did this kid from Bessemer, AL end up at FSU instead of BAMA? I do not remember his recruiting. I think Bama beats either team. I'm not sure who would be a better game. Probably FSU, on the strength of their defense. Oregon has struggled running their offense against teams with tough D lines. Even Stanford has given them problems. And LSU tore them up. So while Bama sometimes struggles against these spread offenses, with time to prepare, I think Bama could mostly stop them. FSU QB JW is elusive, but sometimes makes sketchy throws that a more experienced QB wouldn't make. Bama's defense would find a pick or two. |