Even in the BCS era, the talking heads were making their predictions and having whole shows on it. While you could break down what all went into the BCS system, you still had to predict the outcome at the end of the day. But the system was consistent and always seemed to get it mostly right. Basically, what we've done is gone back to the way college football used to be. While there is a 4 team playoff, it still comes back to opinions. The eye test. That method has royally screwed many a team over the years, including our beloved Tigers.
Plus, my counselor says a slight increase in my medication should finally get my 1983 rage issues and nervous tic under complete control.