Official BCS/Bowl Selection Thread

Townhallsavoy · « **on:** December 04, 2011, 02:45:28 PM »

Today's the big day for college football.

Here's the USA Today Poll:

http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/12/4/2610090/college-football-rankings-week-15-usa-today-coaches-poll-alabama-oklahoma-state/in/2373757

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1   LSU

2   Alabama

3   Oklahoma State

4   Stanford

5   Oregon

6   Boise State

7   Arkansas

8   Wisconsin

9   South Carolina

10   Kansas State

11   Virginia Tech

12   Michigan

13   Michigan State

14   Clemson

15   TCU

16   Baylor

17   Houston

18   Georgia

19   Oklahoma

20   Nebraska

21   So. Miss

22   West Virginia

23   Penn State

24   Cincinnati

25   Florida State

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2011, 02:55:34 PM »

Not sure if this is correct, but:

Alabama - 1399 points
Oklahoma St - 1367

It's really close in terms of points even though Bama is one spot ahead of Oklahoma State.

Rumors are swirling that Bama is actually going to win the computer poll. You know. The poll that involves numerous computer rankings that are confidential in terms of how they rank teams.

Someone on a different site is tallying how many Harris poll voters have released their rankings early. So far, eight voters have put Oklahoma State at #2 and Alabama at #3. Three voters have put Alabama at #2 and Oklahoma State at #3.

Even if Bama wins the computer poll, it won't be by much. Supposedly, Oklahoma State needs 44 Harris poll voters to vote them #2 for them to go over Alabama.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2011, 02:57:55 PM »

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Mark_Schlabach Mark Schlabach
#Pokes made up 134 points to #Bama in coaches' poll. Tide lead down to 32 points from 166 a week ago. This is gonna be close, folks #BCS

The Prowler · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:17:58 PM »

What happens if the computers put Okie State at #2 or #1?

Jumbo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:23:35 PM »

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RT @DannySheridan1: just had another person very close to the situation, tell me it's definitely Ala vs LSU in NC game. Rocky Balboa vs Apolo Creed 2

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:36:28 PM »

You want bullshit?

The "Annar" poll in the computer rankings:

1. Alabama
2. Boise St
3. Houston

9. LSU
10. Oklahoma State

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:37:46 PM »

The Dezenzio poll of the computer rankings:

1. LSU
2. Alabama
3. Boise State
4. Stanford

14. Oklahoma State

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:38:35 PM »

The Tempo-Free Gridiron poll of the computer rankings:

1. Alabama
2. LSU

9. Oklahoma State

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:39:01 PM »

The Ken Stromness poll of the computer rankings:

1. LSU
2. Alabama

11. Oklahoma State

Token · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:39:43 PM »

Are those the real computers that go into the poll? If so, that is total bullshit.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:40:18 PM »

The Regression Based poll in the computer rankings:

1. Alabama
2. LSU

4. Oklahoma State

Here's the link for these rankings:

http://masseyratings.com/cf/compare.htm

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:43:22 PM »

The Solecismic poll:

1. LSU
2. Alabama

8. Oklahoma State

I'm not sure how much of an effect this individual polls have, but it's just further evidence that the BCS does nothing. The human votes make the most difference and the human voters are inept, corrupt, homerish, or accurate. No way to be sure the system is producing the best champion, which is something we all already know.

Again - I've prefaced this since November 6th. I think Alabama is the #2 team in the country. If the BCS puts #1 vs. #2 in the championship, then it should be LSU vs. Alabama. However, I see the arguments against it happening, and as a homer Auburn fan, I don't want Alabama in the championship. There's enough of a reason out there to give Oklahoma State a chance. But sadly, it looks like uncontrollable bullshit is going to keep them out of it.

Token · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:54:06 PM »

I'm at the point where I think Alabama is the #2 team in the BCS. I think they would beat OSU almost as bad as LSU would beat OSU. BUT, Alabama needed a lot of magic to happen to be in the position it is in because of shitty special teams play. They had their opportunity, and couldn't capitalize. So, if the voters have the opinion that OSU is the #2 team after yesterday, then so be it. As long as we don't find that any of them are voting Bama/OSU further down that 2 or 3 to purposely skew the votes, then I have no problem with it.

RWS · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2011, 05:37:24 PM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on December 04, 2011, 02:55:34 PM

Rumors are swirling that Bama is actually going to win the computer poll. You know. The poll that involves numerous computer rankings that are confidential in terms of how they rank teams.

Here is the link to the 6 computer polls the BCS uses:

http://www.bcsfootball.org/news/story?id=4765872

Those polls give you the rankings. Some don't come out to the public until after the BCS release every Sunday is all. They will drop the highest and lowest rank for each team in the standings during the selection process.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2011, 06:37:00 PM »

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JHokanson Justin Hokanson
Reports coming out now that Virginia Tech may be headed to the Sugar, meaning Virginia may be headed to Chick-Fil-A.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2011, 06:41:14 PM »

Most media guys are saying it's a done deal.

LSU vs. Alabama for the BCSCG.

jmar · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2011, 06:42:57 PM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on December 04, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

We don't want to play the Cavaliers. Ain't they arrogant like Bamers?

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2011, 07:06:17 PM »

Auburn vs. Virginia - Chick Fil A

Florida vs. Ohio State - Gator Bowl

Miss State to Music City.

Vandy to Liberty Bowl.

Godfather · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2011, 07:20:50 PM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on December 04, 2011, 07:06:17 PM

Auburn vs. Virginia - Chick Fil A

Lets just rename this the Who Gives a Shit Bowl.

Godfather · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2011, 07:29:04 PM »

Honestly, I don't see that happening. Chik fil A gets first choice at the #2 ACC team. I don't see why they would take Virginia over Virginia Tech or FSU. Unless VT gets a BCS at large, which I don't see happening.

*edit* Missed the twat above about VT to Sugar Bowl. I wish they would take FSU, I would love to play FSU again.