Why is USC still ranked No.3 when they have a loss from Oregan State?!!?!?
819565
Yes, I hate to be cynical, but it's about the money.  Joe Pa spoke out strongly about this a few days ago.  We need to stop focusing on the money and the profits, and find a system that is fair.\n   It may not be possible to determine the "national champion" since the conferences vary so much---some are "semi-pro" and don't bother with the "scholar" in "scholar-athletes" as much as others do.\n   This year, the Big Ten, known for outstanding athletics AND academics, has the two best teams in the nation.
832740
gonna have to agree with thatchelpage on this one.\n\n1.  arkansas is a different team, but then again, so is USC.  nonetheless, they beat them.\n\n2.  nebraska was ranked higher back then when we beat them\n\n3.  with the exception of oregon state, USC has won all their games.\n\n4.  speaking of oregon state, USC almost came back.  they put on a show in the 4th quarter.  that's performance!\n\n5.  USC beat then-ranked 21 oregon\n\nshould have lost three games?  well, USC didn't so what?  a bunch of teams out there should have lost games too but they ended up winning.  quit your whining and accept that USC is a better team than your favorite team.
952427
They are OVER-RATED. They lost to the only teams on their schedule that are good MICHIGAN and USC. They started off the year overrated, what were they like number 2 or 3 in the nation at the start.
871915
it's because of the way that USC lost...it was a close game, Florida got BLOWN OUT by Auburn.\n\nPlus, look at USC's non-conference schedule compared to Florida's:  \n\nUSC:\nArkansas, Nebraska, Notre Dame \n\nFlorida:\nSouthern Miss, U. of Central Florida, Western Carolina\n\nUSC's schedule is brutal, and that gives them more respect.  \n\nWant respect?  Stop scheduling cupcakes.\n\nPhatpat:  I totally agree with you.  My team (Texas) is guilty of scheduling cupcakes (besides #1 Ohio State).  And their BCS ranking suffered because of it.  To be honest, I was totally surprised that USC jumped up the rankings as quickly as they did.  But Florida fans, get serious.  You almost lost to South Carolina at home.  Your team hasn't looked dominating all season (besides beating Division II schools).
839708
Use the current ratings for 1 thru 8 and everyone can stop whining.  If you can't be rated that high then you obviously aren't being left out.  The current system may implode if a few scenarios play out.  Say Michigan loses to OSU and ND wins out, they may be ranked higher than Michigan with identical records and Michigan blew them out.  Now using that logic I don't mean that Oregon State deserves the National title game over USC but Michigan will have only lost to the number one team in the country so couldn't they still be number two?  If they had played the first week of the season they could end up that way but since they play late it's all about who loses last.  It's already happened to Louisville.  They beat WV two weeks ago, lost to Rutgers (an undefeated team) and are now below WV?!?  I am all for a playoff, if you can defeat three of the top 8 teams in the country in consecutive weeks, you are the best, period.
771124
If they beat UCLA to close out the season, they will be in the national title game I'm guessing. They play the game on the road, so it might not be an easy place to win, given the fact that it is hostile territory, and a rivalry game. USC has hope that Washington State beat them on their home turf, and USC is a much better team than the Cougars are this season. The person who below me who said it should have been Auburn should know Auburn has two losses. One was to an Arkansas team that got beat by USC handily, while the other loss was to Georgia, who lost to Vanderbilt and Kentucky during the regular season. That's\nall needs to be said about why Auburn doesn't deserve to go to\nthe national championship game, or any BCS game.
813693
I understand what you're saying about\nUSC being ahead of FL in the BCS\nbut like someone else said.. the winning score\nisn't as impressive as they should be for UF.\nHowever, if USC wins out, their schedule\nwill really help them out.\n\nFL will make it to the nat title game if\nthe Ohio St vs Michigan game is a blowout win\nand if USC loses against Cal, ND, or UCLA.\n\nAs for someone arguing about Notre Dame,\nyes their loss was to Michigan but look at the\nteams they had a hard time beating...\nMichigan State and UCLA??\n\nNot to mention the whole 2nd\nhalf of their schedule this year\n(minus USC which is last)
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I truly think that Michigan is the true #2 team. I would like to point out that I am a Ohio State fan. \n\nMichigan did play a tougher schedule than USC. \n\nEveryone does realise that there is one other undefeated team in the NCAA shouldn't they have the chance at the title to if USC has the chance with one win.
803654
There is no reason USC is overrated, the last four years they have only lost like 43 games, Texas in the Rose Bowl, Oregon State by 2, and Cal in 2OT. The media doesn't like USC and they don't understand the strength of the Pac 10. Some people say their schedule is weak, but come on, Oregon, Cal, Notre Dame, UCLA, Arkansas, Nebraska. I think Ohio State is scared to play USC. I also think many people are east coast bias
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OSU is ranked #1 in the ESPN/USA today poll, that's why they are #1 on ESPN. UCLA is ranked #1 in the AP poll.\n\nWith the media bias, it is definitely true. West coast teams typically don't get media attention because many of the college b-ball powerhousese are on the East coast. The Pac-10 only has few number of powerhouse teams (Arizona, UCLA, and Washington). Including Gonzaga in the mix, those are the only high-caliber teams from the west coast. The Pac-10 won't get respect until they start competiting against other power conferences like the ACC. This also affects draft prospectives because recruiters won't see these players on TV as oppose to the other prospects from the east.\n\nBeing a UCLA alum and hardcore UCLA sports fan, I know how good our team is and we definitely have a chance to go all the way this season. Howland is the right guy for the job and I expect him to stay there for a VERY LONG time. With a good recruiting class for next year (especially getting two of the best high school seniors in Kevin Love and Chance Stanback) and the years after, UCLA has a chance of winning multiple championships.\n\nEven though they don't get respect, everyone will see how good this team will be in the near future.\n\nGO BRUINS!!!!!
513807
Quick note. I am a USC fan. I think they will do very well, but you have to take into consideration what happened a couple of weeks ago at the draft. This is a list of people that USC lost in the 2006 Draft Reggie Bush,Matt Leinart, Winston Justice,Taitusi Latui, LenDale White, Dominique Byrd, Fred Matua and David Kirtman. Ok lets see they lost there QB their top 2 running backs and their full back. They lost 3 of their 5 offensive lineman. Im sorry but i dont know how they are going to do it. and dont get me started with thier defense. I think UCLA is going to tank also. The team that i give a legit chance of winning the title is CAL because they have their spectacular runningback comming back(Marshon Lynch) this year and Joey Ayoob. But then thats just me
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1st of all the loser of OSU and Mich. goes to the Rose Bowl. Not a bad deal for the loser. Of course, we (Buckeye's) want the National Title. OSU is No#1 they will stay #1, Smith will Win the Heisman. OSU has the largest Student Class. Over 60,000. They are #1 in this catagory rated in 2006. People Should join the Band wagon. It's a great school, in a great city, with great team, who has a great coach, and is backed by the Best Damn Band in the Land!  Tressel will be worshiped like Woody my friend.
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They didnt come out with any type of ranking system until about week 4 of the season.  Teams that played non D1 schools werent allowed to be ranked until week 6 and had to start at the bottom of the polls.  Ranking was determined by SOS, and Wins vs Losses instead of by name and history of the school or conference.  Teams that havent played a top 25 opponent outside of conference during the season were penalized.  Conference champions had to open the season at another conference champion from the previous season.  Teams that ended the season ranked in the top 25 for 3 consecutive years had to try and schedule a home and home with a 2 schools out of conference with the same stats.  Just really scheduling.
740444
Sweety, you're living in dreamland. There is no freakin' way in hell that Meechigan will beat Ohio State this year. We are not #1 for nothing. We have more offense (on both the offense and the defense) than your pathetic wolverines can possibly handle. The Buckeyes will without a doubt beat MeechAgain today and you'll be lucky if it's even a close game. Screw Blue!\n\nGo Buckeyes!!
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The reason for the huge leap (to #6 in the BCS standings) is because 4 top ten teams lost on Saturday... one of them, thanks to Rutgers' own efforts.\n\nAfter RU  beat Louisville on Thursday night, I envisioned them moving to maybe 10th or 11th (they'd been #15), but not much higher, unless some other top 10 teams lost...which they did...Texas, Auburn, Cal and #3 Louisville all lost....\n\nThe way the beat Louisville, coming back from a 25-7 deficit and completely shutting them out in the 2nd half (after giving up 56 points to them last season) impressed enough voters...RU ranked 7th or 8th in the writers and coaches polls this week, and moved up to 6th in the BCS rankings, announced this evening (Sunday).\n\nBut it's mostly because of the loses suffered by the other 3 top ten teams...had they all won, there probably wouldn't be room for Rutgers in the top 10...yet...\n\nbtw, fans of other teams can say whatever they want about who Rutgers plays, but the fact is that the conferences themselves came up with the BCS system... that means Florida had a hand in it, Auburn had a hand in it...all the teams in BCS conferences put this thing together... so those schools have no one but themselves to blame... \n\nThe Florida Gators' next game is against Western Carolina...big deal.\n\nOhio State played Bowling Green earlier.  Michigan played Central Michigan, and barely got by Ball State.\n\nAuburn played Washington State and Buffalo earlier this season.\n\nLSU played Fresno State and Louisiana-Lafayette....\n\nNobody plays top teams every week...every team schedules some cupcake games, you don't hear me complaining about their schedules...\n\nYou play who you play.\n\nSportswriters and fans can talk all they want about a playoff system, but the BCS is what the colleges themselves decided on.  So their complaints fall on deaf ears... Of course I know Rutgers isn't going to play for the national championship this year, but so what?   What difference does it make in anyone's life if their team finishes the season ranked 5th instead of 4th?  \n\nGet a life, people! The college championship has never been decided on the field, it's always determined by sportswriters... the BCS has actually been pretty good at giving us #1 vs. #2 matchups lately in the championship game....they sure got it right last year, with USC and Texas...
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Ohio State is simply the best team in the nation until they lose to\nsome other team. These fans are absurd. USC whipped the \n2nd highest ranked team in the SEC, Arkansas 50-14 in Fayetteville earlier this season. If they can do that to the 2nd best team in the SEC on the road, they would run roughshod over the rest of the conference. Oregon State, their only loss, was much more competitive against the Trojans than the Razorbacks were.\nOhio State beat Texas 24-7, the defending national champions \non their home turf. That was their only loss until they lost to the\nupstart Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday in Manhattan. Stop\nmaking excuses for the SEC. Arkansas got whipped by a better\nteam, plain and simple. USC was the better team on that day.
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I can give you a reason why Michigan deserves a rematch. Do you want the best title game possible? That would mean the best 2 teams in the country would have to play, and those two teams are OSU and UM.  Its ridiculous to say that because Michigan lost by a field goal that there is no way they can beat OSU, I would understand if they lost by 20, but it was 3 points.  They actually beat the spread, because OSU was favored by 7, anyways on to Notre Dame. If they beat USC you could make an argument for them to play, there are arguments for Florida as well.  This is the problem with the BCS, there is always a team that feels like they got screwed at the end of the year and cheated out of a chance for the title.  This year it would be Notre Dame, who I'll admit, have been cheated several times in the poll this year, being jumped by a team who was idle while ND won. It's time college football wakes up and has an 8 team playoff for the title.