Top 25... it was tough keeping Rutgers out of my top 5

Very good.

 

What is the justification for USC advancing over Michigan? I think UM's loss in C-Bus was an example of luck for the Buckeyes. I know the loss was in the last week of the Big Ten season, But let's face it, OSU and UM are, without a doubt the best two teams in the nation.

 

Luck? They led by 11 until that late touchdown and two-point conversion. No luck about it. A team loses, it drops in the polls. That's how it's always been.

 

Why does SC move up?

Maybe because USC has defeated three top-25 teams (Arkansas, Nebraska, Cal), with a fourth to come (ND).

Maybe because USC has played a tougher overall schedule, with nine conference games as opposed to eight, and non-league games vs. Arkansas, Nebraska and ND (to come), not Vandy, CMU, Ball State and ND.

And maybe, as was just said, when you lose while others win, you generally drop in the poll.

Not an inspiring debut today, aspiring. You might have to fetch a half-rack if this keeps up, not just a beer.

 

Well, let's keep in mind, I AM ASPIRING. I might ask these insipid questions or make rediculous comments (see McNabb injury) but it's in an effort to learn more from those that I can here. We'll see about that beer. lol

 

Now that's the right attitude to take! ;D

Good luck on your career, this place can be a wonderful resource.

 

Well, if Michigan or any other one-loss team were to beat Ohio State in the title game, there's your answer as to why "when" is important, nevermind the how and whom, which people would overlook there when filling out ballots.

 

If it was tough keeping Rutgers out of your top 5, why aren't they 6?
Your thread title makes no sense.

 

it does if you can read sarcasm

 

Here is something that has bugged me for awhile...
When we talk about about the rankings of the teams a particular team has defeated, we use the current rankings. Why should the current rankings matter? In most cases, the opponent was ranked something different when the game was played.
For instance: Team A beats Team B when Team B is ranked No. 4. Six weeks later, Team B is unranked. Why doesn't Team A get credit for beating a ranked team?

 

No love for Miami? This sucks...