Michigan Continues at #1
This is one of those computer polls that people would discount just because of the results, without really looking at. To be honest when i saw the results, I questioned it myself and wondered if there was something wrong with my formula. No way in.... well no way that Rutgers can be ahead of Ohio State.
Okay, I already covered that whole subject in earlier posts. Suffice it to say, when looking at the schedules manually and adding them up, it actually makes sense. One thing about computers, opinions and bias don't get in the way. Not that they're perfect, if computers were perfect they'd all agree with each other, right? With computers we'll always debate what factors should be measured like margin of victory, etc. But honestly, is that kind of debate any worse than bias? Or how about the stupid rule that a team can't lose position if it loses?
Okay, before i get started again, here's this week's results:
1. Michigan 2.34
2. Rutgers 2.128
3. Ohio State 2.1
4. USC 1.966
5. Florida 1.947
6. Boise St 1.876
7. Louisville 1.802
8. Notre Dame 1.78
9. Arkansas 1.719
10. Wisconsin 1.644
11. West Virginia 1.638
12. Auburn 1.534
13. Texas 1.505
14. Boston College 1.438
15. California 1.416
16. LSU 1.397
16. Oklahoma 1.397
18. Wake Forest 1.379
19. Maryland 1.274
20. Georgia Tech 1.259
21. BYU 1.229
22. Tennessee 1.163
23. Virginia Tech 1.105
24. Nebraska 1.022
25. Clemson 0.964
Okay, I already covered that whole subject in earlier posts. Suffice it to say, when looking at the schedules manually and adding them up, it actually makes sense. One thing about computers, opinions and bias don't get in the way. Not that they're perfect, if computers were perfect they'd all agree with each other, right? With computers we'll always debate what factors should be measured like margin of victory, etc. But honestly, is that kind of debate any worse than bias? Or how about the stupid rule that a team can't lose position if it loses?
Okay, before i get started again, here's this week's results:
1. Michigan 2.34
2. Rutgers 2.128
3. Ohio State 2.1
4. USC 1.966
5. Florida 1.947
6. Boise St 1.876
7. Louisville 1.802
8. Notre Dame 1.78
9. Arkansas 1.719
10. Wisconsin 1.644
11. West Virginia 1.638
12. Auburn 1.534
13. Texas 1.505
14. Boston College 1.438
15. California 1.416
16. LSU 1.397
16. Oklahoma 1.397
18. Wake Forest 1.379
19. Maryland 1.274
20. Georgia Tech 1.259
21. BYU 1.229
22. Tennessee 1.163
23. Virginia Tech 1.105
24. Nebraska 1.022
25. Clemson 0.964
posted by Ron @ 8:59 PM
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Well, according to what I've seen this season, Ohio State will not beat Michigan. The reasoning is that Michigan has a very highly experienced team with guys like Chad Henne, Jason Hart, Mario Maningham, and Jason Avant, and any defensive player you want to note. Troy Smith is slightly overrated. Yes, guaranteed, he has only four interceptions thrown and a whopping 26 TD's. But he hasn't played a pass stopping defense such as Michigan. They played Texas, and got shut down on the rush, but dominated the Air. So, in other words, with Michigan still playing top teams, they will win.
Nathan, your favorite Nephew
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