One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS

SmashMouth · 01-11-2013, 11:29 AM

You saw the BCS Championship Game, right? Well, at least the parts that mattered before turning to something more interesting, most notably Alabama rolling to a huge lead over Notre Dame and ESPN showing A.J. McCarron's girlfriend.

So you know that Alabama is the best team in the nation. Nobody in their right mind would pick Notre Dame ahead of Alabama after witnessing the carnage that was 42-14 on Monday night.
Oh, but the BCS has a computer that still prefers the Irish. So let the BCS bashing continue.

The Colley Matrix, one of the six computer systems used by the BCS, has Notre Dame ranked No. 1 and the Crimson Tide No. 2. Notre Dame's final ranking was 0.973997 to Alabama's 0.961139. Notre Dame had an edge in strength of schedule. Alabama won more games against top 25 teams in the rankings. Margin of victory is not part of the calculations. No matter how the computer spit out that reading, it's worth mentioning again: An entity the BCS uses still prefers Notre Dame to Alabama.

They're not going to make Alabama give back the trophy over it or anything, and it's just one of the many rankings the BCS uses to determine who plays in the final game (not who is awarded the championship) but it just shows once again that there are flaws in the process.

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OK... can we have our 16 team playoff yet?

Danno · 01-11-2013, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

OK... can we have our 16 team playoff yet?

Will this same computer be used to selectthe 16 teams?

lee909 · 01-11-2013, 01:19 PM

Must be that program installed to try and stop two SEC teams being in the championship game.

Danno · 01-11-2013, 01:26 PM

And just imagine the debates we'll be treated to as 12 teams are equally deserving of the final 4 playoff spots.

SmashMouth · 01-11-2013, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And just imagine the debates we'll be treated to as 12 teams are equally deserving of the final 4 playoff spots.

Exactly why 4 is not enough. If you include 16 teams, no one can beotch. And you know, the 16th team will not win. Just how many teams are included in Division III playoffs? Surprise... surprise ... 2012 Division III football bracket: D3football.com

Danno · 01-11-2013, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Exactly why 4 is not enough. If you include 16 teams, no one can beotch. And you know, the 16th team will not win. Just how many teams are included in Division III playoffs? Surprise... surprise ... 2012 Division III football bracket: D3football.com

You misread my post. Even at 16 teams you could have 12 teams claiming the right to be that 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th team.

IIRC, Louisville was ranked 17th, and would likely have been excluded form a 16 game playoff.

The complaining won't stop regardless of how many teams you let in.

SmashMouth · 01-11-2013, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

You misread my post. Even at 16 teams you could have 12 teams claiming the right to be that 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th team.

IIRC, Louisville was ranked 17th, and would likely have been excluded form a 16 game playoff.

The complaining won't stop regardless of how many teams you let in.

If you click the link... Div III shows more than 16 teams ...

Besides.... There is no way Louisville beats Bama ..... errr ... is there?

mutineer10 · 01-12-2013, 08:01 AM

Apparently that computer was watching Downton Abbey Monday night ...

SloMotion · 01-12-2013, 08:08 AM

, that must have been the one computer they forgot to input the Alabama data into,

.

Stuff like this with Notre Dame makes me believe in all those Illuminati/Catholic church conspiracy theories in those Tom Hanks movies,

.

QBREES9 · 01-18-2013, 03:42 PM

It's a computer does it know.

01-11-2013, 11:29 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS You saw the BCS Championship Game, right? Well, at least the parts that mattered before turning to something more interesting, most notably Alabama rolling to a huge lead over Notre Dame and ESPN showing A.J. McCarron's girlfriend. So you know that Alabama is the best team in the nation. Nobody in their right mind would pick Notre Dame ahead of Alabama after witnessing the carnage that was 42-14 on Monday night. Oh, but the BCS has a computer that still prefers the Irish. So let the BCS bashing continue. The Colley Matrix, one of the six computer systems used by the BCS, has Notre Dame ranked No. 1 and the Crimson Tide No. 2. Notre Dame's final ranking was 0.973997 to Alabama's 0.961139. Notre Dame had an edge in strength of schedule. Alabama won more games against top 25 teams in the rankings. Margin of victory is not part of the calculations. No matter how the computer spit out that reading, it's worth mentioning again: An entity the BCS uses still prefers Notre Dame to Alabama. They're not going to make Alabama give back the trophy over it or anything, and it's just one of the many rankings the BCS uses to determine who plays in the final game (not who is awarded the championship) but it just shows once again that there are flaws in the process. Read More OK... can we have our 16 team playoff yet?

01-11-2013, 12:57 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS Originally Posted by SmashMouth OK... can we have our 16 team playoff yet? Will this same computer be used to selectthe 16 teams?

01-11-2013, 01:26 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS And just imagine the debates we'll be treated to as 12 teams are equally deserving of the final 4 playoff spots.

01-11-2013, 01:43 PM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS Originally Posted by Danno And just imagine the debates we'll be treated to as 12 teams are equally deserving of the final 4 playoff spots. Exactly why 4 is not enough. If you include 16 teams, no one can beotch. And you know, the 16th team will not win. Just how many teams are included in Division III playoffs? Surprise... surprise ... 2012 Division III football bracket: D3football.com

01-11-2013, 03:26 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS Originally Posted by SmashMouth Exactly why 4 is not enough. If you include 16 teams, no one can beotch. And you know, the 16th team will not win. Just how many teams are included in Division III playoffs? Surprise... surprise ... 2012 Division III football bracket: D3football.com You misread my post. Even at 16 teams you could have 12 teams claiming the right to be that 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th team. IIRC, Louisville was ranked 17th, and would likely have been excluded form a 16 game playoff. The complaining won't stop regardless of how many teams you let in.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS Originally Posted by Danno You misread my post. Even at 16 teams you could have 12 teams claiming the right to be that 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th team. IIRC, Louisville was ranked 17th, and would likely have been excluded form a 16 game playoff. The complaining won't stop regardless of how many teams you let in. If you click the link... Div III shows more than 16 teams ... Besides.... There is no way Louisville beats Bama ..... errr ... is there?

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mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS Apparently that computer was watching Downton Abbey Monday night ...

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS , that must have been the one computer they forgot to input the Alabama data into, . Stuff like this with Notre Dame makes me believe in all those Illuminati/Catholic church conspiracy theories in those Tom Hanks movies, . mutineer10 likes this.

01-18-2013, 03:42 PM	#10
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: One BCS computer still ranks Notre Dame No. 1, because it’s the BCS It's a computer does it know.