Is there some weird conspiracy in the coaches poll?

[Eric15]

Tennessee is 2-4. They have lost 4 games in a row, by a combined 92 points. They received 6 votes in the new poll.

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[skurey]

They need to get rid of subjective polls

 

[CousCuse]

The polls are part of the algorithms that are used to generate the BCS standings. So, yes it is a "strategy" to game the system.

 

[syracuse95]

The polls are part of the algorithms that are used to generate the BCS standings. So, yes it is a "strategy" to game the system.

The BCS hasn’t existed for 7 years. And the Playoff Committee doesn’t use the other polls to establish playoff rankings.

 

[Chip]

The BCS hasn’t existed for 7 years. And the Playoff Committee doesn’t use the other polls to establish playoff rankings.

It was a fun trip down memory lane though.

 

[CousCuse]

The BCS hasn’t existed for 7 years. And the Playoff Committee doesn’t use the other polls to establish playoff rankings.

What does the committee base their rankings on then?

 

[orangefog]

What does the committee base their rankings on then?

Taste.

 

[skurey]

What does the committee base their rankings on then?

$$$$

 

[MSOrange]

What does the committee base their rankings on then?

by height

 

[CousCuse]

Of course the polls and strength of schedule come into play. The last spot in the playoffs is worth a boatload of dough.

 

[MaxwellCuse]

Tennessee passes the eye test. They just look like they are a pretty decent team.

 

[Briancuse]

Anyone who voted for ten should have their vote taken away. Uga and bama wiped the floor with them so did uk. They barely beat a bad s carolina team.

 

[orange79]

The polls are part of the algorithms that are used to generate the BCS standings. So, yes it is a "strategy" to game the system.

What does the committee base their rankings on then?

Of course the polls and strength of schedule come into play. The last spot in the playoffs is worth a boatload of dough.

When you say you follow "college football", what are you really watching?

 

[sufandu]

What does the committee base their rankings on then?

Their knowledge of the game. It's subjective.