BCS BS

I have never understood the BCS standings. They always seem bias, and just generally bad.

Lets take a look at the recent standings, as I create the real CFB Power Rankings. 

1. Alabama: Actually according to the computers this is the 3rd best team in the country, but we at SGS know better. Alabama is without a doubt the best team in the country, so much so, that I don't even have to explain.

2. Florida: Yes, I agree that they should be number 2, but anyone with any football sense knows that they are not the second best football team in the country. They looked pretty weak against an offensive orientated A&M team, and I don't think they will score enough to stay with high-powered offenses. They have won too many close games for my liking. Close wins are more of a product of luck than skill. 

3. Kansas State (BCS 4): I love teams that go on the road, and win big games. It is a daunting task to head to Oklahoma and win against the Sooners, that I think it is the best win this season. All other upsets have been at home, but KSU was able to pull it off on the road. Very impressive, and worthy of the 3 spot for me.

4. Notre Dame (BCS 5): Despite playing some big games at home, they still have a huge road win against a very good MSU team. They also have played a very tough schedule so far, playing against 3 ranked opponents. If they can head to Oklahoma, and knock off the Sooners in 2 weeks, I think they will take over the #2 spot.

5. Oregon State (BCS 8): I think USA Today is way off on this team, ranking them #11. They beat 3 solid, top 40 teams on the road this year, BYU, Arizona, and UCLA. They also knocked off a top 25 Wisconsin team at home. Their wins are not extremely dominant score wise, but still a W is still a W nonetheless. 

6. LSU (BCS 6): The computers are not impressed with LSU, but I am. They will be overlooked, but they did play Florida very close...On the road, and I believe those two teams are equal in talent, meaning home field could have decided the game. They also have a very good win at home against a top 10 team in SC. They have looked bad as far as their expectations, but they still are a very nice looking team.

7. Oregon (BCS 3): As stated earlier, I respect teams that play good teams on the road. Oregon hasn't even played good teams at home. Their best win is against top 40 Washington at home. Granted, they have blown out everyone in their path, but they still haven't had anyone in their path. They have played a Boise St schedule so far, and I feel they should be treating them like we treated BSU. A win @ USC would definitely change my mind.

8. South Carolina (BCS 7): They have a marquee win against top 10 Georgia, granted at home, I think they should hardly be penalized for losing by 2 @ LSU, one of the hardest places to play in the country. If they can win at Florida, I think they should jump over LSU. Their wins are decreasing in value however; Vandy and Mizzu have not lived up to expectations.

9. USC (BCS 10): I respect that they lost @ Stanford, and have played a solid amount of road games so far. They have not looked great as far as their wins however, and I doubt they will finish the season in the top 10. Big games against Oregon and ND later in the year give them title hopes.  

10. FSU (BCS 14): If they get 2 more points against NC State, a team that was 3/4 on 4th down conversions, they are a top 5 team. They have only lost one game, and that game was on the road against a top 40 team. They should not go from top 5 to 14 just because of a one-point loss on the road. They have killed everyone else they have played, and I think that should carry some weight.

11. West Virgina (BCS 13): They have a tough win against a top 40 team at home against Baylor, and won on the road against a top 25 team in Texas. They lost a tough game, after playing 2 solid teams. Granted they got blown out, but Texas Tech is a top 25 team, and very hard to play against on the road. I boost them for a tough schedule played so far.

12. Oklahoma (BCS 9): Came back strong after losing at home against a top 5 KSU team. They have come back to beat Texas Tech away by 21. They also pounded a solid Texas team by 40 at home. Forgive and forget for the KSU home loss? No, but I think they look like a top 5 team in their past 2 games, but you just can't lose at home as a top 10 team. 

  

13. Texas A&M (BCS 18): Lost at home against Florida by 3. They also have played a good amount of road games, including edging LT by 2 on the road. They still have not played very many quality teams this year, but I think they are BCS underrated. Road wins, and almost knocking off #2 is a recipe for success.

14. Georgia (BCS 11): It would be one thing if they lost a close game, but they got blown out 48-3 @ SC. South Carolina is very good, especially at home, but you can't lose by 45 against anyone as a elite team.

15. Ohio State (NR because of Sanctions)  Undefeated, and have won @ MSU, and vs. Nebraska. They have yet to lose, and are certainly a second tier team.

16. Louisville (BCS 16): They have looked weak of late, but they are still undefeated. They have also played 3 straight games on the road, which gives them the edge over other weak schedule, undefeated teams.

17. Clemson (BCS 19): Very underrated, their only loss this year is on the road @ FSU, other than that game, they have looked extremely dominate. Their only problem is they are going to lack high quality wins this year, even if they go undefeated the rest of the way.

18. Mississippi State (BCS 12): Weak schedule so far, and they have only played 2 road games, @ 1 win Kentucky, and @ Troy, where they only won by 6. If they win at Bama, they could move straight into the top 3. Undefeated is still nice enough for top 20.... for now. 

19. Rutgers (BCS 15): See Mississippi St, but in a weaker conference. 

20. Stanford (BCS 20): Tough loss in OT @ Notre Dame, big win is obviously @ home against USC. I think the loss @ Washington is understandable as a let off game. Their really only true loss was against ND. I feel they are very underrated even at 18, but they still are the highest ranked 2-loss team.

21. Cincinnati (BCS 21): Bad schedule, all games at home, but atleast they have been blowing out their opponents.

22. Texas Tech (BCS 17): Good win @ Iowa State, and winning at home against WV, but losing against a demoralized Oklahoma team at home brings them significantly down. They also have yet to play enough road games for me to warrant a higher ranking from me.

23. Ohio (NR): Undefeated is undefeated. Solid win @ PSU gives them enough of a quality win to be in the top 25.

24. Michigan (NR): 2 losses on the hardest schedule around. Not too bad, but they have lacked quality wins. It’s so hard to play Bama, and @ ND, that I think they deserve a top 25 rating. Good wins @ Purdue, and blowing out rivals Illinois.

25. Wisconsin (NR): 2 losses @ Oregon ST. and @ Nebraska. Won @ Purdue and vs. Utah ST. Certainly get some respect for playing a hard schedule, and losing some close games on the road makes me think they are worthy of a top 25 rating. 2-field goals away from the top