BCS – A first look
It is time to take a serious look at the BCS, and which teams are most likely to get the four at-large bids in this inaugural ten team format. As we have seen in past years, the rankings early in the year really matter. Don’t believe me? Then, just ask Auburn. BYU helped the committee greatly by taking down the Horned Frogs. That leaves the Boise State as the leading “fly in the ointment”. With a schedule that needs little imagination to foresee an undefeated Broncos season, they have to figure into any discussion on the final ten. If undefeated they deserve a shot. We see them getting in. Big question: Will the committee stay true to the premise of the BCS? Similarly, which power conferences will allow multiple teams to finish in positions to join the BCS mix is a big consideration. Right now, the Big Ten, Pac-Ten and SEC seemed to be in the best position to have two participants. The Big East and ACC do not seem to be able to put two teams forward. The Big-12 is a long shot although Missouri and Nebraska may join what seems to be Texas’ to lose. Ohio State and Michigan are my two top bets for conference foes to see their way to 2007 games. Auburn and Florida come in second with Tennessee and LSU waiting in the wings. If Georgia can find a passing attack they can join the fray. We may again find the SEC playoff game foil the opportunity for the conference to put two in the show. This week’s Oregon-Cal showdown will determine which is most likely to contend with a very good USC team for slots from the Pac-Ten.
Here are our picks for the BCS?
- Ohio State
- Auburn
- West Virginia
- USC
- Texas
- Georgia Tech
- Notre Dame
- Michigan
- Florida
- Boise State
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