What once was...

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:59 pm

What once was a valued football poll is now a sideshow to the "big dance."

The AP Poll used to have value and influence over college football.

However, they are now a second tier poll and I had difficulty even finding a credible link.

The AP noted their differences in a letter to the BCS in Dec 04. They left because of continued "criticism of the BCS' selection process and scrutiny of the polls," probably due to the complications of 3 undefeated teams (were there other issues at hand?).

So now, no one cares about their poll and they have lost their influence over the BCS. If they had that big a problem with the current system, why not stay involved and try to find a resolution. By leaving they simply excluded any possible influence and opened themselves to replacment.

And realistically, their poll is almost identical to the Harris poll. There are a few differences but nothing that will change the BCS outlook.

Personally, I would rather have current and past coaches deciding on polls than some sportswriter who isn't completely devoted to CFB. So maybe it was for the better but it sure is a drastic change to a system that existed for so long.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:02 pm

That poll is a piece of shit!! It's got UM at #17. Clearly we're 15th and "the best 3 loss team in all the land". :)

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:41 pm

WolverineSteve wrote:"the best 3 loss team in all the land". :)

Not something to be proud of but if we finish with 3 losses and wins over MSU and OSU...it's not a total loss. Hell, still a chance for a share of the conference title.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:09 pm

I was being sarcastic Shoalz. Now let's kick some Buckeye ass!!