BCS gets it right

The computers frequently are criticized for getting things wrong in the BCS rankings. Frequently these attacks are justified (though many attack it too early in the season). But this week, the computers had it right. Not only did the rankings come out fairly accurately, the computer did make the better calls in ranking the top 5 teams.

Proof that the oft maligned BCS is usually correct can be found in the clear paths now paved for the likely Big 12 Champion Texas Tech Red Raiders (yes, I know they have to beat the Sooners in Norman, but have you seen the Sooners defense?) and the SEC Champion Florida Gators or Alabama Crimson Tide.

As it stands the only murky situation would be if Texas gets the bid instead of Oklahoma because of the head to head. Still, there is a clear path, so I guess all of the BCS haters should just get used to the path ahead.

Finally, the BCS was correct in putting Texas ahead of Florida and Oklahoma in the standings, even though Florida jumped the Longhorns in several polls. Yes, I know that Florida only lost by one to Ole Miss, and that Ole Miss is tougher than many people think. But Ole Miss simply is not Texas Tech. And if they beat Alabama in the SEC Championship, I don't foresee any way that they wouldn't hop Texas in the computer polls as well.

So, until we get another Auburn as a third undefeated team on the outside, you won't hear this guy complaining about the BCS championship game, even when the teams I root for are the odd men out.