tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116160717865695069..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Monday A.M. Quickie:NFL Gets Its Own ScandalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161629964373774232006-10-23T14:59:00.000-04:002006-10-23T14:59:00.000-04:00That's really the nature of the ladder. Teams that...That's really the nature of the ladder. Teams that play weak opponents don't hold up, while teams that play strong opponents pass them by.<BR/><BR/>Also teams that have a bye week generally get passed by the teams directly beneath them, but that all balances out after everyone has their bye.<BR/><BR/>Clemson being high up is really easy to show. They downed Florida State before the nose dive, downed an undefeated Wake Forest, and downed a very strong Georgia Tech team. Combine that with their only loss coming to BC. Plus they've defeated 5 teams by 21 or more points, which has resulted in 75 bonus points throughout the season. Clemson might actually be #1 on this list if they hadn't lost that game to BC.<BR/><BR/>Also I'm working on completely rewriting the code on the ladder rankings and keep the data in XML, rather than just importing from a text file. The rewrite will allow me to add things such as keeping track of wins and losses, as well as being able to add in-conference mini-ladders.FreKy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322127577984239799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161627813489244832006-10-23T14:23:00.000-04:002006-10-23T14:23:00.000-04:00Again, it depends on how close it is.In an ideal w...Again, it depends on how close it is.<BR/><BR/>In an ideal world, you can't drop OSU below Texas, and you can't drop UM below Notre Dame. However, in reality, both would likely happen. Except in the computers.<BR/><BR/>Computers are 33% now. That could be huge.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161626661948416042006-10-23T14:04:00.000-04:002006-10-23T14:04:00.000-04:00Why NOT Tennessee if they don't play in Atlanta?I ...<I>Why NOT Tennessee if they don't play in Atlanta?</I><BR/><BR/>I think the Computers would kill them in the scenario you described. Florida is diminished by its two losses, especially to an underwhelming FSU team.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161625363662200762006-10-23T13:42:00.001-04:002006-10-23T13:42:00.001-04:00I don't think a rematch is possible if Michigan lo...I don't think a rematch is possible if Michigan loses, even by 1 on a 62-yard field goal, or any situation. The key is that the voters need to have a reason to keep UM and OSU real high, and I think a UM loss would just allow them to say, "See, that's why we've had them below OSU all along," whereas an OSU loss would make them say, "Well, we can't be that wrong... Michigan is really good, but OSU is also good, as we have been indicating."<BR/><BR/>I know it's unlikely, but it would be great.<BR/><BR/>USC will lose.john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161624649500757712006-10-23T13:30:00.000-04:002006-10-23T13:30:00.000-04:00USC might not lose. Suddenly Oregon (lost), Cal (a...USC might not lose. Suddenly Oregon (lost), Cal (almost lost to UW), and ND (almost lost to UCLA) look beatable.<BR/><BR/>Not that I care anymore. GO RUTGERS! BIG EAST CHAMPS!Ingrid and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839516417267884278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161624256133094252006-10-23T13:24:00.000-04:002006-10-23T13:24:00.000-04:00One other thing to point out: the only way a remat...One other thing to point out: the only way a rematch happens is if the score is close. If OSU wins by 30, there will not be a rematch because the pollsters will make sure of it by dropping Michigan down several spots. If it's a 3-point game, however ...Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161624081305500932006-10-23T13:21:00.000-04:002006-10-23T13:21:00.000-04:00chrth, you've left out a possible one loss Tenness...<I><BR/>chrth, you've left out a possible one loss Tennessee team, a possible one loss Clemson team, a possible one loss Notre Dame team, a possible one loss Cal team, etc.<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>If Tennessee has one loss but doesn't play in the SEC Championship Game it won't be in the BCS bowl. A one loss Clemson team will not be ranked above a one loss Michigan or Ohio State team. Ditto Notre Dame. <BR/><BR/>Cal though is a possibility if it beats USC.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161623959771174872006-10-23T13:19:00.000-04:002006-10-23T13:19:00.000-04:00@chrthOh okay, 'was' does clarify things a bit.@chrth<BR/><BR/>Oh okay, 'was' does clarify things a bit.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161621337071915302006-10-23T12:35:00.001-04:002006-10-23T12:35:00.001-04:00Oh, and USC has to lose. Obviously.Oh, and USC has to lose. Obviously.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161621309621034942006-10-23T12:35:00.000-04:002006-10-23T12:35:00.000-04:00Like it or not, a one-loss Texas, Auburn or Florid...<I>Like it or not, a one-loss Texas, Auburn or Florida would move ahead of the loser in the polls, and also the BCS. </I><BR/><BR/>Not necessarily. If it's a one-loss Texas versus a one-loss Ohio State, some voters would put OSU ahead of Texas. Maybe not enough, but still possible.<BR/><BR/>Of course a 1-loss Florida or Auburn would move past, but there's no guarantee that the SEC Champ will only have 1 loss.<BR/><BR/>So the best way for the BCS Bowl to be a rematch is:<BR/>--Neither Michigan or Ohio State lose beforehand<BR/>--Michigan beats Ohio State<BR/>--No one (or maybe Rutgers) goes Undefeated in the Big East<BR/>--The Winner of the SEC Championship Game has 2 lossesChristian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161620973204628042006-10-23T12:29:00.000-04:002006-10-23T12:29:00.000-04:00@todd ching:I said 'was'. I was referring back in...@todd ching:<BR/><BR/>I said 'was'. I was referring back in the day before all the curse stuff went to his head.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161620586356686152006-10-23T12:23:00.000-04:002006-10-23T12:23:00.000-04:00That's because when you see them on TV, Ryan is pa...That's because when you see them on TV, Ryan is passionate and exciteable, while Shaughnessy's personality live just sucks beyond belief.<BR/><BR/>Whose "curly-haired boyfriend" did Carl Everett refer to him as, anyway?Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161620415499983262006-10-23T12:20:00.000-04:002006-10-23T12:20:00.000-04:00No, Dan Shaugnessy is not popular and effective. I...No, Dan Shaugnessy is not popular and effective. I read the Globe everyday and don't understand at all how he's there. He's way too sensationalistic (is that a word?), and always comes across as being a know it all and writes in an I'm better than you tone that drives me insane. His articles are almost always fluff pieces that are meant to inspire an emotion, mostly which is 'man this guy is an ass'. <BR/><BR/>Why can't he be more like Bob Ryan, who is sensationalistic and comes off as a know it all, but I like him anyway for some reason?ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161619537755972622006-10-23T12:05:00.000-04:002006-10-23T12:05:00.000-04:00"Now, where's my Shaughnessy-style book deal?"Shau..."Now, where's my Shaughnessy-style book deal?"<BR/><BR/>Shaughnessy was a popular and effective columnist with a major newspaper before he got his book deal...so don't expect the publishers to be calling anytime soon.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161618713325757902006-10-23T11:51:00.000-04:002006-10-23T11:51:00.000-04:00Manningham - I'm disgustingly busy these days (uhh...Manningham - <BR/><BR/>I'm disgustingly busy these days (uhh... nevermind the 8 posts I've made this morning, nor the numerous UM/Det sporting events I've attended during the last few weeks...). I can let you know where my tickets are, though - we can kick it before kickoff of the Northwestern game, if you really want to.<BR/><BR/><BR/>And no, I'm not Pritpaul. Does he really have green leather pants? Do you think that guy even knows what a football looks like?<BR/><BR/>And if you're just now living at Bursley, I doubt you know me. But who's to know?john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161617363342545902006-10-23T11:29:00.001-04:002006-10-23T11:29:00.001-04:00Just an advertisement for the Ladder Rankings, I g...Just an advertisement for the Ladder Rankings, I guess; Freky's rankings have Rutgers at 3, and Louisville at 4, both above #7 USC (they had a bye week) and #9 WVa, and I love it. I guess this may go along with what I've been screaming for weeks about the Mountaineers. Has Rutgers really played a schedule that much tougher than theirs? Why are they in the Top 5 again? Anyone?<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I didn't say this earlier, <I>mea culpa</I>, but Rutgers has some defense. Wins [Big East] championships, friends. <BR/><BR/>I'm a little confused about a 1-loss ACC team in the top ten, but I think it's very interesting how the rest of the one-lossers get sorted out between 10 and 20. Cal at 5 seems high until they beat USC, but they must've been beating better teams than I thought, these last few weeks (and by a bunch).<BR/><BR/>I know chris, the illegitimate son of Bill Maher, is going to come on here later and bash the ladder, but that's probably just because it puts the Wolverines a little bit closer to his Buckeyes than the human polls, which have no reason to stop awarding OSU #1 votes after thrashing Indiana (as it should be).<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>(You know I'm just kidding, dear - we gotta get ramped up for November sometime, though.)john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161616679776658592006-10-23T11:17:00.000-04:002006-10-23T11:17:00.000-04:00Good man, freky - I was just about to ask.Cody - G...Good man, freky - I was just about to ask.<BR/><BR/>Cody - Good Saturday word, pretty good ranking; I'll argue with one point, though - Iowa was ranked. 23rd, in the BCS.<BR/>Michigan didn't squeak by with a last-minute drive or anything, but Iowa gave us a game. Fortunately, the D was tough when it needed to be, and Mike Hart got where he needed to. Super Mario, please come back...john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161616189904771602006-10-23T11:09:00.000-04:002006-10-23T11:09:00.000-04:00The new week of CFB Ladder Rankings is up. For any...The new week of CFB Ladder Rankings is up. For anyone who is interested, the rankings are <A HREF="http://frekyj.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">HERE</A>.FreKy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322127577984239799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161615432388915712006-10-23T10:57:00.000-04:002006-10-23T10:57:00.000-04:00roboninja -Superb.roboninja -<BR/><BR/>Superb.john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161615306073246152006-10-23T10:55:00.000-04:002006-10-23T10:55:00.000-04:00Brian in Oxford,Are jigsaw puzzles the new poker?Brian in Oxford,<BR/><BR/>Are jigsaw puzzles the new poker?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353671003212539401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161613800982876352006-10-23T10:30:00.000-04:002006-10-23T10:30:00.000-04:00F1 racing is a bit more daunting than the perpetua...F1 racing is a bit more daunting than the perpetual left hand turn of NASCAR. <BR/><BR/>I'm disappointed in Telfair. You can't have any street cred if you have to call other people in to handle your business.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161612725685353642006-10-23T10:12:00.000-04:002006-10-23T10:12:00.000-04:00@brian in oxford:So how many jigsaw puzzle competi...@brian in oxford:<BR/><BR/>So how many jigsaw puzzle competitions have you won, then?Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161612417435815412006-10-23T10:06:00.000-04:002006-10-23T10:06:00.000-04:00A race-car driver as a top athlete? Hey Dan, I'm ...A race-car driver as a top athlete? Hey Dan, I'm really good at jigsaw puzzles, I want in that pantheon, too.<BR/><BR/>(what? there's no hand-eye coordination handling pieces and matching up the picture?)Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161611746575656952006-10-23T09:55:00.001-04:002006-10-23T09:55:00.001-04:00The more people hype up the OSU-Michigan battle, t...The more people hype up the OSU-Michigan battle, the more I think one is going to falter beforehand.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1161611732264263662006-10-23T09:55:00.000-04:002006-10-23T09:55:00.000-04:00I have a friend with TWO spare tickets to the The ...I have a friend with TWO spare tickets to the The Game. He might only charge you 19 times face value.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.com