12-02-2012, 03:07 PM
Football is odd in the way polls decide so much. Just look at Stanford and UCLA.
Two weeks ago Stanford ranked #11 was 9-2, and UCLA ranked #16 was 9-2. Easily explained by quality of wins and strength of schedule. Sure
Last week Stanford was 10-2 and moved up to #9, UCLA was 9-3 and didn't fall at all. Huh? Get thrashed 35-17 at home and nothing? Odd
This week Stanford is now 11-2 and moved up to #8, UCLA is 9-4 and only dropped to #19 in the coaches poll.
And went #15, #17 & #17 over the three weeks in the AP. Really?
Oh well, I am still excited for SJSU. #24 is really amazing.Â
Two weeks ago Stanford ranked #11 was 9-2, and UCLA ranked #16 was 9-2. Easily explained by quality of wins and strength of schedule. Sure
Last week Stanford was 10-2 and moved up to #9, UCLA was 9-3 and didn't fall at all. Huh? Get thrashed 35-17 at home and nothing? Odd
This week Stanford is now 11-2 and moved up to #8, UCLA is 9-4 and only dropped to #19 in the coaches poll.
And went #15, #17 & #17 over the three weeks in the AP. Really?
Oh well, I am still excited for SJSU. #24 is really amazing.Â