Starting center was out both of those games and I believe Anson Winder, the third leading scorer was out one of those games as well. Since when does it matter when the losses occur? If wins early in the season count so do losses. Certainly injuries are accounted for but moreso if the player will be back or was lost late in the season. You are who you are at the end of the year whether you lost someone early or not.

BSU isn't being brought up because they are never on ESPN to be brought up. They don't register.