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Nov 14, 2024
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WizeGuise
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People whining about it got BYU a higher ranking this week.
It is largely subjective. But subjective conclusions are informed by beliefs. And some of those beliefs were effectively challenged by football fans and commentators last week.
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People rank BYU high because they have 2 top 20 wins and are undefeated. Other people vote BYU lower because they beat
foofcoug
Wonder what the character limi
6:42pm
They can't have it both ways though. Other top 10 teams have similar resumes.
MarylandFan
6:53pm
They can and they do. As I said, it's subjective and people have biases.
foofcoug
6:56pm
You just said they're not wrong in that bias about BYU's losses.
MarylandFan
7:04pm
They may be wrong according to you. It doesn't mean they're wrong.
foofcoug
7:09pm
I'm happy to blow up the "close losses" myth anytime
MarylandFan
7:18pm
People whining about it got BYU a higher ranking this week.
WizeGuise
7:11pm
What about the latter group who doesn't hit Texas the same for barely winning? I'm good with either; just be consistent
unctoothman
7:13pm
Were Texas' close wins against teams on long losing streaks like BYU's? There's always ways people can delineate.
foofcoug
7:17pm
I get that everyone has different criteria, and that's fine. Just be consistent with whatever criteria you use, is my
unctoothman
7:19pm
I think the prevailing justification here is "choose your own adventure"
MarylandFan
7:22pm
Which is fine for pollsters. But shouldn't be the case for the CFP committee. Have criteria and stick to them, not just
unctoothman
7:25pm
Then you're asking humans to not be human.
foofcoug
7:25pm
Humans don’t have a good psychological defense mechanism
WizeGuise
7:32pm
THAT IS THE POINT OF SPORTS RANKINGS. They are underermined, which makes them...
RoboKayne
8:35pm
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