[Husker] Polls

[Steve Reichenbach]

NU is ranked tied for 26th (with Central Michigan) by the BCS
computers.  Georgia Tech and FSU are ranked 24 and 25 by the
BCS computers, but didn't make the BCS top 25.  Oregon and
Maryland, which are in the BCS top 25, are ranked 29 and 30
by the BCS computers, garnering no points after dropping the
top ranking because each is ranked in only one computer ranking.
NU is ranked 25 by Massey, 24 by Colley, and 22 by Anderson
and Hester.  Sagarin, whose better rankings the BCS refuses to
use because they include margin-of-victory, rates NU only 33
but has NU the 24th best predictor (which uses MOV).  Sagarin
has NU by more than 18 points at home against Colorado.

If you extend the BCS past the top 25 in each poll and the
computers (http://cfn.scout.com/2/582114.html) NU is #31, just
behind Northwestern.  Mike, how do you feel about another NU
vs Northwestern game?  I liked the last one.


> The Huskers have a good chance to crack the top 25 in the computer
> polls used in the BCS.  NU was ranked about #29 by the computers and
> had a good win on the road and several ranked teams lost (NC, FSU, SC,
> and Tulsa) and several teams just outside the rankings lost (Cal, VT,
> AF, and Wake).  Oregon likely will move up.  But, it seems as if NU
> should move up in the computers and will get some votes if not be
> ranked in the human polls.