[Husker] Re: Polls

[Steve Reichenbach]

> > Mizzo lost to a higher quality opponent than we did.
> 
> Well, its pretty much academic now, since the BCS (the only one that
> really counts anymore) has us at #7, Oklahoma at #8, and Missouri at
> ??????.  Well, not in the top 10.

Right now, yes, but potentially important in the future.

If NU and Missouri win out, as both are favored in each game, then both
teams would finish 11-1.  NU would play in the Big 12 Championship
game.  If NU were to lose that game, NU would be 11-2 and Missouri
would be 11-1.  Missouri could be selected ahead of NU if the Big 12
gets a second BCS berth or in the Big 12 non-BCS bowls.  I think that
happened to Missouri when they beat KU for the North title but KU was
selected for a BCS berth when Missouri lost in the Big 12 Championship
game.  Of course, NU will have historical prestige and a reputation
for traveling well, which might help in the selection process (if
money still matters).