[NU Sports] Re: Utah and the playoff ...

[Hakirsch at aol.com]

Prior to the Mid-90's I think is was strictly a vote by coaches in one poll 
and sportswriters in another

In 1984 BYU (not quite Utah--but similar) went undefeated beating Michigan in 
the Holiday Bowl( I think it was 24-17 lead by QB Robbie Bosco)--They were 
voted #1 as no other schools from a big name conference went undefeated that 
year--

I think the old approach was fine--BYU probably deserved the ranking and 
there was no computer  system  to deny them--the only way they would have been 
denied was if those voting felt their accomplishments in a seemingly weaker 
conference was not merited.

I dont know how I would vote regarding Utah, but they certainly do not have a 
shot in one of the polls--This does seem unfair--I still like the old way--It 
creates a lot of discussion and arguments !

I would venture that the NCAA hoops tournament probably gets it right less 
than half the time--it really is about the team that gets hot for a 3 week 
period--more power to those that coach their teams to win the tournament, but it 
doesnt seem to represent the best team--though does create a lot of pools which 
everyone but Rick Neuheisal seem to enjoy !

Harry


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