ACC and the human element of the BCS
Source: ACC Football Blog - Oct 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM
When it comes to choosing the top two teams in the country, there is an unpredictable human element involved, as the Harris and USA Today coaches' polls account for two-thirds of the equation along with the computers (an average of six computer rankings).
Who are these people who are influencing the outcome of the BCS standings? Votes go to 59 head coaches of FBS teams. So of the 120 FBS teams, 49.2 percent -- almost half -- have a coach with a vote. There are 115 voters in the Harris poll. Clemson fans might be interested to know that former coach Tommy Bowden gets a vote in the Harris poll. Clemson
Who are these people who are influencing the outcome of the BCS standings? Votes go to 59 head coaches of FBS teams. So of the 120 FBS teams, 49.2 percent -- almost half -- have a coach with a vote. There are 115 voters in the Harris poll. Clemson fans might be interested to know that former coach Tommy Bowden gets a vote in the Harris poll. Clemson
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