I'm not a "Sports" blogger, but couldn't resist analyzing the whole BCS controversy. So, let me start with OU/Texas/Tx Tech.
Texas beats OU; Tech Beats Texas; OU beats Tech - Three Way Tie
All Texas can talk about is that they beat OU! For some reason... (because OU "destroyed" Tech), none of the Big 12 talk includes Tech. So, from a seemingly neutral position, I would favor OU because they eliminated Tech from the conversation.
In the last weekend before the Big 12 championship, Texas had to hope for a Baylor upset of Tech to be crowned the champion. Barring such an upset, Texas would be at the mercy of the BCS ratings. No upset, the three way tie turns into a OU/Texas shouting match. So again, what happened to Tech in this conversation? If you don't control your own destiny, how can you claim the top spot?
So, before the BCS, what was a 'normal' tie-breaker? Some cursory researched turned up two typical tie-breakers.
a) The point differential between the three tied teams, (assuming they played each other, which they did.). In this instance OU has a +34; Texas a +9 and Tech a -43. Again, OU wins.
b) The point differential between the three tied teams - for ALL common opponents. (OU, Texas, Tech, A&M, Baylor, Okla State & Kansas). Under this scenario OU + 183; Texas +100; Tech +55. Again, OU wins.
So, the way I see it, Texas never has had an argument against OU! If Texas wants to talk about beating OU, then they need to also talk about losing to Tech!!! Wake-up Longhorns.
Now, Florida (who lost at home to an unranked team) jumping over Texas; that's a conversation.
