YOUR Conference Power Rankings

[mj4cy]

Big 10 finally proved they're as significant as matching their name with the number of teams in the conference

[SplitIdentity]

I think the SEC may be a bit overrated....they seem to get the most exposure, which generally causes people to believe that they are the best. It was very surprising to see Florida be controlled by Michigan. Yes the score was close, but Michigan needlessly gave away two td's with fumbles at the goal line....they dominated 'em up front.

It's hard to say that the SEC os overrated IMO. They've dominated most of the OOC and post season. They've got a legit chance at winning two BCS games, and a new years day game.

SH, you can't have it both ways by counting the close games by Michigan State and Tennessee as a positive for the Big 10 when Purdue won by a FG and Penn State won by 7.

The Michigan win was impressive. Illinois proved they didn't belong in the BCS. We'll see what OSU can do against LSU before passing judgement on the B10 but its not looking too good right now.

I'm not looking to have it both ways. Again, this is my semi-biased opinion. And IMO, the BT is better than would be predicted in the post season, but still not up with the SEC, Big 12, or Pac10 - who can back up their talk with wins.

[cycloneworld]

Top to bottom, I don't think there is much doubt the SEC is the top conference. However, I do think the Big 12 may be the most top-heavy conference with OU, MU, and KU. The Big 12 would have had 3 teams in the BCS if it was allowed. I don't think another conference could say that...even the SEC.

[SplitIdentity]

Top to bottom, I don't think there is much doubt the SEC is the top conference. However, I do think the Big 12 may be the most top-heavy conference with OU, MU, and KU. The Big 12 would have had 3 teams in the BCS if it was allowed. I don't think another conference could say that...even the SEC.

I agree - the Big 12 is very top heavy. OU, KU, and Mizzou are very good this year, and then Texas/Texas Tech are January Bowl teams, and after that, there is a rather significant drop off.

But with 5 very deserving January teams, the Big 12 is easily the second strongest conference - but the SEC has more balance as you pointed out.

The Pac 10 is very top heavy, with no mediocre teams - just bad teams after USC/Oregon.

The Big Ten was a one team conference - OSU. Illinois, UW, PSU, and UM were medium to good, and MSU, Indiana, and Purdue were "eh".

[thunderdave]

It's hard to say that the SEC os overrated IMO. They've dominated most of the OOC and post season. They've got a legit chance at winning two BCS games, and a new years day game.

No offense SH, but a "New Years Game" really doesn't mean that much anymore.
There are 11 bowl games played on or after January 1.

[HILLCYD]

No offense SH, but a "New Years Game" really doesn't mean that much anymore.
There are 11 bowl games played on or after January 1.

EXACTLY. This is why I think so many people have stated on this board and elsewhere that they just can't get as excited about bowl season anymore. There have been so many games now for so many years that they have finally started lose people's interest. I know I was thinking "So what if I miss this bowl game, there are like 10 more coming up."

[Todd]

Bowl Games

great site for bowl game history... going to any bowl in '77 meant you were a Top 34 Team. Going to a January Bowl this year means you're Top 22.

It really did used to mean something.

[cyclonenum1]

Top to bottom, I don't think there is much doubt the SEC is the top conference. However, I do think the Big 12 may be the most top-heavy conference with OU, MU, and KU. The Big 12 would have had 3 teams in the BCS if it was allowed. I don't think another conference could say that...even the SEC.

OU is outstanding. Mizzou is very good. I think the jury is still out on KU...my guess is that VT will prove them to be a BCS "phony" just as Georgia did with Hawaii.

[ajk4st8]

Impossible to tell how good a conf is just by bowl games. I mean the matchups can be completely different.

[cyclonenum1]

EXACTLY. This is why I think so many people have stated on this board and elsewhere that they just can't get as excited about bowl season anymore. There have been so many games now for so many years that they have finally started lose people's interest. I know I was thinking "So what if I miss this bowl game, there are like 10 more coming up."

You mean you aren't anxiously awaiting the GMAC Bowl?!?!

Have you looked at the crowds at a lot of these bowl games...a lot of empty seats at many of them...the Gator Bowl, for example, had hardly anyone in the upper deck and lots of empty seats in the lower level.

[cycloneworld]

OU is outstanding. Mizzou is very good. I think the jury is still out on KU...my guess is that VT will prove them to be a BCS "phony" just as Georgia did with Hawaii.

Minus the first part of the game, KU hung with Missouri so I'm not so sure the jury is still out on them IMO. My guess is that the VT/KU game will be a good one.

[everyyard]

BigEast - WVU. Nobody outside of them was any good. South Florida was decent for a while, but they faded big time down the stretch.

Maybe Mac is coaching south florida after all???

[SplitIdentity]

Maybe Mac is coaching south florida after all???

Unfortunately, he can't coach against the spread either. Oregon just shredded his defense.

[cyclonenum1]

Wow...call me surprised by the WVU thrashing of OU! Their interim HC at WVU appears to have been successful in using the "us against the world" motivational technique. I have watched WVU play several times this year and they really brought it last night.

[cytheguy]

Looks like Oklahoma's no-show game puts the Big 12 at 4-3. I predicted 6-2. Still can't believe WVU made it look so easy. And why Stoops tried an onside kick when the momentum was shifting OU's way is beyond me.