As the new rankings are released for the top teams in college football, I am in total shock and at a loss for words to describe the current situation. Considering the fact that USC is once again over-rated as they have yet to look convincing with their close wins in the Pac-10, the whole thing is a sham. How is Tennesse ranked higher than Florida, when Florida beat them? How is Arkansas still ranked so low even as they are the only team in the SEC to beat Auburn? With so many questions swirling in my brain regarding the complete and total shaft the SEC continues to receive, one clear messages is sent regarding the top team- they have discovered gold- how to reach the top without actually trying.
That being said- I'm going to break it open for the rest of the world. The following is a sure-fire path to reaching the top of college football rankings:
Begin with 1 cupcake schedule. The key is to find another completly over-rated team to beat right out of the gate to make people think you are actually good. Stack the rest of your schedule with teams that lay at the bottom of your conference and/or other smaller conferences. Put your only actual challenge at the end of your schedule so you keep winning when everyone else falls. Mix in a wide receiver that can catch anything your crappy QB launches to keep your team afloat.
Sit back and watch your number 1 votes pour in as you roll over teams in the MAC & Conference USA while teams with actual talent are playing other nationally ranked teams.
The whole recipe works best when your fans are just as delusional and will sing your praises even with QB's like Zwick.
OSU- your number 1 ranking is based on nothing.
