re: Is SOS given enough weight in the rankings?

We're #1 so, yeah! But seriously, I think the committee will rely more on a SOS estimate or calculation when it really matters at the end to select 1 through 4. I would hope so anyway. It might actually work against us but only if it's us vs another SEC school competing for a spot in the final deal. Even with our weak OOC schedule, surviving in the SEC will stand up against any non SEC school in the country.