re: This is why I hate a Committee making the decisions

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The problem with SOS ratings at this point is they are based mostly on perceptions of conference strength. We just don't know how LSU, Bama and UGA would stack up to OSU, PSU and Wisconsin till the bowls are played.

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While this is a good point, there are ways to gauge conferences.

1. Recent history
2. Recruiting rankings
3. OOC records against decent to good teams

Wisconsin has lost two games....one to Illinois and a blowout to OSU. That gives us a pretty good picture of whta they are. It's one thing to drop and bad game if you win out or play tough in all the other games. But lose to a bad team and get blown out by a bad team?

I don't think anybody is arguing OSU should not make it at this point. They have played well against everybody, including a good, but not great Wisconsin team.

We won't really know what Penn State has until they face OSU. Don't be fooled by flashy records if they haven't played anybody. Pitt, Iowa and Michigan all playing Penn State raises questions. If they get blown out by OSU we will know what they are. if they beat OSU or play them close we will still have a question or two.

As for Georgia? They look good, but we need to see what they do with Auburn and, if they make it the West Champion in the SECCG.

We will also have an idea about Alabama and LSU after Saturday and the Iron Bowl. People want to know too much too soon. Some of the best games of the year are still ahead of us. Things will become much, much clearer by the time the season is over.