Monday, November 10, 2008

Big Ten Power Rankings

The humble blogger has developed a computer rating system for college football, a system of such cunning and precision that it exactly reveals the strength of a team with an exceptional degree of confidence. With enough games played to allow for the necessary data to be compiled, it is now time to reveal the strength of the Big Ten teams who are or may yet become bowl eligible. In descending order, they are as follows:

1. Penn State 125.8157454

Despite the heartbreaking loss to Iowa, Penn State sits comfortably atop the Big Ten power rankings.

2. Ohio State 108.7154993

The big loss to USC has been counterbalanced by a fine game against Penn State and blow out wins over Michigan State and Northwestern.

3. Michigan State 74.83464459

A solid score. Dantonio finally has the Spartans finishing well.

4. Illinois 71.45637656

Despite a 5-5 record, the Illini have played well enough times to warrant serious consideration.

5. Iowa 71.19349052

Notice with what precision the humble blogger's system predicts the Iowa/Illinois outcome.

6. Wisconsin 54.95152252

A modestly respectable score, Wisconsin has been the least consistent team in the Western Conference. Will the real Wisconsin please stand up?

7. Northwestern 38.33981567

The Wildcats are revealed to be pretenders. Nothing below 60 is considered impressive, and nothing below 40 is considered even mediocre. Northwestern is a poor team.

8. Minnesota 27.91306049

Even below the Wildcats. A good record composed mainly of getting by 1AA competition is exposed as fraudulent by the humble blogger's tool.

Stay tuned for more scores from teams that are going bowling.

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