Quote Originally Posted by BeachedHokie View Post
If they are going the selection committee route, like it sounds is their first choice, I wouldn't count on seeing VT in the playoffs. The selection committee method hasn't worked out too well for us in basketball, and as crazy as it may sound, I trust a seasons worth of several different computer numbers averaged together as a formula (with maybe a slight human element, say 1/3, if they must) a lot more than I trust a few high-ups in the back room with no transparency required. It just makes it too easy to include bias, favoritism, and possibly corruption in the process.

Playoff, YES. Selection committee, HELL NO
A selection committee will guarantee first consideration to the 'Big 4.' I mean, it won't even be hidden.

At least the BCS had facts and data behind a third of the formula.