I got some good feedback after posting my playoff system proposal last week. One thing that makes this year really strange in terms of proposing such a system is that there have been three distinct classes of playoff worthy teams this year and I think the case could be made that a cutoff after the …
Let’s take a quick look at the current CompuDrew ratings. Part 2 of my playoff proposal is below (read Part 1). So based on Part 1, the top 7 6 conference champions make the playoffs, as well as the two highest-ranked at-large teams (I called it a wildcard last week, but I’ll use the popular college …
Here are the latest CompuDrew rankings. The first part of my playoff proposal is below. Before I detail my playoff system, I should let you know that its biggest strength lies in appeasing all of college football constituencies: the teams, the schools, the conferences, the bowls, and most importantly, the fans. CompuDrew Playoff Proposal Part …
Okay, this is a little embarrassing. I was looking at my formula and I realized that when we get to the end of the season, the combined reward-punishment of both teams playing in a conference’s championship will be negative. Put another way, the ratings would favor teams that don’t even play in those games. So …
Not too many meaningful changes in the top 10, except for Oregon jumping up after their win over USC. Texas fans should note that while CompuDrew still has them ranked 4th, they are closing the gap in terms of raw score because their schedule is looking stronger each week (although playing Baylor on November 14 …
One of the many wonderful things about my marriage is that my wife and I like doing complementary chores. Actually, to be accurate we don’t mind doing complementary chores, but that’s good enough. Heather prefers cleaning the bathroom to taking out the trash. I prefer the opposite. Heather would rather clean the dishes than cook …
One of the biggest controversies of the BCS is that the computers cannot take margin of victory into account. This means the Texas blowout of Missouri (41-7) would be given the same weight even if the Horns beat them by two points on a last second touchdown, or needed a blocked field goal as time …
If you are hosting a Super Bowl party today, I have gone ahead and made you a checklist of requirements for your event: 1. The most important requirement is a large TV. Giant, wall-sized TVs are preferred, HDTVs are a must. If you have to ask what HD is, give up your hosting duties now. …
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My dad was interviewed recently about innovation. Enjoy.
I don’t want to be too blunt here but after a month of being a father, I know everything there is to know about fatherhood. Look, it’s quite simple. People will tell you all these things, and the so-called experts will write books and articles, but here it is in 250 words: 1) Getting peace …
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“Your Time has Come” by Andrew Ishak Dear soon-to-be-daughter, I am so excited to meet you! Mommy and I have been thinking about you for nine months, and we just can’t wait to hold you and kiss you and love you! 🙂 Today is Mommy’s due date, which means that you were supposed to come …
Heather (9:02 am): On the bus, a girl got on and she looked at me then opened her purse and took out her ortho evra birth control pill. Haha.
10:16:47 AM Andrew Ishak: let’s play word association 10:16:54 AM Andrew Ishak: i’ll go first 10:16:56 AM Matt Isbell: k 10:16:56 AM Andrew Ishak: tilapia 10:16:59 AM Matt Isbell: fish 10:17:05 AM Andrew Ishak: whales 10:17:13 AM Matt Isbell: kickball champs 10:17:19 AM Andrew Ishak: i’m surprised we didn’t get there earlier 10:17:25 AM Andrew …
It’s less than 90 minutes to kickoff and I can’t wait for Texas/Ohio State to get started. This is the my most anticipated game since…well, since Texas played USC in January for the national championship! And let’s not forget the other big game today: UC Davis vs. #21 TCU. TCU is the best opponent we’ve …