A hobbyist's take on the computer ratings

[jamdawg96]

You probably saw a line that hasn't been set yet. Some outlets aren't allowing wagers on that game until Mallet's status becomes clear.<div>
</div><div>That said, based on your formula... the Hogs are still the pick.</div>

 

[blacklistedbully]

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; ">What likely minimal ranking would a team need to be in order to average less than 1 loss per year against an average SOS of 90?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; ">
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; ">Clearly, there's been never-ending discussion regarding Boise State, TCU & Utah, much of it centering around their domination year-in-year-out, albeit against a softer SOS, and their subsequent exclusion form the NC.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; ">
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; ">Those who want them excluded argue the soft SOS. Can someone actually come up with a reasonable formula for determining the expected rank required for a team to, not just be favored against an average SOS in the 90's, but dominate it year after year with fewer than 1-loss per year. I would imagine a legitimate, accurate formula would also need to give some weight to the 1 -3 teams on the schedule that are legitimate threats.</span>

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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; ">615dawg, wanna take a shot?</span></div>

 

[Incognegro]

What kind of algorithms did you use? I've always been curious as to how people were able to build rankings like this.

 

[TUSK.sixpack]

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