I like that.
With regards to FSU and strength of schedule. I'd agree it wasn't that tough, but they did schedule Okie State, ND, and Florida. While those teams were down this year, they have no way of knowing that going in. The only real cupcake was Citadel. Baylor didn't really even attempt a tough out of conference schedule. Florida State and they haven't lost in 2 years.
I think the real issue with the Big 12 was that they did not declare a conference champion and If it was me and I was on the committee that puts me in a bad spot and I think the Big 12 was "punished" for it. Bowlsby really screwed up and as we saw from Art Briles he clearly felt that way too. I have to think Bowlsby's job will be in jeopardy.
TCU and Baylor suffer the same fate that a team like MU or any other non blue blood program who has success will suffer. It as much about perception as anything and it did not help that Texas, Okie State, and OU had down years. They just won't get credit for those wins just like MU didn't in a down east. In MU's case we found out the perception was correct...we overachieved. Without a conference title game...that question can't be answered for TCU or Baylor....and the committee went with a surging Ohio State.
If I was Baylor I would be furious, but I think the committee got it right. TCU vs. Ole Miss will be a big game and I am sure TCU feels they have something to prove.
In the end it really argues for an 8 team playoff, but not doubt Bowlsby really screwed Baylor and TCU.
Anybody else wish the BCS formula was still intact, cause this was a mess for sure.