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Positive_Benefit8856 t1_jagzbj1 wrote

Reply to comment by jonesjeffum in [OC] - Which College Football Programs have been the Most Successful? by jonesjeffum

The flaw in this data is only using the AP poll. This leaves split national title years, 1990, 1991, and 1997 for example awarding 1 team 8 pts, and the other 4, when all of CFB agrees there were 2 rightful claims. Additionally the AP did not include bowl games in their final poll until 1968, this is why so many seasons before then have multiple claims on those championships.

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Khyron_2500 t1_jaiax5b wrote

I also find the point values and ranges semi-subjective. Why is the champion 16 points, specifically? Why is 9 through 16 a category?

I get they’re exponential ranges based on doubling, 1/2/4/8/16, but is there any way to say this is a qualified way to look at the data?

I would rather see reverse rating of the top 25 or something.

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