Palmetto Proving Grounds

Southern Cal allowed 63.9% pass completion percentage last year. The highest "contender" over the past 20 years in that stat was Oklahoma State in 2010 with 62.5% allowed. (In case anyone else doesn't want to read through it all)

dont understand his logic...........

I think that he throws all those in there to become "the most accurate publication." When you have 20 different polls or lists, all pulling stats in different ways, no matter how objective they are, you're likely to hit on one of them that "predicts" the season fairly well. Kind of a blind squirrel/nut kind of scenario.

What I do like about him, though, is that he does use stats and thus is comparatively objective. Every decision that he makes on any of these polls or lists can be defended through the use of stats, no matter how questionable the stats chosen may be. His reasoning on some lists may be off, but his numbers are legitimate. This kinda reminds me of what I told my preacher yesterday. He was jacked up on 5 hour energy and mountain dew and was speaking at 90 miles per hour. I told him that I had no idea what he'd said, but at least he said it fast. Sometimes Steele has no real reason for the stats he picks, but at least they're real stats. I'd still much rather read that than listen to David Pollack's opinion.

Shhhhh most people don't even know the Matrix exists....you're not supposed to say anything

Don't get me wrong. He's definitely all about covering his a$$ so he can claim to be the "most accurate" each year. Any team that has a remote shot of being a sleeper is covered in some way, then when two of 15 teams improve by 1-2 W's he can pat himself on the back. Like I said, I didn't read it yet. The one thing I do appreciate is the depth of stats.

Food for thought, and I thought it was interesting we were one of the teams.