K92 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Posted October 18, 2015 I was looking at Sagarin ratings today and something stood out to me as I was looking at the dregs of college football. Sagarin's ratings always intrigued me because there is no human bias or opinion and that all D1 schools are ranked, FCS and FBS, in one list. But this isn't a thread to debate Sagarin. It's only a computer program. It's not the gospel. But in this story, it is the measuring stick used.Once upon a time, at the end of the 2011 season, the 3 worst teams in FBS football made a head coaching change. The worst team, at 198 (1-11) improved in 2012 to 169 (1-11) under their new coach. Although the win total did not increase, their ranking signified much improvement. The next year they improved to 137 (5-7). In 2014, they picked up 3 more spots to 134 (5-7). This year the team currently sits at 113 (3-4).The 2nd worst team in FBS at 190 (1-11) improved in 2012 to 137 (3-8) and looked to be improving faster with their new coach than the previously mentioned team. In 2013, they began the season 2-6, fired their head coach due to scandal but the interim HC won out to finish at an even 6-6 with an 87 ranking. Good times looked to be on the way, but not so fast my friend. The interim coach was not retained. They hired a new coach for the 2014 season and dropped to 139 (3-9). So far this season, it looks like they are going the wrong way at 145 (1-5).The 3rd worst team in 2011 won one more game than the previously mentioned teams did but fired their coach as they sat at 182. In 2012, the new staff led the team to a 4-8 record and a 123 ranking. 2013 was a tough year. The record was worse at 3-9 but their 107 ranking indicated progress. In 2014, the team went 10-3 with a bowl win. Breakout season. Finished up ranked at 39. This year they are undefeated, ranked 30 and ranked 18 in the AP poll.Moral of the story? There isn't one. I'm glad the Zips aren't the Owls but I wish they were the Tigers. Quote
LZIp Posted October 18, 2015 Report Posted October 18, 2015 I'm probably wrong, but I'm assuming you're talking about the Temple Owls who are currently 6-0.Edit..now that I think about it more..it's gotta be Rice Quote
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