Say what you will about the BCS conferences, but the Mountain West based upon on-field performance, is showing it belongs with the Big Boys. Meanwhile, the ACC, Big East, and Pac-10 are all having really tough years in out of conference play - though the ACC has recovered somewhat from its pitiful start. The Big 10 is better this year, you heard it hear first. Despite another flameout by Ohio State in a big game and Michigan’s on going troubles, the conference overall is better through the middle and bottom.
The Big 12 is making a case to be considered as the strongest conference, particularly toward the top. The SEC continues to beat the teams they should beat and do so convincingly. Vanderbilt in particular is surprising this year. But what’s the deal with Mississippi and (State?) Keep playing like this guys and they’ll kick you into the Sunbelt…
Conference play starts in earnest next week, so we’ll see how much the data changes. If there is anything new to report, we’ll post a CSR. If not, then we’ll do a mid-season update and a pre-bowl update.
