re: 2011 Alternative Scenario

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I don't consider having the best record in a round robin schedule to make you the best.

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Well, you are objectively wrong. This is empirically the best way to crown a champion. Winning a round robin format in which every team played every other team is the single "fairest" way to crown a champ. The SEC doesn't do it because we have too many teams, and championship games are fun moneymakers. but a round robin format is "more accurate".

I prefer title games because they are fun, and I like fun. But winning a round robin is more impressive because there's no way to avoid other quality teams in the conference. There's no "luck of the draw".

ETA: I should also point out that a round robin format depresses each team's record while the SEC's format inflates them. It is literally impossible for the Big 12 to have 6 10-win teams like the SEC did last year, just by the format of the schedule.