whats with the machine? i was lookin and we have teams that won and covered their spread and still had a negative change in points if not a rank spot, i know it doesnt matter but it still dont seem logical
Depends on several variables. Spread being just one. Prior schedules of opponents, strength of schedules, spread covers and others ... Welcome to the "Toy" and other computer model ranking systems....
It has been speculated before that making a donation to the site might have a positive influence on a given teams ranking.
However, donations should be made in a clandestine manner. Cash only, small bills (20's, 100's), in an unmarked envelope delivered to the man in the mask behind the curtian in the alley behind the Texas Chili Parlor in Austin.
There is no doubt about it. Not only has he kept Aquilla from advancing in the rankings, it seems he has also used his substantial influence to insure their defeat on multiple occasions.