Profiles of Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bowl-bound teams from 1998 through 2004
by Smith, Timothy D., M.A., THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, 2006, 163 pages; 1432698

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to create a profile of the 56 college football teams selected to play in Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bowl games from 1998 through 2004. A secondary purpose was to identify trends these profiles revealed. The results of this study were the profiles themselves and the information they shared about the teams. Specifically, this study showed 84% of teams had a top 20 pre-season ranking, 57% of teams had their strength of schedule rated outside the top 25, 95% of teams had recruiting classes ranked in the top 40, and as offenses improved, defenses weaken. This study provides a better understanding of past BCS bowl bound teams and could serve as a benchmark for athletic administrators to compare their own teams.

 
AdviserNathan Tomasini
SchoolTHE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
SourceMAI/ 44-04, p. , Jun 2006
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEducational administration; Physical education; Recreation and tourism
Publication Number1432698
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