1.   Because of its schedule strength and the fact the Vols were undefeated, Tennessee got the top seed.

2.   Georgia had to sneak into the NCAA tournament on the merits of its schedule strength.

3.   Plus, the Hokies play Miami and Boston College, teams whose schedule strength will be diminished because of games against I-AA teams.

4.   Schedule strength is one component in the BCS formula.

5.   The manner in which the BCS formula is weighted, in fact, severely dilutes the more traditional polls while giving greater emphasis to power ratings and schedule strength.

6.   The BCS ratings are based on poll and computer rankings, schedule strength, and number of losses.

7.   The BCS standings use the two polls, eight computer rankings, schedule strength and number of losses to determine the teams for its title game.

8.   That key ranking takes into account several factors, including schedule strength.

9.   The BCS standings consider the AP media poll and coaches poll, eight computer rankings, schedule strength and number of losses.

10.   The BCS standings are based on a formula that incorporates the two polls, eight computer rankings, schedule strength and number of losses.