Of Things Divine and Orange

OK. The first BCS poll was released yesterday afternoon. I can understand how Ohio State is in first place. (I will pull even for them to win the National Chanpionship if an SEC team fails to make the title game.) But, there are several things I just do not understand about the rankings. Call it "sour grapes" if you want, but I am completely befuddled. How can Southern Cal (oops...-ifornia) be ranked second? With the exception of their win over Arkansas, which put a solid drumming on Auburn (then #2) just a week ago, USC has barely won every game, eeking out victory after victory over questionable opponents. Yes, they are undefeated, but compare their accomplishments to those of Michigan with its annihilation of Notre Dame and solid wins in every other game they have played. And, pray tell, how in the name of the football dieties is Caifornia ranked ahead of Tennessee, who had them 35-0 until they put in their THIRD STRING in the 4th quarter and still beat them 35-18? Tennessee has beaten two Top 10 teams (at the time the games were played) and lost by a single point to the Gaytors. WHO have the Golden Bears beaten? Give me a break! The computers used in the BCS have to be on crack because they certainly aren't scientific!