Burnt Orange Nation

Assorted links from around the SB Nation network's Big 12, Big East, Pac 10, and Non-BCS blogs. Rocky Top Talk has links from the SEC, ACC, and Big 10.  Real time news and analysis of all sports at SBNation.com

• BCS Evolution is dismissive of Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe and his proposal to make 6-6 teams automatically bowl eligible, suggesting that if expanding the pool of bowls is the goal, the better solution would be to allow teams that finish with a record of 10-2 or better the opportunity to play two bowl games.
• Blogging the Bracket publishes its Big 12 conference preview.
• Double T Nation is using its bye week to go in depth on the 2010 projected football roster.
• KU hoops took to the hardwood in an exhibition game last night. RCT has the breakdown.
• One of the best systems, and regular post features, found anywhere -- Rock M Nation's CFB data projections.
• Two Big East hoops previews to prep you for tip-off: SFBE and Blogging The Bracket.
• BCS Evolution unveils a fascinating "Tier-Based Plus 1" system, explained in great detail. For comparison, recall BZ's "Flex Playoff" proposal (in two parts).