That is because the news media and coaches polls still carry great weight.

They had a 28-13 victory against Alabama, which had been in the top 25 coaches poll.

Iowa State did not receive any points in the coaches poll until September 17, 2000.

Last month, Teaff was approached by some members of the news media about releasing the final coaches poll.

Voting members in the coaches poll are in a more absurd predicament.

Also at stake for Army were a possible top-25 ranking in the national news media and coaches polls and its first bowl bid since 1988.

The team was also ranked 21st in the Coaches Poll on February 6.

The coaches poll, however, has promised its title to the winner of the Fiesta Bowl.

Under the circumstances, it was somewhat routine to have a split national championships with the Coaches Poll.

The Coaches Poll began in the 1950-51 season.