OK, more debate about statistics and the ones we should value. We learned last month WVU had its “finest athletic year” in terms of on-the-playing-surface success and finished 30th in the Directors’ Cup.

What, you missed the ticker-tape parade?

Anyhow, Sports Illustrated ranked the 330 college sports programs and did so by saying it was going to do it differently than the Directors’ Cup.

For nearly two decades, the Collegiate Directors of Athletics have done so, using components like a “64-team non-bracket point system” to determine the Directors’ Cup winner. (Stanford finished on top in ’07-08 for the 14th consecutive year). But critics argue that its formula is extremely complicated. Moreover, Stanford will likely continue to dominate for years to come.

In an effort to be a little less complicated, we came up with a different scoring system, a three-pronged formula that puts the emphasis on national titles, top 30 finishes and conference championships.

A detailed four-paragraph explanation follows and it seems to make enough sense without all the complexities. WVU finished tied for No. 33 and in the midst of some pretty good company. Quick show of hands: Who expected that school to be No. 1?