Since the first two weeks of 1-AA playoffs occur before the final BCS ratings come out, a loss by the James Madison Dukes would have reflected badly on the Hokie's SOS calculation. The BCS standings only impact the National Championship game, so only a few teams each year will even be bothered by the annual BCS brouhaha. However, now that Virginia Tech's eyes have been opened to the potential downfalls, the Hokies can look to the future with clearer vision. Before the BCS, scheduling for success simply meant ensuring OOC wins. Now, if a team has an eye on a championship run, scheduling for success takes on a different meaning altogether.
Strength of Schedule is an important factor.
If VT was ranked among the top 25 schedules in terms of strength this year, the Hokies would drop 2 BCS points and there would be no controversy. Weaver and others can't be faulted, though. No one in the athletic department expected Tech to be in this position with a freshman QB manning the helm. However, Tech's stated position is to win a National Championship. Many people will be looking for a repeat performance from Tech next year, but I think there will be too many voids created on defense for that to happen.