and the flip floppiness of how it's applied
If what you're saying is correct then ND should have had back to back Natties in 88 and 89. We were the better team and played the tougher schedule but they gave it to Miami based on head to head. Then 4 years later when roles were reversed and we had the head to head win over FSU, they gave to who they 'thought' was better.
You're entitled to your opinion, but I'm entitled to tell you your opinion sucks ass.