Best of the Rest: Power-Ranking the Cheerleaders of the BCS-Busters

Houston's victory over Texas Tech, Boise State rolling to an undefeated season, TCU riding that strong defense...

The debate rolls on over what non-BCS team has the best bust this season.

Chance to bust. Best chance to bust the BCS. Which has the bustiest chances. The breast BCS-butter.

We're confused. So let's just hop to it: power-ranking the non-Big Six teams by their cheerleading squads.

No. 12: Ball State Cardinals

No one expected much from Ball State after their QB Nate Davis went to the NFL and their head coach took off for sunnier skies in San Diego.

They only get a mention here because of their achievements last year. And because this girl is kind of cute.

No. 11: Nevada Wolf Pack

Nevada cheerleaders are never photographed by themselves. They attack swiftly and in droves.

Hey, some guys prefer it that way.

Now you know why these girls are ticked.

No. 10: Northern Illinois Huskies

Hey, that doesn't look like the the northern part of Illinois in the background!

Like the team, these cheerleaders are a little out of their element.

No. 9: Western Michigan Broncos

Western Michigan had an opportunity to upset Michigan in the Big House. They couldn't come close.

Then they at least had a chance to beat Indiana. Came up short again.

Guess they can kiss their BCS shot goodbye.

No. 8: East Carolina Pirates

The East Carolina Pirates were a sexy pick for the mid-major BCS bid after their wins over West Virginia and Virginia Tech last year, but they couldn't pull the win against the Mountaineers or UNC this year.

Not to add insult to injury, but it looks like this cheerleader is taken.

No. 7: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

I like how this cheerleader holds her megaphone.

BCS Buster status: limp.

No. 6: BYU Cougars

BYU has cheerleaders?

They're hot?!

I guess they're mascot is the Cougar...

Sweet Mormon Brown, I'm thinking of converting!

No. 5: Utah Utes

They're still contenders in the MWC, just not the BCS. Sorry, Utes.

No. 4: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

I list Notre Dame because, a) they're an Independent, b) they've got a lot of talent, c) Irish fans will still be insulted that I ranked them here, d) that's fun, and e) she's cute.

No. 3: Houston Cougars

Success makes some people go crazy.

What do you expect from an offense based off of Mike Leach's brain?

#2: Boise State Broncos

They raise more exciting things than spuds in Idaho.

They also raise cows.

Why, what were you thinking?

No. 1: TCU Horned Frogs

Uh, um, Christianity, and, uh, strength of schedu- whoa, uh, stiffest D in the league, er, good win over Clems-, hummina, (panting), horny toads, speed rush...

circuits fried...