I’ve already speculated the on the chances of a split title earlier this week. He’s CFN.com addressing the issue in its weekly Q&A: For the sake of argument, let’s say that Michigan comes out and trounces USC in the Rose Bowl, and Florida barely/controversially/soundly/however beats OSU. Do you see a scenario in which the AP voters, who don’t have to answer to the BCS honks, vote Michigan as the #1 team? I know it’s WAY out there, but I was wondering if you guys had thought about it. Thanks. -PJ Kendall

With all the craziness of this year, would it be a shock if Michigan was thrust back into the conversation after the Rose Bowl? A national title split is unlikely under any circumstance, but Michigan is a close enough #3 in the AP poll that some voters could be swayed to take Michigan under the right conditions after the season is through. Having been tossed out of the BCS poll of choice in favor of the low-brow Harris Poll makes the ‘let’s stick it to the BCS’ a scenario within the realm of discussion. Side note: Don’t know much about the Harris Poll? Here are a few data points for you:– Boomer Esaison is a voter.– One voter, former Iowa State coach Jim Walden, actually took Florida #1 in the final poll. WHAT?– I heard a couple of voters put Florida #5. Equally as ridiculous. Anyway, here’s how the split title would have to play out, along with the chances of each scenario:– Florida eeks out a sloppy win over Ohio State (three or fewer points) with – 20% chance– Michigan smokes USC by 14+ and looks good doing it – 25% chance AP voters would have to then have Michigan leapfrog over Florida and the now 1 loss team that already beat Michigan (Ohio State). The arguments would have…