...and put double the emphasis on human polls over computer polls (which factored strength of schedule as one of it's criteria).

This favored Utah mightily with a higher ranking even though they didn't play a ranked team during the regular season and the MWC was really REALLY bad that year (only 2 other teams were bowl eligible that year, New Mexico and Wyoming both at 7-5).

There were 2 human polls and 6 computer polls yet the 2 human polls carried twice the weight. had the rule not changed previous to that year, strength of schedule would've been a bigger factor and its doubtful Utah with it's cream puff schedule would've been ranked high enough to get a BCS invite.

BAsically the BCS dumbed it down and made it easier just in time for Utah's undefeated season. Fortuitous timing for the Utes.