1. Southern Cal
2. LSU
3. Oklahoma
4. Florida
5. West Virginia
6. Texas
7. Ohio State
8. Oregon
9. Cal
10. Boston College
11. Wisconsin
12. Rutgers
13. Clemson
14. Kentucky
15. South Florida
16. Hawaii
17. Cincinnati
18. Missouri
19. Georgia
20. Arizona State
21. Purdue
22. South Carolina
23. Penn State
24. Virginia Tech
25. Miami
Others receiving votes: Michigan State 54, Kansas 32, Connecticut 24, Alabama 17, Nebraska 15, UCLA 9, Central Florida 3, Texas A&M 2
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Trojan Tucker - Overall Record 14-6, Last Week 8-2
A&M +3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Mar +22, UF -21, So Car +16.5, PSU -2.5, UW +5.5, WSU +24
AB42Beerman - Overall Record 13-7, Last Week 5-5UM -3, OU -20, UGA +3.5, Ark -6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UCLA -5.5, USC -24
Waregl72 - Overall Record 12-8, Last Week 7-3
A&M +3, OU -20, UGA +3.5, UK +6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, So Car +16.5, PSU -2.5, UCLA -5.5, USC -24
Canes854 - Overall Record 12-8, Last Week 6-4
A&M +3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Mar +22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UCLA -5.5, USC -24
Reno - Overall Record 12-8, Last Week 7-3
UM -3, Tul +20, UGA +3.5, Ark -6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UCLA -5.5, USC -24
Nutzz23 – Overall Record 6-4, Last Week 6-4
A&M +3, OU -20, UGA +3.5, UK +6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UCLA -5.5, USC -24
Tigertater - Overall Record 11-9, Last Week 6-4
UM -3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Mar +22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UCLA -5.5, USC -24
Roar on State - Overall Record 11-9, Last Week 4-6
A&M +3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, Ark -6.5, Mar +22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UW +5.5, WSU +24
NoleinPHX – Overall Record 10-10, Last Week 5-5
A&M +3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, Mich -2.5, UW +5.5, WSU +24
JonSobel – Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
A&M +3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UW +5.5, USC -24
Goutvols22 - Overall Record 9-11, Last Week 5-5
A&M +3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UW +5.5, USC -24
GaryL0817 - Overall Record 10-10, Last Week 4-6
UM -3, OU -20, UGA +3.5, UK +6.5, Cinn -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, PSU -2.5, UW +5.5, USC -24
CMurphy73 - Overall Record 6-14, Last Week 1-9
UM -3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Mar -22, UF -21, LSU -16.5, Mich -2.5, UW +5.5, USC -24
BamaBen11 - Overall Record 3-7, Last Week 0-0
UM -3, OU -20, Bama -3.5, UK +6.5, Mar +22, UF -21, So Car +16.5, Mich +2.5, UCLA -5.5, USC -24
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Any given Saturday....
Week 3 was not supposed to be Separation Saturday, but man were there some statements made that set the landscape for the rest of the season. Coming into the week everybody was up in arms about USC, LSU, and OU (damn this sounds familiar). Who has looked best so far, who would get left out if all 3 go undefeated, who plays the toughest schedule? But Florida and Tim Tebow decided to remind America they are the defending National Champions by laying the wood to Tennessee . The win was so impressive the AP pollsters moved Florida ahead of Oklahoma, dropping the Sooners to 4. At this point it appears we have a legitimate shot to see 5 undefeated teams (including West Virginia). Louisville and UCLA showed they were really pretenders, not contenders, with their performances over the weekend. There isn't any shame in losing to your rival, but the atrocious play of the Louisville defense was going to get them sooner or later. Better sooner than later, I say. No point in living a false dream Cardinal fans. And then there are the Bruins of UCLA. 20 returning starters, a win over your rival, and all the hope in the world shattered in Salt Lake City at the hands of the Utes. Tsk, tsk tsk....
With two more undefeated's down let's peek ahead and see what lies ahead for the top 5 remaining contenders, based on current AP rank:
- #1 USC = With UCLA being exposed as frauds the schedule just got less daunting, on paper anyway. Road trips to Oregon and Cal, loom. Cal is legit and could very well end up in NC discussion. But the jury is still out on Oregon as we have seen these blazing starts from the Ducks before, only for them to flame out down the stretch. Some have questioned if the Trojans really are the best team in America, after a ho hum performance against Idaho and giving up 31 to Nebraska. But 31 points aside, USC was in control all night, so the performance can't be all bad right? Expect Cal and USC to be undefeated when they clash on November 10, with the winner taking the Pac 10 crown and possibly be in the BCS driver's seat.
- #2 LSU = The Tigers have looked good, but haven't really beaten anybody. Let's face it, VaTech had everybody fooled in the pre-season. They are not good and LSU dominated a very average team at home. With that said, there is no denying how well LSU has handled their business. With Auburn proving to be about as legit as UCLA, the SEC West slate appears to be a breeze for the Bayou Bengals. However the East side may throw in kink into the Tigers plans. Florida comes Death Valley on October 6 and the Tigers go to upset minded Kentucky. But for all intents and purposes it's a 2 game schedule for the Tigers: Beat Florida twice (at home and in Atlanta for SEC Title game).
- #3 Florida = The Gators cleared their first hurdle, man handling their rival. This ain't the Tennessee of 10 years ago, but hanging 59 on your rival is hanging 59 on your rival. Florida has answered their biggest question (Can Tim Tebow throw the ball? ) with a resounding yes. Tebow has been as good as advertised, and therefore the Gators are even more so a legit threat to get back to the BCS title game than many thought just two weeks ago. The Gators SEC slate provides a stiffer challenge than LSU, having road games at LSU, UK, and USC. And then there's that little old Georgia game. If the Gators can clear all those hurdles I don't think there will be much question who is getting one of BCS title game slots.
- #4 OU = Much like LSU, OU hasn't had much of a challenge nor played an opponent that seemed very capable of providing one. And much like Florida, OU has answered their QB question. Granted OU's question was just a wee bit more of a concern than Florida's, but Sam Bradford has produced results that have made Rhett Bomar a distant memory. OU's biggest problem, however, is the weakness of the Big XII. If there are more than 2 undefeated teams, OU will be the odd man out. Barring Mizzou and Texas A&M proving they are legit, it is a one game schedule for the Sooners. And unfortunately for OU that one game doesn't look all that daunting as Texas has looked very average for 3 weeks against inferior competition. OU may want to keep up that 60 point per game pace to impress enough voters they deserve a top 2 spot, because the computers more than likely won't be kind to the Sooners.
- #5 = West Virginia = As if Pat White and Steve Slaton weren't enough, freshman RB Noel Devine showed all of America what a talent he is versus Maryland. The Mountaineers have had lapses early in the season, despite three comfortable wins. The defense allowed Marshall to move up and down the field and score 23 points. Yes the same Marshall that just lost to (formerly) I-AA New Hampshire. And the offense has been stagnant at times when teams are able to take away the run and make White pass. The Big East has two very good defensive teams in Rutgers and Cincinnati that are capable of stopping the WVU rushing attack; and WVU has to play both of those teams at their houses. And Louisville is capable of winning a shootout. Say what you wish about he Big East, but WVU has a possibly the second toughest remaining road.
Possible BCS sleeper: Boston College may very well play BCS spoiler. I admit I overlooked the Eagles coming into the season. But they have the best QB in the ACC in Matt Ryan, and they have already won 3 conference games, including a win at #15 Georgia Tech. With their next 4 games as gimmes (Army, UMass, BGSU, at ND), the Eagles will be looking at a 7-0 start before they go down the ACC stretch. The Eagles close the season with games at VaTech, versus FSU, at Clemson, and versus Miami. Even if they win out, the Eagles would need some teams to lose to make it to New Orleans. But an ACC title and subsequent BCS berth looks very possible for BC.
- The Big 10 has 3 undefeated teams in Wisconsin, Ohio State, and Penn State. None of the three have wowed anybody with the competition they have faced at this point, although OSUs win at Washington was impressive. Penn State gets Wisky and OSU at home, so they have the advantage of the three. Wisky on the other hand has to travel to the other two, and has looked suspect in the early part of the season. Expect the Big 10 to come down to the Ohio State/Penn State winner on October 13.
- And finally, congratulations to Sylvester Croom and Ted Roof. Both got huge road wins Saturday for their struggling programs. The Bulldogs knocked off Auburn and the Blue Devils snapped the nation's longest losing streak by beating Northwestern.
So much excitement in only week 3. And it will get even better. Any given Saturday, baby! Stay tuned....
With two more undefeated's down let's peek ahead and see what lies ahead for the top 5 remaining contenders, based on current AP rank:
- #1 USC = With UCLA being exposed as frauds the schedule just got less daunting, on paper anyway. Road trips to Oregon and Cal, loom. Cal is legit and could very well end up in NC discussion. But the jury is still out on Oregon as we have seen these blazing starts from the Ducks before, only for them to flame out down the stretch. Some have questioned if the Trojans really are the best team in America, after a ho hum performance against Idaho and giving up 31 to Nebraska. But 31 points aside, USC was in control all night, so the performance can't be all bad right? Expect Cal and USC to be undefeated when they clash on November 10, with the winner taking the Pac 10 crown and possibly be in the BCS driver's seat.
- #2 LSU = The Tigers have looked good, but haven't really beaten anybody. Let's face it, VaTech had everybody fooled in the pre-season. They are not good and LSU dominated a very average team at home. With that said, there is no denying how well LSU has handled their business. With Auburn proving to be about as legit as UCLA, the SEC West slate appears to be a breeze for the Bayou Bengals. However the East side may throw in kink into the Tigers plans. Florida comes Death Valley on October 6 and the Tigers go to upset minded Kentucky. But for all intents and purposes it's a 2 game schedule for the Tigers: Beat Florida twice (at home and in Atlanta for SEC Title game).
- #3 Florida = The Gators cleared their first hurdle, man handling their rival. This ain't the Tennessee of 10 years ago, but hanging 59 on your rival is hanging 59 on your rival. Florida has answered their biggest question (Can Tim Tebow throw the ball? ) with a resounding yes. Tebow has been as good as advertised, and therefore the Gators are even more so a legit threat to get back to the BCS title game than many thought just two weeks ago. The Gators SEC slate provides a stiffer challenge than LSU, having road games at LSU, UK, and USC. And then there's that little old Georgia game. If the Gators can clear all those hurdles I don't think there will be much question who is getting one of BCS title game slots.
- #4 OU = Much like LSU, OU hasn't had much of a challenge nor played an opponent that seemed very capable of providing one. And much like Florida, OU has answered their QB question. Granted OU's question was just a wee bit more of a concern than Florida's, but Sam Bradford has produced results that have made Rhett Bomar a distant memory. OU's biggest problem, however, is the weakness of the Big XII. If there are more than 2 undefeated teams, OU will be the odd man out. Barring Mizzou and Texas A&M proving they are legit, it is a one game schedule for the Sooners. And unfortunately for OU that one game doesn't look all that daunting as Texas has looked very average for 3 weeks against inferior competition. OU may want to keep up that 60 point per game pace to impress enough voters they deserve a top 2 spot, because the computers more than likely won't be kind to the Sooners.
- #5 = West Virginia = As if Pat White and Steve Slaton weren't enough, freshman RB Noel Devine showed all of America what a talent he is versus Maryland. The Mountaineers have had lapses early in the season, despite three comfortable wins. The defense allowed Marshall to move up and down the field and score 23 points. Yes the same Marshall that just lost to (formerly) I-AA New Hampshire. And the offense has been stagnant at times when teams are able to take away the run and make White pass. The Big East has two very good defensive teams in Rutgers and Cincinnati that are capable of stopping the WVU rushing attack; and WVU has to play both of those teams at their houses. And Louisville is capable of winning a shootout. Say what you wish about he Big East, but WVU has a possibly the second toughest remaining road.
Possible BCS sleeper: Boston College may very well play BCS spoiler. I admit I overlooked the Eagles coming into the season. But they have the best QB in the ACC in Matt Ryan, and they have already won 3 conference games, including a win at #15 Georgia Tech. With their next 4 games as gimmes (Army, UMass, BGSU, at ND), the Eagles will be looking at a 7-0 start before they go down the ACC stretch. The Eagles close the season with games at VaTech, versus FSU, at Clemson, and versus Miami. Even if they win out, the Eagles would need some teams to lose to make it to New Orleans. But an ACC title and subsequent BCS berth looks very possible for BC.
- The Big 10 has 3 undefeated teams in Wisconsin, Ohio State, and Penn State. None of the three have wowed anybody with the competition they have faced at this point, although OSUs win at Washington was impressive. Penn State gets Wisky and OSU at home, so they have the advantage of the three. Wisky on the other hand has to travel to the other two, and has looked suspect in the early part of the season. Expect the Big 10 to come down to the Ohio State/Penn State winner on October 13.
- And finally, congratulations to Sylvester Croom and Ted Roof. Both got huge road wins Saturday for their struggling programs. The Bulldogs knocked off Auburn and the Blue Devils snapped the nation's longest losing streak by beating Northwestern.
So much excitement in only week 3. And it will get even better. Any given Saturday, baby! Stay tuned....
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Weekly "Expert" picks
Again, for entertainment purposes only:
NoleinPHX – Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, Ark +3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Goutvols22 - Overall Record 4-6, Last Week 4-6
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, BAMA -3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Blue974 - Overall Record 7-3, Last Week 7-3
TENN +8, ND +9.5, WASH +4, UTAH +13, BAMA-3.5, LOU -6.5, BC +7.5, USC-10, MTSU +41.5, FSU-3.5
Waregl72 - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, Mich -9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Trojan Tucker - Overall Record 6-4, Last Week 6-4
UF -8, MICH -9.5, WASH +4, UTAH +13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Beaverbowline - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, ND +9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, Arkansas +3.5, UK +6.5, GT -7.5, NEB +10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Tigertater - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, ND +9.5, OSU -4, UTAH +13, BAMA -3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
CMurphy73 - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, BAMA -3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, NEB +10, MTSU +41.5, COL +3.5
Roar on State - Overall Record 7-3, Last Week 7-3
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, Arkansas +3.5, Lou -6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Acedawg98 - Overall Record 4-6, Last Week 4-6
UT +8, MICH -9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, BAMA -3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
AB42Beerman - Overall Record 8-2, Last Week 8-2
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, OSU, -4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, UK +6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
GaryL0817 - Overall Record 6-4, Last Week 6-4
UF -8, MICH -9.5, WASH +4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, NEB +10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
JonSobel – Overall Record 0-0, Last Week 0-0
UF -8, ND +9.5, WASH +4, UCLA -13, BAMA, -3.5, LOU -6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Nutzz23 – Overall Record 0-0, Last Week 0-0
TENN +8, MICH -9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Canes854 - Overall Record 6-4, Last Week 6-4
UF -8, ND +9.5, WASH +4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC +10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
Reno - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, MICH -9.5, OSU -4, UTAH +13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
NoleinPHX – Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, Ark +3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Goutvols22 - Overall Record 4-6, Last Week 4-6
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, BAMA -3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Blue974 - Overall Record 7-3, Last Week 7-3
TENN +8, ND +9.5, WASH +4, UTAH +13, BAMA-3.5, LOU -6.5, BC +7.5, USC-10, MTSU +41.5, FSU-3.5
Waregl72 - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, Mich -9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Trojan Tucker - Overall Record 6-4, Last Week 6-4
UF -8, MICH -9.5, WASH +4, UTAH +13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Beaverbowline - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, ND +9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, Arkansas +3.5, UK +6.5, GT -7.5, NEB +10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Tigertater - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, ND +9.5, OSU -4, UTAH +13, BAMA -3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
CMurphy73 - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, BAMA -3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, NEB +10, MTSU +41.5, COL +3.5
Roar on State - Overall Record 7-3, Last Week 7-3
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, Arkansas +3.5, Lou -6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
Acedawg98 - Overall Record 4-6, Last Week 4-6
UT +8, MICH -9.5, Wash +4, UCLA -13, BAMA -3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
AB42Beerman - Overall Record 8-2, Last Week 8-2
Tenn +8, ND +9.5, OSU, -4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, UK +6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, MTSU +41.5, FSU -3.5
GaryL0817 - Overall Record 6-4, Last Week 6-4
UF -8, MICH -9.5, WASH +4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, NEB +10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
JonSobel – Overall Record 0-0, Last Week 0-0
UF -8, ND +9.5, WASH +4, UCLA -13, BAMA, -3.5, LOU -6.5, BC +7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Nutzz23 – Overall Record 0-0, Last Week 0-0
TENN +8, MICH -9.5, OSU -4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, FSU -3.5
Canes854 - Overall Record 6-4, Last Week 6-4
UF -8, ND +9.5, WASH +4, UCLA -13, ARK +3.5, UK +6.5, BC +7.5, USC +10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
Reno - Overall Record 5-5, Last Week 5-5
UF -8, MICH -9.5, OSU -4, UTAH +13, ARK +3.5, LOU -6.5, GT -7.5, USC -10, LSU -41.5, COL +3.5
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Week 3 Top 25
Much like the AP, there is dissension in the ranks after week 3. USC has lost 7 votes since our pr-season poll and has actually lost their grip on #1. The Trojans still rule the Coaches and AP poll, but like our poll have lost several votes. The intrigue and debate has begun earlier than expected. Don't 'cha just love it???
1. LSU (8)
2. Southern Cal (8)
3. Oklahoma (1)
4. Florida
5. West Virginia
6. Texas (1)
7. Louisville
8. Wisconsin
9. Cal
10. Penn State
11. Ohio State
12. UCLA
13. Nebraska
14. Rutgers
15. Georgia Tech
16. Oregon
17. Clemson
18. Boston College
19. Washington
20. Arkansas
21. South Carolina
22. Missouri
23. Texas A&M
24. Virginia Tech
25. Hawaii
Others receiving votes: Tennessee 41, Georgia 32, South Florida 30, Cincinnati 8, Arizona State 6, Texas Tech 5, Maryland 3, Auburn 2, Wyoming 1
1. LSU (8)
2. Southern Cal (8)
3. Oklahoma (1)
4. Florida
5. West Virginia
6. Texas (1)
7. Louisville
8. Wisconsin
9. Cal
10. Penn State
11. Ohio State
12. UCLA
13. Nebraska
14. Rutgers
15. Georgia Tech
16. Oregon
17. Clemson
18. Boston College
19. Washington
20. Arkansas
21. South Carolina
22. Missouri
23. Texas A&M
24. Virginia Tech
25. Hawaii
Others receiving votes: Tennessee 41, Georgia 32, South Florida 30, Cincinnati 8, Arizona State 6, Texas Tech 5, Maryland 3, Auburn 2, Wyoming 1
Friday, September 7, 2007
CFBParadise "expert" weekly picks.
We, the "experts", LOL, will pick ten games against the spread each week and keep a running tally of our records. this is, of course, for entertainment purposes only! These are the opening lines from http://www.sportsbook.com/.
NoleinPHX - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, BYU +8.5, UT -11, TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Goutvols22 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, BSU -3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, USM+11, Texas -9.5, VTech +12.5
Blue974 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Waregl72 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, Texas -9.5, VTech +12.5
Trojan Tucker - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, BSU -3, Cocks +5.5, ND +16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Beaverbowline - WF +7, Mia +10.5, Ore +7, Wash+3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, USM +11, TCU+9.5, VTech +12.5
Tigertater - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, Wash+3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, BYU +8.5, UT -11 , TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Canes854 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, BSU -3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11 , TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Reno - WF +7, OU -10.5, Mich -7 , BSU -3, UGA -5.5, ND +16, BYU +8.5, UT -11, Texas -9.5 , LSU -12.5
BamaBen11 - Neb -7, Mia +10.5, Ore +7, BSU -3, Cocks +5.5, ND +16, UCLA -8.5, USM +11, TCU+9.5, VTech +12.5
CMurphy73 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, BSU -3, UGA -5.5, ND +16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, TCU +9.5, LSU -12.5
Roar on State - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, Texas -9.5, LSU -12.5
Acedawg98 - Neb -7, Mia +10.5, Ore +7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, USM +11, TCU +9.5, VTech +12.5
AB42Beerman - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, Texas -9.5, LSU -12.5
NoleinPHX - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, BYU +8.5, UT -11, TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Goutvols22 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, BSU -3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, USM+11, Texas -9.5, VTech +12.5
Blue974 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Waregl72 - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, Texas -9.5, VTech +12.5
Trojan Tucker - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, BSU -3, Cocks +5.5, ND +16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, TCU+9.5, LSU -12.5
Beaverbowline - WF +7, Mia +10.5, Ore +7, Wash+3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, USM +11, TCU+9.5, VTech +12.5
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BamaBen11 - Neb -7, Mia +10.5, Ore +7, BSU -3, Cocks +5.5, ND +16, UCLA -8.5, USM +11, TCU+9.5, VTech +12.5
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Roar on State - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Mich -7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, Texas -9.5, LSU -12.5
Acedawg98 - Neb -7, Mia +10.5, Ore +7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, USM +11, TCU +9.5, VTech +12.5
AB42Beerman - Neb -7, OU -10.5, Ore +7, Wash +3, UGA -5.5, PSU -16, UCLA -8.5, UT -11, Texas -9.5, LSU -12.5
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Complete overhaul of College Football
Article written and submitted by: Mike Bryant
I've been doing some thinking on a the way to compromise and get college football fans all they are looking for in the season. Fans want better OOC games, a real solution in the determination of a national champion, and less bowl games clogging the December calendar.
So how does that happen? Well, it took some work and a radical way of looking at the problems but here we go.
Step #1
Re-Align all the conferences so that each conference has 10 teams. New conferences would be....
ACC
Clemson
Duke
Florida State
Georgia Tech
North Carolina
North Carolina State
South Florida
Wake Forest
Miami (FL)
South Carolina
Big East
Maryland
Virginia
Virginia Tech
West Virginia
Boston College
Rutgers
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Connecticut
Big 10
Cincinnati
Indiana
Notre Dame
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Northwestern
Ohio State
Purdue
Wisconsin
Plains Conference
Iowa
Iowa State
Kansas
Kansas State
Missouri
Nebraska
Illinois
Oklahoma State
Tulsa
Colorado
Pacific-10
Arizona
Arizona State
California
Oregon
Oregon State
Stanford
UCLA
USC
Washington
Washington State
Southern Conference
Baylor
Texas
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
Arkansas
TCU
Oklahoma
Southern Miss
UTEP
LSU
SEC
Alabama
Auburn
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi State
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Louisville
Mississippi
Mountain West
Air Force
Brigham Young
Colorado State
New Mexico
San Diego State
UNLV
Rice
Southern Methodist
Houston
Tulane
Sun Belt
Arkansas State
Florida Atlantic
Florida International
Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana-Monroe
Middle Tennessee State
North Texas
Troy
Louisiana Tech
Memphis
WAC
Boise State
Fresno State
Hawaii
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico State
San Jose State
Utah State
Utah
Wyoming
Conference USA
East Carolina
Marshall
UAB
UCF
Army
Navy
Buffalo
Western Kentucky
Temple
Bowling Green
Mid-American
Akron
Ball State
Central Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Miami (OH)
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Toledo
Western Michigan
Each conference team will play all the other teams in conference, 2 out of conference games, and teams can not schedule 1-AA teams. This 11 game schedule will feature no more than 6 home games, will only include one bye week, and will be concluded the weekend before Thanksgiving.
The change in scheduling removes the need for Conference Title games and allows for Bowl Games to begin the weekend of Thanksgiving and run through the following weekend. Teams must win 7 games to qualify for a bowl game and the BCS will no longer exist. The PAC 10 champ and Big 10 Champ get the Rose Bowl back and other bowl games will take place as before the BCS.
At the conclusion of the bowl games there will be a break for student exams. Then the top 6 teams in the country (after the bowl games) will be selected for a playoff. The playoff will begin after the completion of exams in the middle of December. Teams 3 & 6 and 4 & 5 will play in Round 1. The winners will advance to play teams 1 & 2 the following weekend. The better seed will have home field advantage and the NCAA will pay for all team travel. The championship game will take place on New Year's Day at a rotating site.
There it is, never gonna happen but it sure would be nice improvement to college football.
I've been doing some thinking on a the way to compromise and get college football fans all they are looking for in the season. Fans want better OOC games, a real solution in the determination of a national champion, and less bowl games clogging the December calendar.
So how does that happen? Well, it took some work and a radical way of looking at the problems but here we go.
Step #1
Re-Align all the conferences so that each conference has 10 teams. New conferences would be....
ACC
Clemson
Duke
Florida State
Georgia Tech
North Carolina
North Carolina State
South Florida
Wake Forest
Miami (FL)
South Carolina
Big East
Maryland
Virginia
Virginia Tech
West Virginia
Boston College
Rutgers
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Connecticut
Big 10
Cincinnati
Indiana
Notre Dame
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Northwestern
Ohio State
Purdue
Wisconsin
Plains Conference
Iowa
Iowa State
Kansas
Kansas State
Missouri
Nebraska
Illinois
Oklahoma State
Tulsa
Colorado
Pacific-10
Arizona
Arizona State
California
Oregon
Oregon State
Stanford
UCLA
USC
Washington
Washington State
Southern Conference
Baylor
Texas
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
Arkansas
TCU
Oklahoma
Southern Miss
UTEP
LSU
SEC
Alabama
Auburn
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi State
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Louisville
Mississippi
Mountain West
Air Force
Brigham Young
Colorado State
New Mexico
San Diego State
UNLV
Rice
Southern Methodist
Houston
Tulane
Sun Belt
Arkansas State
Florida Atlantic
Florida International
Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana-Monroe
Middle Tennessee State
North Texas
Troy
Louisiana Tech
Memphis
WAC
Boise State
Fresno State
Hawaii
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico State
San Jose State
Utah State
Utah
Wyoming
Conference USA
East Carolina
Marshall
UAB
UCF
Army
Navy
Buffalo
Western Kentucky
Temple
Bowling Green
Mid-American
Akron
Ball State
Central Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
Miami (OH)
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Toledo
Western Michigan
Each conference team will play all the other teams in conference, 2 out of conference games, and teams can not schedule 1-AA teams. This 11 game schedule will feature no more than 6 home games, will only include one bye week, and will be concluded the weekend before Thanksgiving.
The change in scheduling removes the need for Conference Title games and allows for Bowl Games to begin the weekend of Thanksgiving and run through the following weekend. Teams must win 7 games to qualify for a bowl game and the BCS will no longer exist. The PAC 10 champ and Big 10 Champ get the Rose Bowl back and other bowl games will take place as before the BCS.
At the conclusion of the bowl games there will be a break for student exams. Then the top 6 teams in the country (after the bowl games) will be selected for a playoff. The playoff will begin after the completion of exams in the middle of December. Teams 3 & 6 and 4 & 5 will play in Round 1. The winners will advance to play teams 1 & 2 the following weekend. The better seed will have home field advantage and the NCAA will pay for all team travel. The championship game will take place on New Year's Day at a rotating site.
There it is, never gonna happen but it sure would be nice improvement to college football.
CFBParadise Week 2 Top 25
1) Southern Cal (14) 1-0
2) LSU (3) 1-0
3) Florida 1-0
4) Oklahoma 1-0
5) Texas (1) 1-0
6) Wisconsin 1-0
7) West Virginia 1-0
8) Louisville 1-0
9) Georgia 1-0
10) Cal 1-0
11) Ohio State 1-0
12) Rutgers 1-0
13) Penn State 1-0
14) Virginia Tech 1-0
15) UCLA 1-0
16) Georgia Tech 1-0
17) Auburn 1-0
18) Nebraska 1-0
19) Miami 1-0
20) Boise State 1-0
21) TCU 1-0
22) Texas A&M 1-0
23) Arkansas 1-0
24) Clemson 1-0
25) Boston College 1-0
Others receiving votes: Tennessee 40, Michigan 39, Hawaii 36, Oregon State 16, Oregon 11, Missouri 10, Florida State 5, South Carolina 3, Texas Tech 3, Arizona State 1, Maryland 1
2) LSU (3) 1-0
3) Florida 1-0
4) Oklahoma 1-0
5) Texas (1) 1-0
6) Wisconsin 1-0
7) West Virginia 1-0
8) Louisville 1-0
9) Georgia 1-0
10) Cal 1-0
11) Ohio State 1-0
12) Rutgers 1-0
13) Penn State 1-0
14) Virginia Tech 1-0
15) UCLA 1-0
16) Georgia Tech 1-0
17) Auburn 1-0
18) Nebraska 1-0
19) Miami 1-0
20) Boise State 1-0
21) TCU 1-0
22) Texas A&M 1-0
23) Arkansas 1-0
24) Clemson 1-0
25) Boston College 1-0
Others receiving votes: Tennessee 40, Michigan 39, Hawaii 36, Oregon State 16, Oregon 11, Missouri 10, Florida State 5, South Carolina 3, Texas Tech 3, Arizona State 1, Maryland 1
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Was Appy State's win really a loss?
With all the buzz surrounding the "loss heard 'round the world", one thing seems to have been left out of all the talks. Before I continue let me say that there aren't enough accolades and congratulations to give to the Mountaineers after their big win on Saturday. That being said did they cook their (and their subdivision's) goose in the process? One of the things that football fans love to chastise other programs for is scheduling these (former and still referenced by me) 1AA schools. The forgotten element in these bargains is the payday that these smaller schools get to go pad the win stats (oops Wolverine fans) of the "big boys". Saturday may have seen the last of it for any 1AA team ranked in their preseason poll. The negative fallout (top 25 poll pun intended) Michigan has seen is the likes never seen before in college football. How many "top programs" are going to risk that for themselves? My guess is not many. Which means that those 1AA schools aren't going to get the payouts that they get (many on a yearly basis) which means that some of these programs may lose in the end. While a lot of people reading this may not care about the subdivision, I have to as I am an alum of one of these programs. Besides how ironic that a team that has a playoff ruins a season of one that doesn't. Don't for a second think that if Michigan gets it back in gear and runs the table the rest of the way that they won't want one. Because they sure won't get a shot at the title with that loss on their resume. So, the question remains........did Appy State (and 1AA in general) really lose in that win?
Week 1 is in the books...
What a weekend. Not only was it extended an extra day, we FINALLY got to see some college football. And boy did we get to see some action. A few thoughts from the weekend:
- Cal paid Tennessee back in a big way Saturday night. Seemed as if the Bears could have put 60 on the Vols if they wanted to. Memo to the rest of America: Don't punt to DeSean Jackson. This win will surely fuel the Pac 10/SEC debate fires. But really all this means is Cal is better than Tennessee, not the Pac 10 is better than the SEC. And all it meant last year was Tennessee was better than Cal. With that said, this was a huge win for Pac 10's unfairly bashed image, and perhaps the critics will be silenced.
- Texas was less than impressive in it's season opening win over Arkansas State. This was a bit eye opening to see from a team many think will be in New Orleans in January. Colt McCoy, who only threw (7) INTs all of last season, threw (2) to the lowly Indians. Not only that, the Longhorn D which struggled in pass coverage last year, gave up 272 yards in the air and another 125 on the ground. Overall, the 'Horns got outgained 397-340. So what does it all mean? Well, not much, I would assume. If anything it showed Texas is good enough to just show up and win a game they are supposed to win, a feat that apparently isn't as easy as some expect (I'll touch on that later). The Horns however would be better served to put forth just a wee bit more effort against TCU this Saturday. And speaking of Texas...
- ...their rivals North of the Red River opened their season in a big way. The Oklahoma Sooners laid the smack down on North Texas. RS Freshmen DeMarco Murray and Sam Bradford made the most of their Sooner debuts. Bradford's performance was specifically of interest to Sooner fans, and he responded with a record setting night. It appears the Sooners QB questions have been answered, at least today. But Saturday's game against the always tough defense of the Miami Hurricanes will give us a better gauge of where Bradford and OU are really at.
- In the conferences marquee games, the SEC did not impress. Cal/Tennessee has already been discussed; and Auburn was fortunate to beat Kansas State, a team expected to finish third at best in the lowly Big XII North. Brandon Cox, who has taken his fair share of heat, did very little to cool things off. To top it off, he got nicked up pretty good in the game (sacked 5 times). If AU can't do a better job protecting Cox, they could be in for along year. Georgia however did quiet all the "upset alert" forecasters, and laid a can of whoop ass on Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State was one of 7 teams last season that averaged 200 yards rushing and passing per game. Georgia held them to under 200 in both categories, and only 266 total yards. The 'Dawg performance prompted Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy to say his team was "not ready for the big time". Ouch! The 'Dawgs may be more than just the sexy pick to win the SEC. They look like the real deal. Note: With this loss, the Big XII's winless sterak against ranked non-conference opponents has been extended to 17.
- Notre Dame got what it deserved, in a 33-3 thumping at the hands of Georgia Tech. It was sweet, poetic justice to see how bad the Irish are now that the bulk of Ty Willingham's players are gone. He'll never admit it because he's all class, but I'm sure Ty danced a little two step when he saw that score run across the ticker. I will thoroughly enjoy watching ND start off 0-8. And the way they looked Saturday, those final (4) games aren't gimmes. Charlie Weiss, go thank Touchdown Jesus those morons in South Bend were duped by those shams of BCS teams you put out the last two years and extended your contract until the next millennium, because the reality ND ain't what it was (and never will be) when you were a student is about to kick in real hard if it already hasn't.
- And going back to my previous statement about just showing up...the Michigan Wolverines learned a hard lesson about that, losing to (formerly) I-AA Appalachian State. The Wolverines can still regroup and win the Big 10 title, but those dreams of playing on the Bayou were dashed in week 1. Give Appalachian State all the credit in the world, they showed they belonged in the Big House. They were actually the faster team Saturday, if you can believe that. This game is being dubbed as the biggest upset in CFB history. And sure based on rankings, divisions, and all that crap it is. But tick for tack, player for player, what we saw Saturday was Appalachian State can compete with the big boys. While the Wolverines weren't quite their sharpest, by no means was the game given to Appalachian State. They took it, and it was quite clear by the middle of the second quarter the Montaineers could hang. As a matter of fact this isn't the first time Appalachian State showed they can suit 'em up with anybody. Just last season they gave LSU all they wanted. Sure the Tigers pulled away for a 24-0 win. But it was 14-0 coming into the 4th quarter. The Mountaineers made sure Tiger fans stayed all four quarters that night. But the ball game aside, what does this all mean? Well for me it means, the Carr era is over. Actually it was over about 3 years ago in my opinion. Rumors that Carr was retiring after this season are pretty much cemented now. I can only wonder how players will respond to him in the wake of this.
- And finally, congrats to the Virginia Tech Hokies as they continue the healing process. The Hokies may have been less than stellar in their season opener, but as we have learned time and time again: Sports are a great healer in this country. And that is what was really important Saturday, some normalcy and sense of moving on. Go Hokies and God Bless!
Week 1 picks:
9-2 straight up
7-4 against the spread
- Cal paid Tennessee back in a big way Saturday night. Seemed as if the Bears could have put 60 on the Vols if they wanted to. Memo to the rest of America: Don't punt to DeSean Jackson. This win will surely fuel the Pac 10/SEC debate fires. But really all this means is Cal is better than Tennessee, not the Pac 10 is better than the SEC. And all it meant last year was Tennessee was better than Cal. With that said, this was a huge win for Pac 10's unfairly bashed image, and perhaps the critics will be silenced.
- Texas was less than impressive in it's season opening win over Arkansas State. This was a bit eye opening to see from a team many think will be in New Orleans in January. Colt McCoy, who only threw (7) INTs all of last season, threw (2) to the lowly Indians. Not only that, the Longhorn D which struggled in pass coverage last year, gave up 272 yards in the air and another 125 on the ground. Overall, the 'Horns got outgained 397-340. So what does it all mean? Well, not much, I would assume. If anything it showed Texas is good enough to just show up and win a game they are supposed to win, a feat that apparently isn't as easy as some expect (I'll touch on that later). The Horns however would be better served to put forth just a wee bit more effort against TCU this Saturday. And speaking of Texas...
- ...their rivals North of the Red River opened their season in a big way. The Oklahoma Sooners laid the smack down on North Texas. RS Freshmen DeMarco Murray and Sam Bradford made the most of their Sooner debuts. Bradford's performance was specifically of interest to Sooner fans, and he responded with a record setting night. It appears the Sooners QB questions have been answered, at least today. But Saturday's game against the always tough defense of the Miami Hurricanes will give us a better gauge of where Bradford and OU are really at.
- In the conferences marquee games, the SEC did not impress. Cal/Tennessee has already been discussed; and Auburn was fortunate to beat Kansas State, a team expected to finish third at best in the lowly Big XII North. Brandon Cox, who has taken his fair share of heat, did very little to cool things off. To top it off, he got nicked up pretty good in the game (sacked 5 times). If AU can't do a better job protecting Cox, they could be in for along year. Georgia however did quiet all the "upset alert" forecasters, and laid a can of whoop ass on Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State was one of 7 teams last season that averaged 200 yards rushing and passing per game. Georgia held them to under 200 in both categories, and only 266 total yards. The 'Dawg performance prompted Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy to say his team was "not ready for the big time". Ouch! The 'Dawgs may be more than just the sexy pick to win the SEC. They look like the real deal. Note: With this loss, the Big XII's winless sterak against ranked non-conference opponents has been extended to 17.
- Notre Dame got what it deserved, in a 33-3 thumping at the hands of Georgia Tech. It was sweet, poetic justice to see how bad the Irish are now that the bulk of Ty Willingham's players are gone. He'll never admit it because he's all class, but I'm sure Ty danced a little two step when he saw that score run across the ticker. I will thoroughly enjoy watching ND start off 0-8. And the way they looked Saturday, those final (4) games aren't gimmes. Charlie Weiss, go thank Touchdown Jesus those morons in South Bend were duped by those shams of BCS teams you put out the last two years and extended your contract until the next millennium, because the reality ND ain't what it was (and never will be) when you were a student is about to kick in real hard if it already hasn't.
- And going back to my previous statement about just showing up...the Michigan Wolverines learned a hard lesson about that, losing to (formerly) I-AA Appalachian State. The Wolverines can still regroup and win the Big 10 title, but those dreams of playing on the Bayou were dashed in week 1. Give Appalachian State all the credit in the world, they showed they belonged in the Big House. They were actually the faster team Saturday, if you can believe that. This game is being dubbed as the biggest upset in CFB history. And sure based on rankings, divisions, and all that crap it is. But tick for tack, player for player, what we saw Saturday was Appalachian State can compete with the big boys. While the Wolverines weren't quite their sharpest, by no means was the game given to Appalachian State. They took it, and it was quite clear by the middle of the second quarter the Montaineers could hang. As a matter of fact this isn't the first time Appalachian State showed they can suit 'em up with anybody. Just last season they gave LSU all they wanted. Sure the Tigers pulled away for a 24-0 win. But it was 14-0 coming into the 4th quarter. The Mountaineers made sure Tiger fans stayed all four quarters that night. But the ball game aside, what does this all mean? Well for me it means, the Carr era is over. Actually it was over about 3 years ago in my opinion. Rumors that Carr was retiring after this season are pretty much cemented now. I can only wonder how players will respond to him in the wake of this.
- And finally, congrats to the Virginia Tech Hokies as they continue the healing process. The Hokies may have been less than stellar in their season opener, but as we have learned time and time again: Sports are a great healer in this country. And that is what was really important Saturday, some normalcy and sense of moving on. Go Hokies and God Bless!
Week 1 picks:
9-2 straight up
7-4 against the spread
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