LW/ RANK/ TEAM/ RECORD/ Last Week Result/ Game This Week
1 1. Alabama Crimson Tide 5-0, beat Ole Miss 33-14, Off
2 2. Oregon Ducks 5-0, beat Wash St.51-26 , vs. Washington
3 3. Georgia Bulldogs 5-0, beat Tenn 51-44, @#8SCarolina
4 4. FSU Seminoles 5-0, beat SFl 30-17, @NCState
5 5. WestVirginia Mountaineers 4-0, beat #24Bay 70-63, @#10 Texas
6 6. KSU Wildcats 4-0, off, vs. Kansas
7 7. LSU Tigers 5-0, beat Townson St. 38-22, @#14 Florida
8 8. South Carolina Gamecocks 5-0, beat Ky 38-17, vs. #3Georgia
9 9. Ohio State Buckeyes 5-0, beat #19MSU 17-16, vs. #20Nebraska
10 10. Texas Longhorns 4-0, beat OkSt 41-36, vs. #5 WVirginia
11 11. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 4-0, off, vs. Miami (Fl)
13 12. USC Trojans 3-1, off, @Utah (thur)
14 13. TCU Horned Frogs 4-0, beat SMU 24-16, vs. Iowa State
15 14. Florida Gators 4-0, off, vs. #7 LSU
16 15. Clemson Tigers 4-1, beat BC 45-31, vs. Geo Tech
17 16. Oklahoma Sooners 2-1, off, @#29 Texas Tech
18 17. Louisiville Cardinals 5-0, beat SMiss 21-17, off
20 18. Oregon State Beavers 3-0, beat Ariz 38-35, vs. Wash St.
21 19. UCLA Bruins 4-1, beat Colo 42-14, @Cal
22 20. Nebraska Cornhuskers 4-1, beat Wisconsin 20-17, @#9 Ohio St.
12 21. Stanford Cardinals 3-1, lost to Wash 13-17, vs. Arizonia
25 22. Mississippi State Bulldogs 4-0, off, @Kentucky
26 23. Northwestern Wildcats 5-0, beat Ind 44-29, @Penn State
27 24. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 4-0, off, vs. UConn
24 25. Baylor Bears 3-1, lost to #5WVir 63-70, off
28 26. Louisiana Tech 5-0, beat Virginia 44-38, vs. UNLV
30 27. Arizonia State Sun Devils 4-1, beat Cal 27-17, off
NR 28. Cincinnatti Bearcats 3-0, beat #23VaTech 27-24, vs. Miami(O)
NR 29. Texas Tech Red Raiders 4-0, beat Iowa State 24-13, vs. #16 OU
NR 30. Texas A&M Aggies 4-1, beat Ark 58-10, @Ole Miss
******************Regional Rankings********************
EAST*******SOUTHEAST**MIDWEST***SOUTHWEST***WEST
1. WVir-5 1. Alabama-1 1.KSU-6 1. LSU-7 1. Oregon-2
2. Louis-17 2. Geo-3 2. OhioSt-9 2. Texas-10 2. USC-12
3. Rutgers-24 3. FSU-4 3. ND-11 3. TCU-13 3. Oregon St-18
4. Cinn-28 4. SCar-8 4. Neb-20 4. OU-16 4. UCLA-19
5. VaTech(3-2) 5. Florida-14 5. NWest-23 5. Baylor-25 5. Stanford-21
6. WKy(4-1) 6. Clem-15 6. Ohio(5-0) 6. LaTech-26 6. ASU-27
7. Duke(4-1) 7. MissSt-22 7. MichSt(3-2) 7. TexTech-29 7. BoiseSt(3-1)
8. Tenn(3-2) 8. Mia(Fl)(4-1) 8. Pur (3-1) 8. TA&M-30 8. Wash(3-1)
9. NCSt(3-2) 9. OleMiss(3-2) 9. Toledo(4-1) 9. Tulsa(4-1) 9. Nevada(4-1)
10. PennSt(3-2) 10.Troy(3-2) 10. IowaSt(3-1) 10. UTSA(5-0) 10. Ariz (3-2)
****************Big Games For This Week****************
#2 Oregon (5-0) at Washington (3-1)- This is a big trap game for Oregon in their run for a Pac-12, and National Title. Washington is coming off being very stingy and upsetting Stanford in Seattle. Oregon on the other hand looks like they don't have a care in the world, with explosive players coming out of their ears. Plus the defense is getting better. My Prediction Oregon 44 Washington 24
#3 Georgia (5-0) at #8 South Carolina (5-0)- Not only is this an old, and rabid rivalry. But this one could very well be for the East of the SEC. Georgia has proven it can score, proven that it has depth at runningback, proven that it has one of the best Quarterbacks in the country, but has yet to really come together on defense. South Carolina is that kid always fighting to be noticed by the other guys. The offense is up and down, and fails to utilize one of the best runninbacks in the country properly, but the defense is very solid, all in all i just got a guy feeling this one is gonna go back and forth but with Georgia coming out on top. My Prediction- Georgia 44 South Carolina 41
#5 West Virginia (4-0) at #10 Texas (4-0)- I would like to tell you how Texas is gonna beat the Mountaineers, i really would. Because i love Texas, but i just can't. Geno Smith is just too hard to stop, plus he all all the weapons anyone could reasonably ask for and more. Stedman Bailey, and Tavon Austin are just too ridiculously explosive. Then you throw in the fact that Texas keeps finding a way to not wrap up on tackles, and this just becomes too clear. I fully expect the Texas defense to not be too tired as the Longhorns will run the ball, and control the clock. My Prediction- West Virgina 45 Texas 38
#7 LSU (5-0) at #14 Florida (4-0)- Honestly i don't know how LSU stays #2 in most polls with as bad as they have played against very mediocre competition(Idaho, North Texas, Townson St, beating a below average Auburn by just 2pts). I really expected more from this team. Maybe they will show up next week, and have just been waiting for the season to start. Florida has been playing really good defense lately, and Driskel is starting to look like the 5star he was supposed to be. The Gators have been excellent at making halftime adjustments and coming out strong in the 2nd half (@A&M, @Tenn), The Swamp is a very hard place to come away with a victory. My Prediction-Florida 26 LSU 21
#20 Nebraska (4-1) at #9 Ohio State (5-0)- This could be a very good and close game. With Martinez starting to be a better passer, a stable of runningbacks, and the defense starting to get stronger. Ohio State is only as good as Braxton Miller allows, as of late he's been just good enough to defeat everyone. I might take the Cornhuskers at home, but this is in Columbus. My Prediction- Ohio State 34 Nebraska 28
Miami (Fl) (4-1) at #11 Notre Dame (4-0)- So far for the Irish its been a magical season, with everything falling into place. The offense has played good enough to win games, and Te'o and the defense has been ridiculous. On the other hand you wouldn't know that the Hurricanes are 4-1, if you heard their fans. Many lost their minds after the blowout loss to Kansas State. Nothing says redemption like going to an undefeated South Bend and coming away with a victory. Something tells me this could be a lot closer than most people will think. But in the end Miami is just missing that one thing in the clutch that passed Champion Hurricane teams have had. My Prediction ND 34 Miami 31
#16 Oklahoma (2-1) at #29 Texas Tech(4-0)- Every year we all wait for OU to blow that one game out of the blue that ruins their national title run. Last year it was at home against Texas Tech 41-38 when the couldn't buy a field goal. Unluckily for the Red Raiders it has already happened. Another item of note about this game, Landry Jones has yet to find that wideout he trust, and as a result the offense has struggled. But i still see the Sooners running away with this one. Especially coming off a loss and getting another week off, Tech will hang in there for a while though. My Prediction- OU 58 TT 41
#23 Northwestern (5-0) at Penn State(3-2)- If anyone had told you at the beginning of the season that this would have major Big Ten ramifications you would have been laughed at. But now that the Wildcats stands to take the Legends division of the Big Ten, Penn State who's won three straight after an awful start has a chance to play spoiler, and really enjoy this season since they are on probation. Northwestern has been a nice surprise for a Conference that needed one. My Prediction- Northwestern 41 PSU 28
Virginia Tech (3-2) at North Carolina (3-2)- The Hokies are looking to bounce back after a stunning loss to Cinn. The TarHeels are hoping to make some noise in this injury plagues season. But even being at home can't help. My Prediction- VaTech 28 UNC 21
Navy(1-3) at Airforce (2-2)- This one is for all the marbles, ie the Commander and Chief Trophy lead. Nothing could safe the Midshipmans season like upsetting the Falcons at home. But this Navy team just doesn't have it at quarterback and turns the ball over way too much. Airforce has a strong running game, and one of the better pass defenses in the country. My Prediction- AF 31 Navy 21
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
My NFL Power Rankings after Week 3, Predictions
*********SPECIAL NOTE**************** Just heard the word that the NFL and the Ref's Union has reached an agreement, and on behalf of all NFL Fans everywhere i would like to say THANK GOD!!!!
NFL Power Rankings
1. Houston Texans 3-0 (#2LW)- With a two headed running game, smart Quarterback who proved he can take a hit, and a defense that's only getting better, we might be looking at the AFC representative for the Super Bowl. I say might because stuff always happens, and people who have been Houston fans even back to the Luv Ya Blue know exactly what i mean.
2. Atlanta Falcons 3-0 (#4LW)- The only team coming close to playing as well as Houston. Right now they kind've remind me of those Marino teams of my childhood, with much better receivers. But unlike those teams of old, this one can run if it wants too. Right now it just doesn't feel like it lol. The Falcons are looking like they are legit, and traveling out to San Diego and dominating them might have proved it.
3. Arizonia Cardinals 3-0 (#9LW)- I know a heck of a jump, well that what Michael Vick thought too. The media can get all over Vick all they want, but maybe Arizonia's defense might be pretty good too. I know fans in Arizonia are shocked they haven't started this good since they were still in St. Louis.
4. Baltimore Ravens 2-1 (#8LW)- I saw the kick, and it looked good to me. Even looked good on the replay. The bottom line is this team is an offensive juggernaut just waiting to put it all together. When it does, it might not be able to be stopped. Good thing for the Ravens, because the Defense is starting to show its age, or lack of Terrell Suggs.
5. San Francisco 49ers 2-1 (#1LW)- Was last weeks dud they dropped in Minnesota just one of those things, or has someone finally figured out how to stop the 49ers? Time will tell, and with the receivers they have, Alex Smith might be on the verge of having a really good year, or he will he go the other way and regress to the point that San Fran has to start looking elsewhere. The hopes and dreams of the 49ers will rest on his shoulders this season.
6. Green Bay Packers 1-2 (#3LW)- People should watch out, i think the last act the replacement refs did was to light a fire under the butt of the most talented offensive team in the NFL. Better get your popcorn ready.
7. Seattle Seahawks 2-1 (#11LW)- Well we have all learned something, it is not pleasant to travel to Seattle and play them at home. The 12th man was crazy, and rabid, and as some have put it the 13th man has helped them twice now. Either way that defensive line is putting pressure on teams by just rushing 4 which anyone who knows defense can tell you is a wonderful thing, unless your that offense.
8. Dallas Cowboys 2-1 (#13LW)- Yep i know they played awful, but they still won. The sign of a good team is the ability to win even if its ugly, and especially even if you don't deserve to win. Though it may be time for the Boy's to start looking for some free agent beef if they expect to have Romo for the whole season.
9. New York Giants 2-1 (#14LW)- One of the things you will notice about the Giants is that they know how to set up their depth. A key guy goes down, someone you never heard of or someone who's bounced around never playing much for other teams steps up and makes a big statement. That's just good Coaching.
10. San Diego Chargers 2-1 (#5LW)- Well they started off the season fast, and now they finally laid an egg. The question is will they respond now that Ryan Mathews is starting to get his sea legs, or will it take them to the second half of the season. Only time will tell.
11. New England Patriots 1-2 (#10LW)- Surprise a losing record for the first time in forever. Don't blink because you probably wont see this again for a while. Expect them to bounce back quick, with a fairly easy schedule coming up.
12. Chicago Bears 2-1(#18LW)- If Cutler can go a couple more weeks without attacking any of his own team, and can start heating up with Marshall this could be a good offense. But as of right now its a got a few holes. But they are Da Bears, and nobody wins ugly like they do.
13. Philadelphia Eagles 2-1 (#6LW)- Is the sky falling, or should their be a loading icon above Michael Vicks head when he's in the pocket lately? Then Andy Reed almost started a quarterback controversy this week in the press. To be brutally honest, i think a lot of it is coming down to his receivers not getting open quick enough.
14. Denver Broncos 1-2 (#7LW)- Having seen Denver on tv twice and them losing both has me thinking. Either i'm a jinx, or maybe Peyton Manning needs to come out earlier and throw harder before the game gets started. His arm speed, and passing seems to get better as the game gets going. Which is great if they could get a game to go to 5 quarters, but bad lately. Plus all in all the Wideouts are not producing the way they were expected to.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers 1-2 (#12LW)- Ok let me tell you what happens when you let a team, even a bad one like the Raiders hang around. They start to think they can beat you, and that's what happened. The Steelers will take this week off to heal and should make a run soon.
16. Cincinnatti Bengals 2-1 (#21LW)- My my what happens when the offense starts clicking and the defense starts hitting...W's that's what. Now if only they can keep it going in a wild AFC North.
17. Detroit Lions 1-2 (#15LW)- Got bit by the Music City Miracle part 2, then Stafford went down. This Lions team is really good when he is healthy, but then really bad when he doesn't.
18. Buffalo Bills 2-1 (#19LW)- I would like to put this team higher, but their best weapon CJ Spiller might be out a bit, and if he falls back into the change of pace, 3 carries a game he was doing, this team wont win 5 games.
19. New York Jets 2-1 (#20LW)- All i have to say to the Miami HC for calling that time out just before your guys blocked that kick that would have saved the game is HA!HA!HA! God i hate when team do that. Right now this team is awful with Stephen Hill out, and then the loss of Revis might be a back breaker
20. Minnesota Viking 2-1 (#27LW)- If i said i thought they would smack the 49ers around like they did last week i would be lying. If they can continue to get better, and if Ponder can keep getting better this team might throw a wrench several other teams plans.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-2 (#17LW)- Defense looked a lot more solid. I can tell if it was because Dallas's offensive line was that back or that the Buc's just really are that good. No body runs in a game with Tampa Bay especially Tampa Bay last in many offensive catagories. They can only get better.
22. Washington Redskins 1-2 (#24LW)- Well at least the offense is looking good, because the defense is just plain awful. Now add all the season ending injuries and its gonna be a long year for DC.
23. St. Louis Rams 1-2 (#23LW)- Not as much fun playing at Chicago when the dome at home is so nice and cozy, and fast. Or maybe the OLine just got exposed.
24. Carolina Panthers 1-2 (#16LW)- Nobody was more irritated watching Newton do his Superman celebration down 7-26 than i was, he's on my fantasy team. The one that keeps losing. Maybe the NFL has figured him out. Or maybe Superman needs to start making his reads.
25. Tennessee Titans 1-2 (#30LW)- Nothing like a great game at home where everything goes your way to finally get that first win. Locker is starting to look like the player he was drafted to be. Now if only Chris Johnson could. Guy should send back all the Millions he's "earned" this year so far, and even the backups, backup's on some teams have more yards.
26. Miami Dolphins 1-2 (#26LW) Oh if only i hadn't tried to ice the kicker in that lame way alot of teams are trying then maybe the Dolphins would be 1-1-1 right now. If Reggie Bush is back next week then systems are ago, if not then this team could be looking at a high draft pick.
27. KC Chiefs 1-2 (#29LW)- This is why when things are at their worst you still give Jamaal Charles a few carries, because you never know when Mr. SpeedKills might pop one. If that knee keeps gettting stronger the Chiefs might be looking at the playoffs.
28. Oakland Raiders 1-2 (#31LW)- The Raiders got Lane Kiffen lite his first win, but the real question is. Is this a sign of things coming together or will it be a while before Dennis Allen gets number 2?
29. Jacksonville Jaguars 1-2 (#28LW)- Just when you thought it was safe for the Colts to get their 2nd win. Baam! Shorts gets his only catch of the day and its an 80yd td.
30. Indianapolis Colts 1-2 (#22LW)- Luck was not on their side last week, but there are signs that Luck will be on this teams side for many years to come.
31. New Orleans Saints 0-3 (#25LW)- Yeah i know everybody reading this will say the Saints aren't this bad. Well maybe they are? The Defense certainly is, and now they have to play an angry Packers team who might score a 100pts on this defense.
32. Cleveland Browns 0-3 (#32LW)- Break up the Browns!. No really break them up. This is a team of many questions. Like was Colt McCoy the real problem? how many picks will Brandon Weeden throw this year? Richardson may be for real, but how many carries can he get if they keep getting hammered? How many College teams could beat the Browns?
Week 4 Matchups and Predictions
Thursday
Cleveland (0-3) @ Baltimore (2-1)= Expect this one to be as good as the last thurday night name, with Ray Rice getting plenty of carries late= Baltimore 36 Cleve 10
Sunday
SD (2-1) @ KC (1-2) = Which teams will we see? KC is a tough place to play, luckily for the Chargers it isn't winter yet. = San Diego 28 KC 24
Tenn(1-2) @ Hou(3-0)= This is indeed a strange week the new Browns travel to play the old one, and the Old Houston team travels to the new one. Tennesse would love nothing better than to ruin what Houston has built. I'm expecting a blowout and you know what that means. Nail bitter= Houston 35 Tenn 27
SF (2-1) @ NYJets (2-1)= The 49ers are angry, but the Jets are frisky and like a good fight. So this one could go several ways, but here's how i see it= SF 27 Jets 17
Saints (0-3) @GB (1-2) = This time the Pack won will have the 12th man on its side, and should be very angry after the way they got jobbed last week. Then you add to it that the Saints are just so bad on Defense= GB 48 NO 34
Miami(1-2) @Arizonia (3-0) = This is a hard one, if Bush plays this might be closer, but if he doesn't this could get ugly quick. = Arizonia 24 Miami 14
Carolina(1-2) @ Atlanta (3-0) = It just might be time for the Falcons to rest on their lorals, and have to win a close one= Atl 38 Car 34
New England (1-2) @ Buff (2-1) = Pity the Bills because the Patriots wont= NE 42 Buff 21
Minn (2-1) @ Detroit (1-2) = This could turn out to be the best game of the weekend. If the Vikings are trying to continue expressing their will on teams and not laying down.= Det 31 Minn 28
Seattle(2-1) @ St.L (1-2) = Upset alert. Seattle is built to smash stuff, and the Rams are built for speed. If Bradford can hit the quick passes to help his line, this will be the matchup of the game= StL31 Sea 24
Oak(1-2) @ Den (1-2) = Old rivalries are always fun to watch. = Den 31 Oak 21
Cinn (2-1) @ Jack (1-2) = Toss up = Jack 24 Cinn 23
Wash (1-2) @ TB (1-2) = If the Buc's do win i hope the Redskins nail the center on the kneel down, its only fair after all. Two young teams, but the edge goes to the defense, and epecially when its home. = TB 34 Wash 23
NYGiants (2-1) @ Philadelphia (2-1)= Eagles are gonna get to hear all week how much they stink, and how great the Giants are, and how great Eli Manning is. Well all are true, but you don't kick something when its down unless you want to make it mad= Phil 27 NYG 24
Monday
Chicago (2-1) @ Dallas (2-1)= Time for both teams to put up or shut up.= Dallas 13 Chicago 12
NFL Power Rankings
1. Houston Texans 3-0 (#2LW)- With a two headed running game, smart Quarterback who proved he can take a hit, and a defense that's only getting better, we might be looking at the AFC representative for the Super Bowl. I say might because stuff always happens, and people who have been Houston fans even back to the Luv Ya Blue know exactly what i mean.
2. Atlanta Falcons 3-0 (#4LW)- The only team coming close to playing as well as Houston. Right now they kind've remind me of those Marino teams of my childhood, with much better receivers. But unlike those teams of old, this one can run if it wants too. Right now it just doesn't feel like it lol. The Falcons are looking like they are legit, and traveling out to San Diego and dominating them might have proved it.
3. Arizonia Cardinals 3-0 (#9LW)- I know a heck of a jump, well that what Michael Vick thought too. The media can get all over Vick all they want, but maybe Arizonia's defense might be pretty good too. I know fans in Arizonia are shocked they haven't started this good since they were still in St. Louis.
4. Baltimore Ravens 2-1 (#8LW)- I saw the kick, and it looked good to me. Even looked good on the replay. The bottom line is this team is an offensive juggernaut just waiting to put it all together. When it does, it might not be able to be stopped. Good thing for the Ravens, because the Defense is starting to show its age, or lack of Terrell Suggs.
5. San Francisco 49ers 2-1 (#1LW)- Was last weeks dud they dropped in Minnesota just one of those things, or has someone finally figured out how to stop the 49ers? Time will tell, and with the receivers they have, Alex Smith might be on the verge of having a really good year, or he will he go the other way and regress to the point that San Fran has to start looking elsewhere. The hopes and dreams of the 49ers will rest on his shoulders this season.
6. Green Bay Packers 1-2 (#3LW)- People should watch out, i think the last act the replacement refs did was to light a fire under the butt of the most talented offensive team in the NFL. Better get your popcorn ready.
7. Seattle Seahawks 2-1 (#11LW)- Well we have all learned something, it is not pleasant to travel to Seattle and play them at home. The 12th man was crazy, and rabid, and as some have put it the 13th man has helped them twice now. Either way that defensive line is putting pressure on teams by just rushing 4 which anyone who knows defense can tell you is a wonderful thing, unless your that offense.
8. Dallas Cowboys 2-1 (#13LW)- Yep i know they played awful, but they still won. The sign of a good team is the ability to win even if its ugly, and especially even if you don't deserve to win. Though it may be time for the Boy's to start looking for some free agent beef if they expect to have Romo for the whole season.
9. New York Giants 2-1 (#14LW)- One of the things you will notice about the Giants is that they know how to set up their depth. A key guy goes down, someone you never heard of or someone who's bounced around never playing much for other teams steps up and makes a big statement. That's just good Coaching.
10. San Diego Chargers 2-1 (#5LW)- Well they started off the season fast, and now they finally laid an egg. The question is will they respond now that Ryan Mathews is starting to get his sea legs, or will it take them to the second half of the season. Only time will tell.
11. New England Patriots 1-2 (#10LW)- Surprise a losing record for the first time in forever. Don't blink because you probably wont see this again for a while. Expect them to bounce back quick, with a fairly easy schedule coming up.
12. Chicago Bears 2-1(#18LW)- If Cutler can go a couple more weeks without attacking any of his own team, and can start heating up with Marshall this could be a good offense. But as of right now its a got a few holes. But they are Da Bears, and nobody wins ugly like they do.
13. Philadelphia Eagles 2-1 (#6LW)- Is the sky falling, or should their be a loading icon above Michael Vicks head when he's in the pocket lately? Then Andy Reed almost started a quarterback controversy this week in the press. To be brutally honest, i think a lot of it is coming down to his receivers not getting open quick enough.
14. Denver Broncos 1-2 (#7LW)- Having seen Denver on tv twice and them losing both has me thinking. Either i'm a jinx, or maybe Peyton Manning needs to come out earlier and throw harder before the game gets started. His arm speed, and passing seems to get better as the game gets going. Which is great if they could get a game to go to 5 quarters, but bad lately. Plus all in all the Wideouts are not producing the way they were expected to.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers 1-2 (#12LW)- Ok let me tell you what happens when you let a team, even a bad one like the Raiders hang around. They start to think they can beat you, and that's what happened. The Steelers will take this week off to heal and should make a run soon.
16. Cincinnatti Bengals 2-1 (#21LW)- My my what happens when the offense starts clicking and the defense starts hitting...W's that's what. Now if only they can keep it going in a wild AFC North.
17. Detroit Lions 1-2 (#15LW)- Got bit by the Music City Miracle part 2, then Stafford went down. This Lions team is really good when he is healthy, but then really bad when he doesn't.
18. Buffalo Bills 2-1 (#19LW)- I would like to put this team higher, but their best weapon CJ Spiller might be out a bit, and if he falls back into the change of pace, 3 carries a game he was doing, this team wont win 5 games.
19. New York Jets 2-1 (#20LW)- All i have to say to the Miami HC for calling that time out just before your guys blocked that kick that would have saved the game is HA!HA!HA! God i hate when team do that. Right now this team is awful with Stephen Hill out, and then the loss of Revis might be a back breaker
20. Minnesota Viking 2-1 (#27LW)- If i said i thought they would smack the 49ers around like they did last week i would be lying. If they can continue to get better, and if Ponder can keep getting better this team might throw a wrench several other teams plans.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-2 (#17LW)- Defense looked a lot more solid. I can tell if it was because Dallas's offensive line was that back or that the Buc's just really are that good. No body runs in a game with Tampa Bay especially Tampa Bay last in many offensive catagories. They can only get better.
22. Washington Redskins 1-2 (#24LW)- Well at least the offense is looking good, because the defense is just plain awful. Now add all the season ending injuries and its gonna be a long year for DC.
23. St. Louis Rams 1-2 (#23LW)- Not as much fun playing at Chicago when the dome at home is so nice and cozy, and fast. Or maybe the OLine just got exposed.
24. Carolina Panthers 1-2 (#16LW)- Nobody was more irritated watching Newton do his Superman celebration down 7-26 than i was, he's on my fantasy team. The one that keeps losing. Maybe the NFL has figured him out. Or maybe Superman needs to start making his reads.
25. Tennessee Titans 1-2 (#30LW)- Nothing like a great game at home where everything goes your way to finally get that first win. Locker is starting to look like the player he was drafted to be. Now if only Chris Johnson could. Guy should send back all the Millions he's "earned" this year so far, and even the backups, backup's on some teams have more yards.
26. Miami Dolphins 1-2 (#26LW) Oh if only i hadn't tried to ice the kicker in that lame way alot of teams are trying then maybe the Dolphins would be 1-1-1 right now. If Reggie Bush is back next week then systems are ago, if not then this team could be looking at a high draft pick.
27. KC Chiefs 1-2 (#29LW)- This is why when things are at their worst you still give Jamaal Charles a few carries, because you never know when Mr. SpeedKills might pop one. If that knee keeps gettting stronger the Chiefs might be looking at the playoffs.
28. Oakland Raiders 1-2 (#31LW)- The Raiders got Lane Kiffen lite his first win, but the real question is. Is this a sign of things coming together or will it be a while before Dennis Allen gets number 2?
29. Jacksonville Jaguars 1-2 (#28LW)- Just when you thought it was safe for the Colts to get their 2nd win. Baam! Shorts gets his only catch of the day and its an 80yd td.
30. Indianapolis Colts 1-2 (#22LW)- Luck was not on their side last week, but there are signs that Luck will be on this teams side for many years to come.
31. New Orleans Saints 0-3 (#25LW)- Yeah i know everybody reading this will say the Saints aren't this bad. Well maybe they are? The Defense certainly is, and now they have to play an angry Packers team who might score a 100pts on this defense.
32. Cleveland Browns 0-3 (#32LW)- Break up the Browns!. No really break them up. This is a team of many questions. Like was Colt McCoy the real problem? how many picks will Brandon Weeden throw this year? Richardson may be for real, but how many carries can he get if they keep getting hammered? How many College teams could beat the Browns?
Week 4 Matchups and Predictions
Thursday
Cleveland (0-3) @ Baltimore (2-1)= Expect this one to be as good as the last thurday night name, with Ray Rice getting plenty of carries late= Baltimore 36 Cleve 10
Sunday
SD (2-1) @ KC (1-2) = Which teams will we see? KC is a tough place to play, luckily for the Chargers it isn't winter yet. = San Diego 28 KC 24
Tenn(1-2) @ Hou(3-0)= This is indeed a strange week the new Browns travel to play the old one, and the Old Houston team travels to the new one. Tennesse would love nothing better than to ruin what Houston has built. I'm expecting a blowout and you know what that means. Nail bitter= Houston 35 Tenn 27
SF (2-1) @ NYJets (2-1)= The 49ers are angry, but the Jets are frisky and like a good fight. So this one could go several ways, but here's how i see it= SF 27 Jets 17
Saints (0-3) @GB (1-2) = This time the Pack won will have the 12th man on its side, and should be very angry after the way they got jobbed last week. Then you add to it that the Saints are just so bad on Defense= GB 48 NO 34
Miami(1-2) @Arizonia (3-0) = This is a hard one, if Bush plays this might be closer, but if he doesn't this could get ugly quick. = Arizonia 24 Miami 14
Carolina(1-2) @ Atlanta (3-0) = It just might be time for the Falcons to rest on their lorals, and have to win a close one= Atl 38 Car 34
New England (1-2) @ Buff (2-1) = Pity the Bills because the Patriots wont= NE 42 Buff 21
Minn (2-1) @ Detroit (1-2) = This could turn out to be the best game of the weekend. If the Vikings are trying to continue expressing their will on teams and not laying down.= Det 31 Minn 28
Seattle(2-1) @ St.L (1-2) = Upset alert. Seattle is built to smash stuff, and the Rams are built for speed. If Bradford can hit the quick passes to help his line, this will be the matchup of the game= StL31 Sea 24
Oak(1-2) @ Den (1-2) = Old rivalries are always fun to watch. = Den 31 Oak 21
Cinn (2-1) @ Jack (1-2) = Toss up = Jack 24 Cinn 23
Wash (1-2) @ TB (1-2) = If the Buc's do win i hope the Redskins nail the center on the kneel down, its only fair after all. Two young teams, but the edge goes to the defense, and epecially when its home. = TB 34 Wash 23
NYGiants (2-1) @ Philadelphia (2-1)= Eagles are gonna get to hear all week how much they stink, and how great the Giants are, and how great Eli Manning is. Well all are true, but you don't kick something when its down unless you want to make it mad= Phil 27 NYG 24
Monday
Chicago (2-1) @ Dallas (2-1)= Time for both teams to put up or shut up.= Dallas 13 Chicago 12
Sunday, September 23, 2012
My NCAA Football Top 30 & Regional Rankings, September 23, 2012
LW/ RANK/ TEAM/ RECORD/ Last Week Result/ Game This Week
1 1. Alabama Crimson Tide 4-0, beat Fl Atl 41-7, @Ole Miss
3 2. Oregon Ducks 4-0, beat #26Ariz 49-0, @Wash State
2 3. Georgia Bulldogs 4-0, beat Vandy 48-7, vs. Tennessee
6 4. Florida State Seminoles 4-0, beat #7 Clem 49-37, @S.Florida
4 5. West Virginia Mountaineers 3-0, beat MD 31-21, vs. #24Baylor
9 6. KSU Wildcats 4-0, beat #8 OU 24-19, off
5 7. LSU Tigers 4-0, beat Auburn 12-10, vs. Townson State
10 8. South Carolina Gamecocks 4-0, beat Mizzo 31-10, @Kentucky
11 9. Ohio State Buckeyes 4-0, beat UAB 29-15, @#19Mich State
12 10. Texas Longhorns 4-0, off, @Oklahoma State
13 11. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 4-0, beat #22Mich 13-6, off
14 12. Stanford Cardinals 3-0, off, @Washington
15 13. USC Trojans 3-1, beat Cal 27-9, off
16 14. TCU Horned Frogs 3-0, beat Virginia 27-7, @SMU
17 15. Florida Gators 4-0, beat Kentucky 38-0, off
7 16. Clemson Tigers 3-1, lost to #6 FSU 37-49, @BC
8 17. Oklahoma Sooners 2-1, lost to #9KSU 19-24, off
19 18. Louisiville Cardinals 4-0, beat Fl Int 28-21, vs. So.Miss
20 19. Michigan State Spartans 3-1, beat EMich 23-7, vs. #9Ohio State
NR20. Oregon State Beavers 2-0, beat #18 UCLA 27-20, @Ariz
18 21. UCLA Bruins 3-1, lost to Oregon State 20-27, @Colorado
21 22. Nebraska Cornhuskers 3-1, beat Idaho St 73-7, vs. Wisconsin
23 23. Virginia Tech Hokies 3-1, beat Bowling Green 37-0, @Cinn
24 24. Baylor Bears 3-0, beat ULMonroe 47-42, @#5West Virginia
25 25. Mississippi State Bulldogs 4-0, beat S.Alab 30-10, off
27 26. Northwestern Wildcats 4-0, beat SDak St 38-7, vs. Indiana
29 27. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 4-0, beat Arkansas 35-26, off
NR28. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3-0, beat Illinois 52-24, @Virginia
NR29. Minnesota Golden Gophers 4-0, beat Syracuse 17-10, @Iowa
NR30. ASU Sun Devils 3-1, beat Utah 37-7, @Cal
******************Regional Rankings********************
EAST*******SOUTHEAST**MIDWEST***SOUTHWEST***WEST
1. WVir-5 1. Alabama-1 1.KSU-6 1. LSU-7 1. Oregon-2
2. Louis-18 2. Geo-3 2. OhioSt-9 2. Texas-10 2. Stanford-12
3. VT-23 3. FSU-4 3. ND-11 3. TCU-14 3. USC-13
4. Rutg-27 4. SCar-8 4. MichSt-19 4. OU-17 4. Oregon St-20
5. Cinn(2-0) 5. Florida-15 5. Neb-22 5. Baylor-24 5. UCLA-21
6. Tenn(3-1) 6. Clem-16 6. NWest-26 6. LaTech-28 6. ASU-30
7. WKy(3-1) 7. MissSt-25 7. IowaSt(3-0) 7. TexTech(3-0) 7. Ariz(3-1)
8. WKF(3-1) 8. Miss(3-1) 8. Ohio(4-0) 8. OkSt(2-1) 8. BoiseSt(2-1)
9. NCSt(3-1) 9. Miami(3-1) 9. Wis(3-1) 9. TA&M(2-1) 9. Nevada (3-1)
10. Duke(3-1) 10. UCF(2-1) 10. Pur(2-1) 10. Tulsa(3-1) 10. Wash(2-1)
****************Big Games For This Week****************
#1 Alabama(4-0) @ Ole Miss(3-1)- Am i expecting this to be close or really any kind of challenge what so ever for Alabama? No. Ole Miss is the first team the Crimson Tide have faced that tries to run any kind've fancy offense. Yeah i know they beat Michigan, but all you have to do to beat Michigan is stop Denard Robinson. Plus this is a rivalry game, these guys have been playing since the caveman era, and there no love lost between them. So just so you know i'm not expecting an upset, but i think if things go their way the Rebels could hang for a while with the Almighty Crimson Time. My Prediction- Alabama 48 Ole Miss 21
Tennessee (3-1) @ #3 Georgia (4-0)- This is a major trap game for the Bulldogs. Tennesee if clicking on all cylinders can hang with anyone offensively, problem for them is they usually find a way to stub their own toe. So this one could have a wide range of outcomes if played more than once. But all in all i expect Georgia to use all their yound running backs to run all over Tennessee. My Prediction- Georgia 38 Tennessee 23
#24 Baylor (3-0) @ #5 West Virginia (4-0)- This one could live up to the billing at both will race to see how many points they can put up. Baylor has a bette ground game, but the Mountaineers really don't need one. Both are quick strike teams that can score points in a hurry. Plus this is West Virginia's initiation into the Big 12. My Prediction- WV 63 Baylor 48
#9 Ohio State (4-0) @ #19 Michigan State(3-1)- If Sparty could muster any kind've of passing attack to take some pressure off of Bell this might be one heck of a game, and one that i would take Michigan State. Who has a better running game, and defense. But the Buckeyes should have just enough offense to stay ahead of MSU. My Prediction- Ohio State 23 Mich State 15
#10 Texas (4-0) @ Oklahoma State (2-1)- This one is a tough one. Is Oklahoma State good or not, they really haven't played anyone, and the one they did Arizonia took them to the woodshed. Texas is a team designed for the SEC which is what Mack Brown has wanted for a while. A stable of running backs, mediocre quarterback, and good defense. Notice i didn't say great defense because Texas has the talent to be a great defense but just refuses to tackle properly and as such give up more big plays each week that a great defense should. My Prediction- Texas 48 Ok State 35
Arkansas (1-3) @ Texas A&M (2-1)- Right now the Aggies are licking their chops thinking they will finally get a chance to win their first SEC game. With Arkansas unable to find a way to get back to the team they used to be, it is hard to say. A&M is a young team on the rise with a R-Fr quarterback Manziel who has all the moves and is learning a very complicated offense fairly quick. The crowd should be crazy. Arkansas would love nothing better than to get back on track and keep the Aggies from their first SEC win. But throw all of that out. Deep down inside these two team have a deep hatred that has gone on off and on since 1903, with Arkansas winning 62.5 % of the time including a 3 game win streak. Like with most rivalries you can throw out a lot of stuff, as this one should be chippy, with a lot of hitting. My Prediction- Arkansas 33 Texas A&M 32
#23 Virginia Tech (3-1) at Cincinnatti(2-0)- The Bearcats have the quarterback with the coolest sounding name Munchie Legaux (Mun-Che Lee-Go), he is a smooth running quarterback who will give anybody fits trying to tackle. He like Denard Robinson is the key to how well Cinn will do this year, but unlike Michigan Cinn has a lot of side weapons that can explode. Another interesting note, these team have a common team they both have already played. Pittsburgh, VT got smoked by them, and Cinn crushed them. My Prediction- Cinn 34 VT 27
1 1. Alabama Crimson Tide 4-0, beat Fl Atl 41-7, @Ole Miss
3 2. Oregon Ducks 4-0, beat #26Ariz 49-0, @Wash State
2 3. Georgia Bulldogs 4-0, beat Vandy 48-7, vs. Tennessee
6 4. Florida State Seminoles 4-0, beat #7 Clem 49-37, @S.Florida
4 5. West Virginia Mountaineers 3-0, beat MD 31-21, vs. #24Baylor
9 6. KSU Wildcats 4-0, beat #8 OU 24-19, off
5 7. LSU Tigers 4-0, beat Auburn 12-10, vs. Townson State
10 8. South Carolina Gamecocks 4-0, beat Mizzo 31-10, @Kentucky
11 9. Ohio State Buckeyes 4-0, beat UAB 29-15, @#19Mich State
12 10. Texas Longhorns 4-0, off, @Oklahoma State
13 11. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 4-0, beat #22Mich 13-6, off
14 12. Stanford Cardinals 3-0, off, @Washington
15 13. USC Trojans 3-1, beat Cal 27-9, off
16 14. TCU Horned Frogs 3-0, beat Virginia 27-7, @SMU
17 15. Florida Gators 4-0, beat Kentucky 38-0, off
7 16. Clemson Tigers 3-1, lost to #6 FSU 37-49, @BC
8 17. Oklahoma Sooners 2-1, lost to #9KSU 19-24, off
19 18. Louisiville Cardinals 4-0, beat Fl Int 28-21, vs. So.Miss
20 19. Michigan State Spartans 3-1, beat EMich 23-7, vs. #9Ohio State
NR20. Oregon State Beavers 2-0, beat #18 UCLA 27-20, @Ariz
18 21. UCLA Bruins 3-1, lost to Oregon State 20-27, @Colorado
21 22. Nebraska Cornhuskers 3-1, beat Idaho St 73-7, vs. Wisconsin
23 23. Virginia Tech Hokies 3-1, beat Bowling Green 37-0, @Cinn
24 24. Baylor Bears 3-0, beat ULMonroe 47-42, @#5West Virginia
25 25. Mississippi State Bulldogs 4-0, beat S.Alab 30-10, off
27 26. Northwestern Wildcats 4-0, beat SDak St 38-7, vs. Indiana
29 27. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 4-0, beat Arkansas 35-26, off
NR28. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 3-0, beat Illinois 52-24, @Virginia
NR29. Minnesota Golden Gophers 4-0, beat Syracuse 17-10, @Iowa
NR30. ASU Sun Devils 3-1, beat Utah 37-7, @Cal
******************Regional Rankings********************
EAST*******SOUTHEAST**MIDWEST***SOUTHWEST***WEST
1. WVir-5 1. Alabama-1 1.KSU-6 1. LSU-7 1. Oregon-2
2. Louis-18 2. Geo-3 2. OhioSt-9 2. Texas-10 2. Stanford-12
3. VT-23 3. FSU-4 3. ND-11 3. TCU-14 3. USC-13
4. Rutg-27 4. SCar-8 4. MichSt-19 4. OU-17 4. Oregon St-20
5. Cinn(2-0) 5. Florida-15 5. Neb-22 5. Baylor-24 5. UCLA-21
6. Tenn(3-1) 6. Clem-16 6. NWest-26 6. LaTech-28 6. ASU-30
7. WKy(3-1) 7. MissSt-25 7. IowaSt(3-0) 7. TexTech(3-0) 7. Ariz(3-1)
8. WKF(3-1) 8. Miss(3-1) 8. Ohio(4-0) 8. OkSt(2-1) 8. BoiseSt(2-1)
9. NCSt(3-1) 9. Miami(3-1) 9. Wis(3-1) 9. TA&M(2-1) 9. Nevada (3-1)
10. Duke(3-1) 10. UCF(2-1) 10. Pur(2-1) 10. Tulsa(3-1) 10. Wash(2-1)
****************Big Games For This Week****************
#1 Alabama(4-0) @ Ole Miss(3-1)- Am i expecting this to be close or really any kind of challenge what so ever for Alabama? No. Ole Miss is the first team the Crimson Tide have faced that tries to run any kind've fancy offense. Yeah i know they beat Michigan, but all you have to do to beat Michigan is stop Denard Robinson. Plus this is a rivalry game, these guys have been playing since the caveman era, and there no love lost between them. So just so you know i'm not expecting an upset, but i think if things go their way the Rebels could hang for a while with the Almighty Crimson Time. My Prediction- Alabama 48 Ole Miss 21
Tennessee (3-1) @ #3 Georgia (4-0)- This is a major trap game for the Bulldogs. Tennesee if clicking on all cylinders can hang with anyone offensively, problem for them is they usually find a way to stub their own toe. So this one could have a wide range of outcomes if played more than once. But all in all i expect Georgia to use all their yound running backs to run all over Tennessee. My Prediction- Georgia 38 Tennessee 23
#24 Baylor (3-0) @ #5 West Virginia (4-0)- This one could live up to the billing at both will race to see how many points they can put up. Baylor has a bette ground game, but the Mountaineers really don't need one. Both are quick strike teams that can score points in a hurry. Plus this is West Virginia's initiation into the Big 12. My Prediction- WV 63 Baylor 48
#9 Ohio State (4-0) @ #19 Michigan State(3-1)- If Sparty could muster any kind've of passing attack to take some pressure off of Bell this might be one heck of a game, and one that i would take Michigan State. Who has a better running game, and defense. But the Buckeyes should have just enough offense to stay ahead of MSU. My Prediction- Ohio State 23 Mich State 15
#10 Texas (4-0) @ Oklahoma State (2-1)- This one is a tough one. Is Oklahoma State good or not, they really haven't played anyone, and the one they did Arizonia took them to the woodshed. Texas is a team designed for the SEC which is what Mack Brown has wanted for a while. A stable of running backs, mediocre quarterback, and good defense. Notice i didn't say great defense because Texas has the talent to be a great defense but just refuses to tackle properly and as such give up more big plays each week that a great defense should. My Prediction- Texas 48 Ok State 35
Arkansas (1-3) @ Texas A&M (2-1)- Right now the Aggies are licking their chops thinking they will finally get a chance to win their first SEC game. With Arkansas unable to find a way to get back to the team they used to be, it is hard to say. A&M is a young team on the rise with a R-Fr quarterback Manziel who has all the moves and is learning a very complicated offense fairly quick. The crowd should be crazy. Arkansas would love nothing better than to get back on track and keep the Aggies from their first SEC win. But throw all of that out. Deep down inside these two team have a deep hatred that has gone on off and on since 1903, with Arkansas winning 62.5 % of the time including a 3 game win streak. Like with most rivalries you can throw out a lot of stuff, as this one should be chippy, with a lot of hitting. My Prediction- Arkansas 33 Texas A&M 32
#23 Virginia Tech (3-1) at Cincinnatti(2-0)- The Bearcats have the quarterback with the coolest sounding name Munchie Legaux (Mun-Che Lee-Go), he is a smooth running quarterback who will give anybody fits trying to tackle. He like Denard Robinson is the key to how well Cinn will do this year, but unlike Michigan Cinn has a lot of side weapons that can explode. Another interesting note, these team have a common team they both have already played. Pittsburgh, VT got smoked by them, and Cinn crushed them. My Prediction- Cinn 34 VT 27
Thursday, September 20, 2012
My NFL Power Rankings, Predictions
NFL Power Rankings
1. San Francisco 49ers 2-0, Who knew Alex Smith could be an elite quarterback...well...Harbaugh did lol. The 49ers have been the most dominate team so far, great defense, strong running game, and timely passing can usually lead to a Super Bowl run.
2. Houston Texans 2-0, Two dominate wins, and so far everybodies healthy. Plus the Texans know if their fantasy MVP goes down, his back-up could start for just about everybody else.
3. Green Bay Packers 1-1, With that one loss out of the way, the Pack can go back to worring about what really matters in Titletown.
4. Atlanta Falcons 2-0, Had to spend all week listening to how great Peyton, and Denver was. Looked like someone was angry.
5. San Diego Chargers 2-0, Hurry somebody tell Norv Turner that they are supposed to start slow.
6. Philadelphia Eagles 2-0, Found a way to steal games instead of giving them away like last year.
7. Denver Broncos 1-1, Was the first half just a fluke, or does Manning need to work out a few kinks. Next few weeks will tell.
8. Baltimore Ravens 1-1, Somebody remind Cameron that Ray Rice needs to get fed in the 4th quarter. Is this the Baltimore Ravens or the Jim Kelly Bills?
9. Arizonia Cardinals 2-0, Two different starting quarterbacks, Larry Fitzgerald has 67yds receiving and we cant run, and our offensive line has massive holes...wait we are undefeated lol.
10. New England Patriots 1-1, How important is an offensive line, just ask Brady if he last the season.
11. Seattle Seahawks 1-1, I get it now this is why Wisconsin is struggling to play, the Seahawks are Wisconsin west, smashmouth running game, timely passing, and some luck going their way.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers 1-1, With two key defenders out, can Roethlisberger keep on dodging everything that comes his way?
13. Dallas Cowboys 1-1, Everything that could go wrong did last week, fumbles, play makers dropping everything. Was that just a fluke or can they be the team they were opening week?
14. New York Giants 1-1, Captain Comback strikes again, 253yds passing in the 4th quarter alone. Well i'm promoting him to Fleet Admiral Comback since there isn't anyone better late. Maybe the Giants can find a way to play well the other three.
15. Detroit Lions 1-1, The Lions are hitting on all cylinders except for a depleted Secondary that had to be trying out the ball boy at corner this week.
16. Carolina Panthers 1-1, Can Cam Newton continue on this wave and take his team to the playoffs like he promised or did they catch the Saints at the right time?
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-1, One quarter away from being 2-0, but other than the cheap move against the victory formation these guys look like they could be contenders.
18. Chicago Bears 1-1, The real question is how hard, and how long will their offensive line block for an overated Quarterback who has no respect for them?
19. Buffalo Bills 1-1, Who knew that all they had to do to explode was feed CJ Spiller more? After all hes only averaging over 10yds per carry. Fantasy owners are praying Jackson takes his time getting healthy
20. New York Jets 1-1, Is it Tebow time yet?
21. Cincinnatti Bengals 1-1, Well at least they can say they are the best team in Ohio. Defense needs to play like they should if they want to go to playoffs
22. Indianapolis Colts 1-1, Quick turn around for Luck, was it just luck, or shades of things to come?
23. St. Louis Rams 1-1, Offense finally gets going, and a few lucky calls. Are they headed up or down?
24. Washington Redskins 1-1, This is the funny thing about the NFL top of the world one week, bottom the next. RGIII will have to decide this teams fate. As the Defense lost two big starters for the season.
25. New Orleans Saints 1-1, So it looks like the Head Coach is kind've important. Or maybe Jonathan Vilma was cause their defense just plain stinks.
26. Miami Dolphins 1-1, Did Ricky Williams really retire, or did he put on Reggie Bush's number lol. Guess he's finally proving he's a running back and not just a 3rd down guy.
27. Minnesota Vikings 1-1, If they were in any other division but the North this team would have a chance at making the playoffs.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars 0-2, Signs of potential are starting to show, if a little luck finds their way, maybe they can make a challenge.
29. Kansas City Chiefs 0-2, Is this the same team that was winning down the stretch last season? Jamaal Charles's knee needs some more time. How long before the natives go for this Coach?
30. Tennessee Titans 0-2, Guess Vince Young's why Chris Johnson was so good. Right now he's on pace to get 100yds by week 10. Maybe next year they will spend their high draft picks on O-Line
31. Oakland Raiders 0-2, One tough loss turnes into a blow out the next week. Last years team was better, how long before they are auditioning a new Coach?
32. Cleveland Browns 0-2, It took a while, 3 preseason games, 2 regular season games for the almost 30 year old rookie Weeden to throw his first td pass. Then again if Richardson can keep running as hard as he is anybody will have open people to throw to.
Week Three Matchups and Predictions
Thursday
NYGiants (1-1) at Carolina (1-1) = NYG 45 Car 31
Sunday
TBay (1-1) at Dallas (1-1) = Dallas 38 TB 28
KC (0-2) at N Orleans (0-2) = NO 42 KC 17
Houston (2-0) at Denver (1-1) = Houston 28 Denver 24
SF(2-0) at Minnesota (1-1) =SF 28 Minn 17
NYJets (1-1) at Miami (1-1) = Miami 31 NYJ28 ot
Buff (1-1) at Cleveland (0-2) = Buff 38 Cleve 21
StL(1-1) at Chicago (1-1) = Chicago 24 Stl 14
Det(1-1) at Tennessee(0-2) = Detroit 38 Tenn 10
Jack (0-2) at Indianapolis (1-1) = Ind 28 Jack 24
Cinn (1-1) at Washington (1-1) = Wash 31 Cinn 21
Phil (2-0) at Arizonia (2-0) = Phil 28 Ariz 27
Atlanta (2-0) at SD(2-0) = SD 34 Atl 31
Pitt(1-1) at Oakland(0-2) = Pitt 34 Oak 17
NE (1-1) at Baltimore (1-1) = Balt 38 NE 35
Monday
GB (1-1) at Seattle (1-1) = GB 34 Seattle 28
1. San Francisco 49ers 2-0, Who knew Alex Smith could be an elite quarterback...well...Harbaugh did lol. The 49ers have been the most dominate team so far, great defense, strong running game, and timely passing can usually lead to a Super Bowl run.
2. Houston Texans 2-0, Two dominate wins, and so far everybodies healthy. Plus the Texans know if their fantasy MVP goes down, his back-up could start for just about everybody else.
3. Green Bay Packers 1-1, With that one loss out of the way, the Pack can go back to worring about what really matters in Titletown.
4. Atlanta Falcons 2-0, Had to spend all week listening to how great Peyton, and Denver was. Looked like someone was angry.
5. San Diego Chargers 2-0, Hurry somebody tell Norv Turner that they are supposed to start slow.
6. Philadelphia Eagles 2-0, Found a way to steal games instead of giving them away like last year.
7. Denver Broncos 1-1, Was the first half just a fluke, or does Manning need to work out a few kinks. Next few weeks will tell.
8. Baltimore Ravens 1-1, Somebody remind Cameron that Ray Rice needs to get fed in the 4th quarter. Is this the Baltimore Ravens or the Jim Kelly Bills?
9. Arizonia Cardinals 2-0, Two different starting quarterbacks, Larry Fitzgerald has 67yds receiving and we cant run, and our offensive line has massive holes...wait we are undefeated lol.
10. New England Patriots 1-1, How important is an offensive line, just ask Brady if he last the season.
11. Seattle Seahawks 1-1, I get it now this is why Wisconsin is struggling to play, the Seahawks are Wisconsin west, smashmouth running game, timely passing, and some luck going their way.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers 1-1, With two key defenders out, can Roethlisberger keep on dodging everything that comes his way?
13. Dallas Cowboys 1-1, Everything that could go wrong did last week, fumbles, play makers dropping everything. Was that just a fluke or can they be the team they were opening week?
14. New York Giants 1-1, Captain Comback strikes again, 253yds passing in the 4th quarter alone. Well i'm promoting him to Fleet Admiral Comback since there isn't anyone better late. Maybe the Giants can find a way to play well the other three.
15. Detroit Lions 1-1, The Lions are hitting on all cylinders except for a depleted Secondary that had to be trying out the ball boy at corner this week.
16. Carolina Panthers 1-1, Can Cam Newton continue on this wave and take his team to the playoffs like he promised or did they catch the Saints at the right time?
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-1, One quarter away from being 2-0, but other than the cheap move against the victory formation these guys look like they could be contenders.
18. Chicago Bears 1-1, The real question is how hard, and how long will their offensive line block for an overated Quarterback who has no respect for them?
19. Buffalo Bills 1-1, Who knew that all they had to do to explode was feed CJ Spiller more? After all hes only averaging over 10yds per carry. Fantasy owners are praying Jackson takes his time getting healthy
20. New York Jets 1-1, Is it Tebow time yet?
21. Cincinnatti Bengals 1-1, Well at least they can say they are the best team in Ohio. Defense needs to play like they should if they want to go to playoffs
22. Indianapolis Colts 1-1, Quick turn around for Luck, was it just luck, or shades of things to come?
23. St. Louis Rams 1-1, Offense finally gets going, and a few lucky calls. Are they headed up or down?
24. Washington Redskins 1-1, This is the funny thing about the NFL top of the world one week, bottom the next. RGIII will have to decide this teams fate. As the Defense lost two big starters for the season.
25. New Orleans Saints 1-1, So it looks like the Head Coach is kind've important. Or maybe Jonathan Vilma was cause their defense just plain stinks.
26. Miami Dolphins 1-1, Did Ricky Williams really retire, or did he put on Reggie Bush's number lol. Guess he's finally proving he's a running back and not just a 3rd down guy.
27. Minnesota Vikings 1-1, If they were in any other division but the North this team would have a chance at making the playoffs.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars 0-2, Signs of potential are starting to show, if a little luck finds their way, maybe they can make a challenge.
29. Kansas City Chiefs 0-2, Is this the same team that was winning down the stretch last season? Jamaal Charles's knee needs some more time. How long before the natives go for this Coach?
30. Tennessee Titans 0-2, Guess Vince Young's why Chris Johnson was so good. Right now he's on pace to get 100yds by week 10. Maybe next year they will spend their high draft picks on O-Line
31. Oakland Raiders 0-2, One tough loss turnes into a blow out the next week. Last years team was better, how long before they are auditioning a new Coach?
32. Cleveland Browns 0-2, It took a while, 3 preseason games, 2 regular season games for the almost 30 year old rookie Weeden to throw his first td pass. Then again if Richardson can keep running as hard as he is anybody will have open people to throw to.
Week Three Matchups and Predictions
Thursday
NYGiants (1-1) at Carolina (1-1) = NYG 45 Car 31
Sunday
TBay (1-1) at Dallas (1-1) = Dallas 38 TB 28
KC (0-2) at N Orleans (0-2) = NO 42 KC 17
Houston (2-0) at Denver (1-1) = Houston 28 Denver 24
SF(2-0) at Minnesota (1-1) =SF 28 Minn 17
NYJets (1-1) at Miami (1-1) = Miami 31 NYJ28 ot
Buff (1-1) at Cleveland (0-2) = Buff 38 Cleve 21
StL(1-1) at Chicago (1-1) = Chicago 24 Stl 14
Det(1-1) at Tennessee(0-2) = Detroit 38 Tenn 10
Jack (0-2) at Indianapolis (1-1) = Ind 28 Jack 24
Cinn (1-1) at Washington (1-1) = Wash 31 Cinn 21
Phil (2-0) at Arizonia (2-0) = Phil 28 Ariz 27
Atlanta (2-0) at SD(2-0) = SD 34 Atl 31
Pitt(1-1) at Oakland(0-2) = Pitt 34 Oak 17
NE (1-1) at Baltimore (1-1) = Balt 38 NE 35
Monday
GB (1-1) at Seattle (1-1) = GB 34 Seattle 28
Sunday, September 16, 2012
My NCAA Football Top 30 & Regional Rankings September 16, 2012
LW/ RANK/ TEAM/ RECORD/ Last Week Result/ Game This Week
2 1. Alabama Crimson Tide 3-0, beat #20Arkansas 52-0, vs. Fl Atl
3 2. Georgia Bulldogs 3-0, beat Fl Atl 56-20, vs. Vandy
4 3. Oregon Ducks 3-0, beat Tenn Tech 63-14, vs. #26 Arizonia
5 4. West Virginia Mountaineers 2-0, beat James Mad 42-14, vs Maryland
6 5. LSU Tigers 3-0, beat Idaho 63-14, @Auburn
7 6. FSU Seminoles 3-0, beat WForest 52-0, vs #7 Clemson
9 7. Clemson Tigers 3-0, beat Furman 41-7, @#6 Florida State
10 8. Oklahoma Sooners 2-0, off, vs. #9 Kansas State
11 9. KSU Wildcats 3-0, beat NTexas 35-21, @#8 Oklahoma
12 10. South Carolina Gamecocks 3-0, beat UAB 49-6, vs. Mizzo
14 11. Ohio State Buckeyes 3-0, beat Cal 35-28, vs. UAB
15 12. Texas Longhorns 3-0, beat Ole Miss 66-31, off
17 13. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3-0, beat #8Mich St 20-3, vs. #22 Michigan
25 14. Stanford Cardinals 3-0, beat #1USC 21-14, off
1 15. USC Trojans 2-1, lost to #25 Stanford 14-21, vs. California
16 16. TCU Horned Frogs, 2-0, beat Kansas 20-6, vs. Virginia
18 17. Florida Gators 3-0, beat #28 Tenn 37-20, vs Kentucky
19 18. UCLA Bruins 3-0, beat UHou 37-6, vs Oregon St
21 19. Louisville Cardinals 3-0, beat UNC 39-34, vs. Fl Int
8 20. Michigan State Spartans 2-1, lost to #17 NDame 3-20, vs. EMich
22 21. Nebraska Cornhuskers 2-1, beat Ark St 42-13, vs. Idaho St
23 22. Michigan Wolverines 2-1, beat UMass 63-13, @#13 Notre Dame
13 23. Virginia Tech Hokies 2-1, lost to Pitt 17-35, vs. Bowling Green
26 24. Baylor Bears 2-0, beat SHouston St. 48-23, @UL-Monroe
27 25. Mississippi State Bulldogs 3-0, beat Troy 30-24, vs. S Alab
29 26. Arizonia Wildcats 3-0, beat SC St 56-0, @#3 Oregon
NR27. Northwestern Wildcats 3-0, beat BC 22-13, vs. SDakota
NR28. Texas Tech Red Raiders 3-0, beat NMex 49-14, @#30 Iowa St
NR29. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 3-0, beat SFl 23-23, @Arkansas
NR30. Iowa State Cyclones 3-0, beat W. Ill 37-3, vs. #28 Texas Tech
**************************REGIONAL RANKINGS*******************
EAST SOUTHEAST MIDWEST SOUTHWEST WEST
1. West Virgina-4 1. Alabama-1 1. KSU-9 1. LSU-5 1. Oregon-3
2. Louisville-19 2. Georgia-2 2. OhioSt-11 2. OU-8 2. Stanford-14
3. Va Tech-23 3. FSU-6 3. NDame-13 3. Texas-12 3. USC-15
4. Rutgers-29 4. Clemson-7 4. MichSt-19 4. TCU-16 4. UCLA-18
5. Cinn(2-0) 5. S.Car-10 5. Neb-21 5. Baylor-24 5. Arizonia-26
6. Tenn(2-1) 6. FL-17 6. Mich-22 6. TT-28 6. Fresno St(2-1)
7. UConn(2-1) 7. MissSt-25 7. NW-27 7. OkSt(2-1) 7. Utah (2-1)
8. WKF(2-1) 8. GeoTech(2-1) 8. IowaSt-30 8. Tulsa(2-1) 8. BYU(2-1)
9. WKy(2-1) 9. OleMiss(2-1) 9. Mizzo(2-1) 9. TA&M(1-1) 9. OregonSt(1-0)
10.ECar(2-1) 10. UCF(2-1) 10. Ohio(3-0) 10. UL-Mon(1-1) 10. Nevada(2-1)
****************Big Games For This Week*****************************
#7 Clemson @ #6 Florida State- Only one other game has a change to be bigger, but i don't think it will be. Clemson has rolled all year and with some of their best players being suspended. Florida State has dominated, averaging giving up exactly 1.0 pts per game. This might be a game of the year candidate. My Prediciton- Clemson 34 FSU 33
#9 Kansas State @ #8 Oklahoma- Last Year KSU was on a roll shocking every team they saw till OU put their foot on their neck. But this KSU team is a lot better, and This OU team is a lot worse than the one who crushed them 58-17 last season. The biggest question is, can OU and Landry Jones finally find cohesion with someone not named Ryan Broyles? If they can then this might get ugly. From What i've seen so far this year i say no. My Prediction- KSU 38 OU 28
#22 Michigan @ #13 Notre Dame- No rest for the weary. After stomping the Spartans hopes last week, now they must face another old rival and one that is aching for respect after what Alabama did to them. Last year the Fighting Irish let Robinson score 28pts in the fourth quarter to come back and win 35-31. I'm hoping for a full game of back and forth that we all deserve. My Prediciton- Michigan 38 Notre Dame 35
California @ #15 USC- Cal should have beaten Ohio State last week. USC finally had their biggest weakness exposed (Depth) last week, when one of the smartest lineman in football, center Khaled Holmes can't play, and someone else has to make the line calls, then two running backs go down, you know it just isn't your day. This has been a rivalry for a while, but this one might get ugly if USC is healthy. My Prediction- USC 24 Cal 17
#26 Arizonia @#3 Oregon- Its kind've sad that one of these teams has to lose with the way both are playing such good football right now. If this was in Tuscon, the upset Bunnies would really be hopping. My Prediction- Oregon 55 Arizonia 42
BYU @ Boise State- Both teams have lost key home games which has taken some of the luster out of this game. Boise seems to have righted the ship. This could easily be one of the more entertaining games of the week. My Prediction- Boise State 35 BYU 32
2 1. Alabama Crimson Tide 3-0, beat #20Arkansas 52-0, vs. Fl Atl
3 2. Georgia Bulldogs 3-0, beat Fl Atl 56-20, vs. Vandy
4 3. Oregon Ducks 3-0, beat Tenn Tech 63-14, vs. #26 Arizonia
5 4. West Virginia Mountaineers 2-0, beat James Mad 42-14, vs Maryland
6 5. LSU Tigers 3-0, beat Idaho 63-14, @Auburn
7 6. FSU Seminoles 3-0, beat WForest 52-0, vs #7 Clemson
9 7. Clemson Tigers 3-0, beat Furman 41-7, @#6 Florida State
10 8. Oklahoma Sooners 2-0, off, vs. #9 Kansas State
11 9. KSU Wildcats 3-0, beat NTexas 35-21, @#8 Oklahoma
12 10. South Carolina Gamecocks 3-0, beat UAB 49-6, vs. Mizzo
14 11. Ohio State Buckeyes 3-0, beat Cal 35-28, vs. UAB
15 12. Texas Longhorns 3-0, beat Ole Miss 66-31, off
17 13. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3-0, beat #8Mich St 20-3, vs. #22 Michigan
25 14. Stanford Cardinals 3-0, beat #1USC 21-14, off
1 15. USC Trojans 2-1, lost to #25 Stanford 14-21, vs. California
16 16. TCU Horned Frogs, 2-0, beat Kansas 20-6, vs. Virginia
18 17. Florida Gators 3-0, beat #28 Tenn 37-20, vs Kentucky
19 18. UCLA Bruins 3-0, beat UHou 37-6, vs Oregon St
21 19. Louisville Cardinals 3-0, beat UNC 39-34, vs. Fl Int
8 20. Michigan State Spartans 2-1, lost to #17 NDame 3-20, vs. EMich
22 21. Nebraska Cornhuskers 2-1, beat Ark St 42-13, vs. Idaho St
23 22. Michigan Wolverines 2-1, beat UMass 63-13, @#13 Notre Dame
13 23. Virginia Tech Hokies 2-1, lost to Pitt 17-35, vs. Bowling Green
26 24. Baylor Bears 2-0, beat SHouston St. 48-23, @UL-Monroe
27 25. Mississippi State Bulldogs 3-0, beat Troy 30-24, vs. S Alab
29 26. Arizonia Wildcats 3-0, beat SC St 56-0, @#3 Oregon
NR27. Northwestern Wildcats 3-0, beat BC 22-13, vs. SDakota
NR28. Texas Tech Red Raiders 3-0, beat NMex 49-14, @#30 Iowa St
NR29. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 3-0, beat SFl 23-23, @Arkansas
NR30. Iowa State Cyclones 3-0, beat W. Ill 37-3, vs. #28 Texas Tech
**************************REGIONAL RANKINGS*******************
EAST SOUTHEAST MIDWEST SOUTHWEST WEST
1. West Virgina-4 1. Alabama-1 1. KSU-9 1. LSU-5 1. Oregon-3
2. Louisville-19 2. Georgia-2 2. OhioSt-11 2. OU-8 2. Stanford-14
3. Va Tech-23 3. FSU-6 3. NDame-13 3. Texas-12 3. USC-15
4. Rutgers-29 4. Clemson-7 4. MichSt-19 4. TCU-16 4. UCLA-18
5. Cinn(2-0) 5. S.Car-10 5. Neb-21 5. Baylor-24 5. Arizonia-26
6. Tenn(2-1) 6. FL-17 6. Mich-22 6. TT-28 6. Fresno St(2-1)
7. UConn(2-1) 7. MissSt-25 7. NW-27 7. OkSt(2-1) 7. Utah (2-1)
8. WKF(2-1) 8. GeoTech(2-1) 8. IowaSt-30 8. Tulsa(2-1) 8. BYU(2-1)
9. WKy(2-1) 9. OleMiss(2-1) 9. Mizzo(2-1) 9. TA&M(1-1) 9. OregonSt(1-0)
10.ECar(2-1) 10. UCF(2-1) 10. Ohio(3-0) 10. UL-Mon(1-1) 10. Nevada(2-1)
****************Big Games For This Week*****************************
#7 Clemson @ #6 Florida State- Only one other game has a change to be bigger, but i don't think it will be. Clemson has rolled all year and with some of their best players being suspended. Florida State has dominated, averaging giving up exactly 1.0 pts per game. This might be a game of the year candidate. My Prediciton- Clemson 34 FSU 33
#9 Kansas State @ #8 Oklahoma- Last Year KSU was on a roll shocking every team they saw till OU put their foot on their neck. But this KSU team is a lot better, and This OU team is a lot worse than the one who crushed them 58-17 last season. The biggest question is, can OU and Landry Jones finally find cohesion with someone not named Ryan Broyles? If they can then this might get ugly. From What i've seen so far this year i say no. My Prediction- KSU 38 OU 28
#22 Michigan @ #13 Notre Dame- No rest for the weary. After stomping the Spartans hopes last week, now they must face another old rival and one that is aching for respect after what Alabama did to them. Last year the Fighting Irish let Robinson score 28pts in the fourth quarter to come back and win 35-31. I'm hoping for a full game of back and forth that we all deserve. My Prediciton- Michigan 38 Notre Dame 35
California @ #15 USC- Cal should have beaten Ohio State last week. USC finally had their biggest weakness exposed (Depth) last week, when one of the smartest lineman in football, center Khaled Holmes can't play, and someone else has to make the line calls, then two running backs go down, you know it just isn't your day. This has been a rivalry for a while, but this one might get ugly if USC is healthy. My Prediction- USC 24 Cal 17
#26 Arizonia @#3 Oregon- Its kind've sad that one of these teams has to lose with the way both are playing such good football right now. If this was in Tuscon, the upset Bunnies would really be hopping. My Prediction- Oregon 55 Arizonia 42
BYU @ Boise State- Both teams have lost key home games which has taken some of the luster out of this game. Boise seems to have righted the ship. This could easily be one of the more entertaining games of the week. My Prediction- Boise State 35 BYU 32
Sunday, September 9, 2012
My Week Two NCAA Football Top 30 (Sept 9-15)
LW/ Rank/ Record/ last week Result/ Game this week
1 1. USC Trojans 2-0, beat Syracuse 42-29, @#25 Stanford
2 2. Alabama Crimson Tide, 2-0 beat WKentucky 35-0, @#20 Arkansas
3 3. Georgia Bulldogs 2-0 beat Missouri 41-20, vs. FL Atlantic
4 4. Oregon Ducks 2-0 beat Fresno State 42-25, vs. Tennessee Tech
5 5. West Virginia Mountaineers 1-0, off, vs.James Madison
6 6. LSU Tigers 2-0, beat #28 UWash 41-3, vs. Idaho
7 7. Florida State Seminoles 2-0, beat Savanna State 55-0(Game Called 3rdQ), vs. WF
8 8. Michigan State Spartans 2-0, beat C.Mich 41-7, vs. #17 Notre Dame
9 9. Clemson Tigers 2-0, beat Ball State 52-27, vs. Furman
10 10. Oklahoma Sooners 2-0, beat Fl A&M 69-13, off
12 11. Kansas State Wildcats 2-0, beat Miami(Fl) 55-13, vs. North Texas
13 12. South Carolina Gamecocks 2-0, beat EC 48-10, vs. UAB
14 13. Virginia Tech Hokies 2-0, beat Austin Peay 42-7, @Pittsburgh
16 14. Ohio State Buckeyes 2-0, beat UCF 31-16, vs. Cal
17 15. Texas Longhorns 2-0, beat N.Mexico 45-0, @Ole Miss
20 16. TCU Horned Frogs 1-0, beat Grambling St. 56-0, @Kansas
21 17. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2-0, beat Purdue 20-17, @#8 Michigan State
22 18. Florida Gators 2-0, beat Texas A&M 20-17, @#28 Tennessee
NR19. UCLA Bruins 2-0, beat #18 Nebraska 36-30, vs. Houston
11 20. Arkansas Razorbacks 1-1, lost to UL-Monroe 31-34(ot), vs #2 Alabama
23 21. Louisville Cardinals 2-0, beat Mizzo St. 35-7, vs. UNC
18 22. Nebraska Cornhuskers 1-1, lost to UCLA 30-36, vs. Arkansas State
24 23. Michigan Wolverines 1-1, beat AForce 31-25, vs. UMass
25 24. BYU Cougars 2-0, beat Weber State 45-13, @Utah
26 25. Stanford Cardinals 2-0, beat Duke 50-13, vs #1 USC
29 26. Baylor Bears 1-0, off, vs. Sam Houston State
NR27. Mississippi State Bulldogs 2-0, beat Auburn 28-10, @Troy
NR28. Tennessee Volunteers 2-0, beat Georgia State 51-13, vs. #18 Florida
NR29. Arizonia Wildcats 2-0, beat #19 Oklahoma State 59-38, vs South Carolina State
NR30. Arizonia State Sun Devils 2-0, beat Illinois 45-14, @ Missouri
************************Next Weeks Big Games****************************
#2 Alabama at #20 Arkansas- Well Arkansas kind've took some of the luster out of this game by letting UL-Monroe creep back into the game and upset them. But this is still a big matchup. As we have seen in the past Saban seems to know exactly what buttons to push to get his team ready. My Prediction- Alabama 38 Ark 17
#1 USC at #25 Stanford- This one is hard, because i still don't know how good Stanford can be with all the new offensive personel. But i do know this, USC is just too loaded right now on offense and this is just gonna be too much to overcome. My Prediction- USC 49 Stanford 21
#17 Notre Dame at #8 Michigan State- This is an old rivalry, and one that has usually been good in the past. I might be inclinded to give ND the upset if it where a home game. But Bell just may be too much. My Prediction- Michigan State 27 Notre Dame 24
#18 Florida at #28 Tennessee- Just like the previous this is an old rivalry, but this one has a lot more hatred. My biggest problem is who will show up. Tennessee has looked good so far this season, and Florida has been sputtering on offense, and my have lost its best defensive player when All-American candidate Jelani Jenkins broke his arm. My Prediction- Tennessee 24 Florida 22
#24 BYU at Utah- Utah is coming off a major upset loss to instate rival Utah State, now playing their other instate rival BYU. The only thing going for them is that they get to play at home, and pride is on the line. BYU has been playing with more of a spark so far this season than in a while. My Prediction- BYU 31 Utah 21
Navy at Penn State- With all that has gone wrong for Penn State this year, they should be undefeated, depth and unready players being forced to play have done them in so far. Navy has had a week to try and redeem themselves after getting crushed in a turnover plagued game vs Notre Dame in a foreign land. My Prediction- Navy 24 Penn State 19
Utah State at Wisconsin- I've been waiting all season so far for Wisconsin's offense to wake up and start playing, so far they are hanging onto life support. Everyone is surprised that Utah State is 2-0, except for Utah State. They've already walked in an knocked off a Pac-10 rival, can they make it two upsets in a row?
My Prediction- Utah State 31 Wisconsin 26
Texas A&M at SMU- The Aggies are going from almost winning their first ever SEC game at home, to traveling to play on old SWC rival. Johnny Manziel has look outstanding at times, and if they can keep him healthy they may become unstoppable. On the other hand SMU has been unable to stay healthy. My Prediction- Texas A&M 55 SMU 38
UL-Monroe at Auburn- Usually this would not be considered a big game. But you have an 0-2 Auburn going against the team that just went and beat Arkansas in Little Rock. The biggest question is can Frasier finally start getting some consistancy in his passing. If he does, this might be over quick. My Prediction- Auburn 27 UL-Monroe 21
1 1. USC Trojans 2-0, beat Syracuse 42-29, @#25 Stanford
2 2. Alabama Crimson Tide, 2-0 beat WKentucky 35-0, @#20 Arkansas
3 3. Georgia Bulldogs 2-0 beat Missouri 41-20, vs. FL Atlantic
4 4. Oregon Ducks 2-0 beat Fresno State 42-25, vs. Tennessee Tech
5 5. West Virginia Mountaineers 1-0, off, vs.James Madison
6 6. LSU Tigers 2-0, beat #28 UWash 41-3, vs. Idaho
7 7. Florida State Seminoles 2-0, beat Savanna State 55-0(Game Called 3rdQ), vs. WF
8 8. Michigan State Spartans 2-0, beat C.Mich 41-7, vs. #17 Notre Dame
9 9. Clemson Tigers 2-0, beat Ball State 52-27, vs. Furman
10 10. Oklahoma Sooners 2-0, beat Fl A&M 69-13, off
12 11. Kansas State Wildcats 2-0, beat Miami(Fl) 55-13, vs. North Texas
13 12. South Carolina Gamecocks 2-0, beat EC 48-10, vs. UAB
14 13. Virginia Tech Hokies 2-0, beat Austin Peay 42-7, @Pittsburgh
16 14. Ohio State Buckeyes 2-0, beat UCF 31-16, vs. Cal
17 15. Texas Longhorns 2-0, beat N.Mexico 45-0, @Ole Miss
20 16. TCU Horned Frogs 1-0, beat Grambling St. 56-0, @Kansas
21 17. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2-0, beat Purdue 20-17, @#8 Michigan State
22 18. Florida Gators 2-0, beat Texas A&M 20-17, @#28 Tennessee
NR19. UCLA Bruins 2-0, beat #18 Nebraska 36-30, vs. Houston
11 20. Arkansas Razorbacks 1-1, lost to UL-Monroe 31-34(ot), vs #2 Alabama
23 21. Louisville Cardinals 2-0, beat Mizzo St. 35-7, vs. UNC
18 22. Nebraska Cornhuskers 1-1, lost to UCLA 30-36, vs. Arkansas State
24 23. Michigan Wolverines 1-1, beat AForce 31-25, vs. UMass
25 24. BYU Cougars 2-0, beat Weber State 45-13, @Utah
26 25. Stanford Cardinals 2-0, beat Duke 50-13, vs #1 USC
29 26. Baylor Bears 1-0, off, vs. Sam Houston State
NR27. Mississippi State Bulldogs 2-0, beat Auburn 28-10, @Troy
NR28. Tennessee Volunteers 2-0, beat Georgia State 51-13, vs. #18 Florida
NR29. Arizonia Wildcats 2-0, beat #19 Oklahoma State 59-38, vs South Carolina State
NR30. Arizonia State Sun Devils 2-0, beat Illinois 45-14, @ Missouri
************************Next Weeks Big Games****************************
#2 Alabama at #20 Arkansas- Well Arkansas kind've took some of the luster out of this game by letting UL-Monroe creep back into the game and upset them. But this is still a big matchup. As we have seen in the past Saban seems to know exactly what buttons to push to get his team ready. My Prediction- Alabama 38 Ark 17
#1 USC at #25 Stanford- This one is hard, because i still don't know how good Stanford can be with all the new offensive personel. But i do know this, USC is just too loaded right now on offense and this is just gonna be too much to overcome. My Prediction- USC 49 Stanford 21
#17 Notre Dame at #8 Michigan State- This is an old rivalry, and one that has usually been good in the past. I might be inclinded to give ND the upset if it where a home game. But Bell just may be too much. My Prediction- Michigan State 27 Notre Dame 24
#18 Florida at #28 Tennessee- Just like the previous this is an old rivalry, but this one has a lot more hatred. My biggest problem is who will show up. Tennessee has looked good so far this season, and Florida has been sputtering on offense, and my have lost its best defensive player when All-American candidate Jelani Jenkins broke his arm. My Prediction- Tennessee 24 Florida 22
#24 BYU at Utah- Utah is coming off a major upset loss to instate rival Utah State, now playing their other instate rival BYU. The only thing going for them is that they get to play at home, and pride is on the line. BYU has been playing with more of a spark so far this season than in a while. My Prediction- BYU 31 Utah 21
Navy at Penn State- With all that has gone wrong for Penn State this year, they should be undefeated, depth and unready players being forced to play have done them in so far. Navy has had a week to try and redeem themselves after getting crushed in a turnover plagued game vs Notre Dame in a foreign land. My Prediction- Navy 24 Penn State 19
Utah State at Wisconsin- I've been waiting all season so far for Wisconsin's offense to wake up and start playing, so far they are hanging onto life support. Everyone is surprised that Utah State is 2-0, except for Utah State. They've already walked in an knocked off a Pac-10 rival, can they make it two upsets in a row?
My Prediction- Utah State 31 Wisconsin 26
Texas A&M at SMU- The Aggies are going from almost winning their first ever SEC game at home, to traveling to play on old SWC rival. Johnny Manziel has look outstanding at times, and if they can keep him healthy they may become unstoppable. On the other hand SMU has been unable to stay healthy. My Prediction- Texas A&M 55 SMU 38
UL-Monroe at Auburn- Usually this would not be considered a big game. But you have an 0-2 Auburn going against the team that just went and beat Arkansas in Little Rock. The biggest question is can Frasier finally start getting some consistancy in his passing. If he does, this might be over quick. My Prediction- Auburn 27 UL-Monroe 21
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
My 2012 NCAA Football Poll (Sept 4)
LW/RANK/TEAM/RECORD/LAST WEEK/ GAME THIS WEEK
1 1. USC Trojans 1-0, beat Hawaii 49-10, @Syracuse
2 2. Alabama Crimson Tide 1-0, beat #13Mich 41-14, vs.Western Kentucky
3 3. Georgia Bulldogs 1-0, beat Buffalo 45-23, @Missouri
4 4. Oregon Ducks 1-0, beat Ark St. 57-34, vs. Fresno State
5 5. West Virgina 1-0, beat Marshall 69-34, off
6 6. LSU Tigers 1-0, beat North Texas 41-14, vs #28 Washington
7 7. FSU Seminoles 1-0, beat Murray St. 69-3, vs. Savanna State
9 8. Michigan State Spartans 1-0, beat #28 Boise State 17-13, @CMich
10 9. Clemson Tigers 1-0, beat #29 Auburn 26-19, vs. Ball St.
8 10. Oklahoma Sooners 1-0, beat UTEP 24-7, vs. Florida A&M
14 11. Arkansas Razorbacks 1-0, beat Jacksonville St. 49-24, @Lou-Monroe
15 12. Kansas State Wildcats 1-0, beat Missouri State 51-9, vs. Miami(fl)
11 13. South Carolina Gamecocks 1-0, beat Vanderbilt 17-13, East Carolina
16 14. Virginia Tech Hokies 1-0, beat Georgia Tech 20-17(OT), vs. Austin Peay
12 15. Wisconsin Badgers 1-0, beat N.Iowa 26-21, @Oregon State
17 16. Ohio State Buckeyes 1-0, beat Miami(O) 56-10, vs. UCF
18 17. Texas Longhorns 1-0, beat Wyoming 37-17, vs. New Mexico
19 18. Nebraska Cornhuskers 1-0, beat So.Miss 49-20, vs. UCLA
20 19. Oklahoma State Cowboys 1-0, beat Savanna State 84-0, @Arizonia
21 20. TCU Horned Frogs 0-0, vs. Grambling State.
22 21. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 1-0, beat Navy(Ireland) 50-10, vs. Purdue
23 22. Florida Gators 1-0, Bowling Green 27-14, @Texas A&M
24 23. Louisville Cardinals 1-0, beat Kentucky 32-14, vs. Missouri State
12 24. Michigan Wolverines 0-1, lost #2Alabama 14-41, vs. AF
27 25. BYU Cougars 1-0, beat Washington State 30-6, Weber State
26 26. Stanford Cardinals 1-0, beat SJSt. 20-17, vs. Duke
28 27. Boise State Cowboys 0-1, lost #9Mich State 14-17
30 28. Washington Huskies 1-0, beat San Diego State 21-12, @#6LSU
NR 29. Baylor Bears 1-0, beat #25 SMU 59-24, off
NR 30. North Carolina 1-0, beat Elon 62-0, @WF
1 1. USC Trojans 1-0, beat Hawaii 49-10, @Syracuse
2 2. Alabama Crimson Tide 1-0, beat #13Mich 41-14, vs.Western Kentucky
3 3. Georgia Bulldogs 1-0, beat Buffalo 45-23, @Missouri
4 4. Oregon Ducks 1-0, beat Ark St. 57-34, vs. Fresno State
5 5. West Virgina 1-0, beat Marshall 69-34, off
6 6. LSU Tigers 1-0, beat North Texas 41-14, vs #28 Washington
7 7. FSU Seminoles 1-0, beat Murray St. 69-3, vs. Savanna State
9 8. Michigan State Spartans 1-0, beat #28 Boise State 17-13, @CMich
10 9. Clemson Tigers 1-0, beat #29 Auburn 26-19, vs. Ball St.
8 10. Oklahoma Sooners 1-0, beat UTEP 24-7, vs. Florida A&M
14 11. Arkansas Razorbacks 1-0, beat Jacksonville St. 49-24, @Lou-Monroe
15 12. Kansas State Wildcats 1-0, beat Missouri State 51-9, vs. Miami(fl)
11 13. South Carolina Gamecocks 1-0, beat Vanderbilt 17-13, East Carolina
16 14. Virginia Tech Hokies 1-0, beat Georgia Tech 20-17(OT), vs. Austin Peay
12 15. Wisconsin Badgers 1-0, beat N.Iowa 26-21, @Oregon State
17 16. Ohio State Buckeyes 1-0, beat Miami(O) 56-10, vs. UCF
18 17. Texas Longhorns 1-0, beat Wyoming 37-17, vs. New Mexico
19 18. Nebraska Cornhuskers 1-0, beat So.Miss 49-20, vs. UCLA
20 19. Oklahoma State Cowboys 1-0, beat Savanna State 84-0, @Arizonia
21 20. TCU Horned Frogs 0-0, vs. Grambling State.
22 21. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 1-0, beat Navy(Ireland) 50-10, vs. Purdue
23 22. Florida Gators 1-0, Bowling Green 27-14, @Texas A&M
24 23. Louisville Cardinals 1-0, beat Kentucky 32-14, vs. Missouri State
12 24. Michigan Wolverines 0-1, lost #2Alabama 14-41, vs. AF
27 25. BYU Cougars 1-0, beat Washington State 30-6, Weber State
26 26. Stanford Cardinals 1-0, beat SJSt. 20-17, vs. Duke
28 27. Boise State Cowboys 0-1, lost #9Mich State 14-17
30 28. Washington Huskies 1-0, beat San Diego State 21-12, @#6LSU
NR 29. Baylor Bears 1-0, beat #25 SMU 59-24, off
NR 30. North Carolina 1-0, beat Elon 62-0, @WF
Sunday, September 2, 2012
My 2012 Preseason All-American Team
RB- Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 5-11, 212, Sr.
RB- Kenjon Barner, Oregon, 5-11, 195, Sr.
WR- Robert Woods, USC, 6-1,190, Jr.
WR- Tavon Allen, W. Virginia, 5-9, 174, Sr.
WR- Sammy Watkins, Clemson, 6-1, 200, So.
TE- Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame, 6-6,251, Jr.
OT- DJ Fluker, Alabama, 6-6, 314, Sr.
OT- Rick Wagner, Wisconsin, 6-6, 332, Sr.
OG- Braden Hansen, BYU, 6-6, 313, Sr.
OG- Jonathan Cooper, UNC, 6-6, 305, Sr.
OC- Barrett Jones, Alabama, 6-5, 305, Sr.
DE- Alex Okafor, Texas, 6-5, 260, Sr.
DT- Star Lotulelei, Utah, 6-4, 325, Sr.
DT- John Jenkins, Georgia, 6-3, 351, Sr.
LB- Jarvis Jones, Georgia, 6-3, 242, Jr.
LB- Manti Te'o, Notre Dame, 6-2, 255, Sr.
LB- Chase Thomas, Stanford, 6-4, 250, Sr.
LB- Arthur Brown, KSU, 6-1, 225, Sr.
CB- David Amerson, NC St., 6-3, 195, Jr.
CB- Johnny Adams, Mich St, 5-11, 175, Sr.
S- Robert Lester, Alabama, 6-2, 210, Sr.
S- Kenny Vaccaro, Texas, 6-1, 215, Sr.
K- Quinn Sharp, Ok State, 6-1, 205, Sr.
P- Brad Wing, LSU, 6-3, 184, So.
KR/PR- Tavon Austin, WVir, 5-9, 174, Sr.
Second/ Third Teams
QB-Geno Smith,WV, 6-3, 214, Sr./ Tyler Wilson, Arkansas, 6-3, 220, Sr.
RB- Marcus Lattimore, SCar, 6-0, 220, Jr/ Joseph Randle, Ok St, 6-1, 194, Jr.
RB- Giovanni Bernard, UNC, 6-0, 190, So/ Le'Veon Bell, Mich St, 6-2, 238, Jr.
WR-Marquise Lee, USC, 6-0, 190, So/ Ryan Swoope, TA&M, 6-0, 206, Sr.
WR- Keenan Allen, Cal, 6-3, 206, Jr/ Connor Vernon, Duke, 6-1, 195, Sr.
WR- Marquess Wilson, WashSt, 6-4, 193, Jr/ Emory Blake, Auburn, 6-2, 197, Sr.
TE- Austin Seferan-Jenkins, Wash, 6-6,258,So/Jake Stoneburner, Ohio State,6-5, 245, Sr.
OT-Jake Mathews, TA&M, 6-5, 305, Jr./ Alex Hurst, LSU, 6-6, 340, Sr.
OT-Luke Joeckel, TA&M, 6-6, 310, Jr/ Seantrel Henderson, Miami Fl, 6-8, 350, Jr.
OG- Chance Warmack, Alabama, 6-3,320, Sr/ Mason Walters, Texas, 6-6, 315, Jr.
OG- Alvin Bailey, Arkansas, 6-5, 312, Jr/ Chris McDonald, Mich State, 6-5, 301, Sr.
OC- Khaled Holmes, USC, 6-4, 305, Sr/ TJ Johnson, South Carolina, 6-6, 319, Sr.
DE- Sam Montgomery, LSU, 6-4, 245, Jr/ Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas, 6-5, 250, Jr.
DE- William Gholston, Mich State, 6-7, 275, Jr/ Bjoern Werner, FSU, 6-4, 272, Jr.
DT- Johnathan Hawkins, Ohio State, 6-3, 317, Jr/ Kawaan Short, Purdue, 6-3, 315, Sr.
DT- Baker Steinkuhler, Nebraska, 6-6, 290, Sr/ Ashton Dorsey, Texas, 6-2, 300, Jr
LB- Jordan Hicks, Texas, 6-3, 238, Jr/ Shayne Skov, Stanford, 6-3, 251, Sr.
LB- Kevin Reddick, UNC, 6-3, 240, Sr/ Tom Wort, Oklahoma, 6-0, 229, Jr.
LB- Nico Johnson, Alabama, 6-3, 245, Sr/ Max Bullough, Mich State, 6-3, 252, Jr
LB- CJ Mosley, Alabama, 6-2, 235, Jr/ Jelani Jenkins, Florida,6-0, 233, Jr.
CB- Jonathan Banks, Miss State, 6-2, 185, Jr/ Desmond Trufant, Wash, 6-0, 185, Sr.
CB- Carrington Byndom, Texas, 6-1, 180, Jr/ Quandre Diggs, Texas, 5-11, 200, So
S- Bacarri Rambo, Georgia, 6-0, 218, Sr/ Eric Reid, LSU, 6-2, 208, Jr.
S- Dexter McCoil, Tulsa, 6-4, 220, Sr/ TJ McDonald, USC, 6-3, 205, Sr.
K- Caleb Sturgis, Florida, 5-11, 187, Sr/ Dan Conroy, Mich State, 5-10, 194, Sr.
P- Tress Way, OU, 6-1, 218, Sr/ Ryan Allen, Louisiana Tech, 6-2, 213, Sr.
KR/PR- Sammy Watkins, Clemson, 6-1, 200, So/ Jamal Miles, ASU, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Freshman To Keep Your Eyes On
(includes Redshirts)
Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon, (RS), 6-4, 198
Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA, (RS), 6-3, 220
Zeke Pike, QB, Auburn, 6-6, 229
Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M (RS), 6-1, 205
Tyler O'Connor, QB, Michigan State, 6-3, 202
Jimmy Laughrea, QB, Boise State (RS), 6-2, 193
Blake Kohlhausen, QB, Houston (RS), 6-3, 204
Nick Sherry, QB, UNLV (RS), 6-5, 240
Wes Lunt, QB, Oklahoma State (RS), 6-4, 215
Michael Eubank, QB, ASU (RS), 6-5, 242
Johnathan Gray, HB, Texas, 5-11, 208
Keith Marshall, HB, Georgia, 5-11, 190
Todd Gurley, HB, Georgia, 6-1, 200
TJ Yeldon, HB, Alabama, 6-2, 210
Greg Garmon, HB, Iowa, 6-1, 200
Barry Sanders Jr., HB, Stanford, 5-10, 191
Randy "Duke" Johnson, HB, Miami (FL), 5-9, 190
Wes Brown, HB, Maryland, 6-1, 210
Trey Williams, HB, Texas A&M, 5-8, 180
Michael Holmes, HB, Va Tech (RS), 5-11, 208
Eddie Williams, WR, Alabama, 6-3, 204
Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland, 6-0, 184
Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Missouri, 6-6, 220
Deotay Greenberry, WR, Houston, 6-3, 187
Devon Blackmon, WR, Oregon (RS), 6-1, 194
Joe Morrow, WR, Miss State (RS), 6-4, 205
LaDarius Brown, WR, TCU (RS), 6-4, 220
Thomas Johnson, WR, Texas A&M, 5-11, 180
Trey Metoyer, WR, OU, 6-3, 198
Shaq Roland, WR, South Carolina, 6-1, 173
Darius Redman, WR, Va Tech (RS), 6-3, 257
Jordan Payton, WR, UCLA, 6-2, 205
Bryce Treggs, WR, Cal (RS), 5-11, 165
Dominque Williams, WR, Washington State(RS), 6-2, 182
Anthony Rook, TE, Wake Forest, 6-4, 235
Jake Phillips, TE, UNLV (RS), 6-5, 245
Ryan Reeves, OC, Nebraska (RS), 6-3, 300
Dan Voltz, OG, Wisconsin, 6-4, 290
Kyle Kalis, OG, Michigan, 6-5, 305
Christian Westerman, OG, Auburn (RS), 6-3, 300
Zach West, OG, Kentucky (RS), 6-4, 301
Ted Karras, OG, Illinois (RS), 6-4, 295
Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State, 6-5, 310
Torian White, OT, UCLA (RS), 6-6, 298
Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina (RS), 6-6, 332
Noah Spence, DE, Ohio State, 6-4, 245
Riley McMinn, DE, Iowa (RS), 6-7, 245
Xavier Cooper, DE, Washington State (RS), 6-4, 278
Brandon Jackson, DE, Texas Tech (RS), 6-5, 251
Mario Edwards, DE/DT, FSU, 6-4, 290
Elis McCarthy, DT, UCLA, 6-5, 326
Eddie Goldman, DT, FSU, 6-4, 310
Malcolm Brown, DT, Texas, 6-4, 292
Jabari Hunt-Days, LB, GT (RS), 6-3, 245
Jared Norris, LB, Utah (RS),6-1, 230
Daryl Monroe, LB, Washington State (RS), 6-1, 214
Nate Smith, LB, Temple (RS), 6-0, 230
Nick Vanhoose, CB, Northwestern (RS), 6-1, 185
Marcus Caffery, CB, Kentucky (RS), 5-11, 201
Wayne Lyons, CB, Stanford(RS), 6-1, 195
Chris Hackett, S, TCU(RS), 6-2, 200
My 2012 NCAA Football Preseason top 30
1. USC Trojans- I look for Barkley, and their juggernaught offense to be hard to even slow down. Depth is their only hurdle.
2. Alabama Crimson Tide- Yeah they are reloading, but most of their backups would start for anyone. Plus they always find a way in the really big games.
3. Georgia Bulldogs- Aaron Murray is looking to go crazy, and no Alab, or LSU on schedule.
4. Oregon Ducks- Nobody reloads at quarterback like the Ducks do, and this freshman might be the best.
5. West Virgina- Might be the most offensively explosive team in College football, now on a big stage with a chance to really compete.
6. LSU Tigers- If Mettenberger is great they could win it all, thats a big if for QB at LSU. With honey-badger in rehab who will make the big plays when it matters?
7. FSU Seminoles- If EJ Manuel can stay healthy, and keep turnovers down, they are playing for it all. Defense is stout, and recruiting is ridiculous.
8. Oklahoma Sooners- Strong Sr Class, but can Landry Jones find someone he can trust to throw it to? Will other Stoops bring back their great defensive attacks?
9. Michigan State-Only question mark in new Quarterback, the rest is very solid. Can Defense win title? Will Bell average 97 carries a game?
10. Clemson Tigers- Explosive team that seems to fade down the stretch, will this year be different?
11. South Carolina Gamecocks- If Lattimore is healthy and gets enough touches watch out. Can Shaw improve?
12. Wisconsin Badgers-Will this years ACC transfer at QB be enough to cover up defensive holes?
13. Michigan Wolverines- Can they win the big game? We will find out quickly. Or is Robinson the best running back playing QB in college football?
14. Arkansas Razorbacks- How will they react with Petrino gone? Everything is solid.
15. KSU Wildcats- Last years surprise team now better, watchout. Only injuries can hold them back.
16. Virginia Tech Hokies- Can Logan Thomas lead them out of ACC? We all know they will at least go to the ACC title game.
17. Ohio State Buckeyes- Urban Meyer, very mobile quarterback enough said.
18. Texas Longhorns- Great Defense, strong backfield, only mediocre Ash holding them back
19. Nebraska Cornhuskers- Have the talent to win the big 10, tough road games will decide
20. Oklahoma State Cowboys- Fr QB’s are always up and down, defense remains a question
21. TCU Horned Frogs- Their world has flipped, finally in a big conference, and offense is carrying them instead of their usual great defenses.
22. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Is this the year it all comes together? Or is it next year Again
23. Florida Gators- Mushchamp must think he’s still at Texas watching mediocre quarterbacks fall all over themselves to blow the games.
24. Louisville Cardinals- Charlie Strong is building, and Bridgewater might be better. No real obstacles in their schedule. Could still be the only undefeated team not in top 10.
25. SMU Mustangs- Garrett Gilbert gets his chance to go back to an offense more along his speed, if he can be the quarterback he was in highschool this is a top offense
26. Stanford Cardinals- There’s a new sheriff in town at quarterback, but all he has to do is hand off to the stable of running backs.
27. BYU Cougars- Riley Nelson might be the best quarterback on no-ones radar, just like BYU might be one of the better teams on no-one’s radar.
28. Boise State Broncos- Having to replace one of College’s greatest quarterbacks, and best running back from last year always hurts. Look for some early season struggles before ship is righted.
29. Auburn Tigers- Still have a lot of talent, but the SEC is stacked.
30. Washington Huskies- Can Price play his best game every week.
Conference Champions
ACC- Florida State over Virginia Tech
Big 10- Michigan State over Wisconsin
Big 12- West Virginia/ Oklahoma (tie)
Big East- Louisville
Conf USA- SMU over UCF
MAC- Ohio over W. Mich
Mountain West- Boise State
Pac 12- USC over Oregon
SEC- Alabama over Georgia
Sun Belt- Louisiana-Lafayette
WAC- Louisiana Tech
2. Alabama Crimson Tide- Yeah they are reloading, but most of their backups would start for anyone. Plus they always find a way in the really big games.
3. Georgia Bulldogs- Aaron Murray is looking to go crazy, and no Alab, or LSU on schedule.
4. Oregon Ducks- Nobody reloads at quarterback like the Ducks do, and this freshman might be the best.
5. West Virgina- Might be the most offensively explosive team in College football, now on a big stage with a chance to really compete.
6. LSU Tigers- If Mettenberger is great they could win it all, thats a big if for QB at LSU. With honey-badger in rehab who will make the big plays when it matters?
7. FSU Seminoles- If EJ Manuel can stay healthy, and keep turnovers down, they are playing for it all. Defense is stout, and recruiting is ridiculous.
8. Oklahoma Sooners- Strong Sr Class, but can Landry Jones find someone he can trust to throw it to? Will other Stoops bring back their great defensive attacks?
9. Michigan State-Only question mark in new Quarterback, the rest is very solid. Can Defense win title? Will Bell average 97 carries a game?
10. Clemson Tigers- Explosive team that seems to fade down the stretch, will this year be different?
11. South Carolina Gamecocks- If Lattimore is healthy and gets enough touches watch out. Can Shaw improve?
12. Wisconsin Badgers-Will this years ACC transfer at QB be enough to cover up defensive holes?
13. Michigan Wolverines- Can they win the big game? We will find out quickly. Or is Robinson the best running back playing QB in college football?
14. Arkansas Razorbacks- How will they react with Petrino gone? Everything is solid.
15. KSU Wildcats- Last years surprise team now better, watchout. Only injuries can hold them back.
16. Virginia Tech Hokies- Can Logan Thomas lead them out of ACC? We all know they will at least go to the ACC title game.
17. Ohio State Buckeyes- Urban Meyer, very mobile quarterback enough said.
18. Texas Longhorns- Great Defense, strong backfield, only mediocre Ash holding them back
19. Nebraska Cornhuskers- Have the talent to win the big 10, tough road games will decide
20. Oklahoma State Cowboys- Fr QB’s are always up and down, defense remains a question
21. TCU Horned Frogs- Their world has flipped, finally in a big conference, and offense is carrying them instead of their usual great defenses.
22. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Is this the year it all comes together? Or is it next year Again
23. Florida Gators- Mushchamp must think he’s still at Texas watching mediocre quarterbacks fall all over themselves to blow the games.
24. Louisville Cardinals- Charlie Strong is building, and Bridgewater might be better. No real obstacles in their schedule. Could still be the only undefeated team not in top 10.
25. SMU Mustangs- Garrett Gilbert gets his chance to go back to an offense more along his speed, if he can be the quarterback he was in highschool this is a top offense
26. Stanford Cardinals- There’s a new sheriff in town at quarterback, but all he has to do is hand off to the stable of running backs.
27. BYU Cougars- Riley Nelson might be the best quarterback on no-ones radar, just like BYU might be one of the better teams on no-one’s radar.
28. Boise State Broncos- Having to replace one of College’s greatest quarterbacks, and best running back from last year always hurts. Look for some early season struggles before ship is righted.
29. Auburn Tigers- Still have a lot of talent, but the SEC is stacked.
30. Washington Huskies- Can Price play his best game every week.
Conference Champions
ACC- Florida State over Virginia Tech
Big 10- Michigan State over Wisconsin
Big 12- West Virginia/ Oklahoma (tie)
Big East- Louisville
Conf USA- SMU over UCF
MAC- Ohio over W. Mich
Mountain West- Boise State
Pac 12- USC over Oregon
SEC- Alabama over Georgia
Sun Belt- Louisiana-Lafayette
WAC- Louisiana Tech
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