Latest Bowl Projections November 28, 2012

Bowl/Date/ Teams

BCS National Championship-Jan. 7- Notre Dame (12-0) vs. Alabama (11-1)

GoDaddy.com-Jan. 6-  Toledo (9-3) vs. Arkansas St(8-3)

BBVA Compass-Jan. 5- UConn(5-6)(*) vs. Middle Tenn St (8-3)

Cotton-Jan. 4- Oklahoma (9-3) vs. LSU(10-2)

Fiesta-Jan. 3- (Big12C) Kansas State (10-1) vs. Kent State (11-1)

Sugar-Jan. 2- (SECC) Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oregon (11-1)

Orange-Jan. 1- (ACCC) Florida State (10-2) vs. (BigEC) Louisville (10-2)

Rose-Jan. 1- (Pac-12C) Stanford (10-2) vs. Nebraska (10-2)

Outback-Jan. 1- Wisconsin (7-5) vs. Florida (11-1)

Capital One-Jan. 1- Mississippi St (8-4) vs. Michigan (8-4)

Gator-Jan. 1- South Carolina (10-2) vs. Northwestern (9-3)

Heart of Dallas-Jan. 1- TCU(7-5) vs. Central Michigan (6-6)

Chik-Fil-A-Dec. 31- Georgia (11-1) vs. Clemson (10-2)

Liberty-Dec. 31- Tulsa (9-3) vs. Pitt (5-6)(*)

Sun-Dec. 31-  Louisiana Lafayette (7-4) vs. Arizonia (7-5)

Music City-Dec. 31- Vanderbilt (8-4) vs. Duke (6-6)

Buffalo Wild Wings-Dec. 29- Texas Tech (7-5) vs. Minnesota (6-6)

Alamo-Dec. 29- Texas (8-3) vs. UCLA (9-3)

PinStripe-Dec. 29- Syracuse (7-5) vs. West Virginia (6-5)

Hunger-Dec. 29- Navy (7-4) vs. Washington (7-4)

Armed Forces-Dec. 29- Rice (6-6) vs. Air Force (6-5)

Meineke Car Care-Dec. 28- Baylor (6-5) vs. Purdue (6-6)

Russell Athletic-Dec. 28-  Michigan State (6-6) vs. Rutgers (9-3)

Independence-Dec. 28- NC State (7-5) vs. Louisiana Tech (9-3)

Holiday-Dec. 27- vs. Oklahoma State (7-4) vs. Oregon State (8-3)

Belk-Dec. 27- Georgia Tech (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (8-3)

Military-Dec. 27- Va Tech (6-6) vs. Iowa State (6-6)

Little Caesars-Dec. 26- N. Illinois (11-1) vs.Fresno State (9-3)

Hawaii-Dec. 24-  SMU(6-6) vs. San Jose St (10-2)

Las Vegas-Dec. 22- Boise St (9-2) vs. USC (7-4)

New Orleans-Dec. 22- E. Carolina (7-4) vs. Louisiana Monroe (8-4)

Beef O’Brady’s-Dec. 21- UCF (9-3) vs. Ball St (8-3)

Poinsettia-Dec. 20- BYU(7-5) vs. San Diego St (8-3)

Idaho Potato-Dec. 15-  Ohio (8-4)  vs. Utah State (10-2)

New Mexico-Dec. 15-  Nevada (7-4) vs. Arizonia State (7-5)

*- Only if they become Bowl Eligible

NFL Power Rankings Week 13, and preview of games.

  1. Houston Texans 10-1, Except fo a minor hiccup the Texans have been nearly unstoppable. Finding ways to win the games they shouldn't.

  2. Atlanta Falcons 10-1, Can they continue to win so many close games?
  3. San Francisco 49ers 8-2-1, Expect Alex Smith to be the starter, but Kaepernick will always be there ready to step in. Which should fill 49er fans with a good feeling.
  4. Baltimore Ravens 9-2, Maybe the Ravens will finally recognize that Ray Rice can win them the Super Bowl if they let him. Special players like him only come around once in a blue moon.
  5. New England Patriots 8-3, Just when fans were starting to worry, the Pat's managed to streak 5 straight wins together. With their offense being nearly unstoppable.
  6. Denver Broncos 8-3, Six straight wins, and a huge division lead is exactly what John Elway wanted when he went after Payton Manning.
  7. Chicago Bears 8-3, Can the Bears manage to stay in the hunt long enough to get healthy?
  8. New York Giants 7-4, It's about time for the real Giants to step up and finish the season like they played last week against the Pack. Happens every year about this time.
  9. Green Bay Packers 7-4, The had been stringing wins together till the Giants stuck their foot on their neck last week. They are hoping it was only an aboration.
10. Indianapolis Colts 7-4, Everybody has been brought together by their coaches illness. Even Cheerleaders are shaving their heads in support. Never seen anything like this. If they can keep it up their are a crazy wildcard lock, and a dangerous team to play in the playoffs.
11. Seattle Seahawks 6-5, If they could only find a way to play every game at home they would be undefeated. But as well as they play at home, is as bad as they play on the road. Such is way things can go with such a young team. They should be very dangerous in the future though.
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-5, Things are finally coming together for the Buc's, explosive offense, and a real serious rookie of the year candidate at runningback. Anything can happen.
13. Minnesota Vikings 6-5, For a time they looked like a top tier team, but may have finally come back to earth.
14. Washington Redskins 5-6, RGIII and the offense has looked every bit as explosive as his offense was in College. Now they just need some luck, and a few more games against Dallas to make the playoffs.
15. Cincinnati Bengals 6-5, Up, and down. Right now up, can they maintain the up enough to challenge to the playoffs.
16. New Orleans Saints 5-6, A shocking turn of events as the Saints started winning, only to finally lose last week. Will they keep winning, or will they fall back to earth?
17. Pittsburgh Steelers 6-5, Maybe its time to ask Vince Young if he wants to play? Charlie Batch is so old, he creaks when he breathes.
18. Miami Dolphins 5-6, Anything can and has happened to the Dolphins this year. So anything is possible. Fans should have hope with the rookie quarterback, looking good at times.
19. Dallas Cowboys 5-6, There is anything but hope in Dallas. Romo looks resigned to his fate in mediocrity. The offense has no life, and only seems to wake up later, and later. Miles Austin has proven he's never going to be fully healthy. Look out draft here they come.
20. St. Louis Rams 4-6-1, sometimes they look great, others not so much. But they have been in most of the games they lost, and have some hope of the future.
21. Detroit Lions 4-7, A good team having a dreadful season. Can't really explain their record as anthing other than sloppy teams find a way to lose.
22. New York Jets 4-7, Is it Tebow time now? You would think he would be a great fit in New York. Ball control offense with great play late. Sounds like an offense a defensive minded coach would want. The bottom line is they are too stubborn to let him play.
23. Buffalo Bills 4-7, bad road teams, usually find themselves down here near the bottom.
24. Tennessee Titans 4-7, Chris Johnson is actually running like a franchise running back, and still they find ways to lose.
25. San Diego Chargers 4-7, Looks like Norv has finally bitten off more than he can take. The Talent is there, but the O-Line just isn't what it used to be.
26. Carolina Panthers 3-8, Cam Newton looked great against the Eagles, but he had to eventually in this Sophomore slump of a season.
27. Cleveland Browns 3-8, Don't look now but there are signs of life in Ohio, but then they lost their ancient rookie to a head injury. With Colt McCoy starting there are now 10 NFL starting quarterbacks who played their highschool ball in Texas.
28. Arizona Cardinals 4-7, Wow their O-line was bad, and now with injuries its worse. Seven straight loses after starting 4-0, can lead to a regime change.
29. Oakland Raiders 3-8, Been bad, staying that way. Need a new mindset in Oakland if they ever want to do anything but draft high.
30. Philadelphia Eagles 3-8, Fans are angry, and rightfully so. But its hard to play good when your line play is this bad, and your back up quarterback needs more time in the oven, but your starters made of glass.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars 2-9, Chad Henne is bringing signs of life to this offense. Maybe the Jag's should think about giving him the gig full time.
32. Kansas City Chiefs 1-10, If anyone ever needed to go ahead and tank the season to draft a great quarterback its the Chiefs. They need a leader, and they need it bad.

Thursday Night

New Orleans Saints (5-6) at Atlanta Falcons (10-1)= Who needs this one more? The Saints need to start another streak to make the playoffs. The Falcons need revenge on the loan team that defeated them. My Prediction= Atlanta 34 New Orleans 31

Sunday Day

Carolina Panthers (3-8) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-10)= Another mediocre game, but one that should be owned by Carolina, but with their track record who knows. My Prediction Carolina 37 KC 21

Houston Texans (10-1) at Tennessee Titans (4-7)= This should be a good one as the new Houston team comes to visit the old Houston team. My Prediction Houston 45 Tenn 24

San Francisco 49ers (8-2-1) at St. Louis Rams (4-6-1)= Will this one end in a tie? Last time these two met, the 49ers did all they could to let the Rams win. This time the 49ers are coming on strong, and the Rams aren't. My Prediciton SF 19 St. Louis 13

Arizona Cardinals (4-7) at New York Jets (4-7)= Two teams that once had playoff hopes, that are now bottom feeders. Both through injuries, with some stubborness added by the Jets. My Prediction NYJ 9 Ariz 6

Minnesota Vikings (6-5) at Green Bay Packers (7-4)= This should be a good one, and chance for the Pack to seperate from the pack, or fall deep into it. My Prediction GB 34 Minn 28

Cleveland Browns (3-8) at Oakland Raiders (3-8)= Though the records don't show it. This should be a hotly contested game that should go be a good one to watch. Late news has Weeden getting the start now. My Prediciton Oakland 38 Cleveland 28

New England Patriots (8-3) at Miami Dolphins (5-6)= This could be surpisingly a good one. That is if the Dolphins can play mistake free, and keep the Pat's off the field. But in the end you will get what you expect. My Predictions New England 38 Miami 30

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) at Baltimore Ravens (8-3)= This has been one of the most tense rivalries in Pro Ball, but the Steelers problems have taken some of the luster out of this. My Prediction Baltimore 27 Pitt 13

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9) at Buffalo Bills (4-7)= This should be a shoot out, with neither defense being really prepared to play. My Prediction Jack 41 Buff 35 ot

Seattle Seahawks (6-5) at Chicago Bears (8-3)= The Bears are meeting the Seahawks at the right time away from Seattle. My Predicton Chicago 19 Seattle 13

Indianapolis Colts (7-4) at Detroit Lions (4-7)= Expect a close one, but eventually the Lions should make enough mistakes to lose this one. My Predictions Ind 34 Det 31

Tampa Bay Buc's (6-5) at Denver Broncos (8-3)= Expect a good game, but expect Peyton to pull it out in the end. My Prediction Denver 33 TB 28

Cincinnatti Bengals (6-5) at San Diego Chargers (4-7)= Just the right team comes to town, ready to fix the Chargers ills, as the Bengals haven't played as well on the road. My Prediction SD 31 Cinn 21

Sunday Night

Philadelphia Eagles (3-8) at Dallas Cowboys (5-6)= This is why networks should be able to change their lineups during the season. Who really wants to watch these two teams play at night? The real question is? Who is more mediocre than these two teams. I would love to take the Eagles, but they are just as bad as Dallas. The Cowboys on the other hand have made sure their new billion dollar home is anything but. My Prediction= Dallas 38 Philadelphia 28

Monday Night

New York Giants (7-4) at Washington Redskins (5-6)= This is actually a great matchup for Monday night. The Redskins have won a few straight, and are looking really good on offense. The Giants are prone to put distance between them and the rest of the division. So i'm calling for an upset. My Prediction Wash 38 NYG 34

2012 NCAA Football Coaching Carousel Score card

Latest Rumors


New Coaching Hires

NC State- Dave Doeren, (Head Coach N. Illinois, 23-4(.852) Career record)
Kentucky- Mark Stoops, (DC Florida State, 1st Head Coaching position)
Idaho- Paul Petrino, (OC Arkansas, 1st Head Coaching Position)
N.Illinois- Rod Cary, (OC N.Illinois, 1st Head Coaching Position)
Auburn- Gus Malzahn, (Head Coach Arkansas State, 9-3(.750)(OC Auburn 09-11)
Arkansas- Bret Bielema, (Head Coach Wisconsin, 68-24(.731) Career record)
Boston College- Steve Addazio, (Head Coach Temple 13-11(.542)(Career record)
Georgia State- Trent Miles, (Head Coach Indiana St 20-36 (.357)(Career record)
Purdue- Darrell Hazel (Head Coach Kent State 16-9 (.640)(Career Record)
Cal- Sonny Dykes (Head Coach Louisiana Tech 22-15 (.595)(Career Record)
Tennessee- Butch Jones (HC Cincinnati 23-14 .622) (50-27 (.649) (Career Record)
South Florida- Willie Taggart (HC Western Ky 16-20 (.444)(Career Record)
Cincinnati- Tommy Tuberville (HC Texas Tech 20-17 .541)(130-77.628CareerRecord)
UTEP- Sean Kugler (OL Coach Pittsburgh Steelers) (1st HC Job)
Colorado- Mike MacIntyre (HC San Jose State 16-21 (.433)(Career record)
Western Kentucky- Bobby Petrino (75-26 (.743) 7 Bowls at Ark,Louisville)
So. Miss- Todd Monken (OC Oklahoma State) (1st Head Coaching position)
Arkansas State- Bryan Harsen (OC Texas, OC Boise St.1st Head Coaching Position)
Texas Tech- Kliff Kingsbury (OC Texas A&M, Houston)(1st Head Coaching Position)
La Tech- Skip Holtz (Former HC SFL 88-71 (.554 5 Bowls) (Career Record)
Temple- Matt Rhule (NYGiants OL Coach)(1st Head Coaching job)
San Jose State- Ron Carager (Head Coach San Diego University 44-22) (.667)
Western Michigan- P.J. Fleck (Tampa Bay WR Coach)(1st Head Coaching Job)
Kent State- Paul Haynes (Arkansas/Ohio State DC)(1st Head Coaching Job)
Wisconsin- Gary Anderson (HC Utah State 26-24 .520) (30-31 .492 Career)
Utah State- Matt Wells (OC Utah State)(1st HC Job)
Florida International- Ron Turner (QBC Tampa Bay)(42-61.408 at Ill &SanJoseSt)
Nevada- Brian Polian (ST/TE A&M/Stanford/NotreDame)
Syracuse- Scott Shafer (DC Syracuse)
Oregon- Mark Helfrich (OC Oregon)


* Left before Bowl Game
Coaches Fired or left

Tennessee- Derek Dooley (2010-2012)(15-21.417, 0-15 vs. top 25, 0 bowl games)
Auburn- Gene Chizik(2009-2012)(33-19.635,1SEC Title, 1National Title, 3 Bowl games)
NC State- Tom O’Brien(2006-2012)(40-35,.533,3 bowl games)
Cal- Jeff Tedford(2002-2012)(82-57.590, 5-3 in 8 bowl games,1-Co Pac Title)
Arkansas- John L. Smith(2012)(4-8.333, 1season)
Kentucky- Joker Phillips(2010-2012)(12-23.342)
Western Michigan- Bill Cubit(2005-2012)(51-47.520, 3 bowl games)
Idaho- Robb Akey(2006-2012)(20-50.286, 1 bowl game)
UTEP- Mike Price(2003-2012)(47-60.439, 3 bowl games)
BC- Frank Spaziani(2009-2012)(22-29.431, 3 bowl games)
Purdue- Danny Hope(2009-2012) (22-27.449)
So.Miss- Ellis Johnson (2012)(0-12 .000)
Georgia State- Bill Curry (2010-2012) (10-23 .303)(retired at 70)
S.Florida-Skip Holtz(2010-2012) (16-20 .444 1 bowl game)
N.Illinois-Dave Doeren(2011-2012) (23-4 .852 1 bowl game)(left for NCState) *
Colorado- John Embree (2011-2012(4-21 .160)
Arkansas State- Gus Malzahn(2012)(9-3)(left for Auburn)
Wisconsin- Bret Bielema (2006-2012) (68-24 .731 6 bowl games)(left for Arkansas) *
Temple- Steve Addazio (2011-2012) (13-11 .542 1 bowl game)(left for Boston College)
Kent State- Darrell Hazel (2011-2012) (16-9 .640)(left for Purdue) *
Florida International- Mario Cristobal ( 2007-2012) (27-47 .365 2 Bowl Games)
Louisiana Tech- Sonny Dykes (2010-2012)(22-15 .595 1 bowl game)(left for Cal)
Cincinnati- Butch Jones (2010-2012)(23-14 .622 1 bowl game)(left for Tennessee) *
Western Kentucky- Willie Taggart (2010-2012) (16-20 .444) (Left for USF) *
Texas Tech- Tommy Tuberville(2010-2012) (20-17 .541 1 bowl) (Left for Cinn) *
San Jose State- Mike MacIntyre (2010-2012) (16-21 .433) ( Left for Colorado) *
Utah State- Gary Anderson (2009-2012) (26-24 .320 2 bowls)(Left for Wisconsin)
Nevada- Chris Ault (1976-2012) (233-109-1 .681 10 Bowls, 7 playoffs)(Retiring)
Syracuse- Doug Marrone(2009-2012) (25-25.500 2 Bowls, 1 Co-BE Title)(left for Bills)
Oregon- Chip Kelly (2009-2012) (46-7 .868 4 Bowls, 2 Conf, 2 Co-Conf Titles)(Left for Eagles)

Coaches on the Hotseat

Maryland- Randy Edsall (2^nd year 6-18)(1.65M Salary)
USC- Lane Kiffen (3 seasons 25-12)(3.00M Salary)
Kansas- Charlie Weis (1^st season 1-10)(2.5M Salary)
NMState-DeWayne Walker(4^th year 10-39)(400K Salary)
UNLV- Bobby Hauck (3^rd year 6-32)(525K Salary)
Iowa- Kirk Ferentz (14 seasons, 100-74)(3.9M Salary)
Indiana- Kevin Wilson (2 seasons 5-19)(1.3M Salary)
Texas- Mac Brown (15 years 146-43)(5.4M Salary)
Army- Rich Ellerson (3rd year 17-31)(600k Salary)
Missouri- Gary Pinkel (12 season 89-61)(2.75M Salary

My NCAA Football Top 30 & Regional Rankings, November 25, 2012

LW/ RANK/ TEAM/ RECORD/ Last Week Result/ Game This Week

1      1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 12-0, beat #30 USC 22-13

5      2. Alabama Crimson Tide 11-1, beat Auburn 49-0/ vs #3 Georgia (SEC Title Game)
6      3. Georgia Bulldogs 11-1, beat Georgia Tech 42-10/ vs. #2 Alabama (SEC Title Game)
7      4. Florida Gators 11-1, beat #3 Florida State 37-26
2      5. Ohio State Buckeyes 12-0, beat #26 Michigan 26-21/ Season over
9      6. Oregon Ducks 11-1, beat #20 Oregon State 48-24
8      7. Kansas State Wildcats 10-1, off/ vs. #19 Texas
10    8. Texas A&M Aggies 10-2, beat Missouri 59-29
11    9. Stanford Cardinals 10-2, beat #16 UCLA 35-17/ vs. UCLA(PAC Title Game)
12  10. LSU Tigers 10-2, beat Arkansas 20-13
13  11. Oklahoma Sooners 9-2, beat #22 Oklahoma State 51-48/ at #26 TCU
14  12. South Carolina Gamecocks 10-2, beat #4 Clemson 27-17
17  13. Kent State Golden Flashes 11-1, beat Ohio 28-6/ vs. #17 N.Illinois(MAC Title Game)
18  14. Nebraska Cornhuskers 10-2, beat Iowa 13-7/ vs. Wisconsin(Big10 Title Game)
3    15. Florida State Seminoles 10-2, lost to #7 Florida 26-37/ vs. Georgia Tech (ACC Title Game)
4    16. Clemson Tigers 10-2, lost to #14 South Carolina 17-27
23  17. Northern Illinois 11-1, beat Eastern Michigan 49-7/ vs. Kent State(MAC Title Game)
24  18. Utah State Aggies 10-2, beat Idaho 45-9
15  19. Texas Longhorns 8-3, lost to TCU 13-20/ at #7 Kansas State
16  20. UCLA Bruins 9-3, lost to #11 Stanford 17-35/ vs. Stanford(PAC Title Game)
28  21. San Jose State 10-2, beat #29 Lou Tech 52-43/
27  22. Boise State Broncos 9-2, off/ at Nevada
NR 23. Vanderbilt Commodores 8-4, beat Wake Forest 55-21
NR 24. Northwestern 9-3, beat Illinois 50-14
NR 25. San Diego State Aztecs 9-3, beat Wyoming 42-24
NR 26. TCU Horned Frogs 7-4, beat #15 Texas 20-13/ vs. #11 OU
NR 27. Fresno State Bulldogs 9-3, beat Air Force 48-15
20  28. Oregon State Beavers 8-3, lost to #9 Oregon 24-48/ vs. Nichols State
22  29. Oklahoma State Cowboys 7-4, lost to #13 OU 48-51/ at Baylor
18  30T. Louisville Cardinals 9-2, lost to UConn 20-23/ @ #30 Rutgers
21  30T. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 9-2, lost to Pitt 6-27/ vs. #30 Louisville

******************Regional Rankings********************

EAST************SOUTHEAST*****MIDWEST*****SOUTHWEST***WEST
1. Vandy-23           1. Alab-2            1.ND-1               1. TA&M-8           1. Oregon-6
2. Louis-30             2. Geo-3             2. OhioSt-5        2.LSU-10             2. Stanford-9
3. Rutgers-30        3. Fl-4                 3. KSU-7            3. OU-11                3. Utah St-18
4. Navy (7-4)        4. SCar-12            4. Kent-13         4. Texas-19           4. UCLA-20
5. UNC (8-4)         5. FSU-15              5. Neb-14         5. TCU-26             5. SJoseSt-21
6. PennSt(8-4)      6. Clem-16           6. N.Ill-17          6. OkSt-29             6. BoiseSt-22
7. EC (8-4)            7. UCF (9-3)       7. NWestern-24 7. Baylor(6-5)        7. SDSt-25
8. Syr (7-5)           8. MissSt(8-4)      8. Mich(8-4)      8. TexTech(7-5)     8. FresnoSt-27
9. WVir(6-5)         9. Mia(7-5)          9.Toldeo(9-3)    9. LT(9-3)              9. Oregon St-28
10. NCSt (7-5)      10. OleMiss(6-6) 10. BallSt(9-3) 10. LMonroe(8-4)   10. Ariz(7-5)

*******************BIG GAMES THIS WEEK**************

#2 Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) vs. #3Georgia Bulldogs(11-1)= This is kind've big, the winner just gets to win the SEC title, and play Notre Dame in the National Championship game, so no pressure right lol. This should be a great defensive game matchup, with both team being able to make plays and score with their defenses. This should be alot better than last years title game. My Prediction= Alabama 17 Georgia 16

#19 Texas Longhorns (8-3) at #7 Kansas State Wildcats (10-1) = Just a week agon people were taking the Longhorns to upset KSU even though the Wildcats have owned the Longhorns since the Big 12 was formed. Texas needs to learn that when David Ash is on leave him in, but when he's off yank him if they want to win. KSU should be playing angry after the stinker they put up against Baylor, and a week off. My Predictions KSU 38 Texas 28

#11 Oklahoma Sooners (9-2) at #26 TCU Horned Frogs (7-4)= Both teams survived big rivalry games last week so they should both be a little tired, and maybe flat. But the bottom line is TCU is undefeated this season on the road, but has 4 loses at home. My Prediction OU 58 TCU 31

#13 Kent State (11-1) vs. N. Illinois (11-1)= One of the best matchups for the MAC title game in a long time. State has one of the better defenses in the county, while Northern Illinois has an offense that averages more yards than Oregon, this should be fun. My Prediction Kent St 38 NI34

#14 Nebraska (10-2) vs. Wisconsin (7-4)= It took a bit longer than expected but the Cornhuskers are finally primed to win their first Big 10 title. Now might really be the time to do it with Ohio State on probation, when they get off nobodies getting a chance after that. My Prediction Nebraska 24 Wisconsin 14

#15 Florida State (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (6-6)= Well the good thing about this game is league play in the ACC will finally be over. My Prediction FSU 59 GT 24

#29 Ok St (7-4) at Baylor (6-5) = And you thought the West Virginia game was fun. This will just be a crazy game, with the last team with the ball probably winning. My Prediction OK St 69 Baylor 66

#30 Louisville (9-2) at #30 Rutgers (9-2)= Both teams are looking for a chance at redemption after driving once promising seasons into the crapper. Now everyone will have a chance at the Big East title. Who knows who's going to win this game.  My Prediction Rutgers 28 Louis 27

Conference Realignment Scorecard

Well they are at it again, moving and shaking up the College Football World. Conference Realignment Season has started up. Come here to check out the latest news on who's going where or who might be going where.

Already Happened

Nebraska(Big 12) to Big 10
Missouri(Big 12) to SEC
Texas A&M(Big 12) to SEC
TCU(MounWest/BigEast) to Big 12
West Virginia(Big East) to Big 12
Temple(MAC) to Big East
Fresno St(WAC) to Mountain West
Nevada(WAC) to Mountain West
Hawaii(WAC) to Mountain West
Colorado(Big 12) to Pac-12
Utah(MounWest) to Pac-12

Officially Going to Happen

Rutgers(Big East) to Big 10
Maryland(ACC) to Big 10
Louisville(Big East) to ACC
Notre Dame(Big East/Indep) to ACC in all sports but football
Pittsburgh(Big East) to ACC
Syracuse(Big East) to ACC
Memphis(Conf USA) to Big East
Navy(Ind) to Big East (2015)
UCF(Conf USA) to Big East
Houston(Conf USA) to Big East
SMU(Conf USA) to Big East
San Diego St (MounWest) to Big East (Football only)
Tulane(Conf USA) to Big East
East Carolina(Conf USA) to Big East
UTSA(WAC) to Conf USA
North Texas(Sun Belt) to Conf USA
Florida International(Sun Belt) to Conf USA
Louisiana Tech(Sun Belt) to Conf USA
Old Dominion (CAA) to Conf USA (All Sports, then football when it moves up to DI)
Charlotte (?) to Conf USA (All sports, then football when it moves up to DI)
Utah State(WAC) to Mountain West
San Jose St(WAC) to Mountain West
Georgia State(?) to Sun Belt
Texas State(WAC) to Sun Belt
Texas Arlington(WAC/DII) to Sun Belt

LATEST RUMORS

Depaul(Big East) to New Created Conference
Georgetown(Big East) to New Created Conference
Marquette(Big East) to New Created Conference
Providence(Big East) to New Ceated Conference
St. Johns(Big East) to New Created Conference
Seton Hall(Big East) to New Created Conference
Villinova(Big East) to New Created Conference
Cincinnati(Big East) to New Created Conference/ Big 12
UConn(Big East) to New Created Conference/ ACC

Clemson(ACC) to SEC/ Big 12
Kansas(Big12) to Big 10
Virginia(ACC) to Big 10
Georgia Tech(ACC) to Big 10/SEC
Virginia Tech(ACC) to SEC
Florida State(ACC) to SEC and Big12
South Florida(Big East) to SEC/ACC
Miami (Fl)(ACC) to SEC (Probably would have happened before Scandal)
Boise State(MW/BigEast) to Big 12
Air Force (MounWest) to Big East
Villinova(DII) to DI Big East football
UTEP(Conf USA) to Mountain West
Army(Ind) to Big East
Florida Atlantic(Sun Belt) to Conf USA
Troy(Sun Belt) to Conf USA
Middle Tennessee State(Sun Belt) to Conf USA
Western Kentucky(Sun Belt) to Conf USA
Richmond(AC-10) to Big East
Idaho(WAC) to Mountain West or Independent
New Mexico State(WAC) to Mountain West or Independent
UC-Davis to Division I Independent

2012-13 Bowl Projections

Bowl/Date/ Teams

As of November 19, 2012

BCS National Championship-Jan. 7- Notre Dame (11-0) vs. Alabama (10-1)

GoDaddy.com-Jan. 6- Kent State (10-1) vs. Louisiana Monroe (7-4)

BBVA Compass-Jan. 5- UConn(4-6)(*) vs. Middle Tenn St (7-3)

Cotton-Jan. 4- Texas (8-2) vs. LSU(9-2)

Fiesta-Jan. 3- (Big12C) Kansas State (10-1) vs. Oregon (10-1)

Sugar-Jan. 2- (SECC) Texas A&M (9-2) vs. Oklahoma (9-2)

Orange-Jan. 1- (ACCC) Florida State (10-1) vs. (BigEC) Rutgers (9-1)

Rose-Jan. 1- (Pac-12C) Stanford (9-2) vs. Nebraska (9-2)

Outback-Jan. 1- Wisconsin (7-4) vs. Florida (10-1)

Capital One-Jan. 1- Mississippi St (8-3) vs. Michigan (8-3)

Gator-Jan. 1- South Carolina (9-2) vs. Northwestern (8-3)

Heart of Dallas-Jan. 1- Iowa State (6-5) vs. UTSA (7-4)

Chik-Fil-A-Dec. 31- Georgia (10-1) vs. Clemson (10-1)

Liberty-Dec. 31- Tulsa (9-2) vs. Pitt (4-6)(*)

Sun-Dec. 31-  Louisiana Lafayette (6-5) vs. Arizonia (7-4)

Music City-Dec. 31- Vanderbilt (7-4) vs. Duke (6-5)

Buffalo Wild Wings-Dec. 29- Texas Tech (7-4) vs. Minnesota (6-5)

Alamo-Dec. 29- Oklahoma State (7-3) vs. UCLA (9-2)

PinStripe-Dec. 29- Syracuse (6-5) vs. West Virginia (5-5)

Hunger-Dec. 29- Navy (7-4) vs. Washington (7-4)

Armed Forces-Dec. 29- E. Carolina (7-4) vs. Air Force (6-5)

Meineke Car Care-Dec. 28- Baylor (5-5) vs. Purdue (5-6)(*)

Russell Athletic-Dec. 28- North Carolina (7-4) vs. Louisville (9-1)

Independence-Dec. 28- NC State (6-5) vs. Louisiana Tech (9-2)

Holiday-Dec. 27- vs. TCU (6-4) vs. Oregon State (8-2)

Belk-Dec. 27- Georgia Tech (6-5) vs. Cincinnati (7-4)

Military-Dec. 27- Va Tech (5-6)(*) vs. Toledo (8-3)

Little Caesars-Dec. 26- N. Illinois (10-1) vs. Nevada (7-4)

Hawaii-Dec. 24- UCF (8-3) vs. San Jose St (9-2)

Las Vegas-Dec. 22- Boise St (9-2) vs. USC (7-4)

New Orleans-Dec. 22- Marshall (5-6)(*) vs. Arkansas St(8-3)

Beef O’Brady’s-Dec. 21- Rice (5-6)(*) vs. Ball St (8-3)

Poinsettia-Dec. 20- BYU(6-5) vs. San Diego St (8-3)

Idaho Potato-Dec. 15- Ohio (8-3) vs. Utah State (9-2)

New Mexico-Dec. 15- Fresno State (8-3) vs. Arizonia State (6-5)

 

*- Only if they become Bowl Eligible

My NCAA Football Top 30 & Regional Rankings, November 18, 2012

LW/ RANK/ TEAM/ RECORD/ Last Week Result/ Game This Week

3    1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 11-0, beat Wake Forest 38-0/ @ #30 USC

4    2. Ohio State Buckeyes 11-0, Beat Wisconsin 21-14/ vs. #26 Michigan
5    3. Florida State Seminoles 10-1, beat Maryland 41-14/ vs. #7 Florida
6    4. Clemson Tigers 10-1, beat  vs. #14 South Carolina
7    5. Alabama Crimson Tide 10-1, Beat Western Carolina 49-0/ vs. Auburn
8    6. Georgia Bulldogs, 10-1, Beat Georgia Southern 45-14/ vs. Georgia Tech
9    7. Florida Gators, 10-1 Beat Jacksonville St 23-0/ @ #3 FSU
1    8. Kansas State Wildcats, 10-1, lost to Baylor 24-52,/off
2    9. Oregon Ducks, 10-1, lost to #14 Stanford 14-17ot/ @ #20 Oregon State
10 10. Texas A&M Aggies,  9-2, beat Sam Houston St 47-28/ vs. Mizzo
14 11. Stanford Cardinals, 9-2, beat #2 Oregon 17-14ot/ @ #16 UCLA
11 12. LSU Tigers, 9-2 Beat Ole Miss 41-35/ @Arkansas
12 13. Oklahoma Sooners, 9-2 Beat West Virginia 50-49/ vs. # 22 Ok State
13 14. South Carolina Gamecocks, 9-2 Beat Wofford 24-7/ @#4 Clemson
16 15. Texas Longhorns, 8-2, off/ vs. TCU (Thanksgiving night)
20 16. UCLA Bruins, 9-2, Beat #23 USC 38-28/ vs. #10 Stanford
17 17. Kent State Golden Flashes, 10-1 Beat Bowling Green 31-24/ vs. Ohio
18 18. Louisville Cardinals, 9-1 off/ vs. UConn
19 19. Nebraska Cornhuskers, 9-2  Beat Minn 38-14/ @ Iowa
21 20. Oregon State Beavers, 9-2 Beat Cal 62-14vs. #8 Oregon
24 21. Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 9-1 Beat Cinn 10-3/ @ Pitt
27 22. Oklahoma State Cowboys, 7-3 Beat #22 Texas Tech 59-21/ @ #13 OU
25 23. Northern Illinois Huskies, 10-1 Beat Toledo 31-24/ @ E.Michigan
26 24. Utah State Bulldogs, 9-2 Beat #15 LT 48-41/ vs. Idaho
29 25. Tulsa Golden Hurricanes, 9-2 Beat #28 UCF 23-21/ @ SMU
NR26. Michigan Wolverines, 8-3 Beat Iowa 42-17/ @#2 Ohio State
NR27. Boise State Broncos, 9-2, Beat Colo St 48-14/ off
NR28. San Jose State Spartans, 9-2 Beat BYU 20-14vs. #29 Louisiana Tech
15 29. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 9-2 Lost to #26 Utah St 41-48/ @ #28 San Jose State
23 30. USC Trojans, 7-4 Lost to #20 UCLA 28-38/ vs. #1 Notre Dame

******************Regional Rankings********************

EAST************SOUTHEAST*****MIDWEST*****SOUTHWEST***WEST
1. Louis-18           1. FSU-3            1.ND-1            1. TA&M-10      1. Oregon-9
2. Rutgers-21       2. Clem-4          2. OhioSt-2     2.LSU-12           2. Stanford-11
3. Navy (7-4)        3. Alab-5           3. KSU-8         3. OU-13           3. UCLA-16
4. UNC (7-4)        4. Geo-6            4. Kent-17       4. Texas-15      4. OregSt-20
5. Vandy (7-4)      5. Fl-7               5. Neb-19        5. OkSt-22        5. UtahSt-24
6. PennSt(7-4)      6. SCar-14        6. N.Ill-23       6. Tulsa-25        6. BoiseSt-27
7. EC (7-4)            7. MissSt(8-3)   7. Mich-26     7. LT-29             7. SJSt-28
8. Syr (6-5)           8. UCF(8-3)   8. NWest(8-3)    8. TCU(7-4)       8. SDSt(8-3)
9. WVir(5-5)        9. GT(6-5)        9.Wis(7-4)       9. Baylor(5-5).    9. Fresno St(8-3)
10. NCSt (6-5)    10. Mia(6-5)     10. Ohio(8-3) 10. LMonroe(7-4  10. Wash (7-4)

*******************BIG GAMES THIS WEEK**************
*Wow is this going to be a heck of a weekend in College Football. So Many big rivalry games, with so many big time matchups *

#1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-0) at #30 USC Trojans (7-4) = How long has it been since someone could call Notre Dame #1? 1993, and Lou Holtz was the coach. Will this be the 3rd week in a row that the #1 team goes down? I would like to say yes, just to really mess things up. But even if Matt Barkley is able to play USC has slowly had their armor ripped off this season. The lack of depth has shined through, and ND keeps finding ways to win. Maybe Teo wins the Heisman with 5 int's? Who knows? My Prediction= ND 24 USC 14

#2 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0) at #26 Michigan Wolverines (8-3) = This is a weird match up. Ohio States season ends after this game thanks to everyone seeling stuff to get tatoo's. Think about it, totally messed up. The Buckeyes like ND have found ways to win all season, and Michigan might have the answer with their two quarterbacks on the field at the same time system, which could make things interesting. My Prediction= Michigan 34 OSU 31 OT
#7 Florida Gators (10-1) at #3 Florida State Seminoles (10-1) = This is as big as this rivalry has gotten in a very long time. If the Gators can stay with the Seminoles through their defense this could be a real slugfest. Florida's biggest problem all year has been a lack of consitancy on offense. My Prediction= FSU 34 Florida 21

#14 South Carolina Gamecocks (10-1) at #4 Clemson Tigers (10-1) = Another Big Rivalry, another big time matchup. The Gamecocks would be in high position to win with their All-American RB Lattimore, only he's done. They struggled last week. So this matchup will be a great defense vs. a great offense. I think Clemson's offense is just going to be too much. My Prediction Clemson 38 USC 24

Auburn Tigers (3-8) at #4 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-1) = Wow this Big Rivalry has really gone down the tubes since Auburn can't find a quarterback. It's gotten so bad Auburn only two years removed from winning the national title will probably fire their coach after the game. My Prediction Alabama 49 Auburn 2

Georgia Tech Yellowjackets (6-5) at Georgia Bulldogs (10-1) = If Tech can beat Georgia, and then have Georgia beat Alabama things would get beyond intersting on who would play for the national title. My Prediction Georgia 38 GT 28

#8 Oregon Ducks (10-1) at  #20 Oregon State Beavers (9-2) = Oregon still has some hopes to sneak back into the title race, granted they are small, and they will have to be as lucky as the Irish were last weekend. So it will start here, as the winner takes the division lead and will play UCLA for the Conferece title the next week. My Prediction Oregon 55 Oregon St 42

#10 Stanford Cardinals (9-2) at #16 UCLA Bruins (9-2) = Wow have the Bruins improved over the season. Some will say its do to the strong play on offense. But i think it has more to do with attitude. The Bruins for the first time in a very long time show up expecting to win, they also don't back down like they have for years from a challenge. Stanford is fresh off their big upset win, and play well on the road. My Prediction UCLA 29 Stanford 26 3OT

#22 Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3) at #13 Oklahoma Sooners(9-2) = The Cowboys have been near unstoppable since losing to Texas. Plus they are very young, and while this might not win them this game it should tell you how good they could be over the next few season. My Prediction OU 55 OSU 52

TCU Horned Frogs (7-4) at #15 Texas Longhorns (8-2) = This is the renewal of an old SWC rivalry and now will be used to replace Texas A&M on Thanksgiving every other year. The Horned Frogs still have bruised egos for not being included in the initial Big 12, and will be looking for revenge on the golden team of the state for the conference in Texas. But overall it will come down to wether or not Texas can keep playing better on defense like they have, or will the old defense show up. My Prediction Texas 45 TCU 34


 

My NCAA Football Top 30 & Regional Rankings, November 11, 2012

LW/ RANK/ TEAM/ RECORD/ Last Week Result/ Game This Week
2       1. Kansas State Wildcats 10-0, beat #24 TCU 23-10, @ Baylor
3       2. Oregon Ducks 10-0, beat Cal 59-17, vs. #14 Stanford
4       3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 10-0, beat BC 21-6, vs. Wake Forest
5       4. Ohio State Buckeyes 10-0, off, @# Wisconsin
6       5. Florida State Seminoles 9-1, beat Virginia Tech 28-22, @Maryland
7       6. Clemson Tigers 9-1, beat Maryland 45-10, vs. NC State
1       7. Alabama Crimson Tide 9-1, lost to # Texas A&M 24-29, vs. Western Carolina
8       8. Georgia Bulldogs 9-1, beat Auburn 38-0, vs. Georgia Southern
10     9. Florida Gators 9-1, beat UL-Laf 27-20, vs. Jacksonville St.
14   10. Texas A&M Aggies 8-2, beat #1Alabama 29-24, vs. Sam Houston St
11   11. LSU Tigers 8-2, beat Mississippi St. 37-17, vs. Ole Miss
12   12. Oklahoma Sooners 8-2, beat Baylor 42-34, @West Virginia
13   13. South Carolina Gamecocks 8-2, beat Arkansas 38-20, vs. Woffard
17   14. Stanford Cardinals 8-2, beat #15 Oregon St. 27-23, @#2 Oregon
16   15. Louisiana Tech 9-1, beat Texas St. 62-55, vs. #Utah State
18   16. Texas Longhorns 8-2, beat Iowa State 33-7, off
19   17. Kent State Golden Flashes 9-1, beat Miami(O) 48-32, vs. Bowling Green
9     18. Louisville Cardinals 9-1, lost to Syracuse 26-45, off
20   19. Nebraska Cornhuskers 8-2, beat Penn State 32-23, vs. Minnesota
21   20. UCLA Bruins 8-2, beat Wash State 44-36, vs. #23 USC
15   21. Oregon State Beavers 8-2, lost to #17 Stanford 23-27, vs. California
22   22. Texas Tech Red Raiders 7-3, beat Kansas 41-34OT, @ #27Oklahoma State
23   23. USC Trojans 7-3, beat ASU 38-17, @#21 UCLA
26   24. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 8-1, beat Army 28-7, @#30 Cincinnati
28   25. Northern Illinois 9-1, off, vs. Toledo
29   26. Utah State Bulldogs 8-2, off, @#15 Louisiana Tech
30   27. Oklahoma State Cowboys 6-3, beat #25  WV 55-34, vs. #22 Texas Tech
NR 28. UCF Golden Knights 8-2, beat UTEP 31-24, @#29 Tulsa
NR 29. Tulsa Golden Hurricanes 8-2, beat Houston 41-7, vs. #28 UCF
NR 30. Cincinnati Bearcats 7-2, beat Temple 34-10, vs. #24 Rutgers

******************Regional Rankings********************

EAST************SOUTHEAST*****MIDWEST*****SOUTHWEST***WEST
1. Louis-18           1. FSU-5            1.KSU-1               1. TA&M-10      1. Oregon-2
2. Rutgers-24       2. Clem-6          2. ND-3                2.LSU-11           2. Stanford-14
3. WVir (6-4)       3. Alab-7           3. Ohio St-4         3. OU-12           3. UCLA-20
4. Navy (6-4)       4. Geo-8            4. Kent-17            4. LTech-15      4. OregSt-21
5. UNC(6-4)         5. Fl-9                5. Neb-19             5.Texas- 16        5. USC-23
6. Duke (6-4)      6. SCar-13          6. N.Ill-25           6. TT-22            6. Utah St-26
7. Vandy(6-4)     7. UCF-28          7. Cinn-30          7. OKSt-27        7. SDSt (8-3)
8. EC (6-4)          8. MissSt(7-3)   8. Michigan(7-3)  8. Tulsa-29       8. Boise St (8-2)
9. Penn St (6-4)  9. ArkSt(7-3)        9. NWest(7-3) 9. TCU(6-4).       9. SJose St(8-2)
10. W Forest(5-5) 10. Mia(5-5)     10. Toledo(8-2)10. LMonroe(6-4 10. Ariz (5-4)

*******************BIG GAMES THIS WEEK**************

#14 Stanford Cardinals (8-2) at #2 Oregon Ducks (10-0) = This is a big opportunity for the Ducks to impress the voters enough to move up even higher. This game could be especially tough for them as their injuries mount up. But if Luck couldn't beat them, don't expect this Stanford team to either. MY Prediction- Oregon 55 Stanford 38


#22 USC Trojans (7-3) at #20 UCLA Bruins (8-2) = How long has it been that this game actually mattered. Well this year it does. The Bruins are far exceeding expectations, and facing a great offensive team who has an overal lack of depth that has cost them all year. Expect some serious pointage. like if Louisiana tech played oregon lol.  My Prediction- UCLA 62 USC 55

#21 Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-3) at #27 Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-3) = Both teams have been playing alot better than expected in the preseason. State though has been hitting their stride ever since losing to Texas. While Tech has seen to struggle since losing to the Longhorns. My Prediction - Oklahoma State 58 TT 57 2OT

#24 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-1) at #30 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-2) = If Cincy can get a win there will be a 3 way tie for first place, if the Knights get the win then they will have a strong hold on the Big East, with Louisvilles lose to Syracuse last week. My Prediction- Cinn 28 Rut 24

#29 Tulsa (8-2) at #28 Central Florida (8-2) = This one is for the conference championship before they play each other later for the conference championship lol. Oh the fun of divisions within a conference. My Prediction UCF 38 Tulsa 36