Fanblogs.com: Who will be the 2009-2010 BCS National Champion?
Regan
· 10 months ago
College of Charleston vs. Chuck Norris
Ben Prather
· 10 months ago
My predictions:
3 non BCS teams will START in the top 25 (could be any three of Boise State, TCU, Utah or BYU, with the fourth in the ORV with Fresno State)
I think Mark Schlabach's rankings are the closest to what I would expect at the start.
At least 2 will end in the top 14, thought one may have started unranked.
An undefeated Utah, TCU or BYU would be flirting wiht #2 if they are the only undefeated team next year and the MWC wins 2/3 of their OOC games again. If Boise State starts in the top 15 they would be added to that list. With one loss they would be in a BCS bowl unless a WAC or C-USA team goes undefeated, beating at least one top 25 team in the process.
In short, a team from outside the big 6 will get a BCS Berth.
TrojanTim
· 10 months ago
Aloha Folks,
There's going to be all this Mumbo Jumbo until the season starts. There are so many teams that are going to do well. Of course I'm hoping the SC does well, because I am an alum. I think that MISS looks pretty darn good. Here is my personal top 5:
Texas Florida USC Oklahoma Bama
We'll always have an arguement until there is a playoff. So let's talk after the 5th game of the season...
Aloha to all college fans!!
bama_R_number_one
· 6 months ago
ROLL TIDE ROLL
rolltider67
· 10 months ago
I think thats a little to high for bama to start without knowing who the qb is gonna be next year
Utah at #8 is a little high to start next year. Once the dust settles Utah should be between #15 and #20.
OxfordAndrew
· 10 months ago
In his preseason top 25 he moved Ole Miss up to number 5.
If the Rebels are able to continue to play the way they ended this last season, it's not too high. The Rebs return 17 starters and one of the nastiest D-lines in college football - and they became dominating in their last 6 games.
lbu828694
· 10 months ago
i was trying to find that link but i couldnt so i had to go with the older article
Kevin @ Fanblogs
· 10 months ago
He's not alone - Matt Hayes has them at #5 (above).
Tom_Blogical
· 10 months ago
I predict yet another controversial, subjective selection of the two FBS teams going to the "National Championship". Call me a soothsayer.
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
Wooooooo! Just to be mentioned in that, is wow.
Zac
· 10 months ago
I think the mentioning is well deserved. I don't know that your Reb's will wind up in the Top-5 or even the Top-10, but they've proven they have the potential to get there. What's important is more than the 17 returning starters. Howza U team's depth? How good are the back-ups? Duz the schedule favor improvement as well? Lots to take into consideration there. Still, lots to be proud of as well.
1Tomcat
· 10 months ago
Pre season polls are just like elbows and a-- holes everybody has one. I really dont see any teams going undefeated, but if by some miracle a couple or more do, then all the BCS mess will continue as was the case 04,06,07,08 etc etc right now the USC vs OSU and the UT vsOU games are huge Ole Miss vs Bama as well Hookem-Horns Go Frogs Hotty Toddy
Gatorader
· 10 months ago
Elbows? Everybody has two last I checked.
Tom_Blogical
· 10 months ago
LOL! Good point, but you're forgetting folks who've gone through amputation and folks with birth defects.
SEC_IS_BEAST
· 6 months ago
NOT ME LOL
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
Some of these guys just never figure it out. Alabama, Mississippi and Virginia Tech will not end up in the Top Five. And, even if one of these teams finished there, then they would most certainly have to play a much tougher team in their BCS Bowl games. That's when the lights go out and the party gets over. Remember what happened to both Alabama and Texas Tech, two overrated teams, that were mauled in their bowl games in 2008. Likewise, Hawaii was destroyed, in the BCS Bowl game that they got into in 2007. Illinois was destroyed in the Rose Bowl, in 2007, a game they should never had been placed in. It can get real ugly, real fast, when your an overranked team playing in a BCS bowl game.
I find it extremely comical, that a Mississippi team that finished up at 9-4, would somehow be "classified" as Top Five material. Also, Alabama loses their QB and top RB, and with no QB in sight - is placed in the Top Five. This just reeks of the bias that exists within the media. These dipshits really do not have a clue. Can't they even remember what LSU went through just last year? Do they really think it's gonna be any better for Alabama?
I'm not tryin' to bag out any of these three teams. But, Top Five is a quantum leap. For all that matter, why is an Oregon State team that finished at 9-4 (and has just about everybody coming back), not ranked in the Top Five? You know why? Because they really don't belong there. And really, neither does Alabama or Mississippi, who have never proven that they do. Virginia Tech, maybe, but I really doubt that. They have at least been a consitant ten game winner for several seasons now. And, as far as Mississippi having a good defensive line, so what? They better have a whole lot more than that if they intend to finish in the Top Five.
OxfordAndrew
· 10 months ago
Heh, okay. Still mad about Sanchez or something?
It's true that Ole Miss didn't have any success under your boy Ed Orgeron, but this year's team didn't look anything like O's once they got rolling. Ole Miss returns nearly all the offense including Jevan Snead (who should be the second best QB in the SEC next year), and nearly all the defense. 17 returning starters in all.
Any of the teams in anyone's top 5 can certainly implode, including Florida. USC is probably most likely to end the season where they started after they beat up on the Pac10 and another Rose Bowl snoozer - with one close loss to Stanford, Oregon State, or some other 30 point dog, of course. The SEC teams are less likely to make it out alive, and the Big12 may be a little easier with Texas Tech taking a big step back.
The bottom line is that preseason polls are pretty much complete bunk and the only reason people publish them for the yak factor.
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
Andrew, you know all Trojan fans get pissy when they don't win the NT every year. C'mon.
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
The only major losses we took after this season was Oher, Peria Jerry, and "BIG PLAY" Mike. Other than that, our D-Line and O-Line remains stout, and we have arguably the best wide receiving corps in the SEC, even after losing Mike Wallace. Snead has the potential to be a Heisman candidate if he can break out of that shell of his (I still don't think he's playing ontop of his game... despite the momentum he picked up near the end), and our stable of running backs is as best as anyone's in the country.
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
Hotty_Toddy:
Here we go. Dontcha remember me all up in Bleed_Crimson's culo all year long? What happened at the end? Was I not correct in my assumption that Alabama was not far enough along to belong in such select company? Make the argument all you like. One decent year does not make Mississippi into a perennial "powerhouse" football program. You'll no longer be able to sneak up on anybody next year. I watched Mississippi play many games last year. They were a fine team. I made alot of money on the Rebs last year. But, next year is the litmus test. Let's see how they roll when everything "gets real". I'm not saying they will fall apart either. I'm saying that 3-4 losses is probably realistic and a very fine season. Our Boy from Bama really thought they were goin' unbeaten. Man, I'm sure glad that Florida and Utah took him to school. Mississippi is doing great. But, it's still a long way to the top. I still do not consider that Texas Tech is anything like an elite program either. In fact, I racked some pretty good cheese on that collapse against the Rebs. That was not too hard to see. Nevertheless, when you can beat some Top Ten teams consistantly, then you have arrived. Alabama was not able to do that last year. You'll get your shot next year.
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
I'm sorry TT, I think you're under the impression that I might be intellectually deficient. You see, I can't see into the future no more than you can. All I stated is what we do have coming back. I'm optimistic. Hopeful. Just like you and anyone else. I'm not blatantly stating we're gonna go rock the world and take the title. So don't throw your little "Yeah right's" and "Well Alabama couldn't do it's" in my face.
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
Hotty_Toddy:
What you got coming back is a team that lost four games, three of which were to some teams that were just good (Wake Forest, South Carolina and Vanderbilt), and gave up more than 20 points in 8 of 13 games - playing in the "offensively challenged" SEC conference. That's what you got coming back.
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
TT,
No, what we got coming back is a team that was about 19 points away from being in this year's national title. What we got coming back is a team that only won one game when have 2+ turnovers, and undefeated when having one or less. What we got is a team that had a complete mental and athletic turnaround after going winless in the SEC in 2007, and whose best record the past few years under Orgeron was winning only 4 games.
What we got is a team that pitched two shutouts, and who went on a winning streak that outscored its opponents overall 222-75 on that winning streak. Nah... offensively challenged? Don't think so. But i'm sorry if everyone can't be as great as the almighty USC Trojans. Maybe thats why you won a national ti.... oh wait, nevermind.
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
Hotty_Toddy:
That's funny. I deliberately left out that the four losses were by only nineteen points. Looks like you know your team. Four more scores and you would have been unbeaten. I was kinda amazed when I saw it myself. I do see where your right there with my team though. Try losing only seven games in the last six years, none by over one score, and then we'll talk. Other than that - Mississippi had one hell of a year.
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
HT:
You sure like to bash Orgeron - but he got you all of your players. Now, he probably isn't the worlds greatest head coach - but he sure is one hell of a recruiter. The real bad part is that he is now at Tennessee. Let's see if Mississippi continues to find the kinda talent that "that dumbaz Ed" was able to come up with.
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
You can't be one or the other, obviously. You have to be both. A great recruiter, and then be able to utilize that talent you bring in. I never did like him, I didn't like the way he carried himself or some of the tactics by which he recruited.
Wardboy3
· 10 months ago
Not to get into your & Tommy Trojan's pissing match but what effect to you think losing Oher will have on that o-line?
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
Obviously losing his or any other major senior's leadership roles is gonna hurt, but we got GREAT lines returning on both sides of the ball. Our backups were just about as good as our starters on both sides. It won't hurt, much.
Cougar_Fan
· 10 months ago
I think TT is wrong on this one I'm really high on Mississippi after that bowl game. Hopefully they don't pull a Clemson or Ohio State (remember they had a ton of returning starters this year). I'm looking for them to make waves next year. Of course maybe if they implode then BYU can overtake them in ESPN's prestige rankings...
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
Hotty_Toddy:
I didn't say anything about you being "intellectually deficient". My statement had to do with past tense, "Dontcha remember me all up in Bleed_Crimson's culo all year long"? And yet you turned it into this: "I can't see into the future no more than you can". But, if you not "intellectually deficient", then that's cool with me. Glad that your not.
otowngator
· 10 months ago
See my response below to Oxford Andrew......cant believe you missed that one!!
1Tomcat
· 10 months ago
HT Yall will probably go undefeated next year, if not win the SEC Ark,Tenn,AU,Miss St are all rebuilding LSU ?? I dunno couldnt beat Ark then whuped G Tech- The Bama vs Ole Miss ought to be a great one again and yall's QB ought to be better Good Luck
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
OxfordAndrew:
Not too upset about Sanchez at all. Mitch Mustain is the better QB. You better hope like hell that Houston Nutt never has to look over at the opposing sideline - and see Mitch Mustain standing there.
OxfordAndrew
· 10 months ago
Pete Carroll seemed pretty upset about it, but what does he know? :)
Looks like your schedule got a little tougher this year, with some harder games away from the Coliseum. This last year was the window for SoCal, but if they can get steady QB play from Mustain they will still make some noise.
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
OxfordAndrew:
He knows that he doesn't need anymore of the QB's doing it after only starting for one year. We have Mitch Mustain, Aaron Corp and Matt Barkley here. We really don't need Sanchez, but we don't want the precedent set, that underclassmen QB's should leave the program early. RB's are a whole different story.
Zac
· 10 months ago
Barkley's the one I thought would step up. When I 1st read about you guys nabbing him, and given his pedigree, I was certain Mustain made a mistake picking the Trojans. I still am, for that matter. Let's see what comes out of Spring Practice. Mustain may indeed be on the sidelines... but not the signal caller.
Tommy_Trojan
· 10 months ago
OxfordAndrew:
Maybe a squeak.
Bevo_Boy
· 10 months ago
Keep in mind, your "second best QB in the SEC" could not make it as a starter in the Big XII
The rest sounds about right, but we need something to talk about other than uniforms until September...
OxfordAndrew
· 10 months ago
I don't think the Big12 can talk crap about the SEC after this past bowl season, heh.
If Jevan Snead isn't quite as good as Colt McCoy I'm ok with that. Colt McCoy is really, really good.
Bevo_Boy
· 10 months ago
Well, the team I care about did their job against the SEC team that they played (granted it was Ark.). And as for Big XII not being good compared to the SEC, I wouldn't go by the Ole Miss/T Tech game. They were not the same team after they got beat by OU 65-21. I think the Florida/OU game was a better indicator.
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
I agree with Andrew, i'm okay with that.
However, rumors about Big 12 defenses were true. They simply..... don't exist. Though I give props to Oklahoma's great defensive standing against Florida. Wow.
And by the way... put a little pressure on that Big 12 QB with an SEC D-Line, and they'll be flustered and rattled all game. We did Snead a favor, we're getting him ready for them NFL lines...
1Tomcat
· 10 months ago
HT What? you been reading too much of ole Tommie T's posts. Unlike folks from the SEC- look I'm a Texas Fan- I dont like OU or TTech and was pullin for Ole Miss in the cotton- Dam sure aint pullin for OU-Hell na no way. Oklahoma's great defense? they held Texas to 45 points. I thought the B-12 did purty good in the Bowls 4-3, Texas won and thats all really that matters- you see unlike SEC fans we dont like other teams, just because they belong to the same conference. The SEC myth was exposed this season, long as yall play each other, yall can clain to be the best-ya right. I didnt see a Tex vs Bama or a Texas vs Fla or a Tex vs Ole Miss game. I saw Texas play a tough team with a tough defense OSU-close game and Texas won against a top ten team, who's only loses were against top ten teams. Given the parity that exist, really there is no one dominate team, but alot of really good ones than beat just about anybody. Look yall beat TTech-I knew yall would same goes for Fla vs OU- doesnt mean that the SEC rules-whatever- give me a freaking break- Texas beat Arkansas 52-10 OK That same Ark team that beat LSU, that same team that almost beat Bama like yall. conference comparision arguements are really kinda stupid-especially if its with an SEC fan- football does exist outside the SEC- Fla beat OU big deal so did we- Hookem-Horns 5 consecutive bowl wins 8 consecutive 10+ win seasons 832 wins #2 NCAA all time Texas Longhorns the real #1 B-12 team
Hotty_Toddy
· 10 months ago
Tomcat,
Actually.. I was just referring to the Big 12-SEC matchups... should've stated that beforehand.
OU_Fan
· 10 months ago
Sam Bradford was pressured by Florida. But yet, he still did an outstanding job. Hopefully, you saw his performance......BOOMER!
Zac
· 10 months ago
"The rest sounds about right, but we need something to talk about other than uniforms until September..."
Agreed, that iz, unless demz unafomz iz modled by da chear-leadahz...in da rain!
Bevo_Boy
· 10 months ago
Ok Zac, we can make an exception there lol
ksmithvt
· 7 months ago
I'm sorry but there are other teams in college football other than the SEC. and just because the Hokies play ball with DEFENSE instead of scoring 60 points and letting the other team score 40 doesn't mean we couldn't take any top 5 spot. We'll see you on the field & when a couple of your players are taken out by our defense we'll see how many points you can score then. Your just pissed because no1 has USC ranked 1st or 2nd, which is how I hope it stays.
Regan
· 10 months ago
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
amp4lsu
· 10 months ago
i don't see any team in the SEC West not having at least two losses next year. Who knows what Miss. State, Arkansas and Auburn are going to do, LSU, Bama and Ole Miss will be very interesting to watch.
Unfortunately, I see Florida winning another SECC and playing for MNC.
OxfordAndrew
· 10 months ago
Who knows? The west will be tough next year. Auburn, State and Ark will have to be better. I don't think LSU is going to play dead for two years in a row, either. Bama... who knows?
It should be a fun year!
amp4lsu
· 10 months ago
what team do you see coming in 2nd place in the SEC East? Georgia' is losing its' two best offensive players..USC, UT, UK, maybe Vandy comes out in 2nd place...i guess i'm gonna go: FL, Vandy, GA, UK, UT, USC. Florida should run away with the SEC East IMO.
OxfordAndrew
· 10 months ago
It does look like the east will be less of a contest than the west this year. Remember, though, that Georgia had a great year after the loss of Greene/Pollack and company with DJ Shockey at the helm, and they still have enough talent to be dangerous. Richt's boys seem to do better when expectations are low.
USC and UT... gads, they're a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Will Garcia be good (maybe)? Can Kiffen engineer a first-year turnaround(no)? There've been a lot of coaching changes. I have a hard time imagining Vandy not falling apart at some point in the season, but this may be their year to step forward.
Cougar_Fan
· 10 months ago
So it looks like no Big East team will start ranked and maybe three MWC teams will be ranked! Sweet, I like the way 2009 is looking!
Zac
· 10 months ago
"...maybe three MWC teams will be ranked!"
And, deservedly so. Just remember; it's the final poll that counts, not the pre-season-lets-see-how-good-a-psychic-I-am poll.
GeauxTigers0107
· 10 months ago
Wow. Rivals mentioned LSU? I'm flattered but don't think the defense can be turned around in just one season. Too many new coaches (whom I think were awesome hires, btw) will need some time to get it all together. Very young QB as well equates to still learning the offense.
I'm gonna go with Feldman from ESPN. That's pretty much how I'da ranked 'em. Just bring the title back to the SEC...who ever it is...lol.
Geaux Tigers Geaux SEC
Steaksauce
· 10 months ago
Utah will be undeafed again and nothing but a bowl of wheaties!
TigerEducated
· 10 months ago
LSU will be Top 10.
Alabama will not be Top 15 by the end of the year.
Mark it down. You heard it here first.
Ole Miss will be Top 25, but will not get the same benefit of the doubt after losses in the eyes of the pollsters next year.
1Tomcat
· 10 months ago
Ole Miss will probably be SEC champs next year, they have a returning QB and outstanding line on both sides of the ball, and a coach that win the big ones Bama will have McElroy at QB not JPW and can only improve IMHO
Zac
· 10 months ago
I don't know that they'll wind up SEC champs, but I do see em winning 10 games next year, and possibly finishing #11 or #10. That ain't so bad.
otowngator
· 10 months ago
As quoted by Oxford Andrew:
Any of the teams in anyone's top 5 can certainly implode, including Florida. USC is probably most likely to end the season where they started after they beat up on the Pac10 and another Rose Bowl snoozer -
If USC ends up winning a "Rose Bowl snoozer" as you say......wouldn't that make them National Champions??
The Rose Bowl will still be played Jan 1st, then the BCS National Championship game will be played in the Rose Bowl on Jan 7th. Confusing, I know.
TampaGator
· 10 months ago
Hate to say it, but I enjoyed the climb, much more than the view from the top.
What now?
GO GATORS!!
treallife09
· 10 months ago
yea true but defending that spot at the top is way better...
GA_Boy
· 10 months ago
Could it be the year for the DAWGS? I seriously doubt it. I predict another 10 win year, another dissappointing trip to Jacksonville, and a lot of great looking women at tailgate parties.
GO DAWGS!!
treallife09
· 10 months ago
bro, have a lil bit more confidence in your Bulldawgs...the game in Jacksonville might not be as disappointing as u think, expect the unexpected!
Go Gators!!!
vtmechE
· 10 months ago
after watching mark may, and now bruce feldman and dennis dodd rank my beloved hokies in the top 5 for next season, im a little concerned, we always play best as underdogs, cuz we're always out to prove something, our worst/disappointing seasons have all come when we couldn't meet expectations (2000, 2002, 2003, 2005)
Zac
· 10 months ago
I thought Tech had a good year in 2005. It was also the last year Tech played WVU after playing each other, how many years in a row. It'll be a crying shame if this rivalry doesn't get renewed. Now that Rodriguez has moved on, hopefully Beamer won't mind visiting Morgantown, let alone inviting WVU to Blacksburg.
vtmechE
· 10 months ago
wvu needs a new AD who'd be willing to add us back into the schedule, their current one was pressured into removing the rivalry, and keeping the umd one after we moved to the acc, 1. playing vt wasn't a guaranteed win, and 2. umd was offering more money, furthermore, if wvu can keep being a contender in the big east, chances are, the rivalry could be renewed, if only for the tv dollars, cuz umd-wvu wouldn't bring as much profit as say vt-wvu in washington dc
although many here would love to see us play those hillbillies again, we don't exactly miss 'em all that much, there were about enough fights each time these two teams played to fill out 10 years worth of ufc fight cards
as for 2005, we had rose bowl written all over our team, after the debacle that was michael vick, many here are claiming the miami loss as marcus paying his brother's dogfighting debt, several boosters supposedly stopped giving money after the vicksburg defeat, so to speak, the florida st acc cg just sucked, we made it close in the end, but we shoulda had either 1 loss or gone all the way, hands down
whats more dissappointing, isfor the second time, notre dame "earned" a bcs bid, while we got snubbed, first in 2000 (michael vick's second year) and 2005
Zac
· 10 months ago
"wvu needs a new AD who'd be willing to add us back into the schedule, their current one was pressured into removing the rivalry, and keeping the umd one after we moved to the acc, 1. playing vt wasn't a guaranteed win, and 2. umd was offering more money..."
VTmechE, you bring up some interesting points here, some of which I've not heard, or of which I'm unaware.
WVU AD, Ed Pastilong: Trust me; I've had some issues with him, but he was never in favor of ending the VA Tech/WVU rivalry. At least, not from what I've heard. As I understand it, Frank Beamer put a stop to it, actually requested it, and that was based upon the way WVU fans were allegedly treating his teams. While I agree, games against VA Tech were not guarantied wins, they were tough, hard fought, and usually close. The Black Diamond trophy was one of those things for both teams to aspire to winning, and in fact, had been a recruiting point.
MD offering more money? I suppose that wouldn't surprise me; this business being what it is, is all about money. Odd thing: WVU didn't play MD this past season & won't be playing them next season. I think they resume play in 2010, the same year WVU plays FSU in the 1st of a home/home series with the Seminoles. So, WVU playing 2 teams in the ACC isn't an issue; it certainly hasn't been in the past.
I honestly don't know what the truth is. I have good friends in WV, who to a certain extent are "close" to Ed Pastilong. So, from time to time I get caught up on some of the behind-the-scenes gossip. Sadly, that doesn't mean it's entirely accurate. What ever the truth is, there is one sad fact we as fans have to live with: We don't get a choice. We have to put up with what ever decisions are made by the Admin's of our respective schools. Hopefully, they'll find it within themselves to consider the fans' wishes, mend those fences which need it, and return the rivalry to what it once was. Till then, all we can do is talk about it...& dream.
vtmechE
· 10 months ago
the fights, i did mention, it wasn't just his teams, but our fans and wvu fans would get into some good ones, my freshman year, my favorite game ever as a tech student, beating wvu at home in 2004, when they were ranked in the top 5, and watching an old man in wvu garb, with a cane, try to beat the hell out of a tree, yes a tree, screaming "this hokie s**t will burn", yes beamer was pushing for it, weaver wanted to keep it, but for less money, and ultimately money won out, sadly
OU_Ron
· 10 months ago
I can't predict who the champ will be, but I have a pretty good idea who they will be playing for the title....;-)
Zac
· 10 months ago
Ron, I'd love to be able to predict game after game, season after season, who'd win when, where, and how. I wouldn't need a job, health insurance, or retirement benefits.
Just remember; in the past 3 seasons, there have been only 3 undefeated teams, and only 2 of them turned out to be legitimate. Last season there were only 2 1-loss teams in the Top-10. One of them went to the NC game, but a 2-loss team won it. This past season, there were lots of 8 & 9 win teams and lots of notable 1-loss teams. While it's arguable that there are a number of 8 & 9 win teams which could win 10 or more games next year, it's just as arguable that every team that finished with only one loss this past year, could just as easily finish with 2 losses next year. We can make some well educated guesses based upon existing fact, but we really won't know until it's all said and done.
So, when's the next game? Anybody up for scheduling a few on the early side...say 1st weekend in June?
bama_R_number_one
· 6 months ago
ima tell yuh boy, bama will win another title this year!
OU_Fan
· 10 months ago
OU_Ron, since you're a moderator, pull some chains and have a thread created based on ESPN's recently new "Prestige Rankings." OU is listed as the number 1 football program of all time. But how can that be, I mean after all Chokelahoma has lost 3 national championship games under Stoops, 5 out of their last 6 BCS bowls, and the Big 12 plays no defense...........(sarcasm.) What is very interesting is that there is not one SEC team ranked in the top 5. Alabama comes in at number 6. However, there are 3 Big 12 teams ranked in the top 7 (OU, NEB, UT.) Its great to be a Sooner.......BOOMER!
OU_Ron
· 10 months ago
Fan, not sure what a moderator is, but I'm pretty sure I'm not one....just a private like most everyone else....excellent post and you're right...it's great to be a SOONER
OU_Fan
· 10 months ago
I got that only from your profile, therefore I assumed that you were one (but obviously it doesn't exist.) Maybe I'm at fault for not completing a much deeper investigation into the matter. Overall, maybe you can pull some chains. Oh, and its great to be a Sooner!
Ben Prather
· 10 months ago
It certainly looks like kevin has bestowed you with disqus moderator powers.
If you mouse over a person's logo on a comment and pause you will not only get the parent link (useful if the post is a reply to something three pages up after a few hijackings) and permalink for the comment that everyone has, you might even have admin.
Kevin @ Fanblogs
· 10 months ago
Admins get a Sheriff Star, too. Ron can have one if he wants one - sure.
Wardboy3
· 10 months ago
You are looking at recent history with the Stoops losses & not the previous 100 + years.
1Tomcat
· 10 months ago
Na Wardboy you see the media favors OU its all a conspiracy. Thats why they only went back to 1936 otherwise Texas woulda been #1. They beat us in the polls and the rankings, but not on the football feild-LOL look folks there aint nothing like Texas vs Oklahoma I'm sure my Okie buddies would agree- it just dont get no better than this Hookem-Horns
OU_Ron
· 10 months ago
Fan, I think you have to be Tiger Educated to be a moderator..;-) BTW, send Kevin a e-mail, you might be surprised...a thread might pop up....be safe and remember I owe you a Thunder ticket when you get home....
OU_Fan
· 10 months ago
As to the Thunder tickets, thanks man. Also, at least we (Thunder fans) don't have to see our team set/tie for the worst record in NBA history.
Kevin @ Fanblogs
· 10 months ago
If some of you guys would send in tips to the tip line, I'm sure they would get posted SOONER. ((PUN))
See Fan, your wish has been granted, ask and you shall receive, just like magic.....you can thank Kevin the Magician for the thread.......have fun...
OU_Fan
· 10 months ago
Yes, it was. I am grateful.
TrojanTim
· 10 months ago
B.Prather
I feel for you and the Utes. That was a perfect example of why we need a playoff. You guy's were scary good..
Ben Prather
· 10 months ago
2004 was a better example of why we need a playoff. 2008 was slightly more compelling than 2006.
In the end we went undefeated, scored the biggest win in the 100 year history of the program, and got national attention that is likely to remain as long as we can keep up the 10+ wins per season. Nothing to feel bad for.
Feel for the BCS, they are the ones getting the media beat down...
OKStatefan
· 8 months ago
Oklahoma state will be in the national title game next year. Oklahoma State has a great number of home games which includes Texas, Georgia, and Texas Tech. My only worry about next season is playing Oklahoma in Norman.
Bevo_Boy
· 8 months ago
Are you joking? Ok St. is a good team, but there is no way they will go 11-1. Even if they do, that is possibly not enough to win the South. They usually give Texas a good game but Texas always pulls out the victory. What, other than those 2 home games, gives Ok. St. an advantage over the other teams in the South? And don't even think about saying qb play, they will have to beat both the runner-up and the Heisman winner. I don't see it happening
TigerEducated
· 8 months ago
What's hilarious is all of the idiots who put Alabama as a Top 5 team next year...
They lost their starter at Center. They lost their starter at Left Tackle. They lost their starter at Quarterback.
All of them were Juniors or Senior, multiple year starters.
Did you see what happened to Alabama against Spread Offenses? Did you see what happened to Alabama when they lost their Left Tackle?
I just don't see it. I really don't.
As for our chances...I'll just remain quietly optimistic. Our offensive line needs a Center to step up, because right now, our starter is going with a Green non-contact jersey in Spring Drills. This creates an inability to truly develop continuity & cohesiveness.
As a result, the DL looks to be other-worldly. Which is why seeing the OL struggle & the DL excel is something that gives me cause for concern during LSU's Spring Practice.
We just don't know how much stock to put in those two crucial positions because of that one injury. The OL was outstanding last year. The DL was sub-par. That one issue in Spring Drills is something that leaves a lot of question marks heading into Fall Camp.
As for linebacking, The Chief's got us covered there. Secondary is going to be vastly improved.
On offense, at tailback, we again return the deepest, most talented and experienced depth chart in the conference. We do have a hole at FB, but I'm thinking that our philosophy this year is going to reduce our use of that position, to a large degree.
Wide Receiver will be improved, greatly. Having said that, we return a 1st Team All-SEC Wideout in Brandon LaFell. What's more important than that is that we'll be vastly improved at quarterback. We'll return the deepest, most experienced two deep there, as well. On top of that, we'll introduce Russell Shepard to the SEC, and the nation.
I'm happy with where we are, but I'd like to see the Center take some live action snaps and stop going against the sleds & in individual drills. It will tell us a great deal about how our season goes. If he steps up, we'll be great. If the DL is actually legit, we'll be even greater.
"BC"
· 8 months ago
Well TE, i too was worried about the OL. BUT, Saban seems to be very happy with the unit during spring practice, and our freshman class with Fluker hasn't even arrived yet. obviously, it won't be as good as it was last year, but i don't see it being a problem for us. Greg McElroy is looking pretty good. like i've been saying, i think we'll definitely see more INTs next year, but i think more big plays too.
but our defense is the reason for all of the top 5 hype. our defense might be the best in the SEC next season.
OL - WR + HB + QB = TE + LB + CB + S - DL +
but i mean, really, GMac is a wild card. he could come in and be better or worse. there's no telling. but he certainly won't be as bad as yall's QBs last year. this guy has been in the program for a WHILE. whenever he came in last year, he was verry solid. im sure you saw that TD pass against Auburn right? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kerm7fp_960
we'll wait and see. i think the alabama/lsu game will be just as good as it was last year.
SEC_Fan
· 7 months ago
Tommy_Trojan
if there is anyone overranked EVERY YEAR its the trojans. usc plays some of the weakest teams in college football but then they gripe when they don't get to play in the National championship. the reason you never play in it is because you never beat any tough teams and don't deserve it. beat a team from the sec or big 12 and prove that your the team that you THINK you are.
pepper62
· 4 months ago
Blah, Blah, Blah Another SEC bias comment.Why don't you make your own decision on PAC 10 talent instead of using the media's generic comment's regarding USC's weak schedule.If you were a true College Football fan you would know that USC has a solid program and can "bring it" against any team in the country.Look at the top ten teams USC has beaten recently, and stop watching ESPN,you are being misinformed.
pepper62
· 4 months ago
Where you at?
SEC_Fan
· 4 months ago
if usc is so good then why don't they play any teams from the big 12 or sec and i don't watch espn. usc can bring it to teams like washington state who only won one game all season and i'm not sec bias if it makes you feel any better usc can't beat ALOT of teams. my decision on the pac 10 is the pac 10 SUCKS!!!
NMLSooner
· 4 months ago
I believe they opened one season a few years back at Auburn and waxed the floor with them. They also handed Arkansas a huge home loss to start a season a few years ago, although McFadden was limited by a foot injury.
SEC_Fan
· 4 months ago
i just don't feel like they can beat many teams from the sec or the big 12
NMLSooner
· 4 months ago
They also beat the living crap out of my Sooners with a Heisman winner at QB and Adrian Peterson in the backfield, and went to Nebraska and crushed their season before it ever began. Their problem has been losing to lesser conference opponents.
SEC_Fan
· 4 months ago
that was so long ago none of the players even play college football anymore
pepper62
· 4 months ago
Your College Football knowledge or lack of is very obvious.Just go away!
SEC_Fan
· 4 months ago
it's not my fault you don't like the best conference in college football and is frustrated about that and your lack of knowledge period is becoming annoying. go to college football for retards and forget this website
pepper62
· 4 months ago
I frigg'in said "go away!"
pepper62
· 4 months ago
Sorry!I take that back.Everyone has their opinion.Actually I am very fond of many teams in the SEC and Big 12,plain and simple,I am a huge USC fan just like I'm sure you support your favorite team.By the way who is your favorite team?
SEC_Fan
· 4 months ago
it's probadly between LSU and alabama
trojanfan
· 4 months ago
Sec_Fan
USC would gladly play teams from the SEC or Big 12. Just brecause they aren't afraid of you. Scheduling teams like OSU and VT and Nebraska, Colorado(when they were good), BYU, Auburn,etc. I believe your programs don't want to play us. Also USC has defeated the SEC teams that it has played in the pc era. So get your facts straight. One last thing if USC would have played LSU in the championship game(which they should have) it would have been a great game with USC taking care of another SEC team.
SEC_Fan
· 4 months ago
USC will NEVER make it past the rose bowl if they don't put any tough teams on their schedule. by the way the question on this website is "who will be the 2009-2010 BCS national champion?" so stop bringing up accomplishments usc did with an entire different team and usc should not have played lsu in the championship. until they do what oklahoma, texas, florida, alabama, and lsu do(play a team with a winning record) they shouldn't have a chance at a title.
All Comments
3 non BCS teams will START in the top 25 (could be any three of Boise State, TCU, Utah or BYU, with the fourth in the ORV with Fresno State)
I think Mark Schlabach's rankings are the closest to what I would expect at the start.
At least 2 will end in the top 14, thought one may have started unranked.
An undefeated Utah, TCU or BYU would be flirting wiht #2 if they are the only undefeated team next year and the MWC wins 2/3 of their OOC games again. If Boise State starts in the top 15 they would be added to that list. With one loss they would be in a BCS bowl unless a WAC or C-USA team goes undefeated, beating at least one top 25 team in the process.
In short, a team from outside the big 6 will get a BCS Berth.
There's going to be all this Mumbo Jumbo until the season starts. There are so many teams that are going to do well. Of course I'm hoping the SC does well, because I am an alum. I think that MISS looks pretty darn good. Here is my personal top 5:
Texas
Florida
USC
Oklahoma
Bama
We'll always have an arguement until there is a playoff. So let's talk after the 5th game of the season...
Aloha to all college fans!!
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Not saying the rebels are a joke, but i think that may be a little too high
Utah at #8 is a little high to start next year. Once the dust settles Utah should be between #15 and #20.
If the Rebels are able to continue to play the way they ended this last season, it's not too high. The Rebs return 17 starters and one of the nastiest D-lines in college football - and they became dominating in their last 6 games.
I really dont see any teams going undefeated, but if by some miracle a couple or more do, then all the BCS mess will continue as was the case 04,06,07,08 etc etc
right now the USC vs OSU and the UT vsOU games are huge Ole Miss vs Bama as well
Hookem-Horns
Go Frogs
Hotty Toddy
I find it extremely comical, that a Mississippi team that finished up at 9-4, would somehow be "classified" as Top Five material. Also, Alabama loses their QB and top RB, and with no QB in sight - is placed in the Top Five. This just reeks of the bias that exists within the media. These dipshits really do not have a clue. Can't they even remember what LSU went through just last year? Do they really think it's gonna be any better for Alabama?
I'm not tryin' to bag out any of these three teams. But, Top Five is a quantum leap. For all that matter, why is an Oregon State team that finished at 9-4 (and has just about everybody coming back), not ranked in the Top Five? You know why? Because they really don't belong there. And really, neither does Alabama or Mississippi, who have never proven that they do. Virginia Tech, maybe, but I really doubt that. They have at least been a consitant ten game winner for several seasons now. And, as far as Mississippi having a good defensive line, so what? They better have a whole lot more than that if they intend to finish in the Top Five.
It's true that Ole Miss didn't have any success under your boy Ed Orgeron, but this year's team didn't look anything like O's once they got rolling. Ole Miss returns nearly all the offense including Jevan Snead (who should be the second best QB in the SEC next year), and nearly all the defense. 17 returning starters in all.
Any of the teams in anyone's top 5 can certainly implode, including Florida. USC is probably most likely to end the season where they started after they beat up on the Pac10 and another Rose Bowl snoozer - with one close loss to Stanford, Oregon State, or some other 30 point dog, of course. The SEC teams are less likely to make it out alive, and the Big12 may be a little easier with Texas Tech taking a big step back.
The bottom line is that preseason polls are pretty much complete bunk and the only reason people publish them for the yak factor.
Here we go. Dontcha remember me all up in Bleed_Crimson's culo all year long? What happened at the end? Was I not correct in my assumption that Alabama was not far enough along to belong in such select company? Make the argument all you like. One decent year does not make Mississippi into a perennial "powerhouse" football program. You'll no longer be able to sneak up on anybody next year. I watched Mississippi play many games last year. They were a fine team. I made alot of money on the Rebs last year. But, next year is the litmus test. Let's see how they roll when everything "gets real". I'm not saying they will fall apart either. I'm saying that 3-4 losses is probably realistic and a very fine season. Our Boy from Bama really thought they were goin' unbeaten. Man, I'm sure glad that Florida and Utah took him to school. Mississippi is doing great. But, it's still a long way to the top. I still do not consider that Texas Tech is anything like an elite program either. In fact, I racked some pretty good cheese on that collapse against the Rebs. That was not too hard to see. Nevertheless, when you can beat some Top Ten teams consistantly, then you have arrived. Alabama was not able to do that last year. You'll get your shot next year.
What you got coming back is a team that lost four games, three of which were to some teams that were just good (Wake Forest, South Carolina and Vanderbilt), and gave up more than 20 points in 8 of 13 games - playing in the "offensively challenged" SEC conference. That's what you got coming back.
No, what we got coming back is a team that was about 19 points away from being in this year's national title. What we got coming back is a team that only won one game when have 2+ turnovers, and undefeated when having one or less. What we got is a team that had a complete mental and athletic turnaround after going winless in the SEC in 2007, and whose best record the past few years under Orgeron was winning only 4 games.
What we got is a team that pitched two shutouts, and who went on a winning streak that outscored its opponents overall 222-75 on that winning streak. Nah... offensively challenged? Don't think so. But i'm sorry if everyone can't be as great as the almighty USC Trojans. Maybe thats why you won a national ti.... oh wait, nevermind.
That's funny. I deliberately left out that the four losses were by only nineteen points. Looks like you know your team. Four more scores and you would have been unbeaten. I was kinda amazed when I saw it myself. I do see where your right there with my team though. Try losing only seven games in the last six years, none by over one score, and then we'll talk. Other than that - Mississippi had one hell of a year.
You sure like to bash Orgeron - but he got you all of your players. Now, he probably isn't the worlds greatest head coach - but he sure is one hell of a recruiter. The real bad part is that he is now at Tennessee. Let's see if Mississippi continues to find the kinda talent that "that dumbaz Ed" was able to come up with.
I didn't say anything about you being "intellectually deficient". My statement had to do with past tense, "Dontcha remember me all up in Bleed_Crimson's culo all year long"? And yet you turned it into this: "I can't see into the future no more than you can". But, if you not "intellectually deficient", then that's cool with me. Glad that your not.
Ark,Tenn,AU,Miss St are all rebuilding LSU ?? I dunno couldnt beat Ark then whuped G Tech- The Bama vs Ole Miss ought to be a great one again and yall's QB ought to be better
Good Luck
Not too upset about Sanchez at all. Mitch Mustain is the better QB. You better hope like hell that Houston Nutt never has to look over at the opposing sideline - and see Mitch Mustain standing there.
Looks like your schedule got a little tougher this year, with some harder games away from the Coliseum. This last year was the window for SoCal, but if they can get steady QB play from Mustain they will still make some noise.
He knows that he doesn't need anymore of the QB's doing it after only starting for one year. We have Mitch Mustain, Aaron Corp and Matt Barkley here. We really don't need Sanchez, but we don't want the precedent set, that underclassmen QB's should leave the program early. RB's are a whole different story.
Maybe a squeak.
The rest sounds about right, but we need something to talk about other than uniforms until September...
If Jevan Snead isn't quite as good as Colt McCoy I'm ok with that. Colt McCoy is really, really good.
However, rumors about Big 12 defenses were true. They simply..... don't exist. Though I give props to Oklahoma's great defensive standing against Florida. Wow.
And by the way... put a little pressure on that Big 12 QB with an SEC D-Line, and they'll be flustered and rattled all game. We did Snead a favor, we're getting him ready for them NFL lines...
I thought the B-12 did purty good in the Bowls 4-3, Texas won and thats all really that matters- you see unlike SEC fans we dont like other teams, just because they belong to the same conference. The SEC myth was exposed this season, long as yall play each other, yall can clain to be the best-ya right.
I didnt see a Tex vs Bama or a Texas vs Fla or a Tex vs Ole Miss game.
I saw Texas play a tough team with a tough defense OSU-close game and Texas won against a top ten team, who's only loses were against top ten teams. Given the parity that exist, really there is no one dominate team, but alot of really good ones than beat just about anybody. Look yall beat TTech-I knew yall would same goes for Fla vs OU- doesnt mean that the SEC rules-whatever- give me a freaking break- Texas beat Arkansas 52-10 OK That same Ark team that beat LSU, that same team that almost beat Bama like yall.
conference comparision arguements are really kinda stupid-especially if its with an SEC fan- football does exist outside the SEC- Fla beat OU big deal so did we- Hookem-Horns
5 consecutive bowl wins
8 consecutive 10+ win seasons
832 wins #2 NCAA all time
Texas Longhorns the real #1 B-12 team
Actually.. I was just referring to the Big 12-SEC matchups... should've stated that beforehand.
Agreed, that iz, unless demz unafomz iz modled by da chear-leadahz...in da rain!
Unfortunately, I see Florida winning another SECC and playing for MNC.
It should be a fun year!
USC and UT... gads, they're a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Will Garcia be good (maybe)? Can Kiffen engineer a first-year turnaround(no)? There've been a lot of coaching changes. I have a hard time imagining Vandy not falling apart at some point in the season, but this may be their year to step forward.
And, deservedly so. Just remember; it's the final poll that counts, not the pre-season-lets-see-how-good-a-psychic-I-am poll.
I'm gonna go with Feldman from ESPN. That's pretty much how I'da ranked 'em. Just bring the title back to the SEC...who ever it is...lol.
Geaux Tigers
Geaux SEC
Alabama will not be Top 15 by the end of the year.
Mark it down. You heard it here first.
Ole Miss will be Top 25, but will not get the same benefit of the doubt after losses in the eyes of the pollsters next year.
Bama will have McElroy at QB not JPW and can only improve IMHO
Any of the teams in anyone's top 5 can certainly implode, including Florida. USC is probably most likely to end the season where they started after they beat up on the Pac10 and another Rose Bowl snoozer -
If USC ends up winning a "Rose Bowl snoozer" as you say......wouldn't that make them National Champions??
The Rose Bowl will still be played Jan 1st, then the BCS National Championship game will be played in the Rose Bowl on Jan 7th. Confusing, I know.
What now?
GO GATORS!!
I predict another 10 win year, another dissappointing trip to Jacksonville, and a lot of great looking women at tailgate parties.
GO DAWGS!!
Go Gators!!!
although many here would love to see us play those hillbillies again, we don't exactly miss 'em all that much, there were about enough fights each time these two teams played to fill out 10 years worth of ufc fight cards
as for 2005, we had rose bowl written all over our team, after the debacle that was michael vick, many here are claiming the miami loss as marcus paying his brother's dogfighting debt, several boosters supposedly stopped giving money after the vicksburg defeat, so to speak, the florida st acc cg just sucked, we made it close in the end, but we shoulda had either 1 loss or gone all the way, hands down
whats more dissappointing, isfor the second time, notre dame "earned" a bcs bid, while we got snubbed, first in 2000 (michael vick's second year) and 2005
VTmechE, you bring up some interesting points here, some of which I've not heard, or of which I'm unaware.
WVU AD, Ed Pastilong: Trust me; I've had some issues with him, but he was never in favor of ending the VA Tech/WVU rivalry. At least, not from what I've heard. As I understand it, Frank Beamer put a stop to it, actually requested it, and that was based upon the way WVU fans were allegedly treating his teams. While I agree, games against VA Tech were not guarantied wins, they were tough, hard fought, and usually close. The Black Diamond trophy was one of those things for both teams to aspire to winning, and in fact, had been a recruiting point.
MD offering more money? I suppose that wouldn't surprise me; this business being what it is, is all about money. Odd thing: WVU didn't play MD this past season & won't be playing them next season. I think they resume play in 2010, the same year WVU plays FSU in the 1st of a home/home series with the Seminoles. So, WVU playing 2 teams in the ACC isn't an issue; it certainly hasn't been in the past.
I honestly don't know what the truth is. I have good friends in WV, who to a certain extent are "close" to Ed Pastilong. So, from time to time I get caught up on some of the behind-the-scenes gossip. Sadly, that doesn't mean it's entirely accurate. What ever the truth is, there is one sad fact we as fans have to live with: We don't get a choice. We have to put up with what ever decisions are made by the Admin's of our respective schools. Hopefully, they'll find it within themselves to consider the fans' wishes, mend those fences which need it, and return the rivalry to what it once was. Till then, all we can do is talk about it...& dream.
Just remember; in the past 3 seasons, there have been only 3 undefeated teams, and only 2 of them turned out to be legitimate. Last season there were only 2 1-loss teams in the Top-10. One of them went to the NC game, but a 2-loss team won it. This past season, there were lots of 8 & 9 win teams and lots of notable 1-loss teams. While it's arguable that there are a number of 8 & 9 win teams which could win 10 or more games next year, it's just as arguable that every team that finished with only one loss this past year, could just as easily finish with 2 losses next year. We can make some well educated guesses based upon existing fact, but we really won't know until it's all said and done.
So, when's the next game? Anybody up for scheduling a few on the early side...say 1st weekend in June?
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look folks there aint nothing like Texas vs Oklahoma
I'm sure my Okie buddies would agree- it just dont get no better than this
Hookem-Horns
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I feel for you and the Utes. That was a perfect example of why we need a playoff. You guy's were scary good..
In the end we went undefeated, scored the biggest win in the 100 year history of the program, and got national attention that is likely to remain as long as we can keep up the 10+ wins per season. Nothing to feel bad for.
Feel for the BCS, they are the ones getting the media beat down...
They lost their starter at Center. They lost their starter at Left Tackle. They lost their starter at Quarterback.
All of them were Juniors or Senior, multiple year starters.
Did you see what happened to Alabama against Spread Offenses? Did you see what happened to Alabama when they lost their Left Tackle?
I just don't see it. I really don't.
As for our chances...I'll just remain quietly optimistic. Our offensive line needs a Center to step up, because right now, our starter is going with a Green non-contact jersey in Spring Drills. This creates an inability to truly develop continuity & cohesiveness.
As a result, the DL looks to be other-worldly. Which is why seeing the OL struggle & the DL excel is something that gives me cause for concern during LSU's Spring Practice.
We just don't know how much stock to put in those two crucial positions because of that one injury. The OL was outstanding last year. The DL was sub-par. That one issue in Spring Drills is something that leaves a lot of question marks heading into Fall Camp.
As for linebacking, The Chief's got us covered there. Secondary is going to be vastly improved.
On offense, at tailback, we again return the deepest, most talented and experienced depth chart in the conference. We do have a hole at FB, but I'm thinking that our philosophy this year is going to reduce our use of that position, to a large degree.
Wide Receiver will be improved, greatly. Having said that, we return a 1st Team All-SEC Wideout in Brandon LaFell. What's more important than that is that we'll be vastly improved at quarterback. We'll return the deepest, most experienced two deep there, as well. On top of that, we'll introduce Russell Shepard to the SEC, and the nation.
I'm happy with where we are, but I'd like to see the Center take some live action snaps and stop going against the sleds & in individual drills. It will tell us a great deal about how our season goes. If he steps up, we'll be great. If the DL is actually legit, we'll be even greater.
BUT, Saban seems to be very happy with the unit during spring practice, and our freshman class with Fluker hasn't even arrived yet.
obviously, it won't be as good as it was last year, but i don't see it being a problem for us.
Greg McElroy is looking pretty good. like i've been saying, i think we'll definitely see more INTs next year, but i think more big plays too.
but our defense is the reason for all of the top 5 hype.
our defense might be the best in the SEC next season.
OL -
WR +
HB +
QB =
TE +
LB +
CB +
S -
DL +
but i mean, really, GMac is a wild card. he could come in and be better or worse. there's no telling. but he certainly won't be as bad as yall's QBs last year. this guy has been in the program for a WHILE. whenever he came in last year, he was verry solid. im sure you saw that TD pass against Auburn right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kerm7fp_960
we'll wait and see.
i think the alabama/lsu game will be just as good as it was last year.
if there is anyone overranked EVERY YEAR its the trojans. usc plays some of the weakest teams in college football but then they gripe when they don't get to play in the National championship. the reason you never play in it is because you never beat any tough teams and don't deserve it. beat a team from the sec or big 12 and prove that your the team that you THINK you are.
Their problem has been losing to lesser conference opponents.
USC would gladly play teams from the SEC or Big 12. Just brecause they aren't afraid of you. Scheduling teams like OSU and VT and Nebraska, Colorado(when they were good), BYU, Auburn,etc. I believe your programs don't want to play us. Also USC has defeated the SEC teams that it has played in the pc era. So get your facts straight. One last thing if USC would have played LSU in the championship game(which they should have) it would have been a great game with USC taking care of another SEC team.