History will repeat itself if we don't learn from it.
Apparently Chris hasn't read enough history. You can't have Texas Tech outside your top 10, in a game people across the country were picking as an upset, and who you took to cover in our pick em' they demolished Kansas State. Is Kansas State a top 10 team? Of course not, but they won by 30, we aren't talking like 10 or 14 but 30, this game was never close after the 1st quarter. Texas Tech is the best team in the Big XII South and I can't wait til November when they prove it when they beat the Oklahoma Sooners.
Other things:
LSU overrated @ #5
USC at #6, beating an Oregon team with its new QB is not impressive
How can you have Florida above UGA, Florida lost to an unranked team at home, and struggled with Arkansas for 3 quarters?
Cal at #19, they lost to Maryland who lost 31-0 to UVA... point proven
My Top 25- Explanations will come later in the week
1) Oklahoma
2) Missouri
3) Alabama- played to their real ability vs Kentucky
4) Texas Tech
5) BYU
6) UGA
7) Penn State
8) USC
9) Florida
10) Texas
11) Vanderbilt
12) LSU
13) Auburn
14) Boise State
15) Wake Forest- The Navy game was just a bad bad game...i'll give them a mulligan
16) Ohio State
17) North Carolina
18) South Florida
19) Michigan State
20) Utah
21) Virginia Tech
22) Tulsa- vastly underrated team
23) Northwestern
24) Cal
25) Ball State
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Top 25 10/5
After a few weeks off, here is my updated top 25:
1. Alabama (6-0)- That first half against UGA was complete domination...they let up a little and UGA got back into the game, but at this point Alabama has to be considered the top team. Survived a letdown game with Kentucky this week.
2. Oklahoma (5-0)- Another blowout win, this time over Baylor, heading into the Red River Rivalry game against Texas in Dallas. Though unlike in other years, this game may not decide the South title, with four undefeated teams in the division.
3. Missouri (5-0)- Got their first win in Lincoln since 1978 in blowout fashion, and Chase Daniel continues to put up Heisman numbers. Next two games should test them more, with undefeated Oklahoma State at home and then a huge game at Texas the following week.
4. Texas (5-0)- The third consecutive Big 12 team here has 5 blowouts, but only one against a somewhat decent team (this week at Colorado). We still don't know too much about them, but with so many teams losing early in the season and/or looking less than impressive against inferior opponents, Texas benefits and moves up. We will see about this team against OU next week.
5. LSU (4-0)- After a bye this week, the Tigers embark on a ridiculous schedule for the next 5 games, with trips to Florida and South Carolina and home games against Georgia and Alabama sandwiched around the annual game with Tulane. Going 3-2 in that stretch would not even be too bad, but if the Tigers have national title aspirations, 4-1 would be better for them.
6. USC (3-1)- The Trojans blowout of Oregon after the shocking loss at Oregon State proves that the loss was more of a fluke than anything. The Trojans should win every game remaining on their scheudle, and if they do they will have a decent shot at a title game appearance
7. Penn State (6-0)- Clearly the best team in the Big Ten right now, whatever that might be worth. The Lions still have to go to Madison and Columbus but it seems very plausible that they could run the table, which should guarantee them a spot in the BCS title game.
8. BYU (5-0)- Though the Cougars might fall into relative obscurity in the next few weeks because of the lower profile of the Mountain West, nobody should forget about them or Heisman candidate Max Hall. They do, however, have the toughest MWC schedule as they have to travel to both TCU and archrival Utah. An undefeated BYU should garner as much consideration as anyone to play in the title game.
9. Florida (4-1)- A blocked extra point kept them from being undefeated and perhaps ranked #1 this week. Though losing to Ole Miss at home certainly wasn't a good thing, one loss in the SEC by no means elminates them from anything...and it helped that UGA also lost to an SEC West opponent on the same week...
10. Georgia (4-1)- And they looked bad doing it. Though Alabama is much better than Ole Miss, Georgia still was losing 31-0 at halftime and didnt look like a national title contender for most of the game. Nevertheless, both of these teams are now looking up in the standings at...
11. Vanderbilt (5-0)- The surprising Commodores. Vandy, 5-0 for the first time since they played just 5 games in 1943 due to World War II, proved that they werent a product of their somewhat soft schedule by coming back from down 13-0 to beat Auburn 14-13. They are now the only undefeated team in the SEC East, and 3-0 in the SEC for the first time since 1950.
12. Texas Tech (6-0)- They rolled up a lot of points on another outmatched team, but this time it was a Big 12 opponent on the road. Being probably the third best team in probably the nation's best division shouldnt let them drop from this spot if they go 2-2 during their four game stretch later in the season of at Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma State, at Oklahoma.
13. Auburn (4-2)- They let a 13-0 lead slip away and watched Vandy pull of their biggest win in school history, and they still don't really know how to run the spread, but their 2 losses are to teams in the SEC with a combined record of 9-0, and theyve been by a combined 6 points. Auburn's chance to win the SEC West probably disappeared on Saturday however.
14. Utah (6-0)- That win against Oregon State looks a lot better than it would have if it had occured two weeks earlier, and Utah is now in position to possibly run the table, with at TCU their biggest test until the Holy War, at home against BYU on the last day of the regular season. Both teams could be 11-0 at that point.
15. Ohio State (5-1)- Terrelle Pryor has now taken the starting job and is maturing week by week, which is great news for OSU. His keeper with a minute left last night in Madison may have saved the Buckeyes season, as they still have an outside title shot if something similar to last season happens. They'll have to get around that 35-3 loss to USC though.
16. Boise State (4-0)- Don't forget about the Broncos as BCS busters after their huge win over Oregon. With Fresno losing to Hawaii it looks like Boise has a fairly clean road to a 12-0 record and a possible BCS berth.
17. Virginia Tech (5-1)- They still dont really have an offense, although Tyrod Taylor makes them more dangerous, but they continue to win, and have already beaten their two main competitors for the ACC Coastal crown (North Carolina and Georgia Tech) meaning they would have to lose twice to not appear in the title game if both of those teams ran the table in conference.
18. North Carolina (4-1)- Butch Davis is ahead of schedule and couldve had this team ranked close to the top 10 had they managed to pull out the Virginia Tech game in Chapel Hill. The Heels are on the verge of becoming an ACC power.
19. California (4-1)- It's hard to believe they lost to Maryland, who was just pounded by UVA, but they also beat Arizona State and Michigan State. The Bears and Arizona are the only teams left undefeated in the Pac 10.
20. Michigan State (5-1)-Since their opening loss at Cal, the Spartans have looked pretty good, starting 2-0 in the Big Ten as well as handing Notre Dame their only loss. Will Javon Ringer be able to keep up his current load all season, or will Brian Hoyer be counted on to win a game eventually?
21. Wake Forest (3-1)- Hopefully that bye week was enough for them to get over their home loss to Navy, because the biggest game of the season, a home game vs Clemson, is now approaching. The winner of this game is still the odds on favorite to win the ACC Atlantic, especially if its Wake.
22. South Florida (5-1)- What to make of the Big East now? It is still fairly simple in that USF has to beat WVU to win the conference anyway, but now Pitt is also undefeated in the league and has taken down the league favorite. I think the smart money is still on the Bulls to win the league.
23. Oklahoma State (5-0)- The end of this ranking begins my tribute to the remaining undefeateds that arent getting any respect. Oklahoma State has many chances to prove that its legit in the perilous Big 12 South.
24. Northwestern (5-0)- The Wildcats are just one win away from being bowl eligible...but they were also eligible last year and were not selected. This year, with the down Big Ten, it seems almost certain that Northwestern will get to a bowl game.
25. Ball State (6-0)- Ball State could very well go 13-0, including the MAC title game, but I doubt they have any chance of busting the BCS, especially considering how many non BCS teams are ranked above them here.
1. Alabama (6-0)- That first half against UGA was complete domination...they let up a little and UGA got back into the game, but at this point Alabama has to be considered the top team. Survived a letdown game with Kentucky this week.
2. Oklahoma (5-0)- Another blowout win, this time over Baylor, heading into the Red River Rivalry game against Texas in Dallas. Though unlike in other years, this game may not decide the South title, with four undefeated teams in the division.
3. Missouri (5-0)- Got their first win in Lincoln since 1978 in blowout fashion, and Chase Daniel continues to put up Heisman numbers. Next two games should test them more, with undefeated Oklahoma State at home and then a huge game at Texas the following week.
4. Texas (5-0)- The third consecutive Big 12 team here has 5 blowouts, but only one against a somewhat decent team (this week at Colorado). We still don't know too much about them, but with so many teams losing early in the season and/or looking less than impressive against inferior opponents, Texas benefits and moves up. We will see about this team against OU next week.
5. LSU (4-0)- After a bye this week, the Tigers embark on a ridiculous schedule for the next 5 games, with trips to Florida and South Carolina and home games against Georgia and Alabama sandwiched around the annual game with Tulane. Going 3-2 in that stretch would not even be too bad, but if the Tigers have national title aspirations, 4-1 would be better for them.
6. USC (3-1)- The Trojans blowout of Oregon after the shocking loss at Oregon State proves that the loss was more of a fluke than anything. The Trojans should win every game remaining on their scheudle, and if they do they will have a decent shot at a title game appearance
7. Penn State (6-0)- Clearly the best team in the Big Ten right now, whatever that might be worth. The Lions still have to go to Madison and Columbus but it seems very plausible that they could run the table, which should guarantee them a spot in the BCS title game.
8. BYU (5-0)- Though the Cougars might fall into relative obscurity in the next few weeks because of the lower profile of the Mountain West, nobody should forget about them or Heisman candidate Max Hall. They do, however, have the toughest MWC schedule as they have to travel to both TCU and archrival Utah. An undefeated BYU should garner as much consideration as anyone to play in the title game.
9. Florida (4-1)- A blocked extra point kept them from being undefeated and perhaps ranked #1 this week. Though losing to Ole Miss at home certainly wasn't a good thing, one loss in the SEC by no means elminates them from anything...and it helped that UGA also lost to an SEC West opponent on the same week...
10. Georgia (4-1)- And they looked bad doing it. Though Alabama is much better than Ole Miss, Georgia still was losing 31-0 at halftime and didnt look like a national title contender for most of the game. Nevertheless, both of these teams are now looking up in the standings at...
11. Vanderbilt (5-0)- The surprising Commodores. Vandy, 5-0 for the first time since they played just 5 games in 1943 due to World War II, proved that they werent a product of their somewhat soft schedule by coming back from down 13-0 to beat Auburn 14-13. They are now the only undefeated team in the SEC East, and 3-0 in the SEC for the first time since 1950.
12. Texas Tech (6-0)- They rolled up a lot of points on another outmatched team, but this time it was a Big 12 opponent on the road. Being probably the third best team in probably the nation's best division shouldnt let them drop from this spot if they go 2-2 during their four game stretch later in the season of at Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma State, at Oklahoma.
13. Auburn (4-2)- They let a 13-0 lead slip away and watched Vandy pull of their biggest win in school history, and they still don't really know how to run the spread, but their 2 losses are to teams in the SEC with a combined record of 9-0, and theyve been by a combined 6 points. Auburn's chance to win the SEC West probably disappeared on Saturday however.
14. Utah (6-0)- That win against Oregon State looks a lot better than it would have if it had occured two weeks earlier, and Utah is now in position to possibly run the table, with at TCU their biggest test until the Holy War, at home against BYU on the last day of the regular season. Both teams could be 11-0 at that point.
15. Ohio State (5-1)- Terrelle Pryor has now taken the starting job and is maturing week by week, which is great news for OSU. His keeper with a minute left last night in Madison may have saved the Buckeyes season, as they still have an outside title shot if something similar to last season happens. They'll have to get around that 35-3 loss to USC though.
16. Boise State (4-0)- Don't forget about the Broncos as BCS busters after their huge win over Oregon. With Fresno losing to Hawaii it looks like Boise has a fairly clean road to a 12-0 record and a possible BCS berth.
17. Virginia Tech (5-1)- They still dont really have an offense, although Tyrod Taylor makes them more dangerous, but they continue to win, and have already beaten their two main competitors for the ACC Coastal crown (North Carolina and Georgia Tech) meaning they would have to lose twice to not appear in the title game if both of those teams ran the table in conference.
18. North Carolina (4-1)- Butch Davis is ahead of schedule and couldve had this team ranked close to the top 10 had they managed to pull out the Virginia Tech game in Chapel Hill. The Heels are on the verge of becoming an ACC power.
19. California (4-1)- It's hard to believe they lost to Maryland, who was just pounded by UVA, but they also beat Arizona State and Michigan State. The Bears and Arizona are the only teams left undefeated in the Pac 10.
20. Michigan State (5-1)-Since their opening loss at Cal, the Spartans have looked pretty good, starting 2-0 in the Big Ten as well as handing Notre Dame their only loss. Will Javon Ringer be able to keep up his current load all season, or will Brian Hoyer be counted on to win a game eventually?
21. Wake Forest (3-1)- Hopefully that bye week was enough for them to get over their home loss to Navy, because the biggest game of the season, a home game vs Clemson, is now approaching. The winner of this game is still the odds on favorite to win the ACC Atlantic, especially if its Wake.
22. South Florida (5-1)- What to make of the Big East now? It is still fairly simple in that USF has to beat WVU to win the conference anyway, but now Pitt is also undefeated in the league and has taken down the league favorite. I think the smart money is still on the Bulls to win the league.
23. Oklahoma State (5-0)- The end of this ranking begins my tribute to the remaining undefeateds that arent getting any respect. Oklahoma State has many chances to prove that its legit in the perilous Big 12 South.
24. Northwestern (5-0)- The Wildcats are just one win away from being bowl eligible...but they were also eligible last year and were not selected. This year, with the down Big Ten, it seems almost certain that Northwestern will get to a bowl game.
25. Ball State (6-0)- Ball State could very well go 13-0, including the MAC title game, but I doubt they have any chance of busting the BCS, especially considering how many non BCS teams are ranked above them here.
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