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AP Top 25 (Preseason)
RANK TEAM RECORD PTS PVS
1. USC (62) 0-0 1622 4
2. LSU (2) 0-0 1511 3
3. West Virginia (1) 0-0 1396 10
4. Texas 0-0 1375 13
5. Michigan 0-0 1371 8
6. Florida 0-0 1276 1
7. Wisconsin 0-0 1192 7
8. Oklahoma 0-0 1166 11
9. Virginia Tech 0-0 1148 19
10. Louisville 0-0 1031 6
11. Ohio State 0-0 876 2
12. California 0-0 790 14
13. Georgia 0-0 782 23
14. UCLA 0-0 605 NR
15. Tennessee 0-0 571 25
16. Rutgers 0-0 560 12
17. Penn State 0-0 542 NR
18. Auburn 0-0 519 9
19. Florida State 0-0 392 NR
20. Nebraska 0-0 377 NR
21. Arkansas 0-0 376 15
22. TCU 0-0 283 22
23. Hawaii 0-0 256 NR
24. Boise State 0-0 187 5
25. Texas A&M 0-0 162 NR
USA Today Coaches Poll (Preseason)
RANK TEAM RECORD PTS PVS
1. USC (45) 0-0 1481 4
2. LSU (4) 0-0 1372 3
3. Florida (9) 0-0 1278 1
4. Texas 0-0 1231 13
5. Michigan (2) 0-0 1218 9
6. West Virginia 0-0 1205 10
7. Wisconsin 0-0 1114 5
8. Oklahoma 0-0 1026 11
9. Virginia Tech 0-0 1005 18
10. Ohio State 0-0 919 2
11. Louisville 0-0 836 7
12. California 0-0 763 14
13. Georgia 0-0 604 NR
14. Auburn 0-0 595 8
15. Tennessee 0-0 583 23
16. Rutgers 0-0 466 12
17. UCLA 0-0 454 NR
18. Penn State 0-0 440 25
19. Nebraska 0-0 388 NR
20. Arkansas 0-0 360 16
21. Florida State 0-0 301 NR
22. TCU 0-0 233 21
23. Boise State 0-0 222 6
24. Hawaii 0-0 214 24
25. Texas A&M 0-0 209 NR
Oh how I hate USC.
DocDoom187
08/23/2007, 00:54
Let's go Scarlet Knights!!
Get Rutgers a title!!!
andrewtarius
08/23/2007, 01:06
S-C! S-C! S-C! S-C!
And to think, their last season was their rebuilding year! :p I would rather have Sanchez be the QB, but I guess we will have to stick with Booty, you know, as tradition to not switch QBs in their senior season and all.
Oh how I hate USC.So, you're a Bruins fan? ;)
theanalogkid
08/23/2007, 08:31
Have to with Konmel. Although I respsct what Pete Carroll has done, I hate USC. Not as much as Notre Dame or Ohio State, but close.
theanalogkid
08/23/2007, 09:24
Before this degenerates into a hate fest, I can't wait for the season to start.Instead of focusing on what teams I don't like, I will talk about the one I do. Meechigan.I bleed Maize and Blue. But, I am not overboard about it. I rooted for OSU to carry the conference flag against the Gators. So who else is up for next Thursday?
S-C! S-C! S-C! S-C!
And to think, their last season was their rebuilding year! :p I would rather have Sanchez be the QB, but I guess we will have to stick with Booty, you know, as tradition to not switch QBs in their senior season and all.
So, you're a Bruins fan? ;)
Actually, Cal, my alma mater. I know, I should "hate" Stanford, and things would be different if I still lived up in the Bay Area. But when you live in SoCal and are surrounded by obnoxious SC fans --- argh! Not all the fans are bad, but there certainly are a great number of them that are. I too respect Carroll and all he's done. Well, here's hoping someone can put a thorn in USC's side, like Cal did a few years ago. ;)
andrewtarius
08/23/2007, 10:43
Well, here's hoping someone can put a thorn in USC's side, like Cal did a few years ago. ;)
Yep. That did hurt :) .
It's cool. We all have our favorites. I grew up in SoCal, but that never really made me like them. I never went to a game, but the first time I saw their marching band, their style and uniforms, that's when I started to like them. Plus, being from my home state helped a lot in that transition.
There's not really a school that I can say I hate. I can't really hate UCLA or ND because the games are always great to watch. And the sport is too big to keep track of everything that is going on.
theanalogkid
08/23/2007, 11:55
I never went to Michigan, but grew up watching them. How could you not go see USC at the the Colisium at least once?
Shadow40
08/23/2007, 13:00
BOO!!! Texas is ranked ahead of the University of Oklahoma!
BEAT TEXAS!!!
theanalogkid
08/24/2007, 09:13
When Oklahoma beats Texas, they will be ranked ahead of him:laugh: .
Well, I'm a Georgia Tech fan myself ... and I'll cheer for anyone that effects GT's power ranking. :) As SEC schools, I like Auburn.
andrewtarius
08/24/2007, 17:45
How could you not go see USC at the the Colisium at least once?In my defense, I was 8 years old :p . But I do remember the rose parade quite vividly :) . And sleeping on New Years Eve in a lawn chair on the sidewalk.
Well, I'm a Georgia Tech fan myself ... and I'll cheer for anyone that effects GT's power ranking. :) As SEC schools, I like Auburn.
I'm a UGA fan. But I did see GA Tech against Nebraska in the Citrus Bowl one year (the year they were co-champions).
In my defense, I was 8 years old . But I do remember the rose parade quite vividly . And sleeping on New Years Eve in a lawn chair on the sidewalk.
I never did that. I hear it's quite the party (at least back when my brother spent the night on the sidewalk). The time I saw the Rose Parade, we actually bought tickets for the stands since we had out-of-town guests.
USC plays at the Coliseum, which is not the nicest place. I've been to one game there, which was enough to convince me never to go back.
The Rose Bowl, on the otherhand, is a nice stadium. I've seen a couple of games there, including two Rose Bowls. Once, USC beat Michigan (which is nothing new -- sorry theanalogkid). The other time was a classic game -- Ohio State vs. Arizona State. There was so much scoring the last few minutes of the game. Ohio State scored with a few seconds left to win it, IIRC. (Again, sorry theanalogkid).
BOO!!! Texas is ranked ahead of the University of Oklahoma!
Well, from what I read, Texas is overrated. Regardless, Oct. 6 should be exciting.
theanalogkid
08/25/2007, 09:31
Thats okay. You can call me TAK if you want, I will be here a lot. I am envious of anyone who has saw the Rose Parade or seen a Rose Bowl. I have a strict 24 hour drive rule on which bowl games I can see which Michigan is in (along with money). I have seen them play in 2 Citrus bowls, beating 'Bama and Auburn.
Coming back from the second one, We kept honking at GT fans as they had beaten ND in a bowl:laugh: . Go Yellowjackets!
m_a_caque
08/27/2007, 16:09
i'm surprised my nittany lions got ranked so high. i was figuring maybe the 24th or 25th if that...
malakim2099
08/27/2007, 16:11
Wow, who did Boise State lose to, since they went from #3 at least (beating Oklahoma and winning a BCS game to go undefeated) to #24?!?
Oh, wait, minor conference corrupt system need playoffs *insert rant here* :p
Just you people watch out for the Gophers! Oh ya, you betcha!
IronFist
08/27/2007, 16:18
To borrow the old phrase, I'm a fan of Ohio State and whoever is playing Michigan (or Notre Dame).
The sole exception to this is whatever bowl game Michigan is in, because the Big 10 has to represent.
GO BUCKS!
theanalogkid
08/27/2007, 19:19
I am the same way Iron Fist. Kirk Herbstreet picked Penn State to win the conference, m_a_caque.
So it looks like the Big "10" is open with Michigan, Wisconsin and Penn State having shots. Ohio State is ranked but I haven't seen any source that predicts they'll win the conference.
theanalogkid
08/27/2007, 23:56
Ohio State will be in it.
m_a_caque
08/30/2007, 09:01
I am the same way Iron Fist. Kirk Herbstreet picked Penn State to win the conference, m_a_caque.
well i love my alma mater, but we'll see about that... still not sold on morelli
and we'll miss tony hunt...
theanalogkid
08/30/2007, 09:28
Your defense will keep in games, m a caque
Are you all getting excited? The season starts tonight!!!
How bad will LSU win?
Louisville, Rutgers and Boise State also see action.
Let the action begin!
theanalogkid
08/30/2007, 12:06
I am getting anxious. I love this time of year.
And we already have the huge upset. Here's hoping Idaho can pull of a similar feat. Sorry TAK -- but at least it is non-conference and it is the first game of the season. Better to lose early than late. This lost might motivate Michigan to seriously open up a can whoop-###.
theanalogkid
09/01/2007, 22:00
I hope so. I blame my cable provider for not having the Big Ten Network. I have been in mourning all day.
m_a_caque
09/02/2007, 15:33
I hope so. I blame my cable provider for not having the Big Ten Network. I have been in mourning all day.
directtv had 4 channels of big ten network on yesterday. after psu got up by 45 points i switched over and watched michigan and app. state. that was a great game. i'd say i'm sorry michigan lost, but i'd be sort of lying. lol
absolutvt69
09/02/2007, 17:43
I was at Virginia Tech's home opener yesterday. It was the first time I'd been on campus since April 16th (I graduated in 2003). It was kind of weird... everything seemed subdued. The tailgates, the crowd, even the team seemed a little off. I don't know if it was just all the attention and emotion the game got but we didn't play well at all. We won and that's the main goal but if we play like we did Saturday against LSU next weekend we'll lose by 40. I'm not too worried about our defense. I think we intentionally played things safe on defense as not to show LSU too much. We just used mostly base packages and defenses with the occasional blitz. Offensively though we've got work to do. I knew our offensive line would be a work in progress but they were close to terrible. We couldn't get any push in the running game and while we did better pass blocking there were a couple times where our QB got his head taken off or came close to it. When the QB takes his drop and there's a defender there before he even has a chance to set his feet or look downfield, you know someone's not doing their job blocking.
The bad thing is LSU has a great defensive line so if our O-line doesn't get things squared away it could be a loooong night. I think our defense will give LSU problems (I wasn't all that impressed by their offense Thursday against Miss. State) but I think the same can be said about their defense and our offense. That means it comes down to big plays and turnovers and given that the game is at LSU I have to give them the edge. I definitely think we CAN win and I have a feeling we'll play much better than we did yesterday but it's hard to win on the road especially against a top 5 team.
I'm sure you have heard this, but Appalachian State has won the last two Division I-AA Championships and their victory over Michigan was the first time a I-AA team beat a ranked team.
Does anyone know if the College Monday Night Football is a regular thing this year? Usually the polls come out on Sunday but if there is always a game on Monday, it might not come out until Tuesday now.
I was curious to see how far Michigan dropped.
The Cal vs. Tennessee game was great. I don't think the Vols will drop too far. They were in it almost the entire game, unlike Cal last year. But I was a little worried. Cal usually plays great in the first half and then let their opponent back into the game during the second half. It's very nerve-wracking.
Shadow40
09/04/2007, 17:40
Well the new polls are up. I'm happy. Whenever the Oklahoma Sooners are ranked higher than the Texas Longhorns I'm very happy:grin: .
AP Top 25
1. USC (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=30) (59) 1-0 1,619
2. LSU (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=99) (5) 1-0 1,542
3. West Virginia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=277) (1) 1-0 1,449
4. Florida (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=57) 1-0 1,346
5. Oklahoma (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=201) 1-0 1,275
5. Wisconsin (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=275) 1-0 1,275
7. Texas (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=251) 1-0 1,221
8. Louisville (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=97) 1-0 1,152
9. Virginia Tech (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=259) 1-0 1,085
10. California (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=25) 1-0 1,080
11. Georgia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=61) 1-0 959
12. Ohio State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=194) 1-0 940
13. UCLA (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=26) 1-0 736
14. Penn State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=213) 1-0 662
15. Rutgers (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=164) 1-0 659
16. Nebraska (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=158) 1-0 541
17. Auburn (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2) 1-0 519
18. Arkansas (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=8) 1-0 450
19. TCU (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2628) 1-0 384
20. Hawaii (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=62) 1-0 335
21. Georgia Tech (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=59) 1-0 278
22. Boise State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=68) 1-0 267
23. Texas A&M (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=245) 1-0 217
24. Tennessee (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2633) 0-1 210
25. Clemson (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=228) 1-0 195
USA Today Poll
1. USC (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=30) (49) 1-0 1,486
2. LSU (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=99) (4) 1-0 1,417
3. Florida (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=57) (7) 1-0 1,341
4. West Virginia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=277) 1-0 1,275
5. Wisconsin (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=275) 1-0 1,183
6. Oklahoma (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=201) 1-0 1,146
7. Texas (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=251) 1-0 1,136
8. Louisville (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=97) 1-0 995
9. Virginia Tech (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=259) 1-0 988
10. California (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=25) 1-0 985
11. Ohio State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=194) 1-0 977
12. Georgia (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=61) 1-0 796
13. Auburn (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2) 1-0 644
14. UCLA (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=26) 1-0 607
15. Penn State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=213) 1-0 585
16. Rutgers (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=164) 1-0 576
17. Nebraska (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=158) 1-0 512
18. Arkansas (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=8) 1-0 455
19. TCU (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2628) 1-0 351
20. Boise State (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=68) 1-0 315
21. Georgia Tech (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=59) 1-0 311
22. Hawaii (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=62) 1-0 269
23. Texas A&M (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=245) 1-0 214
24. Tennessee (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2633) 0-1 162
25. Boston College (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=103) 1-0 153
andrewtarius
09/04/2007, 17:49
Dang. Poor Michigan. :( From Fifth, to out of the top 25 after only one week.
Shadow40
09/04/2007, 17:59
:ermm: I didn't realize when I copied the list that links were copied also for each school.
Frontman
09/04/2007, 18:48
That's cool Shadow.
I talked to Typhon, we're going to set up a sub-group to cover college sports. Anyone have good name ideas?
NCAA sports?
So Cal leaped over Ohio State. Tennessee dropped further than I expected. And Michigan dropped to 32 and 27 in the two polls.
Was Ohio State's win that lackluster?
theanalogkid
09/04/2007, 20:27
No. They just pounded on their Div II team. Not the quality win Cal had.
Dang. Poor Michigan. :( From Fifth, to out of the top 25 after only one week.
to out of the top 50 or 60 in just two weeks. :speechles
m_a_caque
09/09/2007, 00:10
my fellow psu friend sent me an email that had this:
To the tune of the Bud Light radio commercials.
(sing along: Reaaaaaal Men of Genius)....."Today we salute you, Mr. Delusional Michigan Fan" (sing along: Mr. Delusional Michigan Faaaaaan!)
“Season after season, year after year, you try to justify your absurdly high preseason ranking” (sing along: clutching at straaaaaaws)
“Season after season, year after year, you scramble to make futile attempts at damage control when the Wolverines lose to a grossly inferior opponent” (sing along: how’d Appalachian State score Thirty Fouuuuur?)
“Inevitably, you’ll bring up the past, boast of National Championships won 40 years before you were even born” (those were the daaaaaays!)
“You will point out that you have more wins than any other program….as though that is relevant to the current season” (sing along: you’ve been playing football since the 1870- eeeeeees)
“Go on, ignore that loss to Ohio State in the regular season finale and continue to believe that you’ll defeat any bowl opponent with striking ease” (sing along: we’ll win by thirteeeeeey!)
“So crack open an ice cold Bud Light, oh Emperor of Excuses, and take comfort knowing that when you finish ranked number twenty-five, you’ll be back to number five when the preseason polls come out next year (sing along: Oh Mr. Delusional Michigan Faaaaaan!)
theanalogkid
09/09/2007, 10:21
As a Michigan fan, that is great. I know our "name" gets us a lot of things most schools don't get. After this year, that might change.
DocDoom187
09/09/2007, 10:24
Rutgers 2-0
SCARLET KNIGHTS!!!!
Michigan vs. Notre Dame (is it still going to be televised???) Well, at least one losing streak will end. Come to think of it, has Michigan ever lost 4 in a row before? (Ohio State, USC, App. State, Oregon)
theanalogkid
09/09/2007, 12:41
Not in a long time they haven't.
AP Top 25 Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. USC (40) (1-0) 1594 1
2. LSU (25) (2-0) 1582 2
3. Oklahoma (2-0) 1418 5
4. West Virginia (2-0) 1408 3
5. Florida (2-0) 1370 4
6. Texas (2-0) 1290 7
7. Wisconsin (2-0) 1171 5
8. California (2-0) 1126 10
9. Louisville (2-0) 1097 8
10. Ohio State (2-0) 962 12
11. UCLA (2-0) 910 13
12. Penn State (2-0) 896 14
13. Rutgers (2-0) 820 15
14. Nebraska (2-0) 693 16
15. Georgia Tech (2-0) 590 21
16. Arkansas (1-0) 537 18
17. South Carolina (2-0) 477 33
18. Virginia Tech (1-1) 382 9
19. Oregon (2-0) 367 29
20. Clemson (2-0) 349 25
21. Boston College (2-0) 323 26
22. Tennessee (1-1) 284 24
23. Georgia (1-1) 261 11
24. Hawaii (2-0) 247 20
25. Texas A&M (2-0) 243 23
...
32. Appalachian Sate
USA Today Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. USC (42) (1-0) 1476 1
2. LSU (11) (2-0) 1437 2
3. Florida (7) (2-0) 1353 3
4. West Virginia (2-0) 1269 4
5. Oklahoma (2-0) 1264 6
6. Texas (2-0) 1156 7
7. Wisconsin (2-0) 1141 5
8. California (2-0) 1038 10
9. Louisville (2-0) 1020 8
10. Ohio State (2-0) 972 11
11. UCLA (2-0) 837 14
12. Penn State (2-0) 804 15
13. Rutgers (2-0) 699 16
14. Nebraska (2-0) 677 17
15. Georgia Tech (2-0) 582 21
16. Arkansas (1-0) 493 18
17. Virginia Tech (1-1) 371 9
18. Texas A&M (2-0) 325 23
19. Boston College (2-0) 315 25
20. Clemson (2-0) 311 26
21. Oregon (2-0) 309 30
22. Hawaii (2-0) 308 22
23. South Carolina (2-0) 294 31
24. Tennessee (1-1) 237 24
25. Georgia (1-1) 199 12
LSU almost overtook USC. Wisconsin slips a little despite winning. And not a single vote for Michigan. Oregon enters the top 25 and Washington, another Pac-10 school, is on the outside looking in at #29.
theanalogkid
09/09/2007, 19:35
LSU gets robbed. USC will only face Cal as a top ten team, while LSU whipped the #9 team and will more than likely beat Florida, another top ten team.
I wouldn't be surprised if LSU eventually does leap-frog USC in the standings even if they both win out. LSU is playing in the toughest conference. The Pac 10 has improved from a few years ago, when USC's one loss to Cal cost them a chance at the BCS Championship because of the strength of schedule factor.
theanalogkid
09/15/2007, 23:57
Does anyone else feel bad for Dan Fouts? Unless he asked to go from marquee games to late night games. Anyone know why thet did this? And why it wasn't Brent Musberger?
Frontman
09/15/2007, 23:59
Anyone else have this small part of them wishing the Fighting Irish go winless all season, just to see if Notre Dame would eat that contract they gave Charlie and go hire another coach?
Hell, if my son gets into Notre Dame, I think they'd still be paying Charlie then.
;)
DocDoom187
09/16/2007, 00:02
Rutgers makes me warm and fuzzy inside :p
When Rice leaves though, they're screwed.
theanalogkid
09/16/2007, 00:53
As a Michigan fan, I always hope thw Irish go 0-for. And that lightning strikes down Touchdown Jesus. Everyone knows God is a Michigan Fan:laugh: .
theanalogkid
09/16/2007, 00:55
And I think Rutgers will be fine after Rice is gone. Recruiting has gotten a big boost with" you want to be the next Ray Rice? Come to Rutgers!"
DocDoom187
09/16/2007, 02:08
It may just be me, but I don't think rice will do well in the NFL. Half the stuff he pulls of for a huuge game changing play, would never fly in the NFL. He just doesn't have the ability to use the talent he has to its full potential, IMO.
Frontman
09/16/2007, 07:40
It may just be me, but I don't think rice will do well in the NFL. Half the stuff he pulls of for a huuge game changing play, would never fly in the NFL. He just doesn't have the ability to use the talent he has to its full potential, IMO.
When it comes to having the last name "Rice" I never doubt how he'll do in the NFL. ;)
Records through Sun Sep 16, 2007
AP Top 25 Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. USC (46) (2-0) 1605 1
2. LSU (19) (3-0) 1577 2
3. Florida (3-0) 1437 5
4. Oklahoma (3-0) 1434 3
5. West Virginia (3-0) 1388 4
6. California (3-0) 1232 8
7. Texas (3-0) 1169 6
8. Ohio State (3-0) 1142 10
9. Wisconsin (3-0) 1111 7
10. Penn State (3-0) 1041 12
11. Rutgers (3-0) 956 13
12. South Carolina (3-0) 814 17
13. Oregon (3-0) 810 19
14. Boston College (3-0) 792 21
15. Clemson (3-0) 615 20
16. Alabama (3-0) 516 28
17. Virginia Tech (2-1) 458 18
18. Louisville (2-1) 367 9
19. Hawaii (3-0) 343 24
20. Texas A&M (3-0) 342 25
21. Kentucky (3-0) 338 NR
22. Georgia (2-1) 333 23
23. South Florida (2-0) 285 26
24. Nebraska (2-1) 277 14
25. Missouri (3-0) 228 27
USA Today Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. USC (44) (2-0) 1478 1
2. LSU (8) (3-0) 1438 2
3. Florida (7) (3-0) 1368 3
4. Oklahoma (1) (3-0) 1308 5
5. West Virginia (3-0) 1244 4
6. Texas (3-0) 1103 6
7. Wisconsin (3-0) 1098 7
8. California (3-0) 1093 8
9. Ohio State (3-0) 1062 10
10. Penn State (3-0) 942 12
11. Rutgers (3-0) 863 13
12. Boston College (3-0) 754 19
13. Oregon (3-0) 702 21
14. South Carolina (3-0) 595 23
14. Clemson (3-0) 595 20
16. Texas A&M (3-0) 530 18
17. Virginia Tech (2-1) 485 17
18. Hawaii (3-0) 404 22
19. Louisville (2-1) 383 9
20. Alabama (3-0) 345 33
21. Georgia (2-1) 271 25
22. Nebraska (2-1) 228 14
23. Kentucky (3-0) 168 37
24. South Florida (2-0) 165 27
25. Missouri (3-0) 145 28
USC takes back a few #1 votes from LSU. Florida plays leap frog and jumps over Oklahoma (in the AP), a few SEC teams enter after impressive wins: Kentucky and Alabama. A big 10 log jam in the top 10 -- Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin.
machineman
09/19/2007, 23:08
Well, it's 3 weeks late, but I found this thread. I guess that's good for me (my UT Vols are terrible so far). I'm sure I would have to have eaten alot of crow had I jumped in here early. Actually after the Cal loss, I'm wasn't expecting much. As Konmel said, Cal usually opens the door to defeat in the second half, and they actually let TN in the door, but they were to weak(tn) to even step through it. And then there was the massacre at FLA. I knew it was coming, but I didn't expect that kind of thrashing.
The season overall so far, Michigan is a huge surprise to me. Not a disappointment, just a surprise. LSU is a big surprise to me as well. I knew they'd be tough, but not this strong. I do believe they are the no.1 team in the nation. LSU vs FLA will be the big game. Anyone know if they are scheduled to play this year in the regular season, or will we have to wait for the SEC championship? IIRC, they are in diffferent divisions of the SEC and only face each other in an every-other-year-type deal. KY is also a surprise. I know I'm talking mainly SEC, but it's what I know. UT Knoxville being my alma mater and all.
Besides Michigan, outside the SEC another big time surprise has to be Penn St. I know Kirk Herbstreet was big on them pre-season, but they've had some weak years as of late, and I myself was wondering about Joe Pa's capability at this point. I'm not wondering right now(nor have I ever had to when they owned TN in any post-season bowl game when they faced each other).
The next team I see falling out of the top 25? Louisville. I couldn't believe MTSU scored so much against them in the first game. I love me some MTSU, but dang! I think coupled with the KY loss, they should already be out of the top 25. I don't know their schedule, but anybody good will beat them.
The strongest teams I've seen are LSU, FLA, WV, and Penn St. I haven't seen USC, but haven't heard anything great. Most of the other top25 teams, I haven't seen either, so I don't mean to slight anyone. But those four up there are my top 4 picks of the season so far.
Good call on Louisville. Losing to Syracuse??? They are still rebuilding.
And the Michigan fans rejoiced.
And the Notre Dame fans are looking ahead for the two games against Duke and Stanford (so ND won't go winless afterall). And I am by no means a Notre Dame fan.
theanalogkid
09/22/2007, 21:07
YES! YES! YES! Finally, the team that we thought we would see 3 weeks ago. Let me say, I honestly hope Henne doesn't come back. His best year was as a freshman. Every year after, people would say how improved he was, but I never saw it.
Records through Sun Sep 23, 2007
AP Top 25 Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. USC (43) (3-0) 1601 1
2. LSU (22) (4-0) 1580 2
3. Oklahoma (4-0) 1456 4
4. Florida (4-0) 1417 3
5. West Virginia (4-0) 1388 5
6. California (4-0) 1263 6
7. Texas (4-0) 1196 7
8. Ohio State (4-0) 1193 8
9. Wisconsin (4-0) 1030 9
10. Rutgers (3-0) 1008 11
11. Oregon (4-0) 944 13
12. Boston College (4-0) 927 14
13. Clemson (4-0) 807 15
14. Kentucky (4-0) 708 21
15. Georgia (3-1) 631 22
16. South Carolina (3-1) 586 12
17. Virginia Tech (3-1) 568 17
18. South Florida (3-0) 539 23
19. Hawaii (4-0) 471 19
20. Missouri (4-0) 401 25
21. Penn State (3-1) 337 10
22. Alabama (3-1) 265 16
23. Arizona State (4-0) 206 28
24. Cincinnati (4-0) 164 29
25. Nebraska (3-1) 134 24
Others Receiving Votes:
Purdue 73, Miami (FL) 72, Michigan State 60, UCLA 27, Michigan 21, Texas A&M 21, Arkansas 10, ....
USA Today Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. USC (44) (3-0) 1481 1
2. LSU (8) (4-0) 1438 2
3. Florida (4) (4-0) 1347 3
4. Oklahoma (4) (4-0) 1336 4
5. West Virginia (4-0) 1260 5
6. California (4-0) 1137 8
7. Texas (4-0) 1103 6
8. Ohio State (4-0) 1092 9
9. Wisconsin (4-0) 1026 7
10. Rutgers (3-0) 901 11
11. Boston College (4-0) 881 12
12. Oregon (4-0) 878 13
13. Clemson (4-0) 767 14
14. Virginia Tech (3-1) 585 17
15. Kentucky (4-0) 545 23
16. Georgia (3-1) 516 21
17. Hawaii (4-0) 479 18
18. South Florida (3-0) 451 24
19. Penn State (3-1) 397 10
20. Missouri (4-0) 369 25
21. South Carolina (3-1) 335 14
22. Nebraska (3-1) 209 22
23. Michigan State (4-0) 167 32
24. Alabama (3-1) 154 20
25. Purdue (4-0) 151 31
Others Receiving Votes:
Arizona State 151, Cincinnati 84, UCLA 69, Miami (FL) 52, Texas A&M 20, Kansas 20, Boise State 18, Louisville 18, Michigan 17, ....
The top 10 in both polls are identical, but both Oklahoma and Florida have stolen some first place votes in the Coach's poll. When's the Rutgers-Boston College showdown? The Cincinnati Bearcats in the top 25 football poll? Take a picture -- I'm sure their coach will be moving on to bigger and better programs after this year. The SEC still has the most in the polls. And Michigan is getting some votes again.
Edit: I forgot that Boston College is no longer in the Big East. Speaking of the Big East -- they currently have 4 teams in the Top 25 With West Virginia, Rutgers, South Florida and Cincinnati.
theanalogkid
09/23/2007, 16:11
There is light at the end of the tunnel. If we can beat Ohio State and win our bowl game, it can still be a somewhat positive year for us Wolverine fans.
Isn't it funny when you rate a season based on how you did against your arch-rival?
Ohio State had many great seasons under Cooper, but never could beat Michigan and so weren't successful in their eyes.
A team can have an off year and lose most of their games, but as long as they beat their rival, they were happy. I remember one year Cal had a great team but somehow lost to Stanford, who was like 3-7 or something. Needless to say, it ruined a great season for Cal and made Stanford's season that year. Cal went on to beat Clemson in the Citrus Bowl, but that Stanford lost still was painful. Heck, I don't even know Cal's record back in '82 but the fact that "The Play" happened and they beat Stanford (who was good back then and had a quarterback by the name of John Elway), more than made the season.
Whew!!! What a hit to make the ball come out and cause a touchback. The Bears almost fell as did several other ranked teams -- Oklahoma gets upset by Colorado, Texas getting crushed by Kansas State, Rutgers about to fall to Maryland, GA Tech losing to Clemson and Penn State losing to Illinois. And Wisconsin had a scare just like Cal. A big shake-up in the polls today.
Shadow40
09/29/2007, 19:29
I'm fine with Oklahoma losing by a last minute field goal because Texas got their butts stomped:grin: .
TheProphecy212
09/29/2007, 20:27
Upset Day today.
Of course, my LSU Tigers didn't get beat though. I must admit we had a little scare though. ;)
Texas, getting beat like that was certainly unexpected. As was Oklahoma.
Notre Dame looked better today, even though they couldn't get a win.
And I have a feeling, either Florida or USC will fall tonight.
Upset Day today.
Of course, my LSU Tigers didn't get beat though. I must admit we had a little scare though. ;)
Texas, getting beat like that was certainly unexpected. As was Oklahoma.
Notre Dame are looked better today, even though they couldn't get a win.
And I have a feeling, either Florida or USC will fall tonight.
Please let it be USC. Please let it be USC.
4 of the top 10 have fallen (2 from the Big 12 and 2 from the Big East).
TheProphecy212
09/29/2007, 22:15
Heh, both are lookinglike they could be upset.
Especially, Florida.
machineman
09/30/2007, 00:49
What a great day, if only USC fell with the others.
AP Top 25 Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. LSU (33) (5-0) 1593 2
2. USC (32) (4-0) 1591 1
3. California (5-0) 1475 6
4. Ohio State (5-0) 1420 8
5. Wisconsin (5-0) 1271 9
6. South Florida (4-0) 1203 18
7. Boston College (5-0) 1172 12
8. Kentucky (5-0) 1143 14
9. Florida (4-1) 1031 4
10. Oklahoma (4-1) 992 3
11. South Carolina (4-1) 900 16
12. Georgia (4-1) 885 15
13. West Virginia (4-1) 861 5
14. Oregon (4-1) 837 11
15. Virginia Tech (4-1) 639 17
16. Hawaii (5-0) 586 19
17. Missouri (4-0) 561 20
18. Arizona State (5-0) 497 23
19. Texas (4-1) 449 7
20. Cincinnati (5-0) 377 24
21. Rutgers (3-1) 299 10
22. Clemson (4-1) 265 13
23. Purdue (5-0) 218 26
24. Kansas State (3-1) 214 NR
25. Nebraska (4-1) 198 25
Others Receiving Votes:
Florida State 101, Miami (FL) 83, Illinois 59, Auburn 52, UCLA 49, Texas A&M 29, Michigan State 16, Michigan 15, Connecticut 9, Alabama 6, Colorado 5, Arkansas 5, UCF 5, Penn State 4, Virginia 3, Kansas 3, Boise State 3, Washington 1
USA Today Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. USC (45) (4-0) 1483 1
2. LSU (14) (5-0) 1454 2
3. California (5-0) 1363 6
4. Ohio State (1) (5-0) 1313 8
5. Wisconsin (5-0) 1251 9
6. Boston College (5-0) 1138 11
7. Florida (4-1) 1000 3
8. Kentucky (5-0) 971 15
9. South Florida (4-0) 960 18
10. Oklahoma (4-1) 925 4
11. Georgia (4-1) 758 16
12. West Virginia (4-1) 756 5
13. Oregon (4-1) 697 12
14. Virginia Tech (4-1) 661 14
15. Hawaii (5-0) 585 17
16. Texas (4-1) 573 7
17. Missouri (4-0) 532 20
18. South Carolina (4-1) 529 21
19. Arizona State (5-0) 466 25
20. Purdue (5-0) 423 25
21. Rutgers (3-1) 347 10
22. Clemson (4-1) 278 13
23. Nebraska (4-1) 261 22
24. Cincinnati (5-0) 249 27
25. UCLA (4-1) 79 28
Others Receiving Votes:
Miami (FL) 68, Michigan State 63, Kansas 48, Florida State 46, Auburn 42, Kansas State 33, Boise State 25, Connecticut 23, Illinois 21, Tennessee 17, Virginia 15, Penn State 12, Michigan 10, Texas A&M 10, Alabama 5, Georgia Tech 3, Colorado 3, UCF 1, Wake Forest 1, Indiana 1, Wyoming 1
What a week. And now to mix things up -- LSU is atop the AP while USC still holds the top spot in the Coach's Poll. Cal, Ohio State and Wisconsin take advantage of all of the upsets, and South Florida is #6? Kentucky ahead of Florida? Pretty interesting. That was a great weekend for college football.
spiderman9797
09/30/2007, 15:57
With LSU still stomping opponents and USC barely cranking out a win against Washington, I really feel like we should get more votes toward the number 1 team in the country.
Eh, maybe whenever we decimate the Gators next weekend we'll pick up some more votes.:cool:
TheProphecy212
10/07/2007, 00:23
LSU LSU LSU!!!!!!!!!!
What a game!
malakim2099
10/07/2007, 01:22
NO ONE has commented yet about the Stanford upset of USC. IN FREAKING LOS ANGELES?!?!?
Man, I saw that, and I thought I logged onto the Onion's Sports Page by mistake... :confused: :confused: :laugh:
NO ONE has commented yet about the Stanford upset of USC. IN FREAKING LOS ANGELES?!?!?
Man, I saw that, and I thought I logged onto the Onion's Sports Page by mistake... :confused: :confused: :laugh:
OMG!!! Color me stoked! I know I should normally hate Stanford (being a Cal alum) but today, I am wearing Cardinal red. I just actually heard the news about 15 minutes ago (I had an extremely busy day without access to the radio/tv) and I too thought it was a joke when I first heard the news on the radio. I know a bunch of people who went to the game. I'm going to have a field day on Monday. :grin: :laugh:
theanalogkid
10/07/2007, 09:26
That was great! If only Harbaugh hadn't dissed his alma mater, I could almost say it was a Michigan victory over the Trojans. Even if he doesn't like us, I still like him. Great win for him and the Cardinals.
spiderman9797
10/07/2007, 11:09
To be honest, I have been rooting for both USC and LSU to win constantly so that they could meet up in the National Championship.
I want us to beat USC in the National Championship so that USC can shut up with their claims to the National Championship 4 years ago. I even have an LSU shirt that is directed towards USC that says "Got Trophy?"
I just wanted us to destroy USC in the National Championship.
As for LSU? I think our defense really didn't show up and we just made careless mistakes (*ahem* 3 yard pass from Tebow, long strike from Tebow to Cornelius).
But our offense showed up. Especially Jacob Hester. That guy just doesn't give up no matter how short or long the yards are.
That reminds me of the following site:
http://onepeat.com/billboard.htm
USC fans can be so conceited, which is one of the main reasons I dislike USC so much.
AP Top 25 Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. LSU (65) (6-0) 1625 1
2. California (5-0) 1538 3
3. Ohio State (6-0) 1511 4
4. Boston College (6-0) 1346 7
5. South Florida (5-0) 1339 6
6. Oklahoma (5-1) 1221 10
7. South Carolina (5-1) 1183 11
8. West Virginia (5-1) 1059 13
9. Oregon (4-1) 1047 14
10. USC (4-1) 1024 2
11. Missouri (5-0) 966 17
12. Virginia Tech (5-1) 910 15
13. Florida (4-2) 822 9
14. Arizona State (6-0) 752 18
15. Cincinnati (6-0) 705 20
16. Hawaii (6-0) 634 16
17. Kentucky (5-1) 612 8
18. Illinois (5-1) 595 28
19. Wisconsin (5-1) 551 5
20. Kansas (5-0) 336 40
21. Florida State (4-1) 307 26
22. Auburn (4-2) 248 29
23. Texas (4-2) 136 19
24. Georgia (4-2) 131 12
25. Tennessee (3-2) 90 NR
Others Receiving Votes:
Texas A&M 79, Colorado 48, Purdue 48, Indiana 40, Michigan 31, Texas Tech 27, Rutgers 25, Virginia 22, Connecticut 20, Kansas State 18, Boise State 17, Clemson 13, Penn State 13, Maryland 11, Wake Forest 12, Alabama 9, Nebraska 9, Mississippi State 3, Brigham Young 6, Washington 2, Wyoming 2, Stanford 4, Michigan State 3, UCLA 2
USA Today Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. LSU (58) (6-0) 1498 2
2. California (5-0) 1416 3
3. Ohio State (2) (6-0) 1399 4
4. Boston College (6-0) 1283 6
5. South Florida (5-0) 1145 9
5. Oklahoma (5-1) 1145 10
7. USC (4-1) 1000 1
8. Oregon (4-1) 936 13
9. West Virginia (5-1) 931 12
10. Virginia Tech (5-1) 913 14
11. Missouri (5-0) 897 17
12. South Carolina (5-1) 823 18
13. Arizona State (6-0) 763 19
14. Florida (4-2) 714 7
15. Wisconsin (5-1) 689 5
16. Hawaii (6-0) 632 15
17. Cincinnati (6-0) 578 24
18. Kentucky (5-1) 493 8
19. Illinois (5-1) 425 34
20. Kansas (5-0) 390 28
21. Florida State (4-1) 213 29
22. Texas (4-2) 195 16
23. Georgia (4-2) 188 11
24. Purdue (5-1) 149 20
25. Auburn (4-2) 143 30
Others Receiving Votes:
Virginia 67, Tennessee 60, Texas A&M 52, Rutgers 44, Texas Tech 44, Boise State 37, Connecticut 36, Indiana 30, Penn State 27, Michigan 22, Maryland 20, Wyoming 18, Clemson 16, Colorado 15, Wake Forest 12, Nebraska 10, Alabama 6, Brigham Young 6, Mississippi State 6, Kansas State 5, Stanford 4, Michigan State 3, UCLA 2
Frontman
10/07/2007, 18:55
NO ONE has commented yet about the Stanford upset of USC. IN FREAKING LOS ANGELES?!?!?
Man, I saw that, and I thought I logged onto the Onion's Sports Page by mistake... :confused: :confused: :laugh:
I'm just enjoying it. USC finally gets exposed, the Cubs are out of the playoffs.
Life is good.
Now if the Bears can get up off the deck........
Antipathy
10/13/2007, 20:20
KENTUCKY!
KENTUCKY!
Wow, what an exciting game. Hopefully Michigan can get back into the Top 25.
malakim2099
10/13/2007, 22:00
Can we just get to a real playoff system for times like, oh, I dunno... all the "top" teams lose a game? That would be awesome. :)
AP Top 25 Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. Ohio State (50) (7-0) 1599 3
2. South Florida (11) (6-0) 1503 5
3. Boston College (1) (7-0) 1448 4
4. Oklahoma (1) (6-1) 1399 6
5. LSU (1) (6-1) 1331 1
6. South Carolina (6-1) 1247 7
7. Oregon (5-1) 1177 9
8. Kentucky (6-1) 1098 17
9. West Virginia (5-1) 1090 8
10. California (5-1) 1065 2
11. Virginia Tech (6-1) 951 12
12. Arizona State (1) (7-0) 948 14
13. USC (5-1) 932 10
14. Florida (4-2) 865 13
15. Missouri (5-1) 664 11
15. Kansas (6-0) 664 20
17. Hawaii (7-0) 551 16
18. Auburn (5-2) 488 22
19. Texas (5-2) 348 23
20. Tennessee (4-2) 339 25
21. Georgia (5-2) 279 24
22. Texas Tech (6-1) 241 31
23. Cincinnati (6-1) 194 15
24. Michigan (5-2) 189 30
25. Kansas State (4-2) 107 35
USA Today Ranking
Rank Team Record Pts Last Week
1. Ohio State (56) (7-0) 1495 3
2. Boston College (1) (7-0) 1383 4
3. South Florida (3) (6-0) 1320 5
4. Oklahoma (6-1) 1288 5
5. LSU (6-1) 1173 1
6. Oregon (5-1) 1077 8
7. West Virginia (5-1) 1007 9
8. South Carolina (6-1) 997 12
9. USC (5-1) 983 7
9. California (5-1) 983 2
11. Virginia Tech (6-1) 982 10
12. Arizona State (7-0) 936 13
13. Kentucky (6-1) 874 18
14. Florida (4-2) 726 14
15. Kansas (6-0) 705 20
16. Hawaii (7-0) 558 16
17. Missouri (5-1) 519 11
18. Texas (5-2) 396 22
19. Auburn (5-2) 372 25
20. Georgia (5-2) 282 23
21. Texas Tech (6-1) 232 30
22. Tennessee (4-2) 193 27
23. Cincinnati (6-1) 192 17
24. Virginia (6-1) 184 26
25. Penn State (5-2) 128 34
Ohio State tops the polls, but it is not unaminous. South Florida #2 and BC #3 - who'd have thunk it? LSU still gets a #1 vote dispite losing. Cal cannot take advantage of LSU's lost and loses to a team they shouldn't have lost to (it happens every year). Cal is ahead of USC in the AP but tied in the Coach's Poll. Arizona State gets a #1 vote? Michigan makes it back into the top 25 in the AP (and is 26th in the Coach's). The first BCS poll comes out today or tomorrow.
spiderman9797
10/14/2007, 17:45
I fail to see how Oklahoma should be ranked higher than LSU. I just don't think it's even close as to which is the better team.
Ohio State isn't all that great, they just don't play anybody good.
South Florida would get murdered if they played almost any of the top 10 teams.
Boston College is overrated, just like Ohio State.
LSU was dissapointing, but they are still, IMO, the best team in College Football. I don't think that the difference between 6-1 and 7-0 is that different whenever the 6-1 team has beaten FAR better opponents than the 7-0 team.
And USC shouldn't be ranked that low at all, IMHO. I would say they should be ranked 8 at the lowest.
And I still don't think Michigan is good.
RCricket55
10/22/2007, 21:19
Go Virginia Tech...after the LSU beat down hoping for better. Tough game this week against BC.
theanalogkid
11/16/2007, 08:04
Wow. Does anyone want to be ranked #2 this year?
Frontman
11/16/2007, 08:39
Ah. Yet another game, yet another reason I hate the BCS (you can remove the C and get what I think of it) system.
Go to a freakin' playoff system already. This "The Hopes of Playing for the National Title Dashed..." any time a team (that matters, another sign of elitism) loses is annoying as all hell.
theanalogkid
11/16/2007, 15:25
I totally disagree. A playoff just makes college football another sport. A will give you the elitism( it would be cool to see Hawaii play on New Years) but I like the current system. I know I am in the minority.
Frontman
11/16/2007, 16:54
I totally disagree. A playoff just makes college football another sport. A will give you the elitism( it would be cool to see Hawaii play on New Years) but I like the current system. I know I am in the minority.
Then how about a combo system. You break the divisions (Big 10, PAC 10, whatever) and assign them a Bowl Game. Then, based on the overall record of that particular division at the "end" of the season will determine which of those bowl games would be the for the National title. That way, you don't get this silly notion that Michigan, in losing week 1, can't even consider a run for the Title.
Also would mean division games would have far more lasting effect.
theanalogkid
11/16/2007, 17:21
That would be fine. I have no problem with division games meaning more, I wish the Big Ten would drop a crappy OOC game to play another conference game.
And as a Michigan fan, had we gone 11-1, we still would have no business sniffing around the NC game this year.
Frontman
11/16/2007, 17:40
That would be fine. I have no problem with division games meaning more, I wish the Big Ten would drop a crappy OOC game to play another conference game.
And as a Michigan fan, had we gone 11-1, we still would have no business sniffing around the NC game this year.
Because of the one loss, or the fact that other teams were undefeated?
MrFurious87
11/17/2007, 04:09
all that matters is that dennis dixon the oregon ducks qb was in the top 3 running for the heisman, not to menyion the ducks were ranked #2 as of thursday. but dennis dixon injured his leg, as well as their star hb johnathan stewart was injured as well in a #### game against arizona
theanalogkid
11/18/2007, 09:08
Both. Maybe after all the shakedown, but I still am accustumed to playing for the Rose Bowl first. A NC is an afterthought.
theanalogkid
01/01/2008, 20:26
Yeeesss! I cannot believe after 4 turnovers we still won! Go Blue!
Frontman
01/01/2008, 20:47
Is the "Massacre in Pasadena" over yet?
Good GAWD!!
Antipathy
01/01/2008, 21:51
Is the "Massacre in Pasadena" over yet?
Good GAWD!!
I think that proves Michigan should've been there, not Illinois.
Frontman
01/01/2008, 21:53
I think that proves Michigan should've been there, not Illinois.
No, I think it proves that USC will always have an unfair advantage over any visiting team when it comes to the Rose Bowl. They play regular season games there, for cryin' out loud.
But yeah, Ron Zook has done an incredible job turning that program around; its just not at that level of BCS ready yet. Michigan would of been a better game, but I still don't think they'd have a shot either.
How's Hawai'i doing? I got to get me a warrior jersey.
theanalogkid
01/02/2008, 00:21
USC played at the Colisium, Frontman. The Rose Bowl is UCLA's home ground. Although I heard they may have to share it. I think that USC would have steamrolled Michigan as much as they did Illinois.
Frontman
01/02/2008, 00:32
USC played at the Colisium, Frontman. The Rose Bowl is UCLA's home ground. Although I heard they may have to share it. I think that USC would have steamrolled Michigan as much as they did Illinois.
But Pasadina is basically in their backyard. It's not a "neutral" site. It's like the White Sox playing in Cleveland or Minnesota or Kansas City. (Or even more appropriate; a Sox game against an opponent at Wrigley Field.)
If you looked at the overhead shot, it was 3/4'ths USC fans, 1/4th Illini Nation.
Hell, some of them could of stayed in their own beds or their own apartments and still made it to the game.
theanalogkid
01/02/2008, 00:47
It's like that no matter where the Big Ten goes, except the Motor City. And I don't want to see Michigan there. It just one more thing the conference has to overcome. We travel great, but it is hard to get a half and half mix.
theanalogkid
01/02/2008, 00:48
Nice Michigan man in your avatar, Frontman.
Granite Moose
01/02/2008, 06:56
How's Hawai'i doing? I got to get me a warrior jersey.
It was basically just the same game, but substitute Georgia for USC and Hawai'i for Illinois. Complete defensive domination by both winning teams.
Frontman
01/02/2008, 18:29
Nice Michigan man in your avatar, Frontman.
LOL! Well, I just dig Brady and his story. 6th round pick, gets the start because Drew "I look like the actor who got Patrick Swayze killed in Ghost" Bledsoe gets hurt, Brady becomes the starter.
All that talent, dating a Supermodel, looks like a million bucks, and probably is getting more ### than a toliet seat.
And he, along with Randy Moss, gave me my first championship in Fantasy Football.
BOOYAH!!!
spiderman9797
01/02/2008, 18:38
LOL! Well, I just dig Brady and his story. 6th round pick, gets the start because Drew "I look like the actor who got Patrick Swayze killed in Ghost" Bledsoe gets hurt, Brady becomes the starter.
All that talent, dating a Supermodel, looks like a million bucks, and probably is getting more ### than a toliet seat.
And he, along with Randy Moss, gave me my first championship in Fantasy Football.
BOOYAH!!!
I'm pretty sure that if you want your backup quarterback to be a beast, you make Drew Bledsoe the starter for awhile.;)
If you ask me, Georgia dominated Hawaii far more than USC did Illinois. Without that fumble by Mendenhall after the huge screen pass, and without that fumble by the receiver on the 10 yard line, Illinois had a really good shot at that game.
Hawaii never had a shot, even from the first snap.
theanalogkid
01/03/2008, 00:33
I was hoping Hawaii was going to have a better game. They just came up against a Georgia buzzsaw. I agree with spidey. The last 2 BCS games will hopefully be more competitive than the first 2.
RCricket55
01/04/2008, 15:26
My Hokies looked horrible yesterday:( It seems they showed up expecting to win. The game never felt as close as the score. Kansas was all over them offense and defense. Good job Jayhawks.
theanalogkid
01/04/2008, 15:54
I thought the Hokies looked flat myself. The Jayhawks did lok good.
absolutvt69
01/04/2008, 16:37
Frustrating game to watch because we could have very easily won it. I thought the defense played well particularly in the second half. I mean if you look at it from a defensive stand point they really only gave up one TD drive. One TD was an int return, they gave up a FG after another int that gave Kansas the ball in our territory and then the other TD was thanks to an interception return that gave them the ball on the 2. If the offense could have gotten out of its own way I think the defense would have had no problems keeping them out of the end zone. What I can't understand is we're having trouble throwing the ball and we're running all over them... so what do we do? Abandon the run and keep throwing. There were several drives in the second half where we got the ball and I really think we should have just pounded Brandon Ore until Kansas showed they could stop him. Instead we kept throwing deep passes that were either incomplete or intercepted. It just didn't make any sense. The blocked FG hurt but I don't have a problem with that. I would have gone for it on 4th and 1 but I understand going for the tie with what should have been an easy kick. It was just an execution problem (one of the linemen apparently didn't know the snap count). All in all a disappointing way to end the season. Give credit to Kansas as they made more plays than we did (that dropped deep pass in the first half was huge). I think the seniors, especially on defense, deserved better. I still think that we are the better team but there's no doubt that Kansas deserved to win this game.
theanalogkid
01/08/2008, 00:16
Ugh. Although Ohio State is an arch-rival, I was hoping they would represent the Big Ten better. Say what you will about Michigan and bowls, at least we can beat the SEC. Now if we can only win in Pasadena...
machineman
01/08/2008, 00:42
Congrats LSU!!!!-------SEC!, SEC!, SEC!!!!
theanalogkid
01/11/2008, 08:19
So what happens to USC if Caroll leaves? Is the talent good enough to go 9-2 or 10-1 with anyone wearing the headphones? Or is Petey the reason for the success?
Certainly he would be missed on the recruiting trail.
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