College Football

[Thrash13]

Actually, Notre Dame is about right where they should be. All that "only loss was to #2 team" stuff really doesn't matter to me. It's the fact they loss, and at the time, Michigan wasn't the #2 team. In fact, Notre Dame was ranked higher than Michigan when they got beat, and the beatdown was bad. The way ND lost puts them right where they should be. And besides, they won't beat USC anyway, so they will be a two-loss team in a couple weeks.

Florida has one loss, and they undoubtedly play in the toughest football conference in the nation. Their loss was VERY close. They may not win pretty, but they win. And that's all that matters. They are clearly the best one-loss team right now based on strength of schedule, conference, etc.

USC is right around Florida at this point, and one of those two teams will probably play Ohio St. for the title this season.

It's unfortunate Rutgers isn't ranked higher. I don't care if their conference is weaker, they still haven't lost. They have done their job, and if they do beat WVU, that's two top-10 teams in one season. A win against Pitt is also worthy of good things. If they go undefeated, they should play for the NC, but the system probably won't allow that to happen. It will be crappy to once again have an undefeated team on the outside looking in, but that's just one of the downfalls of the system. I believe WVU will beat Rutgers, so all this is rambling anyway.

The rankings are pretty accurate to this point, although Arkansas and Florida have a lot to gain because of the SEC. If either stay with only one loss, they will be in serious contention to play for the NC. But USC also has a shot if they win out.

As for the Ohio St./Michigan game, it's not going to produce as well as people would like. Troy Smith owns the Wolverines, and the game is at Ohio St. My prediction is a 31-14 win for the Buckeyes and a trip to the National Championship game. Then the battle between Florida, USC, Arkansas, and Rutgers begins.

[SuaSponteMn]

And besides, they won't beat USC anyway, so they will be a two-loss team in a couple weeks.

I disagree, but I suppose that's why they play the game

They may not win pretty, but they win. And that's all that matters.

If this was true, we'd be ranked higher. Everybody knows the ranking system is more of a beauty contest than a true measuring tool

USC is right around Florida at this point

Agreed, but not 3 and 4, more like 8 and 9...

My prediction is a 31-14 win for the Buckeyes and a trip to the National Championship game. Then the battle between Florida, USC, Arkansas, and Rutgers begins.

You nailed it here though

[BigAl5150]

But seriously, out of all the one loss teams in the top ten, we're the only one who has lost to one of the top two. Makes sense that we should be #3.

Better check your polls again as the #9 team in the BSC are my

Badgers , who's only loss is to Michigan as well (and played them a lot better than your squad did, I might add.)

With Ohio State beating the crap out of Michigan, and us destroying USC, I'm hoping for the nearly impossible;

Why, so you can get another beat down!

[SuaSponteMn]

Better check your polls again as the #9 team in the BSC are my

Why the hurtful words Mr Badger?

I see you guys back there in the #9 spot and I'd agreed that you should be higher if they moved USC and Florida to where they belong. That would put you guys in 4th, right behind the most storied program in college football history, Notre Dame.

Why, so you can get another beat down!

Maybe

But I think this year's team has been holding back, they're going to run wild on USC and hopefully get a BCS win as well. Not worried about about getting a BCS invite though, if we're eligible we'll get invited. Like us or hate us, we bring the ratings

[Matt P]

Go Blue!!!

[Thrash13]

Heh, go Buckeyes?

By the way Indian Sensation, you owe me a free round of golf for this game. I told you Michigan couldn't beat The Ohio State University.

[The Turlock Kid]

I'm a huge fan of USC, but even I don't think they belong in the top 5.

I hope MI does well, but I don't think anyone can touch The Ohio State.

Anyone else ever hear of the University of Utah v. BYU "Holy War" football game being played this week?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Wa...tah_vs._BYU%29

Let me tell ya, all of us (students) here at the U of Utah are fired up! The whole state's ablaze! This is the biggest game of the season for Utah. Check it out if you can, it's usually a good game.

Go Utes!

[The Turlock Kid]

Go Utes!

Damn.

Three seconds. R.I.P. Utah Football And another thing...I hope no voter is seriously thinking of Brady Quinn even qualifying for the Heisman. After the USC-ND game, it's pretty obvious that even I (a 5'5", 155 lb. white kid from a small farmtown in central California) am a better QB than Quinn is. And I cry less on the sidelines. Fight On.

[SuaSponteMn]

Damn.

You're a better QB than Brady Quinn? Where did you play?

[The Turlock Kid]

You're a better QB than Brady Quinn? Where did you play?

I didn't. And that's the point.

[SuaSponteMn]

I didn't. And that's the point.

You're right he sucks...

With a rating of 151.6, 3278 yards passing, 35 TD passes and only 5 picks in 2006? Maybe that was a fluke, oh wait a second... In 2005 he had a rating of 158.4, 3919 yards passing, 32 TD passes and only 7 picks. You can hate ND for their TV deal, keeping your team off the tube most weekends, you can hate them for being one of the most recognized college football programs ever, even hate them because they get your team booted from a BCS Bowl because nobody wants to watch Turlock Tech get waxed. But to say Quinn is a bad quarterback is blatant stupidity at it's finest; clearly you didn't attend the University of Notre Dame. He'll go top 10 in the draft, probably top 5, and will be at minimum the runner up for the Heisman Trophy.

[creative1]

You're right he sucks...

Your right! We would much rather see Notre Dame get "waxed" in a bowl game.

Go Buckeyes

[SuaSponteMn]

Your right! We would much rather see Notre Dame get "waxed" in a bowl game.

Hater...

You can bet I'll be cheering for the Buckeyes to put a beating on USC too

[The Turlock Kid]

You're right he sucks...

If I may defend myself,

You're right, Quinn's amazing because of all of those numbers. Remember when he led Notre Dame to a victory over rival USC this year? Oh wait... At least they won last year. Oh wait... ND doesn't keep "my team off of the tube most weekeds". USC gets ample air time. I don't hate the ND football program. I just don't like it much this year . And I don't like Quinn. True, he'll probably get in the top 10 or even 5 in the NFL draft, but let's see, that's always indicative of real talent, right? Like when Bledsoe was the #1 pick in 1993? I didn't attend the University of ND. I didn't want to attend the University of ND. "Turlock Tech" could never get waxed. Why? Because Turlock Tech isn't even a school. Turlock High is a school. Turlock Elementary is a school. Cal State University at Stanislaus is a school (in Turlock). But Turlock Tech is not a school. Fight On, Trojans! (of course this is all in fun - I'm just having a good time, nothing personal!)

[allin]

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I don't hate the ND And I don't like Quinn. True, he'll probably get in the top 10 or even 5 in the NFL draft, but let's see, that's always indicative of real talent, right? Like when Bledsoe was the #1 pick in 1993?

Much like Dan Marino, he fits a certain style offense, play action with a good offensive line and a lot of deep speed at receiver, in the currently popular spread offenses, which require quick short throws and mobility, he is miscast. Time has passed him by, he was very good in his prime.

I promise you Brady will have a better pro career than Troy from Ohio State.

[The Turlock Kid]

Much like Dan Marino, he fits a certain style offense, play action with a good offensive line and a lot of deep speed at receiver, in the currently popular spread offenses, which require quick short throws and mobility, he is miscast. Time has passed him by, he was very good in his prime.

I concur about being miscast. I also concur that he is past his prime this season. I just don't think he's all that everyone says he is. I guess we'll see when he goes pro.

[SuaSponteMn]

"Turlock Tech" could

I wish they had they [sarcasm][/sarcasm] tags available...

Clearly Turlock Tech isn't an institution of higher education :)

Fight On, Trojans!

See, you do hate Notre Dame

That's OK, you're supposed to, just like I'm supposed to hate USC. That's the beauty of rivalry

(of course this is all in fun - I'm just having a good time, nothing personal!)

Same here, but in all seriousness, I agree with the previous poster, Quinn willl have a bright future in the NFL. He's smart, big, fairly mobile, and he's got a great arm.

[The Turlock Kid]

Same here, but in all seriousness, I agree with the previous poster, Quinn willl have a bright future in the NFL. He's smart, big, fairly mobile, and he's got a great arm.

You don't think he's "past his prime"?