1. University of Texas (Big 12)
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. Texas Christian University (MWC)
7. Ohio State University (Big 10)
8. Virginia Tech (ACC)
9. Georgia Tech (ACC)
10. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
11. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
12. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
13. Louisiana State University (SEC)
14. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
15. University of Miami (ACC)
16. University of Houston (C-USA)
17. Brigham Young University
18. Stanford University
19. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
20. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
21. Oregon State University
22. University of California
23. University of Nebraska
24. University of Utah
25. Clemson University
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida/University of Alabama Winner
Fiesta Bowl
(5)Boise State University v/s (10)Oklahoma State University (BIG 12)
Orange Bowl
(9)Georgia Tech/(25)Clemson University Winner (ACC) v/s (4)University of Cincinnati (BIG EAST)
Rose Bowl
(10)University of Oregon or (21) Oregon State University v/s (7)The Ohio State University (BIG 10)
Sugar Bowl
(3)University of Alabama/University of Florida loser (SEC) v/s (8) Virginia Tech
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Organized Top 25 - November 22, 2009
1. University of Texas (Big 12)
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. Texas Christian University (MWC)
7. Georgia Tech (ACC)
8. Ohio State University (Big 10)
9. Virginia Tech (ACC)
10. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
11. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
12. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
13. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
14. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
15. Louisiana State University (SEC)
16. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
17. University of Miami (ACC)
18. University of Houston (C-USA)
19. Brigham Young University
20. Stanford University
21. University of Utah
22. Clemson University
23. Oregon State University
24. University of California
25. University of Mississippi
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida/University of Alabama Winner
Fiesta Bowl
(5)Boise State University v/s (10)Oklahoma State University (BIG 12)
Orange Bowl
(7)Georgia Tech/(22)Clemson University Winner (ACC) v/s (4)University of Cincinnati (BIG EAST)
Rose Bowl
(12)University of Oregon or (23) Oregon State University v/s (8)The Ohio State University (BIG 10)
Sugar Bowl
(3)University of Alabama/University of Florida loser (SEC) v/s (11)University of Pittsburgh
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. Texas Christian University (MWC)
7. Georgia Tech (ACC)
8. Ohio State University (Big 10)
9. Virginia Tech (ACC)
10. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
11. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
12. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
13. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
14. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
15. Louisiana State University (SEC)
16. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
17. University of Miami (ACC)
18. University of Houston (C-USA)
19. Brigham Young University
20. Stanford University
21. University of Utah
22. Clemson University
23. Oregon State University
24. University of California
25. University of Mississippi
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida/University of Alabama Winner
Fiesta Bowl
(5)Boise State University v/s (10)Oklahoma State University (BIG 12)
Orange Bowl
(7)Georgia Tech/(22)Clemson University Winner (ACC) v/s (4)University of Cincinnati (BIG EAST)
Rose Bowl
(12)University of Oregon or (23) Oregon State University v/s (8)The Ohio State University (BIG 10)
Sugar Bowl
(3)University of Alabama/University of Florida loser (SEC) v/s (11)University of Pittsburgh
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Organized Top 25 - November 15, 2009
1. University of Texas (Big 12)
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. Texas Christian University (MWC)
7. Georgia Tech (ACC)
8. Ohio State University (Big 10)
9. Louisiana State University (SEC)
10. Virginia Tech (ACC)
11. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
12. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
13. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
14. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
15. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
16. Stanford University
17. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
18. University of Miami (ACC)
19. University of Houston (C-USA)
20. Brigham Young University
21. University of Wisconsin
22. University of Utah
23. Clemson University
24. Oregon State University
25. University of California
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida/University of Alabama Winner
Fiesta Bowl
(5)Boise State University v/s (11)Oklahoma State University (BIG 12)
Orange Bowl
(7)Georgia Tech/(23)Clemson University Winner (ACC) v/s (4)University of Cincinnati (BIG EAST)
Rose Bowl
(13)University of Oregon or (16) Stanford University(PAC 10) v/s (8)The Ohio State University (BIG 10)
Sugar Bowl
(3)University of Alabama/University of Florida loser (SEC) v/s (12)University of Pittsburgh
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. Texas Christian University (MWC)
7. Georgia Tech (ACC)
8. Ohio State University (Big 10)
9. Louisiana State University (SEC)
10. Virginia Tech (ACC)
11. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
12. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
13. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
14. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
15. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
16. Stanford University
17. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
18. University of Miami (ACC)
19. University of Houston (C-USA)
20. Brigham Young University
21. University of Wisconsin
22. University of Utah
23. Clemson University
24. Oregon State University
25. University of California
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida/University of Alabama Winner
Fiesta Bowl
(5)Boise State University v/s (11)Oklahoma State University (BIG 12)
Orange Bowl
(7)Georgia Tech/(23)Clemson University Winner (ACC) v/s (4)University of Cincinnati (BIG EAST)
Rose Bowl
(13)University of Oregon or (16) Stanford University(PAC 10) v/s (8)The Ohio State University (BIG 10)
Sugar Bowl
(3)University of Alabama/University of Florida loser (SEC) v/s (12)University of Pittsburgh
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
If The Season Ended Today: Week 9 2009
With each passing week, it becomes more and more evident that the Saints and Colts are the top two teams in football. Until someone proves otherwise, they still go down as my Super Bowl picks, although, this weeks Colts-Patriots game could prove to provide a reason for doubt. If the season ended today, the Colts, Patriots, Broncos, Bengals, Steelers and Chargers would represent the AFC in the playoffs. In the NFC, the Saints, Vikings, Cowboys, Cardinals, Eagles and Falcons would make the playoffs.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Organized Top 25 - November 8, 2009
With 3 top 10 teams and 6 of the top 25 losing on Saturday, there has been a lot of movement in the top 25 and my bowl predictions. After the games of November 7, 2009, this is how I'd rank the teams.
1. University of Texas (Big 12)
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. Texas Christian University (MWC)
7. Georgia Tech (ACC)
8. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
9. Louisiana State University (SEC)
10. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
11. University of Miami (ACC)
12. University of Houston (C-USA)
13. Ohio State University (Big 10)
14. University of Utah
15. Virginia Tech (ACC)
16. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
17. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
18. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
19. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
20. Texas Tech University(Big 12)
21. Brigham Young University
22. University of Arizona
23. University of Wisconsin
24. University of South Florida
25. Stanford University
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida
Fiesta Bowl*
(4)University of Cincinnati (BIG EAST) v/s (8)University of Iowa (BIG 10)
Orange Bowl
(7)Georgia Tech (ACC) v/s (10)University of Southern California
Rose Bowl
(18)University of Oregon (PAC 10) v/s (13)The Ohio State University (BIG 10)
Sugar Bowl
(3)University of Alabama (SEC) v/s (5)Boise State University
*Since the University of Texas qualifies for the National Championship game and no other Big 12 school is in the top 14, there will not be a second Big 12 school in the BCS
1. University of Texas (Big 12)
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. Texas Christian University (MWC)
7. Georgia Tech (ACC)
8. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
9. Louisiana State University (SEC)
10. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
11. University of Miami (ACC)
12. University of Houston (C-USA)
13. Ohio State University (Big 10)
14. University of Utah
15. Virginia Tech (ACC)
16. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
17. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
18. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
19. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
20. Texas Tech University(Big 12)
21. Brigham Young University
22. University of Arizona
23. University of Wisconsin
24. University of South Florida
25. Stanford University
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida
Fiesta Bowl*
(4)University of Cincinnati (BIG EAST) v/s (8)University of Iowa (BIG 10)
Orange Bowl
(7)Georgia Tech (ACC) v/s (10)University of Southern California
Rose Bowl
(18)University of Oregon (PAC 10) v/s (13)The Ohio State University (BIG 10)
Sugar Bowl
(3)University of Alabama (SEC) v/s (5)Boise State University
*Since the University of Texas qualifies for the National Championship game and no other Big 12 school is in the top 14, there will not be a second Big 12 school in the BCS
Friday, November 6, 2009
On Broadway
If you're a wrestling fan, you know that one of Ric Flair's famous catch phrases is "whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, cause it's the best thing going today". That statement can also be applied to the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees. Say what you want about the team or the organization, you can't take away the fact that they are champions. And to the victors, go the spoils. And winning in New York means a victory parade up Broadway on the Canyon of Heros.
Even though the weather was more condusive to football, Yankees fans started lining up on Broadway long before the sun came up. With apologies to New Year's Eve in Times Square, the biggest outdoor party of the year was today at City Hall Park. There were marching bands, speeches and even a performance by Jay-Z. Not to mention, the Yankees receiving there keys to the city. This definitely made up for the pep rally that was held last week and only lasted seven minutes because of the rain.
Now, with all the champagne gone and the victory parade over, the Yankees head back to the stadium to empty out their lockers. Some will leave temporarily, others will leave permanently. Either way, they will all leave as champtions. Too bad they won't have long to enjoy it. Joe Girardi was quick to remind us all that pitchers and catchers report in 96 days. . . and I can't wait.
Even though the weather was more condusive to football, Yankees fans started lining up on Broadway long before the sun came up. With apologies to New Year's Eve in Times Square, the biggest outdoor party of the year was today at City Hall Park. There were marching bands, speeches and even a performance by Jay-Z. Not to mention, the Yankees receiving there keys to the city. This definitely made up for the pep rally that was held last week and only lasted seven minutes because of the rain.
Now, with all the champagne gone and the victory parade over, the Yankees head back to the stadium to empty out their lockers. Some will leave temporarily, others will leave permanently. Either way, they will all leave as champtions. Too bad they won't have long to enjoy it. Joe Girardi was quick to remind us all that pitchers and catchers report in 96 days. . . and I can't wait.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
If The Season Ended Today: Week 8 2009
What a difference a week makes. After a week where all of the tops teams in the AFC won (or had a bye), this week provides us with some movement. Denver is no longer unbeaten and the New York Jets would no longer be a playoff team if the season ended today. The top six teams in the AFC are now the Colts, Broncos, Patriots, Bengals, Steelers and the Houston Texans. The road to the Super Bowl now goes through Indianapolis. Your wildcard matchups are Texans-Patriots and Steelers-Bengals. I see the Steelers and Patriots winning those games which would set up second round matchups between the Steelers and the Colts and Patriots and the Bengals. The Colts and Patriots win those games and the Colts head to the Super Bowl after beating the Patriots.
On the NFC, there's even more of a shakeup. For the second straight week, there's been some major changes. If the season ended this week, the NFC playoff teams would be the Saints, Vikings, Eagles, Cardinals, Cowboys and Giants. The wildcard matchups are Eagles-Giants and Cardinals-Cowboys. I'll take the Eagles and Cowboys in those games, which would set up Saints-Cowboys and Vikings-Cardinals for round two, and, in my opinion, Saints-Vikings in a classic NFC championship game, that, for the third week in a row, I'm going to say the Saints would win.
With each passing week the Saints and Colts continue to establish themselves as the dominant teams in football and if they both make it to the Super Bowl, it is going to be a classic. I'd still take experience over talent and would take the Colts in the Super Bowl. The only thing that could make this even more interesting is if both teams make it to Miami undefeated.
On the NFC, there's even more of a shakeup. For the second straight week, there's been some major changes. If the season ended this week, the NFC playoff teams would be the Saints, Vikings, Eagles, Cardinals, Cowboys and Giants. The wildcard matchups are Eagles-Giants and Cardinals-Cowboys. I'll take the Eagles and Cowboys in those games, which would set up Saints-Cowboys and Vikings-Cardinals for round two, and, in my opinion, Saints-Vikings in a classic NFC championship game, that, for the third week in a row, I'm going to say the Saints would win.
With each passing week the Saints and Colts continue to establish themselves as the dominant teams in football and if they both make it to the Super Bowl, it is going to be a classic. I'd still take experience over talent and would take the Colts in the Super Bowl. The only thing that could make this even more interesting is if both teams make it to Miami undefeated.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Organized Top 25 - November 1, 2009
Now things start to get interesting. We are in November and we can now start the countdown to bowl season. Teams are becoming bowl eligible so now we can add bowl predictions to our top 25. After the games of October 31, 2009, this is how I'd rank the teams.
1. University of Texas (Big 12)
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
7. Louisiana State University (SEC)
8. Texas Christian University (MWC)
9. Georgia Tech (ACC)
10. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
11. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
12. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
13. University of Miami (ACC)
14. University of Houston
15. Ohio State University (Big 10)
16. University of Utah
17. Virginia Tech (ACC)
18. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
19. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
20. Texas Tech University(Big 12)
21. Brigham Young University
22. University of Oklahoma
23. University of Arizona
24. Notre Dame
25. University of California
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida
Fiesta Bowl*
University of Cincinnati v/s Pennsylvania State University
Orange Bowl
Georgia Tech v/s University of Southern California
Rose Bowl
University of Oregon v/s University of Iowa
Sugar Bowl
University of Alabama v/s Boise State
*Since the University of Texas qualifies for the National Championship game and no other Big 12 school is in the top 14, there will not be a second Big 12 school in the BCS
1. University of Texas (Big 12)
2. University of Florida (SEC)
3. University of Alabama (SEC)
4. University of Cincinnati (Big East)
5. Boise State University
6. University of Iowa (Big Ten)
7. Louisiana State University (SEC)
8. Texas Christian University (MWC)
9. Georgia Tech (ACC)
10. University of Oregon (Pac 10)
11. Pennsylvania State University (Big Ten)
12. University of Southern California (Pac-10)
13. University of Miami (ACC)
14. University of Houston
15. Ohio State University (Big 10)
16. University of Utah
17. Virginia Tech (ACC)
18. Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
19. University of Pittsburgh (Big East)
20. Texas Tech University(Big 12)
21. Brigham Young University
22. University of Oklahoma
23. University of Arizona
24. Notre Dame
25. University of California
And these are my bowl predictions:
National Championship Game
(1)University of Texas v/s (2)University of Florida
Fiesta Bowl*
University of Cincinnati v/s Pennsylvania State University
Orange Bowl
Georgia Tech v/s University of Southern California
Rose Bowl
University of Oregon v/s University of Iowa
Sugar Bowl
University of Alabama v/s Boise State
*Since the University of Texas qualifies for the National Championship game and no other Big 12 school is in the top 14, there will not be a second Big 12 school in the BCS
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