- This occurred to me as I was watching Texas flail away sadly as they tried to come back against Iowa State. The oft-maligned Big 12 north is better than the Big 12 south. I realize, that Texas just got caught in a trap game, but they just got caught by the worst team in the North, give or take a Buffalo. KSU almost got Baylor at home, but Missouri did Beat OU, and Nebraska beat OSU. Both of those are at home, but that is pretty much 1-1 and 2-2 for both halves of the conference. For those of us in Big 12 country, we know how odd it is to see the North prevailing in those kinds of games.
- The 49ers should hire Butch Davis. He only has half a team, but they are playing hard. They lost this week, but they had a nice little streak going and are likely to be bowl eligible. He is going to make some other team very happy. And if he went Pro again, he wouldn't have to worry about players hanging out with agents. See, win-win.
- Andy Dalton is not a good enough QB at this point for his team to get real title consideration.
- Mississippi State is not there yet. Great coach, and they will progress, but you can't overlook teams in the middle of the season. Course that is a lesson that a lot of teams still have to learn.
- Ok, about that rumor that Taylor Martinez couldn't pass the ball. Well, I don't think he was a fan of the criticism. Nebraska is good folks, not title good, but they are good. And with him around for a couple more years, title good might be a perfect description for them here shortly. Damnit.
- One more time, for those who have not been listening. Cam Newton. Just be glad that he left Florida.
- Don't look now, but the Syracuse Orangemen don't suck. They are one more good saturday away from a Bowl game. They have some holes, but they are playing hard and can play some defense.
- I don't care what the scoreboard said, this was not a win for Michigan State. Teams fighting for national consideration, don't have to come back against cellar dwellers in their coach's first game back on the sidelines. I mean come on guys, you almost lost to the smart kids.
1. Oregon: These guys play at a scary pace. Think OU with execution.
2. Boise State: They are this good.
3. Auburn: CAM NEWTON
4. Alabama: Forget about their lapse against South Carolina. They are still the champs till someone else gets the trophy.
5. TCU: They keep winning big and they are really balanced, but I can't help but wonder who they will fare against a strong run defense.
6. Nebraska: A huge win at home against Oklahoma State.
7. South Carolina: I would have liked a little better showing against Vandy, but this is a solid team.
8. Missouri: Their biggeset win in recent history launches them to the front of the Big 12 race and a top 10 finish.
9. Arkansas: When they can get their D to show up, they can play with anyone.
10. Utah: Sneaking up on the the PAC-10. Have I mentioned that I can't wait to see them play Oregon?
11. OU: Tough loss, but don't write them off quite yet. They are still the favorite in the Big 12 south.
12. Michigan State: They control their own destiny, but hey, it's on the Big 10.
13. Florida State: The Bye week helped them. Seems kind of wrong, huh
14. Wisconsin: Big win on the road against the hawkeyes. Beilema is a prick, but this is a good team.
15. Ohio State: Just so damned talented.
16. Iowa: Tough conference loss at home. Still good, but just not outstanding.
17. LSU: Will their bubble burst? Better question, Why is Jefferson on the field?
18. Stanford: A really poor showing against Wazzu.
19. Arizona: How long is Foles out? Does it matter?
20. Oklahoma State: Boy can they score, but where is the D? = SoS in Stillwater. Blackmon might be the best receiver in the country though.
21. Virginia Tech: They are a good team now, but they always take half a season to get going.
22. USC: Their demise would appear to have been prematurely reported.
23. Miami: Frigging giving me a sore neck watching them go up and down the polls.
24. Oregon State: I am curious to see how they respond after their bye week with James Rodgers.
25. Baylor: Bowl eligible for the first time in....my lifetime? surely not. Well, good for you Bears and welcome to the rankings. This is another of those scary offense, no defense clubs.
26. Michigan: slip sliding down the rankings.
27. Syracuse: Well, welcome home my friends. It's been awhile. Now, can they keep going and get themselves a nice bowl?
28. West Virginia: Somebody got caught slipping.
29. Kentucky: Damn, the SEC is tough
30. Kansas State: A tough road loss that illustrated that the D is not quite there. That said, the showings that they are getting from Carson Coffman are hopeful that they have some real offensive balance.
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