If you remember, I wrote in the month of November that I felt that the Pac-10 this year was better than the SEC, top to bottom. But I must say the top two teams of the SEC sent a big time statement that no one can mess with them or anything body in that conference. The Alabama Crimson Tide rolled along over the Texas Longhorns in a 37-21 victory that will definetly let people wonder what if?
You all know the what if... Colt McCoy if he doesn't go down with injury what happens? I have no idea personally because the Alabama running game of Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson pounded the ball down the vaunted Texas defense the entire first half. Only when Defensive Coordinator Will Muschamp was able to make changes in the second half did the Longhorns finally shut down the Tide's running attack.
Richardson was the only player that really made an impression on me. He played well in a light role against Florida and now he looked like he was the starting running back. Ingram did so good things today but Richardson was the star of the team tonight for the Crimson Tide. To imagine that they will be back for next season is a scary thought for every team playing Alabama. Not to mention, quarterback Greg McElroy will be back for another year (didn't have a great game but honestly, he has a chance to make an impression next year).
I believe the Tide will not win the National Championship because they lose all of their defensive studs and I have a hard time believing that they will be able to replace Renaldo McClain, Javier Arenas, and Terrence Cody. They do have an offense that will be able to compete for the title though. Big ups to Garrett Gilbert, McCoy's back-up who looked like Johnny Moxon out there and I thought it would have been a great Hollywood ending.
The last thing I would like to say is Nick Saban falls into the Lloyd Carr's Dbag Coaches Association. I couldn't stand Carr because he was smug and didn't seem to every enjoyed coaching. The man is a hell of a coach but can we all admit he is a prick? He didn't enjoy anything that was happening out there, it was like they just beat Mississippi State or someone. C'mon Sabes, lighten up a bit maybe take a sip of Jack Daniels or something.
-Charlie.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Final Bowl Pick: Alabama vs. Texas
Well I would like to announce that I went 19-15 so far in the bowl picks and hopefully will win my 20th game of the bowl picks, which I would consider a pretty good start. We will go for the undefeated season next year. Now on to the showdown between Alabama and Texas.
When I looked at this game a month ago, I thought this game would be a blowout because the teams the Tide played and beat were far superior than what Texas did all year. I was telling people that if I were a betting man I would take the spread and this game will be blowout. Now I have changed my mind somewhat for a couple of reasons. People reminded me this was the same sort of thought when the Longhorns last played in the National Championship and the media reminded me of how good Will Muschamp is as a defensive coordinator.
I think the key to the game for Bama is how well junior Greg McElroy plays. I was really impressed with him in the SEC Championship game and that final drive against Auburn this year. He needs to open up the field so the Texas defense will not fill the box against Heisman winner Marc Ingram who I feel will have a great game.
I also believe that Colt McCoy wants this game more than any player thats playing and I think that means something. He wants a National Championship because he doesn't have a Heisman Trophy or a title. McCoy has won a bunch of games but that doesn't mean shit unless he wins the game tonight.
This will be a close game and will come down to what it always does in football. Turnovers, Special Teams, and the battle in the trences. I think Nick Saban lives for the big games and draws up great game plans. I believe this will be a close game with Bama sealing it in the fourth.
Alabama 27 Texas 20
-Charlie.
When I looked at this game a month ago, I thought this game would be a blowout because the teams the Tide played and beat were far superior than what Texas did all year. I was telling people that if I were a betting man I would take the spread and this game will be blowout. Now I have changed my mind somewhat for a couple of reasons. People reminded me this was the same sort of thought when the Longhorns last played in the National Championship and the media reminded me of how good Will Muschamp is as a defensive coordinator.
I think the key to the game for Bama is how well junior Greg McElroy plays. I was really impressed with him in the SEC Championship game and that final drive against Auburn this year. He needs to open up the field so the Texas defense will not fill the box against Heisman winner Marc Ingram who I feel will have a great game.
I also believe that Colt McCoy wants this game more than any player thats playing and I think that means something. He wants a National Championship because he doesn't have a Heisman Trophy or a title. McCoy has won a bunch of games but that doesn't mean shit unless he wins the game tonight.
This will be a close game and will come down to what it always does in football. Turnovers, Special Teams, and the battle in the trences. I think Nick Saban lives for the big games and draws up great game plans. I believe this will be a close game with Bama sealing it in the fourth.
Alabama 27 Texas 20
-Charlie.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Tebow's Tears, Texas/Cincy Catch Breaks, & Marc Ingram=Beast
Once again if you didn't see it on Twitter or Facebook, I would like to apologize for no posts this weekend. I do not have a computer right now therefore it makes it damn near impossible to get on a computer just to blog. The next couple days we will look at Wrap-up of Saturday/Sunday, Greg Oden, Jimmy Clausen, and the annual What-If BCS Playoffs.
Saturday supposed National Championship game didn't live up to the hype, rather saw a dominate Alabama team destroyed the Florida Gators and Tim Tebow. The Tide did things to the Florida defense that we haven't seen all year. Marc Ingram could be the best pure running back in college football since Adrian Peterson plus the scary thing is Ingram might be better at this point in his career. Greg McElroy also impressed me to the fullest; I watched Bama over Thanksgiving Break and didn't seem even close to Florida's level. If I picked this game, I would believe Florida wins by two scores but the opening drive where Bama marches to get just a field goal showed they were here to play. Then add to the fact, Tebow and company did nothing on their first drive set the pace for the rest of the game.
The one thing that troubles to me to understand is why everyone who doesn't like Florida or Tebow thoroughly enjoyed Tebow crying after the game? Some (like my roommate B-Squared) feel that crying isn't a part of sports and makes them look like a synonym for a house cat. Get a life, football or any other sport takes a very emotional toll on people more so than others. Their emotions get the best of them leading them to crying. Leave Tebow alone and the same with Adam Morrison in years past.
Now on to the next topic, how lucky did Cincinnati get this weekend? The Pitt-Cincy game was one I deemed over at 31-10 Pitt, E would remind me about how wrong I was about all of this. Notre Dame er... Cincinnati Head Coach Brian Kelly decided to keep in Tony Pike leading a huge comeback plus the missed extra point with less than two minutes left by the Panthers. Poor Pittsburgh sports team they have worst special teams then the Jersey Shore education. Dion Lewis will be a Heisman candidate next year too although forty-nine carries might be ridiculous.
Texas beat Nebraska barely 13-12 without the help of Colt McCoy who likely will not get the Heisman because of this game and Ingram's performance completely better. Texas could be in for a long night against Alabama because who have they really beat? Seriously answer me that question? The only one worth a damn is Oklahoma State but honestly, I do not believe they are not that good personally. Ndamukong Suh is the best NFL-ready player, he flustered McCoy the entire night and he is the scariest player I have seen in years past. He might be 24's Benjamin Umbaka son for all we know.
-Charlie.
Saturday supposed National Championship game didn't live up to the hype, rather saw a dominate Alabama team destroyed the Florida Gators and Tim Tebow. The Tide did things to the Florida defense that we haven't seen all year. Marc Ingram could be the best pure running back in college football since Adrian Peterson plus the scary thing is Ingram might be better at this point in his career. Greg McElroy also impressed me to the fullest; I watched Bama over Thanksgiving Break and didn't seem even close to Florida's level. If I picked this game, I would believe Florida wins by two scores but the opening drive where Bama marches to get just a field goal showed they were here to play. Then add to the fact, Tebow and company did nothing on their first drive set the pace for the rest of the game.
The one thing that troubles to me to understand is why everyone who doesn't like Florida or Tebow thoroughly enjoyed Tebow crying after the game? Some (like my roommate B-Squared) feel that crying isn't a part of sports and makes them look like a synonym for a house cat. Get a life, football or any other sport takes a very emotional toll on people more so than others. Their emotions get the best of them leading them to crying. Leave Tebow alone and the same with Adam Morrison in years past.
Now on to the next topic, how lucky did Cincinnati get this weekend? The Pitt-Cincy game was one I deemed over at 31-10 Pitt, E would remind me about how wrong I was about all of this. Notre Dame er... Cincinnati Head Coach Brian Kelly decided to keep in Tony Pike leading a huge comeback plus the missed extra point with less than two minutes left by the Panthers. Poor Pittsburgh sports team they have worst special teams then the Jersey Shore education. Dion Lewis will be a Heisman candidate next year too although forty-nine carries might be ridiculous.
Texas beat Nebraska barely 13-12 without the help of Colt McCoy who likely will not get the Heisman because of this game and Ingram's performance completely better. Texas could be in for a long night against Alabama because who have they really beat? Seriously answer me that question? The only one worth a damn is Oklahoma State but honestly, I do not believe they are not that good personally. Ndamukong Suh is the best NFL-ready player, he flustered McCoy the entire night and he is the scariest player I have seen in years past. He might be 24's Benjamin Umbaka son for all we know.
-Charlie.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Your College Football Preview
I wish I could give you a full rundown of each conference but thanks to my drinking habits I have not had time for it. This will have three key players, big games, and where they will end up. Also I will just the AP Top 25 just like last year until the BCS comes out. I will say this if I do not make my picks in time that the Fighting Mitch Pratts (Oregon Ducks) will beat Bosie State on the Smurf Turf Thursday Night. HERE WE GO!!!
1. Florida Gators: KEY PLAYERS: QB Tim Tebow (AKA God), ILB Brandon Spikes, S Major Wright KEY GAMES: vs. Tennessee (9/19), at #11 LSU (10/10), vs. Georgia (10/31), vs. #18 Florida State (11/28). OUTLOOK: Say hello to another National Championship for the Gators who face a pretty favorable SEC schedule avoiding Alabma and Ole Miss. They must get by Death Valley in Week Five. 12-0 Nat'l Champs.
2. Texas Longhorns: KEY PLAYERS: QB Colt McCoy, WR Jordan Shipley, WLB Roddrick Muckelroy. KEY GAMES: vs. Texas Tech (9/19), vs. 3. Oklahoma (10/17), at 9. Oklahoma State (10/31), at Texas A&M (11/26). OUTLOOK: I have a BCS bid for the Longhorns but I really do believe that OU will get it done in the Red River Shootout if not, a big game at Stillwater looms as well.
3. Oklahoma Sooners: KEY PLAYERS: QB Sam Bradford, TE Jermaine Greshman (hurt), RB DeMarco Murray. KEY GAMES: vs. #20 BYU (9/5), vs. 2. Texas (10/17), at 24. Nebraska (11/07), vs. #9. Oklahoma St. (11/28) OUTLOOK: I also have a BCS bid for the Sooners, it might be one of those years where a one loss team gets in. I have a tough time seeing Boomer Sooner going untouch in the Big 12.
4. USC Trojans: KEY PLAYERS: S Taylor Mays, RB Joe McKnight, WR Daimen Williams. KEY GAMES: at Ohio State (9/12), at #12 California (10/3), at #23 Notre Dame (10/17), at #16 Oregon (10/31) OUTLOOK: I trust that Pete Carroll knows what he is doing with quarterbacks but for the Trojans having four tough road games in a row... eh. I dont know if they can escaped that. They will lose one if not two this year .
5. Alabama Crimson Tide: KEY PLAYERS: DT Terrence Cody, WR Julio Jones, RB Mark Ingram. KEY GAMES: vs. #7 Virgina Tech (9/5), at #8 Mississippi (10/10), vs. #11 LSU (11/07) OUTLOOK: The Tide have a pretty favorable schedule and they could find themselves in a rematch with Florida in the SEC Championship game. Also Cody is a no doubt about it the best run stopper in the NCAA.
6. Ohio State Buckeyes: KEY PLAYERS: QB Terrelle Pryor, DE Thaddeus Gibson, CB Kurt Coleman KEY GAMES: vs. #4 USC (9/12), at #9 Penn State (11/07), vs. #22 Iowa (11/14), at Michigan (11/21). OUTLOOK: I honestly was ready to put the Buckeyes in the Nat'l Championship game but honestly their defense will need some time to get it together. Also the Nittany Lions/Hawkeyes back-to-back is tough.
7. Virginia Tech Hokies: KEY PLAYERS: QB Tyrod Tyler, RB Darren Evans, CB Stephan Virgil. KEY GAMES: vs. #5 Alabama (9/5), vs. #24 Nebraska (9/19), at 15. Georgia Tech (10/17), vs. #21 North Carolina (10/29). OUTLOOK: Easily the toughest non-conference schedule in the Top 25 and if they could power through that they could be in the top five. The ACC is one of the lesser divisions in the BCS too.
8. Mississippi Rebels: KEY PLAYERS: QB Jevan Snead, RB Dexter McCluster, DL Ted Laurent KEY GAMES: vs. #5 Alabama (10/10), vs. #11 LSU. OUTLOOK: They have a couple other road blocks that aren't top twenty-five but who knows they could get past these two teams both in Oxford setting a rematch with the Gators.
9. Penn State Nittany Lions: KEY PLAYERS: QB Daryll Clark, RB Evan Royster, LB Sean Lee. KEY GAMES: vs. #22 Iowa (9/26), vs. #6 Ohio State (11/07) OUTLOOK: I like the Nittany Lions schedule, they have a couple games that could result in an upset like last year but if they keep their head straight, they should head back to the BCS.
10. Oklahoma State Cowboys: KEY PLAYERS: QB Zac Robinson, WR Dez Bryant, RB Kendall Hunter KEY GAMES: vs. Georgia (9/5), vs. #2 Texas (10/31), at #3 Oklahoma (11/28) OUTLOOK: This year's Texas Tech? I think so, I will be watching intently to see how they do against Georgia tomorrow which will be the tell-tale sign of if the Cowboys are for real.
11. LSU Tigers: KEY PLAYERS: RB Charles Scott, WR Brandon LaFell, S Chad Jones: KEY GAMES: at #13 Georgia (10/03), vs. #1 Florida (10/10), at #5 Alabama (11/07), at #8 Mississippi (11/21) OUTLOOK: Pretty challenging schedule for the Tigers who really don't have a quarterback and I wouldn't be surprised if they are barely in the Top 25 by the end of the year.
12. California Golden Bears: KEY PLAYERS: RB Jahvid Best, DE Tyson Alualu, DE Cameron Jordan KEY GAMES: at #16 Oregon (9/26) vs. #4. USC (10/03) OUTLOOK: They could have a successful year with Best being the top running back in the nation and they have great D-Line as well. I see second in the Pac-10.
13. Georgia Bulldogs: KEY PLAYERS: WR A.J. Green, S Reshard Jones, LB Rennie Curren KEY GAMES: at #9 Oklahoma State (9/5) vs. #11 LSU (10/03) vs. #1 Florida (10/31) at #15 Georgia Tech (11/28) OUTLOOK: Who knows what in store for this team, Joe Cox has done some nice things when Stafford went down in years past and they have a some solid defense. Should be an interesting year.
14. Boise State Broncos: I wont give them the full run down because I think we saw last night that they are a very good team that should run the table in the WAC with a possible BCS birth at the end of the year. You never know which Bronco team you are going to get with Head Coach Chris Peterson's trickery.
15. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: KEY PLAYERS: RB Jonathan Dwyer, QB Josh Nesbit, S Morgan Burnett KEY GAMES: at #18 Florida State (10/10) vs. #7 Virgina Tech (10/17) vs #13 Georgia (11/28) OUTLOOK: Despite their old school offense, they could have a huge year but I am concerned about the back-to-back against FSU/VT though.
16. Oregon Ducks: Once again, no need to give them the full treatment because I think they might not be the team we expected. Also with their returning 1000 yd. rusher LaGarrete Blout may get kick off the team, not good news at all for the Fightin' Mitch Pratts.
17. TCU Horned Frogs: KEY PLAYERS: QB Andy Dalton, DE Jerry Hughes, WR Jimmy Young KEY GAMES:at #20 BYU (10/24) vs. #19 Utah (11/14) OUTLOOK: They have a couple tough games and a pretty young team, I doubt that TCU has the same success as last year.
18. Florida State Seminoles: KEY PLAYERS: QB Christian Ponder, LB Dekoda Watson, CB Patrick Robinson KEY GAMES: vs. Miami (9/7) at #20 BYU (9/19) vs #15 Georgia Tech (10/10) at #21 North Carolina (10/22) at #1 Florida (11/28) OUTLOOK: The Noles have a tough schedule with a lot of road games but if they could blow out the Cougars in two weeks that would be a big sign.
19. Utah Utes: Once again, they played on Thursday and now have a fifteen game winning streak. That will likely come to the end when dealing with Ducks, Colorado, TCU, and BYU all on the road this year doesnt look good for the Utes.
20. Brigham Young Cougars: KEY PLAYERS: QB Max Hall, TE Dennis Pitta, DE Jan Jorgenson KEY GAMES: at #3 Oklahoma (09/05), vs. #18 Florida State (09/19), vs.#17 TCU (10/24), vs. #19 Utah (11/28) OUTLOOK: Hall is a beast but the true question is can they win one of their two non-conference games? If that happens, the Cougars may be the real deal.
21. North Carolina Tar Heels: KEY PLAYERS: QB T.J. Yates, CB Kendric Burney, RB Shaun Draughan KEY GAMES: at #15 Georgia Tech (9/26) vs. #18 Florida State (10/22) at #7 Viriginia Tech (10/29) OUTLOOK: Butch Davis knows how to flat out win and Yates is the real deal. The Tar Heels could possibly win the ACC this year.
22. Iowa Hawkeyes: KEY PLAYERS: QB Ricky Stanzi, WR Derell Johnson-Koulianos, LB Pat Angerer KEY GAMES: at #9 Penn State (9/26), at #6 Ohio State (11/14) OUTLOOK: I would love to say for my buddy JS that they will be in the BCS but I just cant see them winning in Happy Valley and the Horseshoe. They will finish third in the Big Ten though.
23. Notre Dame Fightin' Irish: KEY PLAYERS: QB Jimmy Clausen, WR Golden Tate, RB Armando Allen KEY GAMES: vs. #4 USC (10/17) vs. Boston College (10/24) OUTLOOK: Probably the easiest schedule the Golden Domers have had in years and if they dont get to a New Years Day bowl then its bye bye to Charlie Weis.
24. Nebraska Cornhuskers: KEY PLAYERS: RB Roy Helu Jr. TE Mark McNeill, DT Ndamukong Sun KEY GAMES: at #7 Viriginia Tech (9/19), vs. #3 Oklahoma, at #25 Kansas (11/14) OUTLOOK: I think we will find out where the Cornhuskers stand after the Virigina Tech game and the Sooner game should be a big-time showdown.
25. Kansas Jayhawks: KEY PLAYERS: QB Todd Reesing, WR Dezmon Briscoe, S Darrell Stuckey KEY GAMES: vs #3. Oklahoma (10/24) vs. 24 Nebraska (11/14), at #2 Texas (11/21) OUTLOOK: I was amazed to see Reesing still playing and Briscoe is a hell of player too. Although they have too many tough games to be a contender in the Big 12 North.
Other teams to watch: Oregon State, Michigan State, Illinois, Texas Tech, and West Virigina
If I got something wrong here well its been a long week and now you get picks.
-Charlie.
1. Florida Gators: KEY PLAYERS: QB Tim Tebow (AKA God), ILB Brandon Spikes, S Major Wright KEY GAMES: vs. Tennessee (9/19), at #11 LSU (10/10), vs. Georgia (10/31), vs. #18 Florida State (11/28). OUTLOOK: Say hello to another National Championship for the Gators who face a pretty favorable SEC schedule avoiding Alabma and Ole Miss. They must get by Death Valley in Week Five. 12-0 Nat'l Champs.
2. Texas Longhorns: KEY PLAYERS: QB Colt McCoy, WR Jordan Shipley, WLB Roddrick Muckelroy. KEY GAMES: vs. Texas Tech (9/19), vs. 3. Oklahoma (10/17), at 9. Oklahoma State (10/31), at Texas A&M (11/26). OUTLOOK: I have a BCS bid for the Longhorns but I really do believe that OU will get it done in the Red River Shootout if not, a big game at Stillwater looms as well.
3. Oklahoma Sooners: KEY PLAYERS: QB Sam Bradford, TE Jermaine Greshman (hurt), RB DeMarco Murray. KEY GAMES: vs. #20 BYU (9/5), vs. 2. Texas (10/17), at 24. Nebraska (11/07), vs. #9. Oklahoma St. (11/28) OUTLOOK: I also have a BCS bid for the Sooners, it might be one of those years where a one loss team gets in. I have a tough time seeing Boomer Sooner going untouch in the Big 12.
4. USC Trojans: KEY PLAYERS: S Taylor Mays, RB Joe McKnight, WR Daimen Williams. KEY GAMES: at Ohio State (9/12), at #12 California (10/3), at #23 Notre Dame (10/17), at #16 Oregon (10/31) OUTLOOK: I trust that Pete Carroll knows what he is doing with quarterbacks but for the Trojans having four tough road games in a row... eh. I dont know if they can escaped that. They will lose one if not two this year .
5. Alabama Crimson Tide: KEY PLAYERS: DT Terrence Cody, WR Julio Jones, RB Mark Ingram. KEY GAMES: vs. #7 Virgina Tech (9/5), at #8 Mississippi (10/10), vs. #11 LSU (11/07) OUTLOOK: The Tide have a pretty favorable schedule and they could find themselves in a rematch with Florida in the SEC Championship game. Also Cody is a no doubt about it the best run stopper in the NCAA.
6. Ohio State Buckeyes: KEY PLAYERS: QB Terrelle Pryor, DE Thaddeus Gibson, CB Kurt Coleman KEY GAMES: vs. #4 USC (9/12), at #9 Penn State (11/07), vs. #22 Iowa (11/14), at Michigan (11/21). OUTLOOK: I honestly was ready to put the Buckeyes in the Nat'l Championship game but honestly their defense will need some time to get it together. Also the Nittany Lions/Hawkeyes back-to-back is tough.
7. Virginia Tech Hokies: KEY PLAYERS: QB Tyrod Tyler, RB Darren Evans, CB Stephan Virgil. KEY GAMES: vs. #5 Alabama (9/5), vs. #24 Nebraska (9/19), at 15. Georgia Tech (10/17), vs. #21 North Carolina (10/29). OUTLOOK: Easily the toughest non-conference schedule in the Top 25 and if they could power through that they could be in the top five. The ACC is one of the lesser divisions in the BCS too.
8. Mississippi Rebels: KEY PLAYERS: QB Jevan Snead, RB Dexter McCluster, DL Ted Laurent KEY GAMES: vs. #5 Alabama (10/10), vs. #11 LSU. OUTLOOK: They have a couple other road blocks that aren't top twenty-five but who knows they could get past these two teams both in Oxford setting a rematch with the Gators.
9. Penn State Nittany Lions: KEY PLAYERS: QB Daryll Clark, RB Evan Royster, LB Sean Lee. KEY GAMES: vs. #22 Iowa (9/26), vs. #6 Ohio State (11/07) OUTLOOK: I like the Nittany Lions schedule, they have a couple games that could result in an upset like last year but if they keep their head straight, they should head back to the BCS.
10. Oklahoma State Cowboys: KEY PLAYERS: QB Zac Robinson, WR Dez Bryant, RB Kendall Hunter KEY GAMES: vs. Georgia (9/5), vs. #2 Texas (10/31), at #3 Oklahoma (11/28) OUTLOOK: This year's Texas Tech? I think so, I will be watching intently to see how they do against Georgia tomorrow which will be the tell-tale sign of if the Cowboys are for real.
11. LSU Tigers: KEY PLAYERS: RB Charles Scott, WR Brandon LaFell, S Chad Jones: KEY GAMES: at #13 Georgia (10/03), vs. #1 Florida (10/10), at #5 Alabama (11/07), at #8 Mississippi (11/21) OUTLOOK: Pretty challenging schedule for the Tigers who really don't have a quarterback and I wouldn't be surprised if they are barely in the Top 25 by the end of the year.
12. California Golden Bears: KEY PLAYERS: RB Jahvid Best, DE Tyson Alualu, DE Cameron Jordan KEY GAMES: at #16 Oregon (9/26) vs. #4. USC (10/03) OUTLOOK: They could have a successful year with Best being the top running back in the nation and they have great D-Line as well. I see second in the Pac-10.
13. Georgia Bulldogs: KEY PLAYERS: WR A.J. Green, S Reshard Jones, LB Rennie Curren KEY GAMES: at #9 Oklahoma State (9/5) vs. #11 LSU (10/03) vs. #1 Florida (10/31) at #15 Georgia Tech (11/28) OUTLOOK: Who knows what in store for this team, Joe Cox has done some nice things when Stafford went down in years past and they have a some solid defense. Should be an interesting year.
14. Boise State Broncos: I wont give them the full run down because I think we saw last night that they are a very good team that should run the table in the WAC with a possible BCS birth at the end of the year. You never know which Bronco team you are going to get with Head Coach Chris Peterson's trickery.
15. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: KEY PLAYERS: RB Jonathan Dwyer, QB Josh Nesbit, S Morgan Burnett KEY GAMES: at #18 Florida State (10/10) vs. #7 Virgina Tech (10/17) vs #13 Georgia (11/28) OUTLOOK: Despite their old school offense, they could have a huge year but I am concerned about the back-to-back against FSU/VT though.
16. Oregon Ducks: Once again, no need to give them the full treatment because I think they might not be the team we expected. Also with their returning 1000 yd. rusher LaGarrete Blout may get kick off the team, not good news at all for the Fightin' Mitch Pratts.
17. TCU Horned Frogs: KEY PLAYERS: QB Andy Dalton, DE Jerry Hughes, WR Jimmy Young KEY GAMES:at #20 BYU (10/24) vs. #19 Utah (11/14) OUTLOOK: They have a couple tough games and a pretty young team, I doubt that TCU has the same success as last year.
18. Florida State Seminoles: KEY PLAYERS: QB Christian Ponder, LB Dekoda Watson, CB Patrick Robinson KEY GAMES: vs. Miami (9/7) at #20 BYU (9/19) vs #15 Georgia Tech (10/10) at #21 North Carolina (10/22) at #1 Florida (11/28) OUTLOOK: The Noles have a tough schedule with a lot of road games but if they could blow out the Cougars in two weeks that would be a big sign.
19. Utah Utes: Once again, they played on Thursday and now have a fifteen game winning streak. That will likely come to the end when dealing with Ducks, Colorado, TCU, and BYU all on the road this year doesnt look good for the Utes.
20. Brigham Young Cougars: KEY PLAYERS: QB Max Hall, TE Dennis Pitta, DE Jan Jorgenson KEY GAMES: at #3 Oklahoma (09/05), vs. #18 Florida State (09/19), vs.#17 TCU (10/24), vs. #19 Utah (11/28) OUTLOOK: Hall is a beast but the true question is can they win one of their two non-conference games? If that happens, the Cougars may be the real deal.
21. North Carolina Tar Heels: KEY PLAYERS: QB T.J. Yates, CB Kendric Burney, RB Shaun Draughan KEY GAMES: at #15 Georgia Tech (9/26) vs. #18 Florida State (10/22) at #7 Viriginia Tech (10/29) OUTLOOK: Butch Davis knows how to flat out win and Yates is the real deal. The Tar Heels could possibly win the ACC this year.
22. Iowa Hawkeyes: KEY PLAYERS: QB Ricky Stanzi, WR Derell Johnson-Koulianos, LB Pat Angerer KEY GAMES: at #9 Penn State (9/26), at #6 Ohio State (11/14) OUTLOOK: I would love to say for my buddy JS that they will be in the BCS but I just cant see them winning in Happy Valley and the Horseshoe. They will finish third in the Big Ten though.
23. Notre Dame Fightin' Irish: KEY PLAYERS: QB Jimmy Clausen, WR Golden Tate, RB Armando Allen KEY GAMES: vs. #4 USC (10/17) vs. Boston College (10/24) OUTLOOK: Probably the easiest schedule the Golden Domers have had in years and if they dont get to a New Years Day bowl then its bye bye to Charlie Weis.
24. Nebraska Cornhuskers: KEY PLAYERS: RB Roy Helu Jr. TE Mark McNeill, DT Ndamukong Sun KEY GAMES: at #7 Viriginia Tech (9/19), vs. #3 Oklahoma, at #25 Kansas (11/14) OUTLOOK: I think we will find out where the Cornhuskers stand after the Virigina Tech game and the Sooner game should be a big-time showdown.
25. Kansas Jayhawks: KEY PLAYERS: QB Todd Reesing, WR Dezmon Briscoe, S Darrell Stuckey KEY GAMES: vs #3. Oklahoma (10/24) vs. 24 Nebraska (11/14), at #2 Texas (11/21) OUTLOOK: I was amazed to see Reesing still playing and Briscoe is a hell of player too. Although they have too many tough games to be a contender in the Big 12 North.
Other teams to watch: Oregon State, Michigan State, Illinois, Texas Tech, and West Virigina
If I got something wrong here well its been a long week and now you get picks.
-Charlie.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Shoulda Been Texas
The BCS has decided.
Despite losing to Texas, the Oklahoma Sooners are playing in the Big 12 Championship against Missouri this weekend instead of the Texas Longhorns. The Sooners have played a better non-conference schedule beating Cincinnati, and TCU but the Sooners still lost to Texas. Via Brad Edwards of ESPN.com, "The Human Element of the BCS had Texas over Oklahoma." So once again, its the computers that has put us in this position.
Now you could say well the team Texas lost to, the Sooners smoked by 44. Lets remember that when the Longhorns were on the road and the last game out of four which were all against top 15 teams. Oklahoma was at home and had this game circled after losing to Texas.
There is still some optimism for the Longhorns as they could still see themselves in the BCS Championship game because if the Sooners were to lose to the Tigers, it would be assumed that Texas would slide in. There even might be a chance to see Texas in there if Oklahoma wins and Florida beats Alabama (I highly doubt that situation). At this point, since Texas didnt win the Big 12, they have no reason to play for the National Championship.
-Charlie.
Despite losing to Texas, the Oklahoma Sooners are playing in the Big 12 Championship against Missouri this weekend instead of the Texas Longhorns. The Sooners have played a better non-conference schedule beating Cincinnati, and TCU but the Sooners still lost to Texas. Via Brad Edwards of ESPN.com, "The Human Element of the BCS had Texas over Oklahoma." So once again, its the computers that has put us in this position.
Now you could say well the team Texas lost to, the Sooners smoked by 44. Lets remember that when the Longhorns were on the road and the last game out of four which were all against top 15 teams. Oklahoma was at home and had this game circled after losing to Texas.
There is still some optimism for the Longhorns as they could still see themselves in the BCS Championship game because if the Sooners were to lose to the Tigers, it would be assumed that Texas would slide in. There even might be a chance to see Texas in there if Oklahoma wins and Florida beats Alabama (I highly doubt that situation). At this point, since Texas didnt win the Big 12, they have no reason to play for the National Championship.
-Charlie.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
BCS Gettin' Messy
The new BCS standings have came out today around seven and once again we have some controversy as they rank 1. Alabama, 2. Texas, 3. Oklahoma, 4. Florida, 5. USC.
Now there is a three-way tie for the Big 12 South title and if no one loses their last game then it will be based on the BCS Standings whoever is the highest. As you can see now, its Texas who beat the Sooners by 10 but lost to the Red Raiders. In my opinion, if one team (Oklahoma or Texas) wins by a big amount and the other struggles to win, then its obvious that the team who dominates deserves to play in the Big 12 Championship. Now if both teams win by 10+, I think the team that deserves to play in the Big 12 championship is Texas for the reason I stated above.
Brad Edwards of ESPN.com wrote a great article breaking down the possibilities of still seeing America's favorite Texas Tech Red Raiders in the championship which I had no idea was possible. All that really needs to happen is of course, the Red Raiders beat Baylor, then Oklahoma State beats Oklahoma in Stillwater which is completely possible after the beatdown the Sooners laid on the Red Raiders, a letdown is completely pausable. Also Texas Tech has to get by Missouri in the Big 12 championship game as well.
If this situation happens, I would lose complete hope in the BCS and maybe the United States if USC or Penn State make into the BCS Championship. Granted I like both of those teams but they dont deserve it as much as Texas Tech. I dont care if they got their asses kicked by a whopping forty-four points, they deserve to play if the aforementioned situation occurs.
Another scary situation: What if one of these three loses to Mizzou in the Big 12 Title game? Then does USC (lets remember if the Oregon State Beavers win on Saturday, they are the Pac-10 Champions) or Penn State get in? Or do you allowed the team that didnt play for the Big 12 championship into the mix?
The BCS back again.
-Charlie.
Now there is a three-way tie for the Big 12 South title and if no one loses their last game then it will be based on the BCS Standings whoever is the highest. As you can see now, its Texas who beat the Sooners by 10 but lost to the Red Raiders. In my opinion, if one team (Oklahoma or Texas) wins by a big amount and the other struggles to win, then its obvious that the team who dominates deserves to play in the Big 12 Championship. Now if both teams win by 10+, I think the team that deserves to play in the Big 12 championship is Texas for the reason I stated above.
Brad Edwards of ESPN.com wrote a great article breaking down the possibilities of still seeing America's favorite Texas Tech Red Raiders in the championship which I had no idea was possible. All that really needs to happen is of course, the Red Raiders beat Baylor, then Oklahoma State beats Oklahoma in Stillwater which is completely possible after the beatdown the Sooners laid on the Red Raiders, a letdown is completely pausable. Also Texas Tech has to get by Missouri in the Big 12 championship game as well.
If this situation happens, I would lose complete hope in the BCS and maybe the United States if USC or Penn State make into the BCS Championship. Granted I like both of those teams but they dont deserve it as much as Texas Tech. I dont care if they got their asses kicked by a whopping forty-four points, they deserve to play if the aforementioned situation occurs.
Another scary situation: What if one of these three loses to Mizzou in the Big 12 Title game? Then does USC (lets remember if the Oregon State Beavers win on Saturday, they are the Pac-10 Champions) or Penn State get in? Or do you allowed the team that didnt play for the Big 12 championship into the mix?
The BCS back again.
-Charlie.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Michael Crabtree Equals Monster
First off before we get started on how I am fully on the Michael Crabtree bandwagon, let me give a shout-out to my boy Pat who has a new blog out that has a great breakdown of the Packer game this weekend. Also my buddy Seth will be picking against me in NCAA Football so that should be entertaining, those will be up by Wednesday as well as the NFL ones by Thursday.Now onto Mr. Crabtree... There are guys who I have completely fall in love with in college football see Brady Quinn, Mike Williams, Matt Leinart, and Reggie Bush just to name a few in the last couple of years but this year espically after the Texas-Texas Tech game, its Michael Crabtree. Bring me to the point of this is the only Red Raider team I'd ever cheer for, haha.
In case, you missed the greatest game of the college football season last night. The Fightin Colt McCoys (Texas) led them all the way down the field to complete a 22-3, comeback and take their first lead of the game up 33-32 with a minute thirty left. Way too much time for Graham Harrell and Crabtree as they take it down the field as they were in FG range with .15 left to go.
Harrell gets a passed tipped to a true freshman who my friend Brett said "If Texas Tech wins, they might as well leave him in Lubbock." I know most of Austin was thinking the damn same thing. The next play with .08 left, it is a deep out route to my boy Crabtree where he catches it over two defenders and tiptoes his way for the score. It was phenomenal and I loved every minute of it.
Now maybe this is just the tip of the iceberg of great games since it is November where the BCS changes every week but let me tell you Crabtree and the Red Raiders set the bar pretty damn high.
-Charlie.
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