1) Ohio St
2) Clemson
3) Alabama
4) Louisville
5) Houston
6) Texas A*M
7) Washington
8) Tennessee
9) Michigan
10) Miami
Looks like some of my points are spot on with predictions of FSU and A*M getting
the win today.
Side Notes: I know, i know, i know Ohio St hasn't played anyone, i get it ! But this
Ohio St team is executing at high level, whether it be in the trenches or at QB, this
team has it and they are not short on talent. But the big thing to me is, last season
this team sleep walked through the yr & rested on their laurels on past performances
& that is why they got beat late in the yr vs Mich St. After that loss, OSU had a wake-
up call and since then, even going back to their bowl game, they have refocused &
have put a lot of work into making sure that doesn't happen again. Remember to, OSU
also had close games last season against some cupcakes, but since that Mich St
loss, i have seen and sensed this is a very different Ohio St team. And by the way,
that OSU defense isn't too shabby either.
Clemson : This is a more complete football team this yr even and even with a
young defense, they have played better this season. They got off to a slow
start this yr, but now they are coming on strong and look like they will make a-
nother title run. Really the only thing standing in the way of Clemson making it
to the playoffs is a game later in the year at FSU, but i don't see the Noles win-
ning this game.
Alabama : I feel we have a really good team, but we have a true Freshman at
QB and Hurts hasn't been consistent with his reads or accuracy. Our O'line has
also been inconsistent and Saban has still been shuffling lineman in and out try-
ing to find that right combination. Our defense might be the best in the country
again, but we lack depth this yr and that might come into play when we face more
of the better fast-ball teams. I don't have faith in Griff making crucial kicks when we
absolutely have to have it beyond 35 yds. I know he nailed two kicks this past week-
end, but he also missed another and i still think he still too inconsistent for my taste.
Louisville: Well coached team, especially offensively and they might have the
most dangerous and dynamic QB in the NCAA right now. They have a solid
defense at times but need to work on consistency. If they get past Houston,
look out playoffs.
Houston: See Louisville above, almost a mirror of one another. I might have
to give the edge to Houston playing Louisville later in the season when they
play in H-Town!
Texas A*M : Maybe one of the most complete teams in the nation. Good QB,
good RBs, WRs, and good defense, especially with Hall and Garrett who are
the best bookends in the country. A&M i think finds a way to win Saturday.
Washington : Also one of the other most complete teams in the nation. I will learn
more about them going into Eugene against Oregon, but no one can deny that this
team is for real. Solid across the board with Good defense, offense, and special
teams as well. If they get past Oregon on the road, LOOK OUT!
Tennessee: This is another complete team with the exception of not showing up
in the first halves of games but they also have those elements of a team that can
go on a championship run. Destiny, a little luck, resiliency, a steady QB, grit, and
a good coach. I still want to see two complete halves from this team, but so far, that
has been enough. Their defense also needs to continue and improve. One more
thing that would concern me if i was Tennessee, is the fact they have just played in
two very emotional games against Ga and FL and i wonder if they have anything
left in the gas tank to play another two games that will be just as or more emotional
than the previous two. We are about to find out.
Michigan: Well coached and solid football team. Their defense is a lot better than
they were last season and they have a good running game. They also have one of
the most dangerous and versatile athletes in football right now. Their QB is good but
he is not the best passer in the world and i just feel MIchigan is too one dimensional
for me, but they still have a top 10 team anyway.
Miami) Heck i guess i put this undefeated team at 10 by default. I just don't see
a team that is playing better than they are right now to put them at 10. I see a up-
set happening in Tallahassee this weekend. FSU beats Miami.
2) Clemson
3) Alabama
4) Louisville
5) Houston
6) Texas A*M
7) Washington
8) Tennessee
9) Michigan
10) Miami
Looks like some of my points are spot on with predictions of FSU and A*M getting
the win today.
Side Notes: I know, i know, i know Ohio St hasn't played anyone, i get it ! But this
Ohio St team is executing at high level, whether it be in the trenches or at QB, this
team has it and they are not short on talent. But the big thing to me is, last season
this team sleep walked through the yr & rested on their laurels on past performances
& that is why they got beat late in the yr vs Mich St. After that loss, OSU had a wake-
up call and since then, even going back to their bowl game, they have refocused &
have put a lot of work into making sure that doesn't happen again. Remember to, OSU
also had close games last season against some cupcakes, but since that Mich St
loss, i have seen and sensed this is a very different Ohio St team. And by the way,
that OSU defense isn't too shabby either.
Clemson : This is a more complete football team this yr even and even with a
young defense, they have played better this season. They got off to a slow
start this yr, but now they are coming on strong and look like they will make a-
nother title run. Really the only thing standing in the way of Clemson making it
to the playoffs is a game later in the year at FSU, but i don't see the Noles win-
ning this game.
Alabama : I feel we have a really good team, but we have a true Freshman at
QB and Hurts hasn't been consistent with his reads or accuracy. Our O'line has
also been inconsistent and Saban has still been shuffling lineman in and out try-
ing to find that right combination. Our defense might be the best in the country
again, but we lack depth this yr and that might come into play when we face more
of the better fast-ball teams. I don't have faith in Griff making crucial kicks when we
absolutely have to have it beyond 35 yds. I know he nailed two kicks this past week-
end, but he also missed another and i still think he still too inconsistent for my taste.
Louisville: Well coached team, especially offensively and they might have the
most dangerous and dynamic QB in the NCAA right now. They have a solid
defense at times but need to work on consistency. If they get past Houston,
look out playoffs.
Houston: See Louisville above, almost a mirror of one another. I might have
to give the edge to Houston playing Louisville later in the season when they
play in H-Town!
Texas A*M : Maybe one of the most complete teams in the nation. Good QB,
good RBs, WRs, and good defense, especially with Hall and Garrett who are
the best bookends in the country. A&M i think finds a way to win Saturday.
Washington : Also one of the other most complete teams in the nation. I will learn
more about them going into Eugene against Oregon, but no one can deny that this
team is for real. Solid across the board with Good defense, offense, and special
teams as well. If they get past Oregon on the road, LOOK OUT!
Tennessee: This is another complete team with the exception of not showing up
in the first halves of games but they also have those elements of a team that can
go on a championship run. Destiny, a little luck, resiliency, a steady QB, grit, and
a good coach. I still want to see two complete halves from this team, but so far, that
has been enough. Their defense also needs to continue and improve. One more
thing that would concern me if i was Tennessee, is the fact they have just played in
two very emotional games against Ga and FL and i wonder if they have anything
left in the gas tank to play another two games that will be just as or more emotional
than the previous two. We are about to find out.
Michigan: Well coached and solid football team. Their defense is a lot better than
they were last season and they have a good running game. They also have one of
the most dangerous and versatile athletes in football right now. Their QB is good but
he is not the best passer in the world and i just feel MIchigan is too one dimensional
for me, but they still have a top 10 team anyway.
Miami) Heck i guess i put this undefeated team at 10 by default. I just don't see
a team that is playing better than they are right now to put them at 10. I see a up-
set happening in Tallahassee this weekend. FSU beats Miami.
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