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I am finding it refreshing to see the traditional football powerhouses from across the country regain their old glory. I live in the midst of SEC territory and I think that I am one of the few who has not partaken of the SEC kool aid. The SEC has been strong the last few years there is no denying that. However, they are falling short at a time when traditional powerhouses like OU and Texas are making a huge comeback. Yes, Florida and Alabama are kicking some a** this year, but across the nation there seems to be a resurgence of power outside of the SEC. Maybe I am a bit nostalgic, but I love the fact that Texas, OU, TT, TCU (geeze, what is going on in Texas?) Ok. State, and Penn State are back in the saddle. It's about time that some of these old rivalries have regained their old glory, it makes bowl season so much more interesting! As for the SEC, which is still a very strong conference, I don't think that Ole Miss got the respect they deserved for their role as the spoiler this year. They are playing some damn fine ball in Oxford lately and they will be a team to watch next year. The ACC is populating the bottom of the rankings but with the very young teams they are fielding I think that at least 2 of their teams will be shake things up even further next year. FSU and GT have two of the youngest teams in the nation, each playing a significant number of true freshmen. Miami is not far behind in that respect but they have yet to show that they are on their way back to their old glory status.
Why on earth is Boise State even ranked? First, they should lose points for that awful blue field that they have....it's nauseating. Second, they have only played one ranked team and have otherwise played a very weak schedule. How on earth are they ahead of a team like Georgia or Ohio State? Ok, I'll stop the rant now and make my predictions for rivalry week:
Florida over FSU - I think the game will be closer than some expect but I don't think that the Noles will pull it off this year. However, if there is going to be a spoiler in any game today I think it will be FSU.
Bama' over Auburn - Auburn had a bye week last week so they have time to rest and recuperate, but they are in 'Bama territory with a strong 'Bama team. I don't think they can pull off an upset.
Georgia Tech over Georgia - Tech is running a great option offense that will keep UGA on their toes.
OK over OK State - This will be a close one but I think OK will pull it out in the end.
Oregon State over Oregon - OSU has stepped up their game lately and if they play as well today as they have been recently this should be an easy win for them.
OK, lt's time to start the show! Let the games begin!
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