2012 College Football Thread

[tinydancer]

Love him or hate him, Mike Leach is definitely entertaining. My Texas Tech cousin wants him back. BTW, I like him and I went to Texas.

[wareagle93]

Originally Posted by tinydancer

Love him or hate him, Mike Leach is definitely entertaining. My Texas Tech cousin wants him back. BTW, I like him and I went to Texas.

From everything I've read, it seems like he got the short end of the stick. I may be in the minority, but I think that Craig James had it out for Leach, and he and various board members/booster worked together to get Leach out of Lubbock.

[knight_shadow]

And they're up...

USA Today

USA Today Poll
RK TEAM RECORD PTS
1 LSU (18) 0-0 1403
2 Alabama (20) 0-0 1399
3 USC (19) 0-0 1388
4 Oklahoma 0-0 1276
5 Oregon 0-0 1258
6 Georgia 0-0 1061
7 Florida State 0-0 1055
8 Michigan 0-0 1023
9 South Carolina 0-0 981
10 Arkansas 0-0 948
11 West Virginia 0-0 833
12 Wisconsin 0-0 743
13 Michigan State 0-0 717
14 Clemson 0-0 598
15 Texas 0-0 549
16 Nebraska 0-0 501
17 TCU 0-0 499
18 Stanford 0-0 497
19 Oklahoma State 0-0 476
20 Virginia Tech 0-0 461
21 Kansas State 0-0 398
22 Boise State 0-0 271
23 Florida 0-0 250
24 Notre Dame 0-0 166
25 Auburn 0-0 66


Others receiving votes: Washington 64, Louisville 46, Georgia Tech 35, Cincinnati 32, Texas A&M 28, Baylor 23, Utah 22, Mississippi State 21, SOUFLA 12, NCSTATE 11, Louisiana Tech 10, Brigham Young 10, Virginia 9, Houston 7, Southern Miss 6, Rutgers 5, UCF 5, Tennessee 3, Missouri 3, FLAINTL 3, Northern Illinois 2, TEXASTECH 1

ESPN.com Power Rankings

RK TEAM RECORD PTS
1 USC 0-0 483
2 LSU 0-0 482
3 Alabama 0-0 463
4 Oklahoma 0-0 423
5 Oregon 0-0 422
6 Georgia 0-0 382
7 Florida State 0-0 373
8 Michigan 0-0 326
9 West Virginia 0-0 320
10 South Carolina 0-0 312
11 Arkansas 0-0 286
12 Michigan State 0-0 281
13 Stanford 0-0 217
14 Ohio State 0-0 200
15 Wisconsin 0-0 185
16 Clemson 0-0 167
17 Texas 0-0 163
18 TCU 0-0 163
19 Virginia Tech 0-0 142
20 Kansas State 0-0 141
21 Nebraska 0-0 135
22 Oklahoma State 0-0 116
23 Florida 0-0 92
24 Boise State 0-0 72
25 Notre Dame 0-0 36


Others receiving votes: Louisville, Washington, Auburn, North Carolina State, Tennessee, South Florida, Utah, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Cincinnati, Brigham Young, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Rutgers

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings

[AXOmom]

I'd heard about where we were ranked - hadn't seen them yet (Thank you Knight Shadow for the post)....I'm good with it. If I was going to be really persnickity I'd fuss about coming in behind Oklahoma, but we will have a new QB and no LaMike, so I can see how that could go either way.

Overall, I don't see anything that makes me go AACK! Are these pollsters all on meth!

I don't get putting Notre Dame (again) in the top 25 since they haven't done much in the last what...15 years to justify that ranking in my opinion, but it seems inevitable. I think Georgia is ranked too high, but I'd put them in the top 25 still. FSU....mmm, I think it's too high...not sure where I would put them. I think Nebraska and Oklahoma State have a complaint and are too low. Now if the BCS would just call me to get it all straight, there'd be no problems and we'd have a completely fair system....at least fair from my perspective. LOL.

EA: I think LSU is still top 5, but these rankings came out, I believe, before the whole Honey Badger fiasco, so that might change things slightly for them.

[wareagle93]

Originally Posted by AXOmom

I'd heard about where we were ranked - hadn't seen them yet (Thank you Knight Shadow for the post)....I'm good with it. If I was going to be really persnickity I'd fuss about coming in behind Oklahoma, but we will have a new QB and no LaMike, so I can see how that could go either way.

Overall, I don't see anything that makes me go AACK! Are these pollsters all on meth!

I don't get putting Notre Dame (again) in the top 25 since they haven't done much in the last what...15 years to justify that ranking in my opinion, but it seems inevitable. I think Georgia is ranked too high, but I'd put them in the top 25 still. FSU....mmm, I think it's too high...not sure where I would put them. I think Nebraska and Oklahoma State have a complaint and are too low. Now if the BCS would just call me to get it all straight, there'd be no problems and we'd have a completely fair system....at least fair from my perspective. LOL.

EA: I think LSU is still top 5, but these rankings came out, I believe, before the whole Honey Badger fiasco, so that might change things slightly for them.

Wow, we think alike on pretty much everything!

-LaMichael James was a great player, but Oregon should be fine with Kenjon Barner and DeAnthony Thomas. Barner would have started for a majority of teams in the country the last few years, but it just so happened that Oregon had one of the most explosive players in the country just ahead of him on the depth chart. Darron Thomas was a good QB, but Brian Bennett is really good.

-I agree with you on Notre Dame. This year, their schedule really amps up. Adding in Miami, Oklahoma (on the road) and I believe they also have BYU. Outside of Charlie Weis' 1st 2 years, they haven't really been relevant on a consistent basis since the end of the Lou Holtz era.

-Georgia has some really good skill players on offense (even with the loss of Crowell, and they have 2 stud freshman running backs coming in), and their defense (when everyone comes back) could possibly be the best in the country. A trio of Jenkins, Rambo, and Jones is just scary. All 3 are potential 1st round picks next April. Their Offensive Line, as it seems every year, is the biggest unknown. If that unit can gel, and given the fact that they don't play LSU, Arkansas or Alabama during the regular season, could result in them playing again for the SEC Championship, and perhaps even the National Championship.

-FSU is definitely on the right track. They should have a real good year. Jimbo has done a solid job recruiting, but I think they may be a year or two away (just wait for him to accumulate another 1 or 2 top 10 classes).

-Entering the 2010 season, Oklahoma State literally lost everyone, and most people picked them to finish last or second to last in their Big XII Division, and they won 11 games. They might not win 11 this year, but I can definitely see them winning about 9. Mike Gundy is one of the more underrated coaches in the country.

-I think that when the AP Poll comes out, either USC or Alabama will be ranked #1. Gun to my head, I'll say it will be USC.

[AXOmom]

Originally Posted by wareagle93

Wow, we think alike on pretty much everything!

-LaMichael James was a great player, but Oregon should be fine with Kenjon Barner and DeAnthony Thomas. Barner would have started for a majority of teams in the country the last few years, but it just so happened that Oregon had one of the most explosive players in the country just ahead of him on the depth chart. Darron Thomas was a good QB, but Brian Bennett is really good.

-I agree with you on Notre Dame. This year, their schedule really amps up. Adding in Miami, Oklahoma (on the road) and I believe they also have BYU. Outside of Charlie Weis' 1st 2 years, they haven't really been relevant on a consistent basis since the end of the Lou Holtz era.

-Georgia has some really good skill players on offense (even with the loss of Crowell, and they have 2 stud freshman running backs coming in), and their defense (when everyone comes back) could possibly be the best in the country. A trio of Jenkins, Rambo, and Jones is just scary. All 3 are potential 1st round picks next April. Their Offensive Line, as it seems every year, is the biggest unknown. If that unit can gel, and given the fact that they don't play LSU, Arkansas or Alabama during the regular season, could result in them playing again for the SEC Championship, and perhaps even the National Championship.

-FSU is definitely on the right track. They should have a real good year. Jimbo has done a solid job recruiting, but I think they may be a year or two away (just wait for him to accumulate another 1 or 2 top 10 classes).

-Entering the 2010 season, Oklahoma State literally lost everyone, and most people picked them to finish last or second to last in their Big XII Division, and they won 11 games. They might not win 11 this year, but I can definitely see them winning about 9. Mike Gundy is one of the more underrated coaches in the country.

-I think that when the AP Poll comes out, either USC or Alabama will be ranked #1. Gun to my head, I'll say it will be USC.

Well, if the 4 team play-off system doesn't work - we'll have to put our great minds together and come up with our own version of the BCS!.

I don't doubt Georgia's talent - I doubt their coach. Just not impressed with him so far. That softer schedule will definately help them, but I just can't see them playing for an NC this year. I could see them playing for an SEC championship and losing it. That, unfortunately won't help them finish in the top 4 since the SEC west is stronger.

I agree that FSU is improving, but do I think they've improved enough to put them in the top 10 - no. 11-15 I could see, but if there was one team I'm really just not sure where to put them - it's FSU.

I'm with you on Oklahoma State even though their QB is gone. Still like the coach, like the investment T. Boone's put into the program and think they are on the rise.

Conference loyatly should make me choose USC, but bleh....Objectively I'd agree with you though....however, they just had another defensive player, Devante Wilson, go down with a torn ACL and I think getting them through the season healthy will be a challenge. I think he's their third out for the season.

For us - I like Bryan Bennett, but he has quite a race on his hands. Marcus Mariotta lit up our spring game, so we don't know yet who our QB will be. We have two really good options and a soft schedule to start with that will give them time to acclimate, so that helps.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by AXOmom

Well, if the 4 team play-off system doesn't work - we'll have to put our great minds together and come up with our own version of the BCS! .

[AXOmom]

Originally Posted by TSteven

Yes, that would in fact sum up what I mean by not working out. Of course if these ended up like last year's national championship (or as I like to call it, the Boredom Bowl), ESPN will take care of that in short order. They can't afford to lose that many viewers.

[Dixie_Amazon]

Originally Posted by AXOmom

EA: I think LSU is still top 5, but these rankings came out, I believe, before the whole Honey Badger fiasco, so that might change things slightly for them.

I don't think it will be too big of a problem. Other talent will step up. Since the quarterback from Penn State came here we may be using a 2 quarterback system again.

I am more concerned about how Arkansas will do after the coach's scandal.

[AXOmom]

Originally Posted by Dixie_Amazon

I don't think it will be too big of a problem. Other talent will step up. Since the quarterback from Penn State came here we may be using a 2 quarterback system again.

I am more concerned about how Arkansas will do after the coach's scandal.

I agree that LSU is loaded, and I don't think losing him will take them out of the top five - just might move them around a little bit in it.

I actually forgot all about Bobby Petrino. UW's old defensive coach apparently just took the mistress' job which I think....will suit him well. .

[WCsweet<3]

Yeah, I'm fine with being where we are. I also wonder if LSU would have been ranked lower had the rankings come out after the fact. Lastly, Boise State at number 24? Damn straight!

[AXOmom]

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

Yeah, I'm fine with being where we are. I also wonder if LSU would have been ranked lower had the rankings come out after the fact. Lastly, Boise State at number 24? Damn straight!

They graduated something like 3/4's of their team. I think BSU is about to take a long trip back to reality-land. . If not - Peterson is one heck of a coach and if Chip ever really does leave for the NFL - we need to pick him up pronto!

[christiangirl]

'Nuff said.

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

'Nuff said.

Did y'all have to embarass my Red Wolves so badly? And, on national television?

[AXOmom]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

Did y'all have to embarass my Red Wolves so badly? And, on national television?

Hey, you scored 34 points. Granted most of those came in the 3rd quarter when we were playing the cheerleaders and the band, but still! .


PS - You really needed Michael Dyer.