College Football 2008

It’s that time of year.


College football started this weekend, and what a great weekend it was. I went to Happy Valley yesterday to watch as #22 Penn State rolled Coastal Carolina 66-10 (my second game in three days). There where other great games this weekend as #24 Alabama upset #9 Clemson. You had some close games and some blowouts. Overall I’m just happy it’s football season. So what games did you all watch?

 

Arsenal 3 - 0 Newcastle United...oh wait, you're talking about the AMERICAN version!

 

Why of course. Is there some other version of football nearly as entertaining?

Are those high school teams?

 

Any one of those teams I mentioned could rape the US Mens 'Soccer' Team, with their benchwarmers!

 

I was very pleasantly surprised to turn on the TV and see my USC Trojans play (they whupped up on Virginia 56-14)

I got to also see the fourth quarter of Utah/Michigan. I was ticked off this year that Sports Illustrated completely disregarded the entire Mountain West conference, so it was sweeeeeeet to see a Mountain West team beat a Big Ten team.

Take that S.I.!!!

 

This game made me happy. Eastern Carolina beating the Hokies made me even happier. Now my BC Eagles look like they have a shot at doing some damage in a weakened ACC. I just hope Miami and FSU do not take advantage of the weakness, too!

 

The Crimson Tide did a great job. I got to say that that is just good coaching getting your team ready for a big game for opening day. I was also surprised at Louisville’s performance getting almost shut-out by Kentucky, save for a safety. Last night UCLA upended Tennessee in overtime. I thought that it was a good game.

 

U. of Orygun blasted Washington state out of the stadium recently

so does my states team get up in the top 20 this year ? ........... nah ...........

 

Not a great start.

ARKANSAS ST 18
TEXAS AM 14

 

Unfortunatly probably not. With USC and UCLA back to back it will be tough. It was an impressive win though.

 

New rankings are now out:

1.Southern California
2.Georgia
3.Ohio State
4.Oklahoma
5.Florida
6.LSU
7.Missouri
8.West Virginia
9.Texas
10.Auburn
11.Wisconsin
12.Kansas
13.Texas Tech
14.Arizona State
15.BYU
16.Oregon
17.Alabama
18.South Florida
19.Penn State
20.Wake Forest
21.Fresno State
22.Clemson
23.Utah
24.South Carolina
25.Illinois

Clemson and Illinios shouldn't be in the list IMO

 

funny though Oregon has popped South Cali several times the last years.........we wait and see. surprised she - Orygun got that high of a rating

 

Clemson dropped out of the AP poll already.

 

Well Jeff, I am one of those people who believe that the players can only play the schedule in front of them. Both those teams lost, so anyone who won there game would do.

But if you need some teams here are three good teams that I wouldn't mind seeing in the top 25

East Carolina
BC
Cincinnati

 

East Carolina MUST be in the Top 25 when the next polls come out. After beating the Hokies last week and owning the Mountaineers today, they will also be the media darlings of the next week. If they are not Top 15, it will be an injustice. My BC Eagles flopped against the Jackets today so I have to take them out of my Top 25.

 

Completely agree with top 15, dg. Not only did they win, but they won convincingly. Dominated the line of scrimmage from the first play and never looked back. Where the hell did Pinkney come from. He was almost perfect, and is really starting to impress me. I got really exited watching Ohio St. have a tough time with Ohio. They should drop in the rankings one or two spots but I believe they have USC next week. Oregon looked impressive again so look for them to move up the polls. My Nittany Lions defeated Oregon St 45-14, so I am once again happy for another week.

 

AP top 25 after 2 weeks of play
1.USC (33) 1-0
2.Georgia (23) 2-0
3.Oklahoma (2) 2-0
4.Florida (4) 2-0
5.Ohio State (1) 2-0
6.Missouri (1) 2-0
7.LSU (1) 1-0
8.Texas2-0
9.Auburn2-0
10.Wisconsin2-0
11.Alabama2-0
12.Texas Tech2-0
13.Kansas2-0
14.East Carolina2-0
15.Arizona State2-0
16.Oregon2-0
17.Penn State2-0
18.Brigham Young2-0
19.South Florida2-0
20.Wake Forest2-0
21.Fresno State1-0
22.Utah2-0
23.California2-0
24.Illinois1-1
25.West Virginia1-1

 

Well it's better. Who is NM anyway????

TEXAS AM 28


NEW MEXICO 22