11 BEST 11s
WEEK II
1) Ohio State
Watch-out for the effect of the injury to Chris Wells. If he is unable to play the Buckeyes will find themselves dropping from the top spot.
2) Oklahoma
- B/R Ticket Guide
The Sooners have a tough match this week with the Bearcats. If they continue to play like week one you could be calling them National Champs.
3) Southern California
The Trojans defeated hapless Virginia. We don't know how they will perform against a legitimate team for another week.
4) Florida
The Gators looked great against Hawaii. They face a true test this week when the hated Hurricanes come to town.
5) Georgia
Bulldogs laid low versus Ga. Southern. They don't care if they drop in rankings now, as they are playing for a national championship and an unbeaten season.
6) Texas Tech
The jury is still out on this dynamic offensive machine.
7) West Virginia
Unimpressive in opener but if they clean the clock of the Pirates this week all will be well in Morgantown. Probably didn't want to show too much last week.
8) Missouri
Very impressive offensively versus the Illini, inconsistent and undisciplined defensively. They could come a cropper sooner than later if this act continues.
9)Arizona State
Very underwhelming and unimpressive last week. Could be in trouble in their own conference.
10) Auburn
The jury is still out on this dynamic defensive machine.
11) Alabama
This is the team the entire country took notice of this past week. If they continue to improve you could be talking about an SEC title run.
ON THE PORCH: LSU, Wake Forest, Penn State, California, Texas
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3 months ago
Replace ASU with LSU and you have a solid set of rankings.
from 3 months ago
You are right but, I can't do that yet Nick. I agree with your comment but that would be too much punishment for the Sun Devils. I had Az State #8 last week and thought they looked dreadful against the Lumberjacks so I dropped them to #9. It seems to me LSU is better than Az State, perhaps better than West Va, Texas Tech, and Missouri also. We'll give Erickson a little more rope and see if he hangs himself or can lasso the Big Beast of the SEC. I believe very shortly we'll see LSU and Wake Forest off the porch. That LSU- Alabama game could shape up to a game of the year scenario.
3 months ago
Am I the only person that believes the Tennessee man is guilty of interference in the picture above?
from 3 months ago
Hey Babytate, why is Kansas NOT on your list... while Wake Forest, Penn State, and California are on the porch, AHEAD of my Kansas Jayhawks???
from 3 months ago
Where have you been? I need you running that Big12 Northside! What about La Tech over Miss St and now versus Kansas?
We need a full report. You can't just predict each week of the season during the summer and then leave town!
from 3 months ago
"Where have you been? I need you running that Big12 Northside! What about La Tech over Miss St and now versus Kansas?"
Well, I correctly picked Louisiana Tech beating Mississippi State, in my 24th and latest article - written on August 23rd:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/50358-mississippi-state-football-a-realistic-preview-of-the-bulldogs-upcoming-season
"We need a full report. You can't just predict each week of the season during the summer and then leave town!"
lol, I NEVER said that I was finished writing articles... In fact, I plan to write my next article sometime soon!
However, the reason why I have NOT written any articles lately is... because the next article I write will be my 25th article! And of course, I want it to be a masterpiece, lolz :)
3 months ago
To be honest, I'd rather Bama just stay on the porch and be the underdog if they are going to play like they did last Saturday.
But word around here from the "other" fans is that Bama is still terrible, Clemson is just more terrible and was greatly overrated. Clemson should not have even been in the top 25, and will turn out to be the worst ACC team ever. Bama has nothing and it will show this week against Tulane. This is coming from the same people who told me last week, when I said the Clemson was going to struggle with a young O-line, that Davis and Spiller didn't even need a line to block for them. Oh, well, I guess that's why the games are played.
As for the picture, leave it to UT to find a way to try to cheat. RTR
from 3 months ago
They're nutty. Clemson is overrated but, that is because Tommy Bowden is not dependable. The Tigers are not the worst team in the ACC and will end up in a Bowl. UNC barely escaped from McNeese after trailing most of the game. Virginia was a carpet that was rolled over by Sou Cal. NC St looked like trees falling in a forest they moved so slow and unemotionally in the 34-0 loss to Carolina.
Alabama was extremely impressive in the line. This is like LSU, Ohio State, & Sou Cal. The Tide has to survive the Tulane game. After that the Tide is going to start stalking the SEC title. I couldn't be more impressed than I was with Alabama. Hey, I had you in the Outback Bowl in my Bowl projections last week. The Tide is knocking on the door.
from 2 months ago
I assume the "other" fans are wearing orange and blue, but I can honestly say there are only a handful of Auburn fans on the sites I read who are dismissing y'all's win. I even read statements like, "if you don't think that was an impressive win, you're on crack," by AU fans directed at the few who were trying to downplay the win. I completely agree.
I do think Clemson was a little overrated, but even if they were, that was a dang impressive performance by Bama.
I, for one, am ready to get back to the days of the Iron Bowl meaning something outside of the state of Alabama. More power to your Tide and hopefully a matchup between Top 10 teams in November!
2 months ago
Solid article. I would say that the jury isn't still out on Auburn's defense, as it was pretty damn impressive, albeit against ULM. I would say the jury is out on the passing game though. God I hope that was a fluke.
And as for 'Bama, I think it's very possible that they're the real deal, but it's too early to tell. If anything, I have regained my respect for the Crimson Tide football team. Ingram looks like a stud. They won't be taken lightly by this Auburn fan, unless it turns out the Clemson game was a fluke. Though, sadly, I don't think it was.
from 2 months ago
Alabama and Auburn are both going to be good this season. In my Bowl projections 2 weeks ago I put Bama in the Outback and Auburn in the Citrus/Cap 1, LSU in the Cotton. I see nothing in the 1st week to make me think those 3 won't be playing on New Year's Day.
In my comments for Auburn I'm saying they are a dynamic defensive machine. Texas Tech, a dynamic offensive machine.
Thanks for the comment. Why don't you step over to my "Baby's Losers" article and take a shot at this Saturday's games, a crazy 8 of national games. Alabama big men Timothy and 12 won last week.
from 2 months ago
Well I can't let 'Bama fans win all the time can I? I'll check it out.
2 months ago
Good poll, BT!
I attended the WVU-Villanova and watched specifically the Mountaineer D-backs. Coach Stew played it extremely close to the vest as the corners gave 8-10 yards consistently. I counted only three times they got in the wideouts' faces. This is significant becasue Stew has said he will meet the opposing receivers as they get off the bus. He trusts his athletic corners and safeties to take chances and make plays, but the 'Nova game looked like Rich Rod backpedalling.
It remains to be seen.
from 2 months ago
Wonder how the Mountaineers will do against a brute strength team? West Va. may have been holding back a little in the first week, or maybe trying different schemes to put it in the future opponents scouting report. South Florida will make your season, Auburn will make your ranking.
2 months ago
I like the list. I was disappointed with the way Tech played, i'm kind of scared. I'd take out Alabama, and put in LSU. They are both in the SEC, and Alabama isn't as good as they are hyped up to be now. They had the impact recruiting class, and a good gameplan against Clemson, but Clemson was overrated. I think Alabama is a porch team, at best right now. John PW isn't that good! He can't control games against SEC defenses, i'm sorry.
Nice list though, can't wait for this weekend's action, and then your list next week.
from 2 months ago
Texas Tech is probably hiding under the radar. Leach has so much power he had trouble getting it to make traction. I pulled back a little, just saving up, for the next few weeks advance.
Thanks Colin!
2 months ago
I won't argue with you, Colin, I am in total agreement with Timothy on this one. Let's just keep Bama flying under the radar, and I'll be a happy camper. But if Bama is undefeated going into the Georgia game, anything can happen. Bama and Georgia went into OT last season, and Bama wasn't the team they are now, even with the freshman influence.
Great pics BT. You're a man of your word. You said last week if Bama defeated Clemson, they deserved to be in this weeks 11 best 11s, and you came through. I thought Bama looked very good. Give Nick Saban that much time to prepare for anyone, and he is hard to beat.
from 2 months ago
Saban was a presence on the field, total mental domination of the helpless Bowden. Look for a continued move upward in the Polls for this fine team.
Thanks for the comment.
2 months ago
Oh, and the picture... definitely interference! :)
2 months ago
Good picks. I know you like Texas Tech to rise. IMO 6-10 need work on one side of the ball.
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