So watching the South Carolina/Mississippi State game really got me excited for this year. The fun really doesn't begin until this Saturday so here's what I will do. Each week I will make a BCS prediction by predicting what the 5 BCS bowls are each week. This week I will also give predictions to who will win these games.
We'll start this one by telling who will win each conference...
Big East - Louisville
I feel West Virginia is more talented but will have too tough of a time upstaging the Cardinals at Papa John's Stadium. If the game were played in Morgantown my prediction would be different, but Louisville it is.
ACC - Miami
I think the 'Canes might have the best overall defense in the nation this season. If they get by the Seminoles in week one, a title berth could be in hand.
Big Ten - Iowa
Okay you heard it here first. The Hawkeyes will win the Big Ten crown. They are just as talented Ohio State and get them at home. Penn State is off of the schedule, and with a win in the big house the Hawkeyes could be playing for a national title.
Big XII - Texas
Questions remain on offense but a lot of the defense is back. With the Sooners loosing Rhett Bomar the Longhorns turn into the obvious Big XII pick.
Pac 10 - USC
USC has way too much firepower to not win the Pac 10 again this year. Their toughest conference game will be Cal who they host this season the week before the showdown with Notre Dame. It will be tough but USC will repeat yet again.
SEC - Auburn
The SEC is loaded this year but Auburn is my favorite. Florida has too rough of a schedule and LSU has to go to the Jungle.
So the BCS looks like this to me...
Sugar:
Louisville vs. Auburn
Rose:
Iowa vs. USC
Orange:
Ohio State vs. LSU
Fiesta
Texas vs. Texas Christian
National Championship:
Notre Dame vs. Miami
There you go, take it to vegas and make millions.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
The Heisman
The most notable individual award in any sport. Not a Cy Young award, not an MVP...It's the Heisman Trophy. People complain that it obviously does not go to the best player in college football because of the lack of success that recent winners have had in the pro ranks. Duh, it doesn't say anything about being a good pro. Lets look at this years candidates...
Wide Recievers:
Ted Ginn - Ohio State
One of the most athletic players in all of college football, Ginn is always exciting to watch. Arguably the fastest player in the nation Ginn can get behind nearly any defensive secondary and put a hurting on opponents. Oh yeah, he returns punts too.
Calvin Johnson - Georgia Tech
A very darkhorse to actually win the Heisman, Johnson is just as good as any other reciever in college football. He can stop on a dime and catches just about anything thrown on his side of the field. Don'e believe me? See for yourself.
Jeff Samardzija - Notre Dame
Brady Quinn's favorite target, the 6'5'' Samardzija came out of nowhere to set the Notre Dame single season record for receptions and scores last season. "The Shark" will bite many opponents this season, and if it wasn't for a great quarterback and excellent running back, would be a legit contender.
D'Wayne Jarrett - Southern California
Jarrett lead the nation by snagging 16 touchdown passes a year ago. He will have Steve Smith playing opposite of him as he will be the favorite target of young quarterback John David Booty. Booty being an unexperienced quarterback isn't going to be Matt Lienart and will likely keep Jarrett from turning into a true contender.
Running Backs:
Garrett Wolfe - RB - Northern Illinois Univ.
The 5'7'' running back is a darkhorse, but his stats don't lie. He ran for over 1500 yards last season, including a 148 yard erruption in week one in the big house and then 248 more against Northwestern. He's a legit back, but unless he has a big performance in week one at the Horseshoe, his chances are shot.
Mike Hart - RB - Michigan
He may have had a down year while being plauged by injury all last season, but Hart is still one of the top backs in the nation. He will be on national television nearly every weekend and with big performances against Notre Dame and Ohio State, he could quickly turn into a frontrunner.
Kenny Irons - RB - Auburn
He might not be the best back in the nation, but Irons will carry the load for the Tigers offense this year. If he can put up near 1500 yards and the Tigers make a run at a title game berth, Irons will have to be considered.
Darius Walker - RB - Notre Dame
Not the star of this offense by any means but if you were to put him in just about uniform in the country, Walker would be a 1500 yard rusher. Excellent at catching the ball out of the backfield as well. If Charlie Weis decides to give Walker more of the load this season, he couuld very well wind up in New York come December.
Steve Slaton - RB - West Virginia
His 204 yards against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in January don't lie. Slaton will be a sophomore, if he can avoid the Sophomore jinx he will be a serious contender to be a finalist. He will carry more of the load this season and could be amongst the leading rushers in the nation.
Marshawn Lynch - California
A stud of a back that will get more exposure than any other player in the Pac 10 this season. A near 1300 yard back last year, Lynch will get more carries this season and will near the 1500 yard mark. If the Bears perform as a team, Lynch has a real shot at being a finalist.
Michael Bush - Louisville
No relation to the winner of last years award, not even the same kind of runner. Michael is a grinder that will run people over. Playing at Louisville will really hurt him, unless of a miracle, don't expect to see Bush in New York.
Adrian Peterson - RB - Oklahoma
The running back with the best shot at winning has to be Peterson. He's the best back in the country when healthy and will carry the load for the Sooners offensively this season. If he stays healthy all year, hes a shoe in to be a finalist.
Quarterbacks:
Chris Leak - Florida
Is it Leak's time yet? The answer to that is no. He is an excellent quarterback, but he's not running an offesne that fits him well. Also a brutal schedule will keep the Heisman ceremony Gatorless, as the BCS will be lacking any Gators as well.
Drew Tate - Iowa
Tate is one of the most enjoyable players in college football to watch play. That won't win him any votes though. Unless the Hawks are playing for a national title, dont expect to see Tate as a finalist.
Brian Brohm - Louisville
Probably has the second highest ceiling in the pro ranks out of any quarterback in college football today. An excellent drop back passer, but Brohm will be hurt as will his teammate Bush, for playing in Louisville.
Troy Smith - Ohio State
He losses Santonio Holmes at reciever and also losses his tight end for the year. Smith is able to scramble and probably the best of any quarterback in the nation at it. If Ohio State wins the Big Ten, Smith will be a big reason why. Expect to see him in New York.
Brady Quinn - Notre Dame
The obvious favorite coming into this season is the "Mighty Quinn". Five and a half as many touchdowns last season as touchdowns. Two great recievers and an excellent tight end to throw to. Playing at Notre Dame, a team that will most likely contend for another National Title this season. All these are the reasons that Brady will be striking the pose in early December.
My Prediction:
Finalists:
Quinn, Smith, Lynch, and Peterson.
4th - Lynch
3rd - Smith
2nd - Peterson
1st - Quinn
Wide Recievers:
Ted Ginn - Ohio State
One of the most athletic players in all of college football, Ginn is always exciting to watch. Arguably the fastest player in the nation Ginn can get behind nearly any defensive secondary and put a hurting on opponents. Oh yeah, he returns punts too.
Calvin Johnson - Georgia Tech
A very darkhorse to actually win the Heisman, Johnson is just as good as any other reciever in college football. He can stop on a dime and catches just about anything thrown on his side of the field. Don'e believe me? See for yourself.
Jeff Samardzija - Notre Dame
Brady Quinn's favorite target, the 6'5'' Samardzija came out of nowhere to set the Notre Dame single season record for receptions and scores last season. "The Shark" will bite many opponents this season, and if it wasn't for a great quarterback and excellent running back, would be a legit contender.
D'Wayne Jarrett - Southern California
Jarrett lead the nation by snagging 16 touchdown passes a year ago. He will have Steve Smith playing opposite of him as he will be the favorite target of young quarterback John David Booty. Booty being an unexperienced quarterback isn't going to be Matt Lienart and will likely keep Jarrett from turning into a true contender.
Running Backs:
Garrett Wolfe - RB - Northern Illinois Univ.
The 5'7'' running back is a darkhorse, but his stats don't lie. He ran for over 1500 yards last season, including a 148 yard erruption in week one in the big house and then 248 more against Northwestern. He's a legit back, but unless he has a big performance in week one at the Horseshoe, his chances are shot.
Mike Hart - RB - Michigan
He may have had a down year while being plauged by injury all last season, but Hart is still one of the top backs in the nation. He will be on national television nearly every weekend and with big performances against Notre Dame and Ohio State, he could quickly turn into a frontrunner.
Kenny Irons - RB - Auburn
He might not be the best back in the nation, but Irons will carry the load for the Tigers offense this year. If he can put up near 1500 yards and the Tigers make a run at a title game berth, Irons will have to be considered.
Darius Walker - RB - Notre Dame
Not the star of this offense by any means but if you were to put him in just about uniform in the country, Walker would be a 1500 yard rusher. Excellent at catching the ball out of the backfield as well. If Charlie Weis decides to give Walker more of the load this season, he couuld very well wind up in New York come December.
Steve Slaton - RB - West Virginia
His 204 yards against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in January don't lie. Slaton will be a sophomore, if he can avoid the Sophomore jinx he will be a serious contender to be a finalist. He will carry more of the load this season and could be amongst the leading rushers in the nation.
Marshawn Lynch - California
A stud of a back that will get more exposure than any other player in the Pac 10 this season. A near 1300 yard back last year, Lynch will get more carries this season and will near the 1500 yard mark. If the Bears perform as a team, Lynch has a real shot at being a finalist.
Michael Bush - Louisville
No relation to the winner of last years award, not even the same kind of runner. Michael is a grinder that will run people over. Playing at Louisville will really hurt him, unless of a miracle, don't expect to see Bush in New York.
Adrian Peterson - RB - Oklahoma
The running back with the best shot at winning has to be Peterson. He's the best back in the country when healthy and will carry the load for the Sooners offensively this season. If he stays healthy all year, hes a shoe in to be a finalist.
Quarterbacks:
Chris Leak - Florida
Is it Leak's time yet? The answer to that is no. He is an excellent quarterback, but he's not running an offesne that fits him well. Also a brutal schedule will keep the Heisman ceremony Gatorless, as the BCS will be lacking any Gators as well.
Drew Tate - Iowa
Tate is one of the most enjoyable players in college football to watch play. That won't win him any votes though. Unless the Hawks are playing for a national title, dont expect to see Tate as a finalist.
Brian Brohm - Louisville
Probably has the second highest ceiling in the pro ranks out of any quarterback in college football today. An excellent drop back passer, but Brohm will be hurt as will his teammate Bush, for playing in Louisville.
Troy Smith - Ohio State
He losses Santonio Holmes at reciever and also losses his tight end for the year. Smith is able to scramble and probably the best of any quarterback in the nation at it. If Ohio State wins the Big Ten, Smith will be a big reason why. Expect to see him in New York.
Brady Quinn - Notre Dame
The obvious favorite coming into this season is the "Mighty Quinn". Five and a half as many touchdowns last season as touchdowns. Two great recievers and an excellent tight end to throw to. Playing at Notre Dame, a team that will most likely contend for another National Title this season. All these are the reasons that Brady will be striking the pose in early December.
My Prediction:
Finalists:
Quinn, Smith, Lynch, and Peterson.
4th - Lynch
3rd - Smith
2nd - Peterson
1st - Quinn
Respect for Bob Stoops
You don't have to look longer ago than the mid 1980's to realize things have changed in Norman, Oklahoma. You may not immediately agree, seeing the Sooners were amongst the powers in college football during this time, much as they are today. Do look at how situations are handled on the campus of Oklahoma University these days.
Back in the 1980's Brian Bosworth found firing an assault riffle off a balcony while wearing just his underwear. Barry Switzer's repsonse to this was "Boys will be boys".
Some have contested that Bob Stoops dropped the ball by kicking Rhett Bomar off of the team for taking money that he did not earn during a summer job. How can you even argue that point? Maybe if it was a few bucks I could see an argument, but it wasn't anywhere near a few bucks. It was well over $10,000 and Bomar claimed he didn't know he recieved the money. How can you not know when you recieve that much money when you didn't earn it. I don't think its possible. If you ask me, I give all the credit in the world to Bob Stoops for cleaning things up at OK, even if it means losing his starting quarterback.
Back in the 1980's Brian Bosworth found firing an assault riffle off a balcony while wearing just his underwear. Barry Switzer's repsonse to this was "Boys will be boys".
Some have contested that Bob Stoops dropped the ball by kicking Rhett Bomar off of the team for taking money that he did not earn during a summer job. How can you even argue that point? Maybe if it was a few bucks I could see an argument, but it wasn't anywhere near a few bucks. It was well over $10,000 and Bomar claimed he didn't know he recieved the money. How can you not know when you recieve that much money when you didn't earn it. I don't think its possible. If you ask me, I give all the credit in the world to Bob Stoops for cleaning things up at OK, even if it means losing his starting quarterback.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Say it ain't so...Mo
What is it with star running backs from midwest schools that win national championships in the Fiesta Bowl? Lawrence Phillips and then this guy...
Taking a break from the normal hobbies Maurice Clarret enjoys such as lying on police reports and holding bar-goers at gunpoint for their cell phones amongst other things, Mo decided to go have some fun and go get in a police chase. It was after he was finally pulled over and maced (they tried a stun gun but he was wearing a bulletproof vest so it was ineffective) that police found four loaded guns riding shotgun with him. My only question is...What kind of get together was he off to?
Later on in the morning I went and checked my campus mailbox. I found my monthly sports book but in it I found a line, which was odd in the first place, but even odder was what the bets were...
HOW MAURICE CLARETT WILL DIE
Police Shootout 2:1
Gang Shootout 9:2
Car Accident (police involved) 6:1
Suicide 9:1
Stabbed in Jail by fellow inmate 10:1
Stabbed in Jail by guard 12:1
Drug Overdose 12:1
Car Accident (no police involved) 15:1
Future Wife Murders him 25:1
zx Field (any other way) 30:1
Drowning 50:1
Natural Causes 2500:1
Still debating which one I'm putting my money on...
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