College Football 2009

[lsiberian]

I know this a forum of nerds and geeks mostly. (sorry to those who aren't)

But my favorite sport is by far College Football. The pagentry, rivalry, bands, fans, and games are just awesome.

For the first time in like 15 years I'm looking at a potential bowl bid for my favorite college, Baylor. For those Buckeyes out there. It's far worse to be Baylor.

What does that mean for the national title? Nothing.

Here in the Big 12 south I see 2 teams with national title possibilities. The first for me is Texas. I'm not really a huge Texas fan, but prefer them winning over Oklahoma.

Still I see the top 5 teams this way

1. Florida
2. USC
3. Texas
4. Oklahoma
5. Ohio State

Florida is obvious Tebow returns and is a monster. They have great coaching and talent too.

USC always has the most talent IMO, but they usually take a couple games off. We'll see what happens this year.

Texas is loaded as always and the Red River Shootout(screw the new name)
should be a great game this year.

OU is gonna contend again, but I think Texas is just a little better.

Ohio State may stink in the Championship games, but they will probably win the Big 10 with their only loss coming to USC. And they didn't roll over to Texas last year.

If you like college football share your thoughts. maybe how your favorite team looks and then a top 5.

 

[adwilk]

1. Florida
2. USC
3. Texas
4. Oklahoma
5. Ohio State

Florida is obvious Tebow returns and is a monster. They have great coaching and talent too.

I think your top 5 is spot on. Coach Meyer and the GATORS are gonna be really really tough. I think we'll see another SEC team crack into the top 5 by the end of the year. I got grief for it all last year but I still think the SEC is the best conference top to bottom. Flame suit strapped on for you Big 12 guys.

The Big 12 had a good season last year and unfortunately was too strong in the south to really shine. But, their bowl record was mediocre and they couldn't beat the SEC in their matchups.

This year will be a good one. I don't see Florida losing a game.

 

[lsiberian]

I think your top 5 is spot on. Coach Meyer and the Tigers are gonna be really really tough. I think we'll see another SEC team crack into the top 5 by the end of the year. I got grief for it all last year but I still think the SEC is the best conference top to bottom. Flame suit strapped on for you Big 12 guys.

The Big 12 had a good season last year and unfortunately was too strong in the south to really shine. But, their bowl record was mediocre and they couldn't beat the SEC in their matchups.

This year will be a good one. I don't see Florida losing a game.

The Tigers? I thought they were the Gators.

The sec is a good conference, but Bama lost to Utah so I wouldn't sing to highly.

 

[adwilk]

The Tigers? I thought they were the Gators.

LOL, my bad... I had just finished reading about Mizzou and my head was elsewhere...

 

[adwilk]

The sec is a good conference, but Bama lost to Utah so I wouldn't sing to highly.

That is true... I guess there were only 3 matchups last year between the Big 12 and the SEC, Texas V Arkansas, Miss T-tech, Florida OK...

I still think they're better cause I say so...

 

[dkane360]

lets go hokies! lol

 

[billy p]

The sec is a good conference, but Bama lost to Utah so I wouldn't sing to highly.

You're kidding right! Lets see they were 8-2 in last years bowls games. I know Bama lost... because IMO Utah played out of their minds) and South Carloina lost but who really cares... In the last 10 years they have won 5 BCS Nation title games including the last three BCS championship games...Tennessee in 1999, LSU in 2004 & 2008 and Florida in 2007 & 2009
Even the mighty PAC-10 USC Trojans have won only one title game in that period and are 1-1 in the big game and fwiw you don't want to know the Big 10's & 12's record.

Regards, Bill...

 

[Buckeye_Nut]

Geeesh........preseason top5??

I am totally in the dark and have no clue. I've been so busy this summer that I have zero info on the 2009 season.

I don't even know the details on the Buckeyes for '09. I know it should be respectable....... I can't wait to watch the opener!!!

 

[Tomorrow]

Geeesh........preseason top5??

I am totally in the dark and have no clue. I've been so busy this summer that I have zero info on the 2009 season.

I don't even know the details on the Buckeyes for '09. I know it should be respectable....... I can't wait to watch the opener!!!

Nut...I thought you bled silver and red. A couple of years ago, I tried to give a little love to my (pre-season 10th ranked!) Oregon Ducks, and you were all over me with Buckeye stats and traditions of success and other OSU juice. You MUST have been busy this Summer.

Here's good wishes for both teams to stay healthy and do well. (By the way, the Ducks lost 10 veteran, eligible players in the off-season...mostly due to the change of coaches...Bellotti moved to the AD position and the OC took over.)

 

[vizionut]

I think the big east will have something in the top ten this year. I hope wvu is in there!!! but louisville or pittsburgh are within the reach of a big east championship!!!! I dont really care about other teams

top ten:
wvu, louisville
pittsburgh,
usf
u conn.
yadda... yadda....
ohio state

 

[billy p]

My sleeper team this year will be Ole Miss. Their biggest hurdle IMOo if they get there!) will be the Gators in the SEC championship game. They have a favourable home schedule and Jevan Snead at the helm, with that offence and the defence really coming around in the later part of last season, they'll suprise a lot of people.

As for the top 5 its always the usual suspects...nothing really changes in that respect!
Regards, Bill...

 

[Gaigebacca]

Isberian... nice to see yet another Baylor dreadfull... I mean hopeless... I mean supporter .

Our Bears in Green & Gold will finally make a bowl game this year! You planning on going to the BU-TT game at Jerryworld? My wife, me, and 4 other friends are all going, got the $60 tickets... will be cheapest you can get to see a football game in that stadium for a long time... lol

 

[lsiberian]

Isberian... nice to see yet another Baylor dreadfull... I mean hopeless... I mean supporter .

Our Bears in Green & Gold will finally make a bowl game this year! You planning on going to the BU-TT game at Jerryworld? My wife, me, and 4 other friends are all going, got the $60 tickets... will be cheapest you can get to see a football game in that stadium for a long time... lol

I will be visiting my wife's family for thanksgiving so it's a no go on that game. Make sure you use the Park and Ride. You can go park by Best Buy in North Arlington. Get a water at the bar and they'll give you a free ride to the game.

 

[billy p]

Just a hunch

I'll go out on a limb here and predict this weekend will not be a good one for fans of the Vols or Red Raiders. I'm sure Kiffin will wish he kept his pie hole closed and Texas will lay a beating on TT because they cost them a shot a the National title.

 

[GlocksRock]

Michigan is looking good so far... I think Rich Rodriguez is onto something this season.

 

[lsiberian]

I'll go out on a limb here and predict this weekend will not be a good one for fans of the Vols or Red Raiders. I'm sure Kiffin will wish he kept his pie hole closed and Texas will lay a beating on TT because they cost them a shot a the National title.

I wouldn't be so sure on the Texas-TT game. Tech always has an offense and is never out of a game regardless of the score. Plus Leach is a damn good coach. It's at DKR though. So Texas will probably win.

The Vols should get crushed badly. That program goes the way of Texas A&M in my opinion.

 

[lsiberian]

Michigan is looking good so far... I think Rich Rodriguez is onto something this season.

An easy schedule, but it's progress nonetheless. Notre Dame is overrated and we both know that. Michigan needs to beat Ohio State before I will respect them again.

 

[redass]

GO BEARS

that is all, carry on.

 

[lsiberian]

GO BEARS

that is all, carry on.

Amen to that. I think we win Saturday.

After seeing what Houston did to OSU I'm excited at the prospect of what are better offense can do.

 

[sawzalot]

Big Upset

Washington Huskies defense outplays Trojan offense for the 16 to 13 victory.

May cost USC a championship national title bowl game.