Just for fun. Will list after today's finals. Will update on weekly basis.
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ACC: GATech/MiaFL
Big10: OhioSt/Oreg/PennSt
Big12: IASt
SEC: Geo/LSU/Mizz/Okla/Texas
Gof5: NavyWhere's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
My two surprises might be:Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat
*MIZZ: Pribula is playing out of his mind. Keep your eyes on Mizzou.
*Navy: I know that USF and Tulane have made more noise. Navy may be the best Gof5 team. And their schedule looks quite managable.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Thru Week04:Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat
ACC (1): MiaFL
...I now view the ACC as a one-bid league. Canes may be the only team who can make it as an At Large team.
Big10 (4): OhioSt/Oreg/PennSt/Indiana
...Oregon wins at PennSt. Don't really think it hurts PennSt too much. PennSt should still be on pace for a 10-win season.
Big12 (1): IASt
...I'm convinced that the Big12 is a one-bid league. Top four teams may be IAst/TxTech/TCU/BYU. I'm expecting the Big12 teams to cannabilize each other. Each team may have 2+ losses.
SEC (5): Geo/LSU/Mizz/Texas/Alab
...Alab gets a huge win at Geo. Tide go from an after-thought to right in the mix.
...Okla would merit a spot. But the Mateer injury is a problem. And their schedule is unforgiving.
Gof5 (1): Memphis
...Now listing Memphis as the top Gof5 team. But it's close.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Good stuff Chucky
My Irish are a very solid team that opened with 2 losses , albeit by 4 combined points. Outside looking in
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Thx, Franz! Appreciate the comments.Originally posted by franz555
I've been trying to soak it all in mentality. There's now SO MUCH $$ that goes into these Big10/SEC teams:
1) SEC depth is amazing this year. No easy outs.
2) Big10 is a little more top-heavy. But still pretty tough.
3) At first, I didn't think much of the new NotD qb Carr. But he's winning me over. It's a little unfair for the Irish to be behind the 8-ball after two close losses.
I think the Irish can still have an impact. But they need help. And keep this factor in mind, when the committee has to make a close decision: *These NCAA committees have proven to be NOT great on critical thinking.
...The SEC is so tough. There will be a 3-loss team (like Oklahoma) that will be a test-case.
...Your Irish have a path to 10-2. But I see one problem with "building a case." Their late-season schedule is very light, would be nice to see one more heavy-wt on there.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Franz, my father is a ND alum and those were both tough losses. Miami's defense played way better than I expected and so did their QB, Beck. They were a lot better than I gave them credit for. Carr seems to have found his footing and gotten more comfortable and looks like a very good QB. I think ND probably gets in if they run the table but they put themselves in a tough spot.Originally posted by franz555
I feel like the 12 team playoff benefits ND a lot compared to most schools. I wonder if they should still continue scheduling these very tough schedules going forward, especially early in the season? When there were only 4 teams in the playoff, I understand that philosophy but with 12 teams I think they should reconsider that and schedule some lesser opponents as they would almost always make the playoff with 1 loss or fewer. I guess you can make an argument that it better prepares them for the playoff but I feel like they should change their scheduling strategy a bit.Comment -
Thru Week05:
ACC (1): MiaFL
...Canes dispatch of FlaSt. Building up goodwill where they could lose in the ACC Championship and still make it as an At Large.
Big10 (3): OhioSt/Oreg/Indiana
...Wow, didn't see that coming. PennSt un-thinkably loses at UCLA. That's a game-changer.
Big12 (1): Tex Tech
...IA State picks up a loss. Tx Tech distinguishing themselves. Still believe these teams will pick up losses against each other
SEC (6): Geo/LSU/Mizz/TexasAM/OleMiss/Alab
...Texas picks up 2nd loss. Losing at Florida.
...Moving TxAM into my list.
Gof5 (1): Memphis
...Boise probably ranks as top-rated Gof5 team. But they needed a CLOSE loss at ND to build their resume.
...Gof5 rep likely = American champ. Four teams in competition for that honor.
Outside looking in:
(13) Oklahoma*: Huge asterisk team. (*=Is Mateer healthy? I don't think they can win enough games w/o Mateer).
(14) Illinois: Illini have a big opportunity this week. Home vs OhioSt.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Nice job, Jerry. How can you not like this guy?
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Thru Week06:
ACC (1): MiaFL
...Canes had bye week.
Big10 (3): OhioSt/Oreg/Indiana
...OhioSt wins at ILL. Illini surely eliminated.
...Indiana wins at Oreg. Biggest win in Hoosier history? They're legit.
...PennSt off the upset loss UCLA. Knew they would bounce-back. Wait - What??
Big12 (1): Tex Tech
...Tx Tech rolling. TCU/IASt lose. BYU rallies to win in OT.
SEC (6): Geo/LSU/Tenn/TexasAM/OleMiss/Alab
...Geo rallies to win at Aub.
...OleMiss wins by 3 as 32-pt Fav. Think they're over-rated.
...Alab wins by 3 at Missouri. Replacing MIZZ with Tenn in my list.
Gof5 (1): South Florida
...Old Dominion had been building an improbable resume. Monarchs lose at Marshall.
...UNLV rallies to beat Air Force. Now 6-0, route to 12-0 if they can win boise this week.
...South Florida impressively takes down previously unbeaten North Texas. Listing USF as my top Gof5 team. Still think this slot = American Conf champ.
Outside looking in:
(13) GATech: Jackets get to 6-0. Season-ending game versus Georgia looms.
(14) Missouri: Tigers take first loss. Can work their way back in.
(15) Texas: Huge win over Okla. Defense plays well. Horns still control their own destiny.
(16) Oklahoma: Mateer returns from injury, but didn't look sharp. Sooners are a good team. But they have a brutal run-out on the schedule.
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Interesting game this week: USC at Not Dame:
*USC has one loss at Illinois. Trojans play @Not Dame and still play .
...Irish have two losses. I'm not sure a 10-2 Not Dame makes it. This is their last hi-profile opponent.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Thru Week07:
*What a week of results. Big shake-up.
ACC (2): GATech, Louisville
...GA Tech uses red-zone defense. They win at Duke. Jackets are 7-0, Key might be NCAA Coach-of-the-Year.
...Louisville springs the upset at Miami. Cardinals' talent is better than you think. And their runout to 11-1 looks pretty clean.
Big10 (3): OhioSt/Oreg/Indiana
...Top Big10 teams win convincingly. Top three look solid.
...USC takes 10-pt loss at Notre Dame. Trojans probably eliminated.
Big12 (2): BYU, Tex Tech
...Coogs get a great win in the Holy War. I have to elevate them.
...TxTech had been rolling. ArizSt QB returns, Sun Devils score late to get the upset. TxTech was playing w/o starting QB Morton, so that should be considered.
SEC (4): Geo/TexasAM/OleMiss/Alab
...SEC schedule is brutal. Like an NFL schedule.
...Long pick-6 at end of 1h in the Tenn/Alab game. Game-changer.
...Vandy beats LSU. Commies continue to quiet the doubters.
...Tough conference to gauge. How will the two-loss teams look?
Gof5 (1): South Florida
...Memphis takes a shock loss at UAB. Still think this slot = American Conf champ.
Outside looking in:
(13) Miami-FL: Canes take upset loss. No hi-profile opponent left on the schedule.
(14) Notre Dame: Irish beat USC in an elimination game. Path to 10-2. But I have to rate ND behind Miami based on H2H win.
(15) Missouri: Tigers get OT win at Auburn. AUB kicker misses 3 FGA.
(16) Texas: Horns probably should have lost at Kentucky.
(17) Oklahoma: Mateer wins at South Carolina. Good team. But I can't see them getting to 10-2 versus this schedule.
Per usual, just my opinion. And there's a chance I missed something.
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What about UVA for the ACC? They’re undefeated in ACC play and they don’t face Miami. More importantly, UVA already beat Louisville. They control their destiny to get to the ACC champ game.Comment -
Bump. We'll see how it plays out.
SEC is going to be a head-scratcher. Going to be some good SEC teams with not-so-great records.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Thru Week08:
ACC (2): GATech, Louisville
...Jackets win by margin. Cards win by only 7 vs Bost Coll.
Big10 (3): OhioSt/Oreg/Indiana
...Oreg beats Wisc by 14.
...Indiana rolls UCLA (who had been resurgent). Hoosiers look great.
Big12 (1): BYU
...BYU win again, this time at IASt. Coogs may be better than people think.
SEC (5): Geo/TexasAM/OleMiss/Alab/Vandy
...TexasAM uses a big 2h. They roll and surely eliminate LSU.
...OleMiss gets huge win in Norman. Sooners now in trouble.
...Alab was on serious upset alert. Fans were ready to rush the field at South Carolina. Tide come through late with two TDs to get the win.
...Vandy beats Mizzou in a slugfest. I'm adding the Commodores and dropping Texas Tech. Vandy 3-1 run-out would get them to 10-2. And that looks pretty manageable.
Gof5 (1): Tulane
...Memphis upsets USF. Damaging blow for USF.
Outside looking in:
(13) Texas Tech: Red Raiders have everything in front of them. Just not sure the At Large bid is so likely if they take one more loss.
(14) Miami-FL: Canes roll Stanford. Still likely to make it at 11-1.
(15) Notre Dame: I have to rate ND behind Miami based on H2H win.
(16) Texas: Horns were down 17 at MissSt. They rally and win in OT. Arch got injured, check his status.
(17) Oklahoma: Sooners go down vs OleMiss. Thought the schedule would get them.
Per usual, just my opinion. And there's a chance I missed something.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment
