Standings:
1. Dr. Funkenstein (5-0)
2. Nearsighted Nelly (4-1)
2. Man Getting Hit by Football (4-1)
2. Batman (4-1)
2. Philly Cheese (4-1)
2. Spamsandwichsan (4-1)
7. Pat Head (3-2)
8. David Boston's Career (2-3)
1. Akron vs. Ohio State
2. Oregon vs. Michigan
3. TCU vs. Texas
4. Virginia Tech vs. LSU
And the oddball game:
5. Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan
OSU def. Akron - Beanie Wells needs to zip through the Akron defense better than he did against Youngstown.
ReplyDeleteMichigan def. Oregon - The worst thing about Michigan's loss to App State is the perceived loss of prestige for the Buckeyes and the rest of the Big Ten. Turn it around Blue, you're making us all look bad.
Texas def. TCU - Colt McCoy is not as cool as his name would lead you to believe.
LSU def. Va. Tech - LSU and USC top the polls again this year just as in 2003. The one with the "split" championship debacle, remember? Just in case you forgot how much the BCS sucks.
Eastern Michigan def. Ball State - DBC has found himself in the cellar again
Pat Head
ReplyDeleteOSU over Akron - The Buckeyes will handle Akron much better than they handled ol' Youngstown State. Hopefully Beanie will get his head out of the clouds on this one - Tressel needs to make sure his players have their heads in the game - or atleast cut them off before they blabber on to the press about their mindlessness.
Michigan over Oregon - Michigan will redeem itself after last week's debacle.
TCU over Texas - The Horned Frogs defense will be too much to handle for the burnt orange. Hook 'em Frogs!!
LSU over VT- Neither team looked too hot last week, but LSU will prevail at home.
Ball State over Eastern Michigan - Eastern Michigan had 145 yards in TOTAL offense last week against Pitt...need I say more?
Dr. Funkenstein says:
ReplyDelete1. Ohio State over Akron - Zips, a fitting name for any team going up against the Silver Bullets.
2. Michigan over Oregon - m*ch*g*n 0-1 all time versus division 1-AA, priceless. I don't see them losing 2 in a row at home, though.
3. Texas over TCU - Probably closer than I would have thought, but Texas will take care of business.
4. LSU over Virginia Tech - Tech will be much better than they were against ECU, but LSU just looks too good.
5. Eastern Michigan over Ball State - Eagles eat Cardinals.
Batman:
ReplyDelete1. OSU
OSU was smart by focusing on the passing game in the first week. That experience will be very important in future games. You just assume that the running game will be there, is easier to work on, or Ohio State is needing to get much better at passing to compete in the Big Ten. I am predicting a lot more of a passing game this week.
2. Mich
I don't see them losing again. What we have here is one of two things:
1. Fluke loss, case of overlooking opponent.
2. Michigan is a team that is simply not good this year and is inexperienced in many areas. Ohio State went 7-4 and 6-6 within the past 7 years...so it is entirely connceivable that this is just "one of those years."
With that being said, I think it is scenario #1.
I disagree with moderator Neff's comments about cheering against Michigan.
3. Texas
4. LSU
Remember what happened to all the #2 teams last year? I think that is a problem with these preseason polls. How can you rank teams that have never played? Also, how can you rank teams after "preseason games" against 1-AA or "small conference" teams?
With that being said, I look forward to preseason rankings and rely on them heavily.
5. Ball State
Additional comments:
The game I'll be watching is ND @PSU. PSU is favored by 17. I'd be surprised if they win by that much.
Nearsighted Nelly
ReplyDeleteOSU
Michigan
Texas
LSU
Eastern Michigan
Philly Cheese
ReplyDeleteOSU
Oregon
TCU
LSU
Eastern Michigan
Man Getting Hit by Football Doth Sayeth:
ReplyDeleteOSU def. Akron: I spent some quality time in Panama City Beach Spring Break 2002 with some Akron cheerleaders. Fun times, indeed. I wonder if they're still jumping around and cheering on the sidelines. I'll look for them this weekend on TV.
Michigan def. Oregon: Classic maize and blue beats craptastic mid 00's neon yellow any day of the week (even if maize and blue can't beat Division I-AA yellow and black).
Texas def. TCU: If someone could actually explain to me what a Horned Frog is (and I mean a decent scientific explanation), then I might have picked TCU. I think such a task should fall upon Joe, since he made us pick this game in the first place.
LSU def. VA Tech: As much as I would like to pick my home state team, a Bayou Bengal would rip a turkey apart to mere shreds. And that would not be a pretty sight.
Ball State def. Eastern Michigan: Ah, Joe and his love of the games involving the countless directional Michigan schools. I hear Joe and one of the schools (which shall remain unnamed) are planning a spring wedding. It should be a lovely affair.
SPAMSANDWICHSAN
ReplyDelete1. osu!
2. Michigan
3. Texas
4. Virginia Tech
5. Ball State