Bias Free Poll (After Week 3)

Here is the bias-free college football top ten--free of preseason poll non sense and based on the play (and how I think) teams will play the rest of the season. Will try to do one every two weeks!

1. LSU
-The most impressive win of the season was their dismantling of Oregon in the opener. The defense is flat out nasty, and Jarrett Lee is doing just enough managing the game. They do have some tough games coming up with Auburn, Alabama, and Florida on the horizon.

2. Alabama
-Speaking of nasty defense...they rival LSU in that regard. The offense is more explosive as well, however we haven't seen them do it against a solid opponent as of yet. Their is still no consensus at QB, and Trent Richardson hasn't dominated the way many thought he would--which keeps them off of #1.

3. Oklahoma
- A really nice win on the road at Florida State. However, their offense hardly looked like the juggernaut it usually is. This seems to be a trend for their offense in big road games--it will be interesting to see if this continues. The defense looked very good against FSU, linebacker Tom Wort is a playmaker who brings the wood.

4. Oklahoma State
- Cowboys waited til almost dawn (weather delay) to handle tulsa rather easily. What isn't easy is stopping this offense. Justin Blackmon is been completely unstoppable and when you back off too far, Running Back Joseph Randle can break a big one. The defense is still a bit of a question mark but the offense may be enough to push this team past Oklahoma this year.

5. South Carolina
- This is not going to be popular, especially how surprisingly inconsistent their defense has been, but I'm a believer. The D should improve, and the O is better than any Spurrier has ever had at Carolina. Lattimore looks like the best and most complete back in the country, and Alshon Jeffrey looks like a top 15 pick at receiver. If Stephen Garcia stays consistent they should be in Atlanta again for the SEC Title game.

6. Wisconsin
- I am actually a little iffy on this. The defense is a concern--they seem to have lost a lot of energy without spark plug J.J. Watt. The offense is improved, even from last season, with more of a passing threat via the right arm of Russell Wilson. The O-line is still mauling people but as of now they do not look as explosive as last season. In a watered down Big Ten it might still be enough to get back to the Rose Bowl.

7. Florida
- New coach, new offense, no problem--so far. Brantley has hardly looked like a world beater at QB, but Weis' offense has him checking it down effectively to two of the fastest backs in the country (Demps and Rainey) and they are doing all the work. On defense they are frightening. The corner position is somewhat of a concern, but their front seven is rock solid and will keep them in almost every game.

8. Boise State
- I realize they are rated #4 in most human polls. However I look at all the teams ranked above them in this poll and ask myself...do I really think Boise State can beat them on a neutral field? Their win over Georgia was impressive...but they don't have the same kind of weapons offensively. The defense keeps chugging along, but I don't see Moore having the same amount of fire power he had last season. It may be enough for a perfect season and a BCS appearance though.

9. Oregon
- This is the only team on the list that has a loss. The Ducks faltered against LSU in week one, and since has scored at least 60 points in both games since. Until the Ducks do it consistently against a good defense, they will probably have to deal with the stigma forever. The offense just does not have the strength or size up front to compete with the top athletic defenses that you see in the SEC and at Oklahoma.

10. Stanford
- The Cardinal keep chugging along without Coach Harbaugh. Thanks to Coach/Player Andrew Luck. They have done a nice job pounding the ball with Stephfon Taylor at running back to keep defenses honest, and Chris Owusu is a receiver that will be playing on Sundays. Looking forward--this team could be in some trouble. Star linebacker Shayne Skov is out for the remainder of the season, he's the Andrew Luck of the defense. That will be hard to overcome once they get into the meat of the Pac 12 schedule.


Just Missed the cut: Texas A&M, Florida State, Arkansas, Virginia Tech

Strike the Pose
1. Marcus Lattimore RB South Carolina
2. Kellen Moore QB Boise State
3. Andrew Luck QB Stanford
4. Landry Jones QB Oklahoma
5. Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State

College Football 2011

In this I will post my predictions for the winners of each BCS conference as well as who will be playing in the BCS games.

After about 2 weeks I will also release my top ten (free of bias or preseason poll bs).

ACC- Virginia Tech
-I've seen this movie before--everyone on Florida State's bandwagon. What's different this time is a head coach. I think FSU will be solid--maybe even top 10. However VT has a fluff schedule. They have an amazing chance to go undefeated even with losing QB Tyrod Taylor and RBs Ryan Williams and Darren Evans. Their new QB, Logan Thomas (a physical specimen btw) has his toughest road test is at Georgia Tech. Yeah, nothing too challenging. They could contend for a BCS title berth because of them running the table.

Big East- South Florida
-I got the Bulls as the only team from Florida heading to the BCS. Not because they are the best team (in fact I still think they are the 4th best in Florida) but because the Big East is such hot garbage. They get the top preseason contender, West Virginia, in Tampa to end the year. And their toughest road trips are to Rutgers and Pitt in conference. Also, keep an eye on them to give Notre Dame a run for their money in the opener.

Big Ten (twelve)- Ohio State
-The Badgers look like the most complete team in the conference--especially with the addition of Russell Wilson but they get fellow division (I'm not saying legends or leaders division because I honestly don't know) opponents Michigan State and Ohio State away from home. Ohio State gets pretty much every tough game at home. Overall I think they could struggle to start the season--but they get talent back after the suspensions in the form of Mike Adams, DeVier Posey, Brandon Saine, and others. I think the Buckeyes handle the Spartans in the Big Ten Title game.

Big 12 (ten)- Oklahoma
-Nothing earth shattering here as they are the preseason number one by most publications. The Big 12 actually got tougher in my opinion. While they would play everyone in the South division regardless, they will now also have to play teams like Missouri and Kansas State every year as well. And no longer is Baylor a walkover. However, this team has just wayyy too much talent and I don't think Texas has come back enough yet to make a serious challenge to the Sooners crown. Landry Jones is an intriguing heisman candidate.

Pac 12- Oregon
-I don't think Oregon will go undefeated...in fact I see them losing to both LSU and Stanford. However I see the Cardinal faltering in other games outside of their home tilt with the Ducks, pushing Oregon into the Pac 12 Title Game. Darron Thomas and LaMichael James should be a dynamic combo again, and look out for freshman DeAnthony Thomas (electric speed) to have an impact on the offense as well.

SEC- Alabama
-Hands down, Bama is the best team in the nation. Their defense which was down by Saban's standards returns 10 of their 11 starters and they may actually be better at QB with both A.J. McCarron and Phillip Sims competing for the gig. Also, they have this guy named Trent Richardson--maybe you have heard of him--who had he been eligible would have been the first back taken in the last NFL draft. Add up getting LSU and Arkansas at home this season and the Tide are my favorite not just to win the SEC but also the crystal ball in New Orleans at the end of the year.

BCS Bowl Projections
National Title: Alabama vs. Virginia Tech
Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Ohio State
Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Nebraska
Sugar Bowl: LSU vs. Texas A&M
Orange Bowl: South Florida vs. Boise State