The Season So Far-Week 1

[olympicoscar]

Top Tier: Florida State, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Oregon
2nd Tier: Alabama, Auburn, Baylor
3rd Tier: UCLA, Georgia, Stanford

Analysis: None of the top tier teams looked great. Oklahoma was maybe the best. Michigan St and Auburn played nobody. Georgia bears watching. Not ready to get down on Florida State and Alabama quite yet. Need to watch the injury scene at Baylor with QB Petty. Michigan State and Oregon will help clear the picture this weekend.

Most Surprising: Texas AM, Georgia, USC, Notre Dame,

Analysis: Texas AM certainly put themselves into position to be a top 10 team and an SEC Title challenger with a stunning performance over South Carolina. Georgia the same. Did not really expect much from USC and Notre Dame this year, but both have tough games this week.

Most Disappointing: South Carolina, Clemson, Wisconsin.

Analysis: All 3 could have good seasons, but it's the level of defeat that made them disappointing. South Carolina was destroyed, and Clemson in the 2nd half was a shell of itself. Wisconsin in one of the toughest losses any big 10 team has taken in recent years.

Heisman Trophy: Jameis Winston, Todd Gurley, Marcus Mariotta, Nick Marshall, Kenny Hill

Analysis: Winston supposedly had a bad game, but without a key run and a similar td pass, Florida State might have lost. Mariotta and Marshall held serve. Gurley stepped up big time and if he can avoid injury will be a factor. Kenny Hill needs to follow up for the rest of the season, but certainly put his name in the spotlight.

Playoff for NC: Florida State, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Alabama.

Analysis: Michigan State-Oregon game is BIG this week. Win will solidify either team. Not ready to give up on Alabama and Oklahoma is suddenly faced with a few more good teams, especially Oklahoma State. Florida State still looks like a lock to me. Georgia, Auburn, and Baylor, remain strong challengers. UCLA took a step back this week.

Biggest Games This Week:

Actually a very weak schedule of games passed the big 5 games.

Michigan State v Oregon. Oregon a stunning 11 1/2 point favorite. I like Michigan State.
Michigan v Notre Dame. Good battle for a possible top 10 berth. Notre Dame at home should win.
Ohio St v Virginia Tech. Ohio is at home and should win by 1 TD.
USC v Stanford. Big battle here at Stanford. Give Stanford the edge at home.
BYU v Texas. Without David Ash, a tossup. A homer call maybe, but I'll take Texas by 4.

 

[WhiteMamba]

I think SC will beat Stanford.

 

[olympicoscar]

I think SC will beat Stanford.

This could easily happen. Fresno may have lost their QB, but USC looked very good. Nothing wrong with Stanford either. Should be very competitive.

 

[WhiteMamba]

This could easily happen. Fresno may have lost their QB, but USC looked very good. Nothing wrong with Stanford either. Should be very competitive.

Yes. It should be a beauty. These teams usually play good games against one another.

I see this as step one of SC taking over the #1 spot in the state of California.

 

[olympicoscar]

Yes. It should be a beauty. These teams usually play good games against one another.

I see this as step one of SC taking over the #1 spot in the state of California.

PAC 12 could be very interesting this year. Don't give up on UCLA. Arizona State also looked good on Saturday.

 

[TheLonestarDUCK]

PAC 12 could be very interesting this year. Don't give up on UCLA. Arizona State also looked good on Saturday.

Arizona is a team to be reckoned with

 

[kap1959]

Top Tier: Florida State, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Oregon
2nd Tier: Alabama, Auburn, Baylor
3rd Tier: UCLA, Georgia, Stanford

Analysis: None of the top tier teams looked great. Oklahoma was maybe the best. Michigan St and Auburn played nobody. Georgia bears watching. Not ready to get down on Florida State and Alabama quite yet. Need to watch the injury scene at Baylor with QB Petty. Michigan State and Oregon will help clear the picture this weekend.

Most Surprising: Texas AM, Georgia, USC, Notre Dame,

Analysis: Texas AM certainly put themselves into position to be a top 10 team and an SEC Title challenger with a stunning performance over South Carolina. Georgia the same. Did not really expect much from USC and Notre Dame this year, but both have tough games this week.

Most Disappointing: South Carolina, Clemson, Wisconsin.

Analysis: All 3 could have good seasons, but it's the level of defeat that made them disappointing. South Carolina was destroyed, and Clemson in the 2nd half was a shell of itself. Wisconsin in one of the toughest losses any big 10 team has taken in recent years.

Heisman Trophy: Jameis Winston, Todd Gurley, Marcus Mariotta, Nick Marshall, Kenny Hill

Analysis: Winston supposedly had a bad game, but without a key run and a similar td pass, Florida State might have lost. Mariotta and Marshall held serve. Gurley stepped up big time and if he can avoid injury will be a factor. Kenny Hill needs to follow up for the rest of the season, but certainly put his name in the spotlight.

Playoff for NC: Florida State, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Alabama.

Analysis: Michigan State-Oregon game is BIG this week. Win will solidify either team. Not ready to give up on Alabama and Oklahoma is suddenly faced with a few more good teams, especially Oklahoma State. Florida State still looks like a lock to me. Georgia, Auburn, and Baylor, remain strong challengers. UCLA took a step back this week.

Biggest Games This Week:

Actually a very weak schedule of games passed the big 5 games.

Michigan State v Oregon. Oregon a stunning 11 1/2 point favorite. I like Michigan State.
Michigan v Notre Dame. Good battle for a possible top 10 berth. Notre Dame at home should win.
Ohio St v Virginia Tech. Ohio is at home and should win by 1 TD.
USC v Stanford. Big battle here at Stanford. Give Stanford the edge at home.
BYU v Texas.Without David Ash, a tossup. A homer call maybe, but I'll take Texas by 4.

Not going to happen. OL is piss poor and Tyrone sux. Our D will keep us in the game, but the next two are a losses.

 

[TROJAN-MAN]

Yes. It should be a beauty. These teams usually play good games against one another.

I see this as step one of SC taking over the #1 spot in the state of California and the PAC 12.

There, I fixed it for ya

 

[NDHoosier101]

Hopefully Golson has a good game, we win, and the Heisman hype begins.

 

[KansasSooner]

Hopefully Golson has a good game, we win, and the Heisman hype begins.

Is Beano Cook still around?

 

[WhiteMamba]

There, I fixed it for ya

After taking over Cali that is the next step. Or does it come with the territory?

 

[NDHoosier101]

Is Beano Cook still around?

Either you're showing your age or I'm showing mine, cause I don't know who that is.

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

Either you're showing your age or I'm showing mine, cause I don't know who that is.

Seriously?

 

[NDHoosier101]

Seriously?

He died in '12. I've heard of the guy, but that's it.

 

[whywork2]

Is Beano Cook still around?

I'm predicting at least three Heismans for the kid, can't miss. Regards,
Beano Cook the no longer

 

[whywork2]

Beano was about 15-20 years ago. He made predictions and gave his observations. He once predicted Ron Powlus would win numerous Heisman trophies.

 

[olympicoscar]

Arizona is a team to be reckoned with

I did not see them play but I heard they looked good.

 

[olympicoscar]

Hopefully Golson has a good game, we win, and the Heisman hype begins.

I almost put him on my Heisman list.

 

[olympicoscar]

Nothing wrong with Beano. I enjoyed him.

 

[olympicoscar]

A player from week one I should have mentioned is Tyreke Evans from Oklahoma St. Fast as lightening. Very powerful runner. Could be an All American this year.