College football fans don't appear to be quibbling much over who the nation's top four NCAA clubs are.
The gambling specific BGS Power Ratings list LSU as the nations top college football team, followed by Oklahoma in second with USC 3rd & Florida 4th.
Professional Handicappers League members Jerry Johnson and Jimmy Boyd totally concur with the Associated Press' current opinion poll that has Southern Cal on top, followed by LSU.
AP has defending national champion Florida in third, slightly ahead of Oklahoma.
Boyd would reverse that, while Johnson chacterizes third and fourth as a coin flip.
The Las Vegas Hilton has USC and LSU at 9/5 and 5/1 respectively to win the 2008 BCS Championship Jan. 8 in New Orleans.
The Trojans are just 2-0 while the Tigers, Sooners and Gators are 3-0.
"USC still has to be the favorite to win the title," said Boyd, who trails only George Smeader in the PHL's overall standings.
"They have offensive balance and, in my opinion, the premier defense in the country.
"LSU is my No. 2.
"They embarrassed Virginia Tech (48-7) and if they embarrass South Carolina this week, they'll be making even more believers out of people.
"Oklahoma is right on USC's toes, but they haven't played the same caliber of non-conference opponents.
"Miami is not the usual Miami, so I don't give as much weight to that (51-13) blowout."
Johnson lives in Omaha and was in Lincoln last weekend for Southern Cal's 49-31 triumph over then No. 14 Nebraska.
"USC is very, very good," Johnson said.
""They're even bigger and faster when you see them in person.
"It was pretty clear Nebraska couldn't keep up."
Johnson likes the Sooners and Tigers for the same reason: solid defenses.
"This could be (Oklahoma Coach Bob) Stoops' best defensive team," he said.
"LSU also has a very strong defense."
Aside from the fact Florida has "been there, done that," Johnson is impressed with the way Gator players hold Coach Urban Meyer in such high regard.
"They play their hearts out for this guy," he said
Florida meets Mississippi this week as -23 point chalk.
The "Big Four" are laying double-digit lumber: OU is giving 20 points to in-state rival Tulsa, Washington State is getting 27 from USC, LSU is giving 16 to South Carolina.
2007-09-20 13:20:40
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answered by Anonymous
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As my name implies, I am an LSU fan. First of all, none of this talk will mean anything if they don't win their last two games. Secondly, I think there is a difference between the best team all-time and the best accomplishment all-time. If LSU wins out, I think they will have accomplished more than any team in history. They would be 14-0 with 9 wins against ranked teams, 4 wins against Top 5 teams. But are they the best team ever? It's hard to compare across eras, but I think the 71 Nebraska team is the best I've ever seen.
2016-03-18 07:44:28
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answered by Anonymous
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Actually Michigan and Notre Dam are the two winningest programs in college football history. I don't like either and the only good athlete from LSU ever was Shaq. Oh yeah Wisconsin beat Arkansas last year and Auburn the year before that. I think LSU would beat them this year.
USC sucks though.
2007-09-17 12:18:20
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answered by Bluto 2
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i disagree, let's compare LSU to Oklahoma State, LSU consistently is in the top 10 in recruiting, filling their roster with 30-40% 4 & 5 star athletes, while Oklahoma State fills their roster with 95% 3 star athletes, yet over the last 8 years. LSU record since 2005 when Les Miles left OSU to go to LSU, 99-31, OSU record 104-50, yet OSU outperforms LSU with less talent. No, I think they are over rated if anything.
2017-01-15 09:39:25
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answered by Annonymous 7
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i have been a lsu fan my whole life basketball, baseball, and football. I think LSU may have on of the best defenses ever if they playing to this standard giving up 2.3 points a game, 98.3 yards a game passing, and 30 yards a game rushing. while not giving up 150 total yards all season in a game, and only giving up 90 vs Middle Tennessee who put up 555 yards and 42 points against number 8 or 9 Louisville, and to MSU bulldogs who just beat Auburn. But with early doucet pulling a hamstring i have a doubt(very little) on offense vs sec schools put i believe our defense will help us prevail. So to your question i think it is a possibility but it is way to early to tell.
2007-09-17 12:38:02
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answered by Saints 4 life 1
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LSU is good this year but they are not the best team ever. They have to go through South Carolina ( I don't care what anybody says South Carolina deserves respect), Florida, Auburn (although they aren't doing so hot), Alabama, and Arkansas. They are all good teams and deserve respect.
2007-09-17 12:23:03
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answered by ~Russ~ 2
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Nice try but you need to open your eyes. While I'm no fan of USC, I do respect their record. Sorry to burst your bubble but their record and LSU's is not even close. If your talking about this year, I can only look to the 2005 season when the "inVINCEable" Longhorns beat them in the game of the decade. HOOK' em Horns!
2007-09-17 12:15:29
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answered by kba1a 3
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Their Defense may be.This team is going to give some people a taste of reality.They are better than advertised.I hope we can keep them under 50.People can say this and that all they want but LSU is a great football team.
2007-09-17 12:17:15
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answered by BEJEWELED 5
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You mean Greaux Corn Dogs, but I'd rather be the, Fight On! theme here. Common Austin N. it's just be alot better if your on the Trojans side than the SEC team ok.
2007-09-17 12:15:39
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm sure Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Alabama, Nebraska etc would take exception with that statement.
2007-09-17 12:13:56
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answered by misfits_phreek 1
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