Everyone has their own favorite teams. Myself is Ohio State. Ohio State could go to the championship, but for that to happen they would need to finish the regular season undefeated and SCU, LSU, and others would all have to loose one game. I wish I could stand behind my team this year, but unfortuanately Im going to stick with the rankings and say SCU vs. LSU in the championship. Next year is much much better for the buckeyes.
2007-09-24 18:50:08 · 16 answers · asked by Iamabuckeyefan 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
lsu or florida vs. west virginia
2007-09-24 18:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by rare breed 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am a Cal fan (hence my name), but I'm not going to claim we're going to be in it. I also don't think USC and LSU have a chance in hell going undefeated because of their conference schedules. That's the reality of playing in the 2 toughest conferences. Oklahoma (a very, very good team) will beat Texas and roll over any north team. On the other end, it'll probably be West Virginia. This is assuming neither LSU nor USC can win all their tough games, even though I wish at least one would, because they truly are #1 and #2 (I'm not going to guess which is which).
That said, I'd be very excited if my Bears can make, that's what I wish for, and hey, I guess you never know...
2007-09-24 19:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by CalFan 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best two teams are OU and LSU, and I think those two could get there. But LSU and Florida could easily knock each other out of the title game because they'll probably play twice. USC is probably the 4th best team but the Pac 10 looks to be far stronger than usual this year and there are quite a few games where they could stumble. I'd like to see OU vs LSU, but as good as LSU is, I see Florida beating them once and it will probably be OU vs USC in the title game.
2007-09-25 03:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Captain Hammer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd love to see the Buckeyes get back and have the chance for redemption but I'm worried about the games against Purdue, Penn State, Wisconsin and even Michigan (even though they lost those first two).
There are soo many good teams out there. USC, LSU, Oklahoma and Ohio State could all go undefeated, and then we'd have a big mess at the end. I think it'll end up being USC and Oklahoma.
2007-09-24 19:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jon S 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
USC vs Oklahoma. I would like to say LSU, and I personally believe LSU is a better team than USC, but the SEC is much tougher than the PAC-10 and I see USC walking through their conference while I can see LSU losing maybe a game or two. Oklahoma looks VERY good. They have an offensive lineman that is 6'8 and 353 pounds. My prediction would be Oklahoma 38 USC 35. I believe Venables has settled down as D-coordinater and Sam Bradford is simply amazing. OU wants revenge.
2007-09-24 18:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by mao ying 3 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I hope it will be LSU vs. USC or Florida vs. USC. Either one, I just want USC to get beat by an SEC team so the flood gates will open up in California and everyone will cry because thier super Trojans were cheated out of a championship. Because of course you know thats what they will say.
2007-09-25 01:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It simply has to be LSU and USC. I have spent far too many hours in front of this computer typing my little fingers to the bone preaching why LSU is so much better than USC that it just couldn't possibly be right if it doesn't happen this way. LSU will crush USC and USC will whine that LSU had home-field advantage.
2007-09-25 00:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by Calill C 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My pick will be either OU vs. USC or OU vs. Florida. I see Florida beating LSU on Oct. 6 and USC might lose against Oregon or Cal.
2007-09-25 04:30:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think all the top teams will suffer a loss this season except West Virginia and Wisconsin. So they will end up playing for the championship, even though the are at least 5 teams better than them.
2007-09-25 04:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The 2007 college football season is a third over in most bastions as schools look to wrap up regular-season campaigns by the Thanksgiving holidays if not before.
Professional Handicappers League member Jimmy Boyd notes certain characteristics have emerged as clubs move toward the defining month of October and bowl talk transforms into more than mere speculation.
Boyd espouses pretty much of a what-you-see-is-what-youre-going-to-get attitude though others look down the road and anticipate a few surprises especially some involving what currently are perceived as upper-echelon Top 25 squads -- though there doesnt appear to be much room for alterations at the very top.
USC LSU defending national champion Florida and Oklahoma rule the roost one through four in this weeks USA Today poll although the gambling specific BGS ower Ratings have LSU USC & Oklahoma tied up in the 1 spot with Florida a distant 4th.
Most college observers believe the top 4 arent likely to change.
An alaphabet soup BCS Championship isnt etched in stone by any means but it might not be too early for sponsors of the New Orleans national championship game to line up Campbells as a major sponsor in anticipation of a meeting between the Trojans and Tigers.
Ive said this before and Ill say it again Boyd declared.
Its a top-heavy year in college football.
The teams at or near the top will remain there all season with very few others making surprise runs.
One encounter garnering media attention this weekend is the Friday night Big East affair between No. 5 West Virginia and No. 18 South Florida.
Canadian PHL member Steve Zukiel regards it as the weeks most appealing matchup.
Im very interested Zukiel said.
Wow.
Boyd offered similar sentiments.
West Virginia-South Florida is a very big game in the Big East he said.
The South Florida Bulls won at Auburn to show they could be for real.
They ARE the sleeper pick in the Big East.
West Virginia is never quite as good on the road.
This game either will keep South Floridas hopes of a Big East championship alive or it will keep West Virginias hopes of a national title alive.
After the BCS title tilt the Rose Bowl traditionally draws the most interest among holiday bowl offerings.
Observers hardily have maligned the Big Ten largely because of early-season woes in Ann Arbor.
The current USA Today poll however includes five conference teams among its Top 25: Ohio State Wisconsin Purdue Michigan State and Penn State though Michigan State for example has racked up a 4-0 record against teams such as Notre Dame that pack about as much muscle as Spongebob Squarepants!
Five time World Champion Handicapper and Professional Handicappers League Commissioner Brian Gabrielle has four Big Ten teams among the leading 25 and drops Penn State all the way down to 41st.
He has Michigan State 25th and Michigan 52nd in contrast Zukiel still regards UM as a Top 5 team.
They still can win the Big 10 championship still smell the roses Zukiel said.
Gabrielle has Ohio State ranked fifth nationally Wisconsin ninth and Purdue 17th.
This The BGS Power Ratings takes everything into account not just the results of one game i.e. Michigan over Penn St but all games against all opponents Gabrielle said.
I know Michigan fans are frustrated and looking for something to grab on to but it doesnt help Michigan that Penn State is not a Top 25 team in The BGS Power Ratings so the win really loses luster.
East Coast PHL handicapper Bill Fishman still gives the Wolverines a shot at a cherished Big Ten championship.
I feel Michigan is still a very talented team and one that should be reckoned with for the Big Ten title Fishman said.
Michigan was my top play this week as a dog win over Penn State.
Im still not a huge fan of the Big Ten but Ohio State is quick and talented on defense.
Boyd believes uncertainty surrounding the Midwest loop traditionally among the countrys strongest could actually prove to be a boon as each game takes on added significance.
Theres no doubt the Big Ten is down. he said.
Michigan did what it needed to do to stay in the hunt by taking care of business at home against the Lions.
That win gets them believing again without a doubt.
Wisconsin or Ohio State appears to have the inside track.
Right now it looks like its going to be a sloppy ride.
I dont see anyone running the table and home field advantage in big matchups will be crucial.
2007-09-26 08:20:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋