Tiger...what's up?

Every time I think I am back to posting regularly I end up falling behind again and not coming around. So while I say I am back....I do mean it but sometimes stuff happens.


Tiger Woods....

What were you thinking?

When I first saw the report on Friday that he had been in an accident I was surprised and concerned about his well being. But later we found out that the idiot reporters had made a mole hill into a mountain. The accident wasn't that bad and he was fine.

Since then the story has taken a few different swings and personally I couldn't care about them at all. If he was unfaithful...oh well for his wife. If he lied and she smacked him around...oh well for him.

I don't care and neither should anyone else. What Tiger and his family are dealing with is their business and no one elses. This country (and world I am sure) is so screwed up. People are so concerned with other people and gossip about other people's lives more than live their own. I try really hard not to get caught up in it too much. I don't care who married who in Hollywood or what athlete is cheating on his wife or dating someone new this week. But some people do.

To those people...get a freaking life. If Tiger is having doubts in his marriage (or if Elin is now having the doubts) it isn't your business. Let them get through it without having to explain it to you. The amazing thing about all this crap is that there are actually news stories coming out saying that they know nothing new. Great...thanks for the info.

Tiger....get your life in order and get back to golf if you want.

theGMs newest College Football Top 10

Last week's installment of the top ten can be found here. But before we get to this week's top ten lets examine my post from Thursday about the BCS imploding. It is well on its way!

Alabama beat LSU virtually eliminating the Tigers from contention.

Ohio State beat Penn State which eliminated the Lions.

Oregon lost to Stanford in a shocker which knocks the Ducks out of contention.

Iowa lost to Northwestern which gives them a loss and more than likely gets rid of them.

That is a pretty good weekend but more needs to be done. While TCU did make it to #4 in the BCS I think Cincinnati will pass them if they were to run the table. Meaning Cincy still needs to lose.

But that should happen. The other problem and the bigger problem is Texas. Will Texas lose? Florida or Alabama will be out because of them playing each other and there is no chance two teams from the same conference will play against each other in the title game.

There are still a couple other teams to watch out for, Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech. And if Pittsburgh truly has a chance then so would Iowa. But with their remaining schedule it might be enough.

Again....the key to TCU making the title game (outside of TCU actually winning all their games) is Texas losing.


Now its time for this week's top 10....

1. Texas (1) 9-0 | The Longhorns are the best team I have seen this season. They have been the most consistent on both sides of the ball and have executed as well as anyone. A couple tests remain but nothing that stands out from the rest. As long as they win they should make the title game.
2. Alabama (2) 9-0 | Beating LSU was definitely impressive and they have cemented themselves in as the best team in the SEC in my opinion. Offensively they still struggle at times which is why they remain behind Texas. They still need to win out to get to the title game.
3. Florida (3) 9-0 | Not nearly as dominant a team as they were last season which is what is keeping them down in my rankings. Still very good but not as good as the Tigers or Longhorns at this point.
4. Cincinnati (6) 9-0 | They struggled a bit with UConn which raises very large warning flags with WVU and Pitt still to come but they did win and that's all that matters at the end of the day.
5. TCU (7) 9-0 | Personally I want them to make the title game as I legitimately think they can win it but they need help obviously. Beating up on SDSU is good but doing it to Utah will be better.
6. Boise State (10) 9-0 | They move up in my rankings thanks to many losses and Georgia Tech's struggles against Wake. They really only have one more test and it is barely a test. They will never jump TCU or many 1 loss teams with their schedule.
7. Georgia Tech (8) 8-1 | As good an executing team as their is in the country but struggling with Wake is not good. But they won and in a few weeks no one will even remember their struggles. An ACC title (and no more losses) could be enough to get them moved up.
8. LSU (4) 7-2 | When your two losses are to the #2 and #3 teams then you don't drop far. Against any other conference leader (except Texas) they would probably dominate.
9. Pittsburgh (-) 8-1 | This team is performing as well as anyone. They haven't really proven themselves just yet but their opportunities begin in a couple weeks.
10. Miami (-) 7-2 | They weren't even on the radar last week but when teams lose to Northwestern and Stanford they can no longer appear on this list until they redeem themselves.

Just Missed:

Utah - they are 8-1 with only a loss to Oregon on their resume. They have 2 chances to prove themselves and ruin my dreams....starting this week against TCU.
Iowa - they are still 9-1 but just as easily could be 7-3 in my opinion. They have to beat OSU to even be considered for the top 10.

How to blow up the BCS....

Let's play a little hypothetical game today. We all want to see the BCS implode right? Sure we do. How would that most likely happen??

A non-BCS conference school would have to win the National Championship. There is no way the presidents and athletic directors at the BCS schools could ignore that.

And lucky for us this might be the best chance for that to happen.

At this time there are 2 undefeated non BCS schools in the top 7 of the BCS...TCU and Boise State. Above them however there are still 5 undefeated BCS schools (Alabama, Florida, Texas, Iowa, and Cincinnati). In addition to them though there are 5 additional BCS schools with only 1 loss that could jump them in the BCS if they win the remainder of their games (Georgia Tech, Oregon, Penn State, Pittsburgh, and LSU).

So let's just be safe and assume that 9 of those teams have to lose in order for this to happen. And if a school from one conference remains undefeated any school from that conference will automatically be eliminated because they would not allow teams from the same conference in the BCS title game.

Meaning if Florida goes undefeated and plays an undefeated Alabama team in the SEC title game there is no chance you would see that matchup again in January.

So I took at the schedules and this is what I think....

Florida needs to run the table....

Alabama would win out (which would give LSU its 2nd loss) and then lose to Florida in the SEC Championship....

Texas would have to lose to either Kansas or Texas A&M (could happen) and then struggle in the Big 12 Title game....

Iowa would have to lose one ot their remaining 3 games...most likely 11/14 @ Ohio State....

Cincinnati has 4 games left and needs to lose 1 (no way a 1 loss Big East team gets in) most likely to lose @ Pittsburgh on 12/5....

LSU would have already lost their 2nd but if they were to beat Bama this weekend they could also lose either against Ole Miss, Arkansas or in the SEC title game....

Oregon is on the outside looking in honestly since they already lost to Boise. There would be one hell of an uproar if Oregon gets in over Boise but to make sure that doesn't happen they need to lose @ Arizona or against Oregon State....

Penn State might not leap over either TCU or Boise anyhow but to be sure they would need to probably lose this weekend against Ohio State....

Pittsburgh (like PSU) probably isn't going to make it but to be sure have Notre Dame, WVU, or Cincy beat them (likely)....

Georgia Tech is the toughest to pick out a loss...they shouldn't be challenged until the ACC Title game and that might not be a challenge either....but Georgia could beat them after Thanksgiving...

That all leaves only 1 more thing...

Boise and/or TCU HAS TO RUN THE TABLE....

TCU could lose this week (watch out for SDSU in a trap game) or next week vs Utah....

Boise has 2 tough games left (technically) against La Tech this week or Idaho next week....

But if we want to see the BCS implode wouldn't it be great to finish it off with an ALL non-BCS title game of Boise vs TCU!?!?!

The potential to see this is small but starting this week there are games that matter....

Alabama over LSU
Ohio State over Penn State
UConn over Cincy
Wake Forest over Georgia Tech
Boise State over La Tech
TCU over San Diego State U

Sure there are other games and if those outcomes don't come to be there are other chances to see these teams lose but those are the best chances to see the beginning of the end of the BCS!


***if I confused you above just look at this....

Alabama beats LSU this weekend but loses to Florida on 12/5...

Texas loses to Kansas and for good measure to Texas A&M...

Iowa loses to Ohio State...

Cincinnati loses to Pittsburgh....

Oregon loses to Arizona and/or Oregon State...

Georgia Tech loses to Georgia....

Penn State loses to Ohio State...

Pittsburgh loses to West Virginia...

AND...

Boise State and/or TCU win the rest of their games....

And we get to see...

Florida vs TCU/Boise St. for the National Championship....AWESOME!!!

theGM's NFC Power 6

Yesterday we had the AFC Power 6....now the NFC Power 6. Here is last week's list in case you want to see what is changing.

After watching the Eagles, Vikings, and Saints win big matchups I think you should have an idea of who the best teams are in the NFC....there is much less uncertainty amongst NFC teams.


1. New Orleans Saints | 7-0

Was there any doubt? Easily the best team in the NFC..maybe in the league. Brees and Co. on offense are almost unstoppable and the defense is scoring at will anymore too.

A few tests coming up (kinda) with New England, Dallas, and Atlanta on the slate. But the next 3 weeks....Carolina, Tampa Bay, and St Louis....wow!

2. Minnesota Vikings | 7-1

I still have substantial questions about this team and I doubt very much that they make it to the NFC title game but right now they are as good as any.

Favre's age WILL catch up to him at some point and then what happens to this team? Favre is their heart and soul right now just like he was last season with New York. When he goes...so go the Vikings.

3. Philadelphia Eagles | 5-2

They were at #6 last week and then embarrassed the Giants on Sunday. If it wasn't for the bad loss against Oakland this team would be contending with Minnesota for second. Their only other loss was to the Saints.

They have quite possibly the hardest schedule the rest of the way. Starting this week against Da Boys.

4. Dallas Cowboys | 5-2

Didn't want to put them this high but there is no one else worth placing here. The win this past weekend wasn't that impressive (over Seattle) but the win over Atlanta was much better. This week they get the high flying Eagles in a chance to prove they are contenders.

5. Arizona Cardinals | 4-3

Not sure what to make of this team but they will probably win the division there. Warner threw 5 picks and they still had a shot. The run defense caved last weekend and it needs to come back fast. If they lose to Chicago on Sunday then they fall from here to off the list.

6. Atlanta Falcons | 4-3

They hung in there against the Saints and beat the 49ers, Bears, and Dolphins earlier this season. Not quite as good as the top 4 teams in the conference but surely better than everyone else.


Not Quite Good Enough...

• New York Giants...embarrassed in Philly and have lost 3 straight. Other than win over Dallas no one else was any good.
• Green Bay Packers...couldn't keep up with Favre at home and haven't exactly beaten great teams but they have talent and could make a run for the wild card.