theGM's College Football Top 10

After a couple week hiatus I am back and ready to post consistently again. Starting today I hope to have at least 3 posts a week up and maybe even more...who knows though.

Anyways a couple weeks ago I put my NCAA Top 10 up and meant to continue with it but alas I fell off the face of the earth. But here is the next installment in what will hopefully become a weekly thing.

1. Alabama - still my #1 team. They have beaten everyone on their schedule and have looked better doing it. Tennessee almost took them down but couldn't get it done. Not sure if they can beat Florida but right now they are better.
2. Texas - wins over Oklahoma and at Missouri are solid wins but the reason they jump over Florida is because they have looked better doing it. They have more chances to prove themselves starting this week AT Okie State.
3. Florida - still unbeaten and still might have the best chance to win it all but they have looked average the past couple weeks. A couple more hurdles to clear (this week vs Georgia to start) and they will be in Atlanta in the beginning of December.
4. USC - I hate putting them this high but of the top 1 loss teams they have played the best schedule. If they beat Oregon this weekend they will justify their high ranking.
5. LSU - their only loss is to Florida but they are still a good team. Completely shut down Auburn this past weekend and gets Bama in a couple weeks.
6. Cincinnati - their schedule hasn't been top notch as of yet but it is going to get better. IF they end the season unbeaten I think they could get a championship shot.
7. Georgia Tech - they had one slip up at Miami but have won all their other games. Not much left on their schedule til the ACC Championship game which they should win.
8. TCU - completely destroyed a good BYU team on the road. Probably the most likely BCS buster but would need substantial help to warrant a title bid.
9. Iowa - they haven't lost which means I should probably have them higher but I just can't. They are barely getting by in games and that matters to me.
10. Oregon - after their opening loss and struggle against Purdue every wrote them off but they haven't lost since the opening Thursday and they are looking very good.

Just Missed:

• Boise State - they just haven't done enough yet. And they can't do anymore. The Oregon win looks better and better every week but that is the only win they have. A good team that is getting pushed down due to their conference...sounds familiar.
• Pittsburgh - they have lost 1 game and are playing as good as anyone. Last 3 games are tough and could push them higher IF they win out. Good team that no one is talking about.
• Penn State - Other than the slip up against Iowa which doesn't look so bad each week they are playing good. Took Michigan to task on Saturday in the Big House. Still have games remaining to improve their status.

TheGM's Top 10

Now that we have actually been able to see who is any good in college football I will put out my first poll of the year. I don't have a huge problem with polls coming out in preseason as it gives us something to talk about but I didn't feel like I could put together an accurate poll so I didn't do one until now.

1. Alabama - sure Florida is the big #1 but they haven't played the schedule that Bama has played. Not that their schedule is anything to write home about but it is better than the Gators.
2. Florida - If I would have done a preseason poll they surely would have been #1 and still could get there. Hopefully Tebow is able to come back soon though.
3. Texas - The only game they have played so far is at home against an average Texas Tech team. I think this team could, should, and will run the table and get to Pasadena for the National Title game but as of now they haven't proved anything.
4. LSU - I can't stand the SEC sometimes but lets face the truth and say there isn't a conference in the country that comes CLOSE to the SEC in terms of competition. Wins at Washington and at Mississippi State get LSU to the top 5.
5. Va Tech - the first one loss team makes its appearance...ahead of other undefeated's?? Yup. Remember their only loss came against the team I have at #1. Not too bad with wins over Nebraska and Miami under their belt.
6. Houston - I thought the Oklahoma State win was more of a fluke then a good win but they followed it up with a win over Texas Tech. They get Miss State in 2 weeks and their conference slate but they seem like a good team.
7. Cincy - They are 4-0 and have beaten a few good teams but there are still questions. I think the Oreg State win was their best so far but Fresno isn't a bad team. They can't afford to lose a game though.
8. Boise State - Oregon was obviously a big win and winning at Fresno last week was important. A weak schedule the rest of the way means the only way they move up is if other teams move down.
9. USC - I know they lost to Washington but you had to see that coming. The reason I still have them here is because of a big win AT Ohio State. Also their starting quarterback (freshman or not he is still the starter) was out for the Wash game.
10. TCU - Not a great schedule but wins AT UVa and AT Clemson are solid and better than most other teams.

Teams On the Verge:

• Oklahoma - they have not beaten anyone of any value yet. IF they can beat Miami then we will talk but until then they are on the outside looking in.
• Michigan - continue winning. So far all 4 wins (not super convincing) have been at home. Win a couple big games on the road.
• Ohio State - had the USC game won and blew it. Haven't played anyone else of interest. But you keep winning and that is all that can be asked of you.
• Kansas - sure they are undefeated but they have yet to play anyone decent.