Why is everybody underestimating Texas?? They are returning a lot of talent also. That team was a lot better than just Vince Young. Top to bottom Notre Dame doesnt have that hard of a schedule. And last year i think they only beat three teams with a winning record and a 7-5 Michigan without Mike Hart for most of the game was one of them. I think OSU can be good but when you lose 9 people on defense its hard to come back. Regardless of how talented they say the young guys are, you cant trade anything for experience. The offense should be solid though. And being from Ohio, i can tell you that Chris Wells is GOOD. And how about West Virginia? Fairly weak schedule with a lot coming back. They have the potential to go undefeated. deez, you mentioned Penn State, i believe they are underrated, but they did lose 4 o-linemen and a tight end on offense and all 4 starting DBs along with 3 d-linemen. Morelli should be solid though.
Here we go again touting the SEC...How many tough non-conference opponents do they play? How many of the six ranked teams that Florida plays are not in the SEC, or in the south? Tennessee, at least, plays California, which will contend for, and could very well win, the Pac-10 title this year. Are there any other SEC teams who are playing a ranked opponent outside of the conference? The SEC teams have a pattern of only playing conference teams or other teams south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Does Florida, Florida State, Alabama, or LSU play, for example, Ohio State, California, Notre Dame or other tough teams outside the region?
Just to clarify, Florida State is in the ACC. The SEC was too scary for Bowden's boys.
Color me biased, but my reaction to Notre Dame's "soft schedule" would be the same as my reaction to someone saying the Yankees have an "average payroll". I don't even need to look anything up to know you're wrong. Having said that, Notre Dame's defense needs to answer some questions before they're anyone's #1 team.
The SEC teams have a pattern of only playing conference teams or other teams south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Does Florida, Florida State, Alabama, or LSU play, for example, Ohio State, California, Notre Dame or other tough teams outside the region? posted by quaybon at 12:30 AM CDT on August 8 OK lets see: Saturday, September 2 Hawaii at Alabama Vanderbilt at Michigan California at Tennessee Washington State at Auburn USC at Arkansas Saturday, September 9 Mississippi at Missouri Arizona at LSU Utah State at Arkansas Air Force at Tennessee Saturday, September 23 Colorado at Georgia Thats just the month of September. May everyone's team finish #1. Not exactly FPP material, double post, no artical, oh well...
I'll say what Dodd says.
Forget ND. My money's on #13 Louisville...and when they lose I will back the Buckeyes.
Why is everybody underestimating Texas?? Well, the polls aren't. #2 is a pretty lofty position, and the Sep. 9th game should be #1 vs. #2. I think both teams are unproven commodities, given Texas' loss of VY and Ohio State losing Hawk, Carpenter, et al. There is no lack of very good athletes on either team to fill those holes, and both programs are among the best. Should be a good game.
Texas should be 2nd because they are the National Champions, just because they lost Vince Young doesnt mean that they arent champs. ND is good, but OSU kicked their ass in the Fiesta Bowl and will again if they play.
Notre Dame is good- I love their QB, and seem to be the team to beat. But, we all must realize that the games haven't even begun, so lots of things can change. eg: Brett Romar
OK, more on Notre Dame #1 - In order to be #1, you need a defense that can stop your average High School Team. #2 - You had to take your running back and make him a linebacker, whats up with that? #3 - Your best receiver is a better baseball player than a football player. Maybe he should carry a bat. #4 - Isnt it about time for a uniform change #5 - Just give up, it's not gonna happen. #6. - Notre Dame will lose to Michigan, and Michigan sucks. #7 - Do you honestly call games against Army, Air Force, and Navy an actual game. #8 - Charlie Weiss is probably saying "Damn! why did I leave New England" #9 - Rudy is too old to play now #10 - Whats up with the golden dome, that thing needs painted.
whata homer
Six Southeastern Conference teams in the top 25! The top ten is about what I would say..., the clincher..., one of the 6 SEC teams will win the National Championship! The SEC is that good! All 25 teams look good.
Hey lightman. for one who's your team? I see your a typical run of the mill ND FAN HATER. Let me serve you some cheese with all that wine. Some answers to your D.A. comments . Charlie Weiss is a Offense Master. So sit back and enjoy the show. We will have a better defense. Once again like last year, tell your teams they better be scoring more than 25 a game to best us. I'll take any service accademy team over your Ohio, Saint James jr college team your boys play. The Air Force has been in more Bowl game than any of your so called scrimmage teams. Both Michigan Teams are always talented! Are best play plays 2 sports, your right. Once again show the talent level. Are NO#1 Running back is still there. He's Darisus Walker. He's only a Jr. Get used to seeing him in the Zone AGAIN. Taking our 2nd best running back show how versatal we are. The Uniforms and Rudy is called TRADITION, KNOW IT, LEARN IT. Finally, WE NEVER GIVE UP! Thats why WE ARE, NOTRE DAME ! By the way, your team is who? I think you need to just face the facts. WERE BACK.........................
I see your response, but all I can read is blah blah blah At the end of the year when you are playing in the Tampax Bowl against Bob Jones University, we will be in a BCS bowl. This is common knowledge. Look it up.
One guy can't even spell Charlie Weis or Darius Walker's name right, the other refers to the "Tampax Bowl," then says, "This is common knowledge. Look it up," as if you can look up which bowl game Notre Dame will be playing in at the conclusion of a college football season that hasn't even started yet. Thanks for the intelligent discourse, you two.
True my typing may be off. But my facts are on. Thanks for the correction of spelling. This lightmamn likes to run his piehole but yet still hasent told anyone who his team is and any real facts! He said it best. All he see's is blah, blah, blah. Go Irish. And thanks for the support ( mjkredliner - hookem horns ) To the Black Hand, thanks for info, well taken. IM not here to run my hole about a BCS game. IM just tired of these's glue sniffers saying year after year that ND has a candy schedule. You've gotta be joking or stoned. lightman is probably on the BCS wagon. Go figure. Thanks again. the4horsemen
This is fun. I work a very stressful job, and I laugh out loud at these threads. Dude, the whole "look it up" thing is a joke. Ever watch any Will Ferrell movies? I was just bustin balls, like real guys do. Sorry if you got your feelings hurt or for the "unintelligent discourse". But this is SPORTS, where Beer drinking is expected, belching and farting encouraged, hookers welcomed. Geesh, IF you two even have a girl, she probably makes you tuck your sack back and wont let you pee standing up. So enjoy your personal copy of Brokeback Mountain and if at all possible grow some testicles. Oh, and for the record....... Notre Dame still sucks balls and OHIO STATE will keep their #1 rating. Hugs and Kisses Your Friendly Neighborhood Sports Guy
OSU better bring their testicles to Austin...
If we win there, take care of business with Iowa, PSU, and Mich. We will be playin for another National Championship. We are hiring Maurice Clarett for our scouting team, so if you see a dude with a kevlar vest and 4 or 5 guns, dont worry. Too bad we dont play the Irish, we need another tune up game. Although Cincinnati will be tougher
I think you all should let Maurice dot the " i ". Good luck Sep. 9th
Please do not associate this ignorance with all Ohio State fans. 99.9% of us don't even want Clarett's name in the same sentence with the college or the team.
Notre Dame is terribly overrated! How can a squad who went 9-3 and suffered a humiliating loss to Ohio State be ranked so highly? Answer: Notre Dame is a media darling, Weis and Quinn have been made out to be the next coming of Carroll and Leinhart, and preseason rankings are always wrong, anyway. Can't wait for the pretenders to get knocked on their posteriors.
jojomfd1 Don't worry, I don't hold mjkredliner's comments against Ohio State fans because y'all don't know any better. BECAUSE YOU'RE ALL IGNORANT. PSU HAS SCOREBOARD SUCKA!
Oh one more thing, jojomfd1.... Santonio Holmes ENOUGH SAID???
