tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post115859725542830122..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: CFB Top 25: My Take (and YOUR Take)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158672655689271582006-09-19T09:30:00.000-04:002006-09-19T09:30:00.000-04:00Here's my Top 10 based on the ladder system I'm us...Here's my Top 10 based on the ladder system I'm using, which only considers the actual games played against other ladder opponents and whether or not the team won.<BR/><BR/>1) Florida<BR/>2) Oregon<BR/>3) Michigan<BR/>4) Auburn<BR/>5) Ohio State<BR/>6) Rutgers<BR/>7T) Louisville<BR/>7T) Michigan State<BR/>9) Boston College<BR/>10) AlabamaFreKy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322127577984239799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158642532587154912006-09-19T01:08:00.000-04:002006-09-19T01:08:00.000-04:00Scary as it is, I think Rutgers can be in the Top ...Scary as it is, I think Rutgers can be in the Top 25 all year.<BR/><BR/>But hey, they've suffered long enough. Let 'em have it.<BR/><BR/>No, Michigan is still not a Top 5 team. And I'm a Michigan fan.<BR/><BR/>Can I also point out how death threats are never necessary?<BR/><BR/>http://www.comcast.net/sports/index.jsp?cat=SPORTS&fn=/2006/09/18/479503.html&cvqh=itn_officialMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833230465240793728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158620824348350342006-09-18T19:07:00.000-04:002006-09-18T19:07:00.000-04:00I'd put Cal in there instead of FSU for the Minnes...I'd put Cal in there instead of FSU for the Minnesota win, but Josh is going a little overboard trying to say we should respect them for beating a "highly touted 1-AA team." If beating a 1-AA team ever becomes a reason to put someone in the top 25... well, let's just hope it never comes to that. <BR/><BR/>I still say Auburn is the #1 team, with WVU #2 and OSU #3, and LSU is too low at #9, but overall a pretty sensible top 25. <BR/><BR/>About Rutgers, I think theyre a great choice for a spot in the 20s. It's even better because that means your poll has 3 Big East teams, 3 PAC 10 teams, and 2 Big 12 teams, which is great.<BR/><BR/>One more thing: if South Florida can win at Kansas next week, then the following week will see a matchup of 4-0 USF vs. 4-0 Rutgers. Winner gets a top 15-20 vote from me.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923521765537437204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158620257878105352006-09-18T18:57:00.000-04:002006-09-18T18:57:00.000-04:00Dan I know it's been said (at least I'm assuming i...Dan I know it's been said (at least I'm assuming it has) but you wrote:<BR/><BR/>"Virginia Tech isn't disrespected at No. 13. Have you seen that schedule?"<BR/><BR/>Then you proceeded to place West Virginia in the Top 3? I've made it very clear both here and on the FBV Blog of my own that I don't think WVU is a national championship contender because of the cupcake schedule they play - but if you're going to put them in there in the Top 3 then you can't punish VT for playing such a weak schedule.<BR/><BR/>Don't get me wrong - Steve Slaton is the real deal and if he could go pro after this year he'd be a serious candidate as a top pick (would Houston pass over another chance at a Reggie Bush caliber player) but I dont think for one second that WVU would beat USC if the two played right now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617207710938001790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158614567921093532006-09-18T17:22:00.000-04:002006-09-18T17:22:00.000-04:00FSU is a top 25 team, but don't try and tell me th...FSU is a top 25 team, but don't try and tell me their defense is unbelievable. They gave up 345 yards and 27 points to Clemson at home.<BR/><BR/>They have a good defense, but I wouldn't put it near the top in the NCAA.Trey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158612123483050132006-09-18T16:42:00.000-04:002006-09-18T16:42:00.000-04:00Georgia...I dont think they are a Top 10 team but....Georgia...I dont think they are a Top 10 team but...can't move them yet either.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158610184479504482006-09-18T16:09:00.000-04:002006-09-18T16:09:00.000-04:00I don't get it, Dan. Which is it going to be:ND i...I don't get it, Dan. Which is it going to be:<BR/><BR/>ND is overrated (in which case, you have no business moving Michigan that high)<BR/><BR/>or <BR/><BR/>ND is still legit and Michigan is <I>just that good</I> (in which case, ND should not have dropped that far)? <BR/><BR/>As I've said all year, I'm going with ND being overrated (WAY overrated on D) and Michigan just having a very good (and certainly lucky) day. I like ND at 12 or 13 but Michigan at 7 or 8 at best.CorrNDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371462855078578516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158609241502521182006-09-18T15:54:00.000-04:002006-09-18T15:54:00.000-04:00The reason Michigan won't get huge props is becaus...The reason Michigan won't get huge props is because those of us who weren't delusional (and in this case, Dan qualifies) knew that Notre Dame was NOT a top 10 team.<BR/><BR/>It's like I said at work this morning: "Who knew that Notre Dame sucked so bad? Oh wait, I did."Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158607668100174122006-09-18T15:27:00.000-04:002006-09-18T15:27:00.000-04:00My Top 51. Ohio State - So far the best team2. Mic...My Top 5<BR/>1. Ohio State - So far the best team<BR/>2. Michigan - that is until they lose to Ohio State.<BR/>3. West Virginia - Good team and will beat someone -when is the WV/Louisville Game?<BR/>4. USC - They are due to fall and fall hard<BR/>5. Auburn - No offense no chance.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158607518996493282006-09-18T15:25:00.000-04:002006-09-18T15:25:00.000-04:001-7 could all be debated.Is Auburn better than OSU...1-7 could all be debated.<BR/><BR/>Is Auburn better than OSU?<BR/>Is USC better than Michigan<BR/>Is Florida better than WVU?<BR/><BR/>What is more of a concern to me is the fact that undefeated Louisville and 1 very close loss LSU are below a texas team that was man handled at home.<BR/><BR/>I'm all for rewarding teams for out of conference games like that, but lets be fair here. Louisville should be top 8 and LSU won a game that was still in doubt with 4 seconds left...<BR/><BR/>Joe(Dayton)Trey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158606883918437762006-09-18T15:14:00.000-04:002006-09-18T15:14:00.000-04:00USC ahead of Michigan? Dan, surely the ROAD win o...USC ahead of Michigan? Dan, surely the ROAD win over ND vaults Michigan over USC who, despite beating a ranked Husker team, really had no worries at home.<BR/><BR/>rob (warwick)Jingoisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158606655805583602006-09-18T15:10:00.000-04:002006-09-18T15:10:00.000-04:00Michigan should be ranked #3. I can understand Aub...Michigan should be ranked #3. I can understand Auburn with the win vs. LSU, but USC and WVA have not taken down a top 5 team yet...on the road by the way...and by 26 points, don't forget.<BR/><BR/>Give Big Blue the respect they deserve (at least for now)SFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526832708037362566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158605415192503572006-09-18T14:50:00.000-04:002006-09-18T14:50:00.000-04:00Seems pretty reasonable. I didn't get to watch as...Seems pretty reasonable. I didn't get to watch as much as I wanted to and I don't tend to pay close attention to the SEC (I'm in Big 12 country) so I can't speak much about some of those teams.<BR/><BR/>Couple little things to consider. Didn't BC beat Clemson, shouldn't that factor in the rankings. I'd say that Clemson is a bit too high for a win over a FSU team that is questionable to be in the Top 25. <BR/><BR/>I'd put OU ahead of Clemson as well. Though that's a coin flip situation. OU got robbed on the road (can't wait till the Pac 10 releases its reveiw on that) against probably the second best team in the Pac 10.<BR/><BR/>I might also flip WVU and USC as well. Granted its a very overrated Nebraska team, but USC has played two "name" teams and soundly beat them both.<BR/><BR/>Maybe even move Iowa behind Clemson and OU as well, if you struggle to beat Syracuse...jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158605305318214632006-09-18T14:48:00.000-04:002006-09-18T14:48:00.000-04:00I would rank USC over West Virginia. USC easily d...I would rank USC over West Virginia. USC easily dispatched Nebraska, and West Virginia's schedule is nothing to write home about so far (ever?).Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.com