Another Blog about College Football

FootballDaddy Rankings Rebuttal

Upon first glance I had to pinch myself to make sure I had not fallen asleep and landed in Raiderland, which seems to be chillin in the middle of Florida, with a bunch of short Leprechauns running around with candy canes and lollypops screaming "OU for the Rose Bowl!"

There seem to be some major issues here starting with how much trash can punch did you consume before bumping Notre Dame all the way to number two. Sure they beat a Michigan sitting at number 6. So, maybe you could place Notre Dame at is 6 and that's if you believe that Michigan was a serious top ten team to begin with; I believe Michigan still has a little left to prove. The one thing you do have right is that Notre Dame is better than Michigan. Just wait until the Irish face that big test against USC, and then decide if they really deserve that much recognition.

Next issue: Texas Tech. Being a Red Raider myself I completely understand why you would want to place them top ten. Sure the offense is going to rack up 500 yards per game behind Cody Hodges. How about that defense though; we know they can handle it back in the secondary, they were top five in the nation in 2004 in pass defense, but what would happen if they had to face Marcus Vick and a Virginia Tech team that you have slotted below them at number 9. Could that Texas Tech defensive line handle it? Or what about a Michigan team with a strong offensive line bringing back three all-big ten performers along with a couple of amazing sophmores in Chad Henne (Quarterback) and Mike Hart (Running Back). I submit they cannot and do not deserve to big anywhere near the top ten at the present time.

Here’s a big one, OU! No way would I bet my grandmother’s teeth on Oklahoma as a number 10 team. This team consists of…hm, well, let’s see…Adrian Peterson. Yes sir that is the team. Bob Stoops completely abandoned his passing game against Tulsa, because there is no passing game. Paul Thompson has barely thrown for 100 yards on the season and yep, 0 TDs. This team has some major work to do if they intend to be competitive in the Big XII this season.

I noticed that Georgia did not seem to catch your eye too well in this one either. I will give you the fact that they have not been tested against a high caliber team, but few have at this point in the season. They did, however, destroy Boise State and play an excellent game against a tough South Carolina team. This team has a good offensive line and a solid defense; things that win championships. Give Mark Richt and these Bulldogs a little more credit down the stretch and keep an eye on that Tennessee game, you will see.

A few more things of interest: Georgia Tech and Iowa State deserve a little more credit than the hawkeyes. Good day sir and bring your big girl panties next time.

posted by Denis @ 3:41 PM