Top 3 College Football teams

[CATCH17]

Does it not seem like Alabama, Ohio State, and Boise State are just a lot better than everyone else?

Michigan, Florida, and Nebraska seem like all big X factor teams too.

 

[UnoDallas]

I think you have to throw in Stanford - OU - Iowa - TCU


I don't think Florida - Mich are anything special

 

[Jack-Reacher]

I'm not sure that anyone stands out above the crowd. They all show weaknesses at times, and then turn right around and show brilliance as well. Being a Boise State fan, it is very nice to finally see this team get some national recognition, but you could make the case for Oregon or TCU being in that #3 spot without much argument from me.

The one argument I get sick and tired of hearing is how weak BSU's schedule is, I do not see OSU playing anyone worthwhile, Oregon struggled against the first team that was actually any good this weekend, Bama had the same problem, Texas completely imploded, OU got out of cinci with another close win. It seems to me that these supposed strong conferences, the SEC, Big 12, Pac 10 are not as strong as they once were. Smaller schools like your TCU's, your BSU's, and the Cincinnati's are becoming more and more competitive with the larger programs.

It pisses me off that Utah and BYU left the MWC, adding BSU, Nevada and Fresno State to that conference would have made it an ABC. It will be close now, TCU's and BSU's record might be enough since they have both been in the top 5 for the past 2 years, the win loss record of Nevada and Fresno can help as well.

Boise can coast the rest of the season, the next challenge will be Nov. 26th against Nevada for the WAC championship which is about as glamorous as the 3A state high school championship. The only down side to them getting a shot at a national title is they have to get "style" points. I hate that part of college football. I have no problem beating a team by a healthy margin, but I cannot see hanging 70 on anyone, there is no need to embarrass a far inferior team.

All we need is for Bama or Ohio to stumble or both, and if Oregon drops one, then it could be BSU and TCU in the Fiesta for the Championship. That would be sweet I think... LOL

 

[CATCH17]

I think you have to throw in Stanford - OU - Iowa - TCU


I don't think Florida - Mich are anything special

OU and Iowa? OU is an obvious pretender and im guessing you meant Arizona and not Iowa?

Stanford and TCU just don't seem like legit teams either although TCU has a favorable schedule for them to run the table.


Florida is as talented as anyone and they get better every week. They also have a top 3 College coach.

Michigan also looks like they have got the players in place for Rich Rodriguez to run his offense. Denard Robinson is a special player.



If there are a couple other teams to add to the X Factor list I would say it would have to be Oregon and Wisconsin to some extent because their Oline is so good.

 

[CATCH17]

I'm not sure that anyone stands out above the crowd. They all show weaknesses at times, and then turn right around and show brilliance as well. Being a Boise State fan, it is very nice to finally see this team get some national recognition, but you could make the case for Oregon or TCU being in that #3 spot without much argument from me.

The one argument I get sick and tired of hearing is how weak BSU's schedule is, I do not see OSU playing anyone worthwhile, Oregon struggled against the first team that was actually any good this weekend, Bama had the same problem, Texas completely imploded, OU got out of cinci with another close win. It seems to me that these supposed strong conferences, the SEC, Big 12, Pac 10 are not as strong as they once were. Smaller schools like your TCU's, your BSU's, and the Cincinnati's are becoming more and more competitive with the larger programs.

Regardless of Boise's schedule they are obviously a top team.

They are the smartest team in College football by far and they do a lot of deceptive things Pre-snap that throw teams off.

Kellen Moore is on an entirely different level as a passer compared to every other QB in the nation right now.

They contest every single play on defense. They never leave anyone wide open.

Even the Special Teams are dynamic. They play great TEAM football.


I would LOVE to see Boise State play Alabama to see if Boise State can find a way to overcome the physicality of Alabama.

 

[jimmy40]

Boise State could end up playing in the BCS championship game and they get the next 3 1/2 months to rest up for it after beating an always overated VT and an average OS team. Yeah, that seems fair.

 

[Hoofbite]

Boise State could end up playing in the BCS championship game and they get the next 3 1/2 months to rest up for it after beating an always overated VT and an average OS team. Yeah, that seems fair.

Fair?

What part of the BCS system is fair?

 

[CATCH17]

Fair?

What part of the BCS system is fair?

Exactly... The system is built to screw teams over and name a fake National Champion.

The fact that the ACC and Big East get Auto bids to a BCS doesn't make me feel bad about one of the Mountain West or WAC schools jumping them.

 

[Jack-Reacher]

Regardless of Boise's schedule they are obviously a top team.

They are the smartest team in College football by far and they do a lot of deceptive things Pre-snap that throw teams off.

Kellen Moore is on an entirely different level as a passer compared to every other QB in the nation right now.

They contest every single play on defense. They never leave anyone wide open.

Even the Special Teams are dynamic. They play great TEAM football.


I would LOVE to see Boise State play Alabama to see if Boise State can find a way to overcome the physicality of Alabama.

I think that Boise would have a problem matching up with their front 4 on defense against that running attack of Alabama. I think that Kellen Moore and the offense could keep them in them in the game, but as much I like Boise State, I do not see them overcoming Alabama. I think Bama would end up wearing them down and winning it in the fourth quarter.

Boise has weaknesses, the penalties are killing them, which is not at all like a Chris Petersen coached team. They do play TEAM football though, and I like what Coach Pete does year in and out with the talent that he finds.

 

[Jack-Reacher]

Boise State could end up playing in the BCS championship game and they get the next 3 1/2 months to rest up for it after beating an always overated VT and an average OS team. Yeah, that seems fair.

Then have the NCAA/FBS step in and help these teams schedule, instead of pissing and moaning about them not playing anyone. BSU has a very hard time getting anyone to schedule them. Oregon passed, USC passed, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, and Texas all refused to schedule them. I am not saying they are scared to play them, none of them want to play in this market. Fear of losing may be a factor, I say might be, but revenue is king, and this market just cannot compete with the traditional powerhouses.
They are ranked 3rd, not just in the AP, but in the coaches poll as well, perhaps you need look beyond their schedule. They have earned their ranking.

 

[CATCH17]

I think that Boise would have a problem matching up with their front 4 on defense against that running attack of Alabama. I think that Kellen Moore and the offense could keep them in them in the game, but as much I like Boise State, I do not see them overcoming Alabama. I think Bama would end up wearing them down and winning it in the fourth quarter.

Boise has weaknesses, the penalties are killing them, which is not at all like a Chris Petersen coached team. They do play TEAM football though, and I like what Coach Pete does year in and out with the talent that he finds.

I'm a big fan of Doug Martin. I think he will be a really good Pro.

 

[switzersflask]

Then have the NCAA/FBS step in and help these teams schedule, instead of pissing and moaning about them not playing anyone. BSU has a very hard time getting anyone to schedule them. Oregon passed, USC passed, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, and Texas all refused to schedule them. I am not saying they are scared to play them, none of them want to play in this market. Fear of losing may be a factor, I say might be, but revenue is king, and this market just cannot compete with the traditional powerhouses.
They are ranked 3rd, not just in the AP, but in the coaches poll as well, perhaps you need look beyond their schedule. They have earned their ranking.

Not many teams that have NC expectations want to play someone that blends in with their turf. lol

I doubt that's the case with everyone, but I've actually heard players and coaches say that it's a bit of an advantage for BSU. Hell, watching them on television is weird.

I know it's unique, but get a real field. If you want to be taken seriously, that is.

 

[Jack-Reacher]

Not many teams that have NC expectations want to play someone that blends in with their turf. lol

I doubt that's the case with everyone, but I've actually heard players and coaches say that it's a bit of an advantage for BSU. Hell, watching them on television is weird.

I know it's unique, but get a real field. If you want to be taken seriously, that is.

Sure let's get rid of the blue turf, while were at it let's restrict all college stadiums to only 30,000. Lets remove color coordinated shirts and keep the noise levels low as well. Home field advantage is just that. An advantage. I have been at the stadium and those players do not blend in to the field, every time that complaint is made, it is investigated and found to be false. It is a smoke screen used by teams who do not want to go play in a stadium where the record for past 65 games is 63-2. Coach Pete has a 28 game winning streak at home, he has never lost a home game.

They did replace the turf this year to get rid of the shadows the old blue had. I do not see much of a problem with the new blue color used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mbyreOCChw

I think that the color of the turf is no more of an advantage than the 100,000 screaming fans that USC has.

 

[Concord]

GO BUCKS!

By the way did you guys see Brutus Buckeye assaulted?

 

[YosemiteSam]

I think you have to throw in Stanford - OU - Iowa - TCU


I don't think Florida - Mich are anything special

TCU looks weaker this year. They seem to have definitely lost something. Obviously the same goes for Texas. (my two favorite teams)

 

[Concord]

I know it's unique, but get a real field. If you want to be taken seriously, that is.

That field is awful looking.

Hard on the eyes.

 

[mrwarr16]

GO BUCKS!

By the way did you guys see Brutus Buckeye assaulted?

Yea I thought they way over reacted to all this, even though the kid did plot it out for months. :laugh2: But still its always fun for team mascots to fight around a little bit. Plus it always fun to see Brutus get violated lol

 

[Concord]

Yea I thought they way over reacted to all this, even though the kid did plot it out for months. :laugh2: But still its always fun for team mascots to fight around a little bit. Plus it always fun to see Brutus get violated lol

Weird that someone would go to that length.

Coo Coo for Coco Puffs.

:laugh2:

 

[Jack-Reacher]

That field is awful looking.

Hard on the eyes.

LOL beauty is in the eye of the beholder... I like the field, but I can see why some people would not.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Boise State could end up playing in the BCS championship game and they get the next 3 1/2 months to rest up for it after beating an always overated VT and an average OS team. Yeah, that seems fair.

I spell fair P-L-A-Y-O-F-F-S.