| Matt | Brian | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | Texas |
| 2 | Ohio State | Auburn |
| 3 | USC | Ohio State |
| 4 | Notre Dame | USC |
| 5 | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| 6 | LSU | Miami |
| 7 | Auburn | Florida |
| 8 | Florida | Iowa |
| 9 | Miami | Notre Dame |
| 10 | Cal | TCU |
| 11 | Florida State | Florida State |
| 12 | Iowa | Oklahoma |
| 13 | Louisville | LSU |
| 14 | Michigan | Louisville |
| 15 | Georgia | Michigan |
| 16 | Oklahoma | Oregon |
| 17 | Penn State | Georgia |
| 18 | Virginia Tech | Texas Tech |
| 19 | Nebraska | Cal |
| 20 | Clemson | Tennessee |
| 21 | TCU | Nebraska |
| 22 | Texas Tech | Penn State |
| 23 | Oregon | Clemson |
| 24 | Tennessee | Virginia Tech |
| 25 | Alabama | Arizona State |
Our Thoughts
Brian – The first and probably most wrong Bevo Sports Top 25 of the year. I went into detail on my top 10 last week, which is probably the only part of the poll I have any confidence in whatsoever. I have Oklahoma at number 12 to start off the season, and I don’t think I’d have had them much higher even if they had Rhett Bomar. I just don’t have any faith in their offensive line at all. LSU at 13 is a lot lower than most people have them, but I still don’t believe Les Miles is the right guy for a big time program. Other Big XII teams in my top 25 include Tech at 18 and Nebraska down at 21. The Cornhuskers are getting a lot of love as the North division favorite and though I think they’ve got a chance to do that while still being decidedly mediocre. They’re recruiting much better lately and seem to be back on their way up though.
Matt – It seems like so many teams are not returning keys players this year, that this Week 1 poll seems more difficult than ever. First off, teams I am not sold on are Notre Dame, West Virginia, LSU, and Cal, so if I see any slip-ups I will not be afraid to drop them down a few spots. Ohio State has a lot of question marks on defense, but with their offense laced with so much talent, I can see why some people would have them as #1. I have been really impressed with the video I have seen of the Texas scrimmages. Selvin Young looks almost as fast as Jamaal Charles. Texas vs. Ohio State is definitely going to be the match-up to watch, and don’t worry, I will be there to witness it. Other Big XII teams I have in the top 25 include Oklahoma at 16, Nebraska at 19, and Texas Tech at 22.
reply to #1
Matt
August 30th, 2006 at 3:27 pm
I think you should leave the rankings to me. haha.
reply to #2
Brian
August 30th, 2006 at 3:31 pm
IMO, you’ve got ND, LSU, and Cal too high. We’ll find out this weekend a little about TCU, Baylor is not a bad football team anymore.
reply to #3
Matt
August 31st, 2006 at 1:16 am
Old Notre Dame Sucks Post
Notre Dame is waaaay too hyped as usual.