Sunday, November 21, 2010

WGRF College Football Power Poll

1. Boise
After the beatdown of Fresno, people are starting to realize how good this team is.  If they beat Nevada they'll be ready to take on Oregon once Auburn stumbles.
2. Oregon
A week off was well earned after gutting out a victory at Cal without any offense.  Now preparation for Arizona, which hasn't looked as good as it's ranking indicates.  Oregon should win out, but Oregon State's win over USC means there may be two more tough games ahead on the road to the NC.
3. Auburn
Cam Newton's dad asked for money for his son to play football.  This theory is gaining a lot of believers.  Whether any money was ever given... unclear.  Whether Auburn can fend off the distractions and a great Alabama squad?  Doubtful.
4. Wisconsin
Some kind of roll this team is on right now.  I'm not terribly impressed with anyone scoring on Michigan, but Wisconsin gave up 28 points on the road and still rolled to an easy win.  If I'm Boise, I don't know if I'd rather play Oregon for a national championship or Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, the Badgers may just finish the season in the top 3.
5. LSU
An underwhelming effort against Ole Miss.  How does this team only have one loss?  Is there any magic left to play a good Arkansas team?
6. Ohio State
Is Terrelle Pryor a savior or a scrub?  Depends on the quarter, I guess.  Sometimes even depends on the play.  Led a great drive to take the lead, threw a bad pick to give up the lead, then led a final drive (with a run on 4th and 10 to pick up a first) to win it.
7. TCU
This team dropping in my rankings is just residuals from the Utah game against Notre Dame, as well as another big loss by Baylor (TCU's best win, arguably).
8. Stanford
Looked a heck of a lot better than Oregon when playing Cal.  Oregon State up next - are the Beavs making their late push? There's no chance they could win the Pac 10, but they can definitely spoil a couple of special seasons with back-to-backs against Stanford and Oregon.
9. Alabama
This is it.  No SEC championship, no national championship.  Just the Iron Bowl.  Alabama has one game to come out and prove that they really were the best team in the NCAA this year.
10. Oklahoma State
This spot belongs to Texas A&M for two wins over top 10 opponents in the last 3 weeks, but since these rankings are comprehensive and not just based on the last couple weeks of play, I give Ok State the nod with the head-to-head win and two less losses (though of course, Ok State didn't play Missouri or Arkansas...)

Next five:
Arkansas, Texas A&M, Michigan State, Oklahoma, Nebraska

Not considered:
South Carolina

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