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Little surprised that Stanford didn't rank higher after taking down the Trojans. I was rooting for Southern Cal, however, because I wanted to see a legitimate non-SEC power oppose the eventual SEC representative (most like 'Bama again) in the championship game. They can still climb back into it after an early season loss, but I most definitely hope we don't get another all-SEC finale.
Scary to see Clemson ranked so high. We haven't really proven anything to this point, after all. We'll certainly know more after this Saturday's game, I suppose.
And Va. Tech booted out of both polls? Voters obviously have little respect for ACC teams with losses already. Can't say as I blame them too much.
And how about Florida? Looks like they may just be on their way back.
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Week 4 Baylor @ Louisiana Monroe ~ FRI - Louisiana Monroe has been the surprise team of the season, beating Arkansans and almost beating Auburn in OT. But they won't catch Baylor by surprise. The game is in Monroe which will give the Warhawks a distinct shot and I expect a high scoring game which should be fun to watch. Vee's pick ~ Baylor
Virginia @ TCU- TCU isn't looking as awesome as the have the past few years but they're still a great team. Virginia has also seemed a bit off their norm. Given that the game is at home for the Horned Frogs, I think they take it fairly easily. Vee's pick ~ TCU
Temple @ Penn State- Penn State has had a living nightmare to fight through. They've lost to Ohio University, Virginia, and beat Navy this past weekend for their first win of the year. Most pundits are picking them to win by 7 over a Temple team that doesn't get the credit it deserves. The game is at State College so you know the stadium will be packed with the faithful. Vee's pick ~ I think Temple pulls this one out in the upset special of the week.
Missouri @ South Carolina ~ Were this game in Missouri I would ponder longer but it's in Columbia. Vee's pick ~ The real USC
California @ USC ~ USC lost to Stanford last week. As much as I dislike Lane Kiffen, he knows how to prepare a team and will not lose two in a row. Vee's pick ~ The other USC
Rutgers @ Arkansas ~ Man what an intriguing game. Most years I would say Rutgers didn't stand a chance of beating the Razorbacks at Arkansas...but this isn't most years. The turmoil and distractions for the team in Fayetteville continue to mount. Vee's pick ~ Rutgers
Michigan @ Notre Dame ~ Just to be clear, I'm not picking ND because I think they're ready to return to the top of the rankings. I do think Kelly finally has traction and the Irish will continue to improve. I'm also not picking them to win because they're coming off a victory against highly ranked Michigan State last Saturday. Most especially I'm not picking ND because its Cobie's team Vee's pick ~ ND 0_0 because they are playing Michigan at home and Michigan is an underwhelming 2-1. The 1 is a blowout against 'Bama but the 2 wins were against UMass and Air Force and they weren't that impressive at either.
Kansas State @ Oklahoma ~ Should be a fun game to watch. K-State continues to improve and is having a great year but this is Oklahoma. Vee's pick ~ Oklahoma
Clemson @ Florida State ~ This could be a wild, high scoring game. Certainly it will be one of the top games to watch this weekend. Everyone says the Seminoles are finally back this year. Of course, they said that last year, the the year before that. Honestly, I do think they are a legitimate top tier team...but so is Clemson. Vee's pick ~ Clemson. I don't know what Dabo is feeding them but that team sure plays well.
Arizona @ Oregon ~ The past few weeks I've been touting Arizona as a much improved team and one that the Pac 12 needs to watch out for. Arizona beat 18th ranked Oklahoma State two weeks ago but their other 2 games were fodder. On the flip side, Oregon hasn't played a single worthy opponent so far this year. Closest would be a very talented Fresno State team. Vee's pick ~ Oregon Haberdashery
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What? No comment about the move by Notre Dame to the ACC from the Big East?
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Well, its not really a big move, football is moderate, and not really in the Conference much, the "lesser sports" aren't really the big talk generators... Plus, Atlantic Coast...Notre Dame ... not really a great fit. Both kinda suck lately.
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Baylor TCU Penn State USC USC Arkansas ND - though it'll be tougher than some are saying it'll be. Oklahoma - @ home they have this Clemson Oregon - think the Ducks will prove themselves in a big way here
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ND joining the ACC isnt a huge deal to me because as usual...they get to have it both ways. As football, they remain independent. I know that drives some people nuts but as a fan, I love it.
I wish Uconn would join the ACC. There's some talk. They're not there yet football wise but as a basketball school they are second to none and can stand right beside Duke as a premier program. And in other sports theyre not shabby either, winning several other National Championships.
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Wow! Louisiana Monroe is even more impressive whe you watch them live. They've been 2 QBs in the backfield, one lefty One righty, and its driving Baylor ceazy
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Wow, Vee! Congrats to your 'Canes on what looks to have been a wild and wooly upset over those infernal Yellowjackets! Wish I had seen it! :nod;
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quote:Originally posted by Lard Lad: Wow, Vee! Congrats to your 'Canes on what looks to have been a wild and wooly upset over those infernal Yellowjackets! Wish I had seen it! :nod;
Man! I did get to watch it and it was exactly what you said "wild & wooly" We went up 19-0. GT then stormed back in the 2nd & 3rd Q to lead 36-19. Late 3rd and throughout the 4th we battled back and finally tied it up at 36-36 with 5 secs left. (We had missed a 22 yd FG in the 4th, only the first missed FG by senior Kicker Jake Wieclaw this year and third in his entire college career!)
In OT GA Tech got the ball first and got down to the 1 yd line with a 1st & 10. My Baby Canes cinched up their belts and turned them away from the end zone for 4 nerve wracking plays.
We took over and closed it out with a touch down on our third play.
What a great game! We still made lots of mistakes, which I would expect from such a young team. But the resilience, determination, and energy with which they played tonight was great to watch. My Canes turned a corner tonight. They will still have a tough year ahead of them but now they know just how good they can be.
Proud...to be... a Miami Hurricane!
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The Michigan / ND game should should have had a much bigger point differential. Notre Dame should have been able to score more times on all those turn-overs.
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Vee's pick ~ ND 0_0 because they are playing Michigan at home and Michigan is an underwhelming 2-1. The 1 is a blowout against 'Bama but the 2 wins were against UMass and Air Force and they weren't that impressive at either.![[Wink]](wink.gif)
