SC vs. Ole Miss

Anybody watch it?

That was by far the most fun game I have ever attended. The entire student section was live the entire game, I can't even talk anymore.

Our D carried us, which is weird because the last 2 games they've kind of struggled, but tonight they manned up and kept us in the ball game when our QB had some bruised ribs that limited him.

I didn't get to watch it, just goes to show rankings mean nothing, anyone can lose anytime. Congrats to SC!

I was hoping they would beat Ole Miss. That moves LSU up, which I really don't like LSU despite me living in La.

Any one who beats Ole Miss in My book is O.K.

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Originally Posted by tonkatoyman

Any one who beats Ole Miss in My book is O.K.

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LOL. Ole Miss really isn't that great of a team, they're average, maybe a bit above average. I think whoever did the rankings did a bad job.

I.E. They didn't have Miami in the top 25, which was obviously a big mistake.

LSU isn't that good this year, they struggled with 2 of their games, and I think they will end up with 3-4 loses this year.

For the most part I think they don't put into consideration the conf. that teams play in.

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Originally Posted by Neal

LOL. Ole Miss really isn't that great of a team, they're average, maybe a bit above average. I think whoever did the rankings did a bad job.

I.E. They didn't have Miami in the top 25, which was obviously a big mistake.

LSU isn't that good this year, they struggled with 2 of their games, and I think they will end up with 3-4 loses this year.

For the most part I think they don't put into consideration the conf. that teams play in.

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Neal who are your top 25?

I don't have a top 25.

I have a top 10 however.

Florida
Alabama
California
Miami
Oklahoma
Virginia Tech
Ohio State
Southern California
Oklahoma State
Florida State

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Originally Posted by Neal

I don't have a top 25.

I have a top 10 however.

Florida
Alabama
California
Miami
Oklahoma
Virginia Tech
Ohio State
Southern California
Oklahoma State
Florida State

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...cool. There are a couple I don't agree on.

USC just lost to an unranked conference opponent for like the 3rd year in a row. They are also not very healthy at their QB position. They have some good young QB's...but they can't stay healthy. They would be top 15 for me.

Oklahoma is NOT the same team without Sam Bradford. Enough said.

California would be closer to #10 then they would #1. I saw their game in person last weekend against unranked Minnesota. They struggled for 3.5 quarters.

And of course Florida State is NOT top 10. But I understand why you put them there. :) Kansas would break the top 10 before FSU does. ;)

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

...cool. There are a couple I don't agree on.

USC just lost to an unranked conference opponent for like the 3rd year in a row. They are also not very healthy at their QB position. They have some good young QB's...but they can't stay healthy. They would be top 15 for me.

Oklahoma is NOT the same team without Sam Bradford. Enough said.

California would be closer to #10 then they would #1. I saw their game in person last weekend against unranked Minnesota. They struggled for 3.5 quarters.

And of course Florida State is NOT top 10. But I understand why you put them there. :) Kansas would break the top 10 before FSU does. ;)

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I wasn't aiming for that exact order. I was just stating my top 10. Oklahoma is a top 10, or was with the Sam Bradford, which is why I posted them.

USC is struggling at the QB position but overall they are better then some of the other teams contending. California was just in the top 10, wasn't aiming for them to be close to #1.

Florida State will always be a top 10 team, one thing they always lack every year is a QB. Sometimes a good RB also. It's been almost 10 years if not longer since they have had a RB rush for 1000+ yards.

ohio state is not a top 10 team this year... sorry. they just aren't. they will have probably 3 losses before the season's out. penn state has a fantastic team this year, i would not be surprised to see them go undefeated... lsu and texas are overrated... again.

back to the original post - very entertaining game! was very happy to see the underdog win.

I'm sorry but Penn State has and never will be a top 10 team. Ohio State lost to USC, which overall was a good game. The coach has about the easiest schedule, not to mention he only plays to my knowledge 2 legible teams. Ohio State & Michigan.

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A good team can lose to a bad team at any given time, it happens. It's part of football. All it takes is to have a few bad plays, other team gets some momentum, and bam, game over. This wasn't directed to the OP by the way. I think California has a better team than USC this year, but that's a big rival so there is a good chance USC may take the win. USC vs Ohio State was another pretty decent rival that has occured over the last few years.

As far as USC losing to Washington, what some people failed to realize is Washington was at home, which they have a very sick crowd, and it can get pretty loud there. They almost beat LSU also, them being at home again. I think they are a better team then what people give them credit for. A team that has nothing to lose and will play harder then a team that has something to lose in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Neal

As far as USC losing to Washington, what some people failed to realize is Washington was at home, which they have a very sick crowd, and it can get pretty loud there. They almost beat LSU also, them being at home again. I think they are a better team then what people give them credit for. A team that has nothing to lose and will play harder then a team that has something to lose in my opinion.

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I disagree.

If USC can go half way across the country and beat Notre Dame (which they have done the last 7 consecutive years, half home/away)...which has by FAR a stronger fan base then Washington...I think USC can handle going to play at Washington.

I think you are overlooking the most obvious advantage Washington had in that game.

...no not the 'sick' crowd for reasons stated previously.

But the fact that Washington's head coach was USC's offensive coordinator for the past 7 years. That was the advantage Washington had over USC this year.

That being said. I still dont think USC is a top 10 team.
-They are not stable at the QB position.
-And they are not the same high-power offense they once were...

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

I disagree.

If USC can go half way across the country and beat Notre Dame (which they have done the last 7 consecutive years, half home/away)...which has by FAR a stronger fan base then Washington...I think USC can handle going to play at Washington.

I think you are overlooking the most obvious advantage Washington had in that game.

...no not the 'sick' crowd for reasons stated previously.

But the fact that Washington's head coach was USC's offensive coordinator for the past 7 years. That was the advantage Washington had over USC this year.

That being said. I still dont think USC is a top 10 team.
-They are not stable at the QB position.
-And they are not the same high-power offense they once were...

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I did not realize about the offensive coordinator thing, as I only really follow California & Florida State's college teams. I'm not saying that washington has a stronger fan base then ND, i'm just saying, i'm sure part of it has to do with being at home. They have a decent little crowd, was all I was saying.