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I don’t really like preseason polls. In the past, I have refused to do them. The bottom line is we really don’t know about teams, and I sure didn’t. My top ten is going to get blown up.
We’ve learned a few things about some programs. For instance, this won’t be another magical run for TCU in Fort Worth. They are, after all, breaking in a new quarterback along with a whole lot of other key positions.
And then there’s Auburn. We knew last year’s team was special, but wow. They may upset someone this year, but because of how the first game went, it will be an upset. And, Oregon disappointed.
1. Oklahoma–We don’t know much about Oklahoma, except that they might go to the Pac 10. They whipped an instate “little brother” in Tulsa which they usually do, so we will have to wait. Until September 17 when they go to Florida State.
2. Alabama– They are good, but their win was against Kent State. They go to Happy Valley to take on the fighting Paternos next week.
3. Stanford–The Cardinal doesn’t play a ranked team until late October. In the mean time, Andrew Luck will just pad his Heisman lead.
4. Nebraska–The Cornhuskers took care of business. They will be zeroing in on their future matchup with Wisconsin.
5. LSU–I had Oregon number one and the Tigers dismantled them without their starting quarterback. I hate to say it, but Les Miles has himself a great team.
6. Texas A&M– The Aggies pretty much mopped the field with SMU. The Mustangs beat themselves, but the Aggies had a whole lot to do with that. The offense looks on target while the defense needs a little improvement. Back-to-back games against Oklahoma State and Arkansas will tell us what we need to know.
7. Wisconsin–The Badgers looked like a Wisconsin team, and their new QB impressed.
8. Arkansas–The Hogs had a scrimmage Saturday and their defense looked really good. However, they weren’t playing Alabama, whom they will in three weeks.
9. Boise State–The Broncos still have Kellen Moore. Moore carved up Georgia like Thanksgiving turkey. We don’t know yet if Georgia is good, so we don’t know how good this win is.
10. Oregon–They are fast and talented. They just struggle when playing teams from the SEC, or was it inexperience? Their November 12 match-up with Stanford is “must see” TV.
