Saturday, October 24, 2009

AF TOP 25 RESULTS (WEEK 8)

0#1 ALABAMA (11)..........(8-0) WON vs. TENNESSEE 12-10
0#2 FLORIDA (3)............(7-0) WON @ MISSISSIPPI STATE 29-19
0#3 TEXAS...................(7-0) WON @ MISSOURI 41-7
0#4 IOWA....................(8-0) WON @ MICHIGAN STATE 15-13
0#4 USC......................(6-1) WON vs. OREGON STATE 42-36
0#6 CINCINNATI............(7-0) WON vs. LOUISVILLE 41-10
0#7 BOISE STATE...........(7-0) WON @ HAWAII 54-9
0#8 TCU.....................(7-0) WON @ #16 BYU 38-7
0#9 LSU......................(6-1) WON vs. AUBURN 31-10
0#9 MIAMI (FL)..............(5-2) LOST vs. CLEMSON 40-37 (OT)
#11 OREGON................(6-1) WON @ WASHINGTON 43-19
#12 GEORGIA TECH........(7-1) WON @ VIRGINIA 34-9
#13 PENN STATE...........(7-1) WON @ MICHIGAN 35-10
#14 OKLAHOMA STATE....(6-1) WON @ BAYLOR 34-7
#15 VIRGINIA TECH........(5-2) IDLE
#16 BYU.....................(6-2) LOST vs. #8 TCU 38-7
#17 HOUSTON..............(6-1) WON vs. SMU 38-15
#18 UTAH...................(6-1) WON vs. AIR FORCE 23-16 (OT)
#19 OHIO STATE...........(6-2) WON vs. MINNESOTA 38-7
#20 PITTSBURGH...........(7-1) WON vs. SOUTH FLORIDA 41-14
#21 TEXAS TECH...........(5-3) LOST vs. TEXAS A&M 52-30
#22 WEST VIRGINIA........(6-1) WON vs. CONNECTICUT 28-24
#23 SOUTH CAROLINA.....(6-2) WON vs. VANDERBILT 14-10
#24 KANSAS.................(5-2) LOST vs. #25 OKLAHOMA 35-13
#25 OKLAHOMA.............(4-3) WON @ #24 KANSAS 35-13

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
(26) SOUTH FLORIDA.......(5-2) LOST @ #20 PITTSBURGH 41-14
(27) NEBRASKA..............(4-3) LOST vs. IOWA STATE 9-7
(28) ARIZONA................(5-2) WON vs. UCLA 27-13
(29) MISSISSIPPI.............(5-2) WON vs. ARKANSAS 30-17
(30) NOTRE DAME...........(5-2) WON vs. BOSTON COLLEGE 20-16
(31) CALIFORNIA............(5-2) WON vs. WASHINGTON STATE 49-17
(32) MICHIGAN...............(5-3) LOST vs. #13 PENN STATE 35-10
(33) WISCONSIN.............(5-2) IDLE
(34) ARKANSAS..............(3-4) LOST @ MISSISSIPPI 30-17
(35) BOSTON COLLEGE.....(5-3) LOST @ NOTRE DAME 20-16
(36) AUBURN.................(5-3) LOST @ #9 LSU 31-10
(37) CENTRAL MICHIGAN...(7-1) WON @ BOWLING GREEN 24-10
(38) MISSOURI................(4-3) LOST vs. #3 TEXAS
(39) NAVY.....................(6-2) WON vs. WAKE FOREST 13-10
(40) OREGON STATE.........(4-3) LOST @ #4 USC

NOTABLES
IDAHO.........................(6-2) LOST @ NEVADA 70-45
RUTGERS.....................(5-2) WON @ ARMY 27-10
TROY..........................(5-2) WON vs. NORTH TEXAS 50-26
STANFORD....................(5-3) WON vs. ARIZONA STATE 33-14
NORTHWESTERN............(5-3) WON vs. INDIANA 29-28
KANSAS STATE..............(5-3) WON vs. COLORADO 20-6
IOWA STATE.................(5-3) WON @ NEBRASKA 9-7
CLEMSON.....................(4-3) WON @ #9 MIAMI (FL) 40-37 (OT)
CONNECTICUT...............(4-3) LOST @ #22 WEST VIRGINIA 28-24
ARIZONA STATE.............(4-3) LOST @ STANFORD 33-14
FLORIDA STATE.............(3-4) WON @ NORTH CAROLINA 30-27

Friday, October 23, 2009

GAMES OF INTEREST (WEEK 8)

Trying something a little different this week, drop me a comment and let me know if you like.  (All ratings are from this poll, the Associated Fans Top 25).  Post a comment with some predictions or just your thoughts and opinions!!  Check out the "TV Schedule - Rest of Season" link under "Poller Resources" to find the TV times, etc.
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 #12 GEORGIA TECH (6-1) @ VIRGINIA (3-3)
Virginia is the only team unbeaten in ACC play and is rebounding from a horrible start.  Georgia Tech is coming off their big win over Virginia Tech and looking to break into the Top 10.
MINNESOTA (4-3) @ #19 OHIO STATE (5-2)
An angry Ohio State team entertains a Minnesota team desperate for some national attention.  Winning in Columbus would do just that.  Ohio State needs to prove the Purdue loss was a fluke.
(26) SOUTH FLORIDA (5-1) @ #20 PITTSBURGH (6-1)
This game may ultimately decide the Big East.  South Florida missed lost the big game to Cincinnati, and need to disprove the critics waiting for their collapse.  Pittsburgh is quietly a contender. 
CONNECTICUT (4-2) @ #22 WEST VIRGINIA (5-1)
In an emotional game after the death of CB Jasper Howard, UCONN looks to knock off a West Virginia team trying to climb back into the national spotlight.
(34) ARKANSAS (3-3) @ (29) MISSISSIPPI (4-2)
A battle for SEC relevance.  Arkansas is still stinging from getting robbed against Florida.  This is a "separate the contender from pretender" game.  Both teams need this game badly.
IOWA STATE (4-3) @ (27) NEBRASKA (4-2)
In a classic "offense vs. defense" game, ISU will try to put up enough points to outscore a strugg-a-LING Nebraska offense.  ISU looks to snap it's long Big 12 road losing streak in Lincoln.
TENNESSEE (3-3) @ #1 ALABAMA (7-0)
Alabama takes the field as the #1 team for the first time this year.  Tennessee is looking for it's breakthrough win under Lane Kiffin.  Alabama looks invincible...can they stay unbeaten?
LOUISVILLE (2-4) @ #6 CINCINNATI (6-0)
The pressure grows for Cincinnati to win and win convincingly to stay in the National Championship picture, and no one knows for sure if Tony Pike can play or how hurt he is.
#11 OREGON (5-1) @ WASHINGTON (3-4)
Oregon's stock is rising, but this is a "trap" game against a Washington team that did beat USC.  Oregon could be looking past Washington to USC, but they have to take care of business first.
#13 PENN STATE (6-1) @ (32) MICHIGAN (5-2)
Big time game in the Big 10....Penn State needs this to prove that they can win a big game.  Michigan needs this to prove they can beat a good team.  This game has bowl game implications.
#25 OKLAHOMA (3-3) @ #24 KANSAS (5-1)
The battle to remain ranked will be waged in Lawrence.  If Oklahoma drops this game, they will be 3-4 and making a bowl game is in question.  Kansas needs this to stay relevant in the Big 12.
(35) BOSTON COLLEGE (5-2) @ (30) NOTRE DAME (4-2)
If Notre Dame is still serious about making the BCS, they MUST win this game.  Boston College is a dangerous opponent and playing very well of late.  Will the Irish defense show up?
UCLA (3-3) @ (28) ARIZONA (4-2)
Arizona is a team that could ultimately be a factor in the Pac 10, but they have to take care of business against the UCLA's of the world to be taken seriously.
#4 IOWA (7-0) @ MICHIGAN STATE (4-3)
The nation waits for the Hawks to stumble as they play a tough road game in East Lansing, where they have not won in 12 years.  Michigan State is playing better, but can they knock off the Hawks?
#8 TCU (6-0) @ #16 BYU (6-1)
Huge game in the MWC.  A repeat of last year's big win could propel TCU into the BCS, but BYU still has a pretty good resume and wants to prove the Florida State loss was a fluke. Gameday is there.
(36) AUBURN (5-2) @ #9 LSU (5-1)
Auburn wants to prove that their 5-0 start was not a fluke.  LSU still has hopes to make the National Title game, and they still control their own destiny.  Need to win this or that dream dies.
SMU (3-3) @ #17 HOUSTON (5-1)
Houston is ranked and recognized, but SMU is the team that is 2-0 in conference and can take command of Conference USA with an upset here.  Houston needs to prove they are legit.
#3 TEXAS (6-0) @ (38) MISSOURI (4-2)
The first of two potential stumbling blocks for the Longhorns in their drive for the National Championship.  If Texas wins out, they will play for the title...can the Tigers trip them up?
(40) OREGON STATE (4-2) @ #4 USC (5-1)
This is a traditional stumbling block for USC, as Oregon State always seem to play the Trojans tough.  USC could be looking ahead to Cal, and Oregon State is quietly optimistic.
#7 BOISE STATE (6-0) @ HAWAII (2-4)
Boise State's only hope of busting up the BCS is to win and win big the rest of the way.  Hawaii is a tradtional upset special, but do they have the firepower to take down Boise State?

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

AF TOP 25 POLL (WEEK 7)

0#1 ALABAMA (11)........(7-0)........417....(2) +1
0#2 FLORIDA (3)..........(6-0).......408.....(1) -1
0#3 TEXAS.................(6-0).......393.....(3) --
0#4 IOWA..................(7-0)......356......(9) +5
0#4 USC....................(5-1).......356.....(6) +2
0#6 CINCINNATI...........(6-0).......355.....(7) +1
0#7 BOISE STATE.........(6-0).......353.....(5) -2
0#8 TCU....................(6-0)......300.....(12) +4
0#9 LSU.....................(5-1)......299.....(10) +1
0#9 MIAMI (FL).............(5-1)......299.....(11) +2
#11 OREGON...............(5-1)......285.....(13) +2
#12 GEORGIA TECH.......(6-1).......270.....(19) +7
#13 PENN STATE..........(6-1).......265.....(14) +1
#14 OKLAHOMA STATE...(5-1)......237.....(16) +2
#15 VIRGINIA TECH........(5-2).....223......(4) -11
#16 BYU.....................(6-1).....213.....(18) +2
#17 HOUSTON..............(5-1).....188.....(23) +6
#18 UTAH...................(5-1).....178.....(24) +6
#19 OHIO STATE...........(5-2).....160......(8) -11
#20 PITTSBURGH...........(6-1).....133.....(26) +6
#21 TEXAS TECH...........(5-2).....120.....(33) +12
#22 WEST VIRGINIA........(5-1).....119.....(27) +5
#23 SOUTH CAROLINA....(5-2)......106.....(22) -1
#24 KANSAS.................(5-1)......64......(17) -7
#25 OKLAHOMA............(3-3).......62.....(20) -5

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
(26) SOUTH FLORIDA......(5-1).....53......(21) -5
(27) NEBRASKA
.............(4-2).....48.....(15) -12

(28) ARIZONA...............(4-2).....45.....(NR) --
(29) MISSISSIPPI............(4-2).....44......(32) +3
(30) NOTRE DAME..........(4-2).....34......(25) -5
(31) CALIFORNIA............(4-2)....30......(34) +3
(32) MICHIGAN..............(5-2)....30......(35) +3
(33) WISCONSIN.............(5-2)....26......(28) -5
(34) ARKANSAS..............(3-3)....21.....(31) -3
(35) BOSTON COLLEGE.....(5-2)....10.....(NR) --
(36) AUBURN.................(5-2).....3.....(29) -7
(37) CENTRAL MICHIGAN...(6-1).....3.....(NR) --
(38) MISSOURI................(4-2).....2.....(30) -8
(39) NAVY.....................(5-2).....1.....(NR) --
(40) OREGON STATE.........(4-2).....1.....(NR) --

DROPPED OUT OF TOP 25
NEBRASKA (15), SOUTH FLORIDA (21), NOTRE DAME (25)

HONORABLE MENTION
ARKANSAS, CENTRAL MICHIGAN, IDAHO, NOTRE DAME, OKLAHOMA, NOTRE DAME, GEORGIA TECH'S 1 PASS COMPLETION, AMARI SPIEVEY, TIM LEWIS (SATURDAY GOLF), SATAN (FOR SECURING SOULS OF BIG 12 REFS), SEC OFFICIALS (FOR THE POWER OF DECIDING OUTCOME OF ANY GAME) 

INDIVIDUAL POLLS (CLICK LINK TO VIEW)

Sunday, October 18, 2009

AF TOP 25 RESULTS (WEEK 7)

0#1 FLORIDA (10)..........(6-0) WON vs. ARKANSAS 23-20
0#2 ALABAMA (5)..........(7-0) WON vs. #22 SOUTH CAROLINA 20-6
0#3 TEXAS..................(6-0) WON vs. #20 OKLAHOMA 16-13
0#4 VIRGINIA TECH........(5-2) LOST @ #19 GEORGIA TECH 28-23
0#5 BOISE STATE..........(6-0) WON @ TULSA 28-21
0#6 USC.....................(5-1) WON @ #25 NOTRE DAME 34-27
0#7 CINCINNATI............(6-0) WON @ #21 SOUTH FLORIDA 34-17 
0#8 OHIO STATE...........(5-2) LOST @ PURDUE 26-18 
0#9 IOWA...................(7-0) WON @ WISCONSIN 20-10
#10 LSU.....................(5-1) IDLE
#11 MIAMI (FL).............(5-1) WON @ CENTRAL FLORIDA 27-7
#12 TCU.....................(6-0) WON vs. COLORADO STATE 44-6
#13 OREGON................(5-1) IDLE
#14 PENN STATE...........(6-1) WON vs. MINNESOTA 20-0
#15 NEBRASKA.............(4-2) LOST vs. TEXAS TECH 31-10
#16 OKLAHOMA STATE...(5-1) WON vs. MISSOURI 33-17
#17 KANSAS................(5-1) LOST @ COLORADO 34-30
#18 BYU.....................(6-1) WON @ SAN DIEGO STATE 38-28
#19 GEORGIA TECH........(6-1) WON vs. #4 VIRGINIA TECH 28-23
#20 OKLAHOMA............(3-3) LOST vs. #3 TEXAS 16-13
#21 SOUTH FLORIDA......(5-1) LOST vs. #7 CINCINNATI 34-17
#22 SOUTH CAROLINA....(5-2) LOST vs. #2 ALABAMA 20-6
#23 HOUSTON..............(5-1) WON @ TULANE 44-16
#24 UTAH...................(5-1) WON @ UNLV 35-15
#25 NOTRE DAME..........(4-2) LOST vs. #6 USC 34-27


OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
PITTSBURGH................(6-1) WON @ RUTGERS 24-17
WEST VIRGINIA.............(5-1) WON vs. MARSHALL 24-7
WISCONSIN..................(5-2) LOST vs. #9 IOWA 20-10
AUBURN.....................(5-2) LOST vs. KENTUCKY 21-14
MISSOURI....................(4-2) LOST @ #16 OKLAHOMA STATE
ARKANSAS..................(3-3) LOST @ #1 FLORIDA 23-20
MISSISSIPPI..................(4-2) WON vs. UAB 48-13
TEXAS TECH................(5-2) WON @ #15 NEBRASKA 31-10
CALIFORNIA.................(4-2) WON @ UCLA 45-26
MICHIGAN....................(5-2) WON vs. DELAWARE STATE

NOTABLES
CENTRAL MICHIGAN.........(6-1) WON @ WESTERN MICHIGAN 34-23
IDAHO.........................(6-1) WON vs. HAWAII 35-23
GEORGIA......................(4-3) WON @ VANDERBILT 34-10
BOSTON COLLEGE...........(5-2) WON vs. NC STATE 52-20
KANSAS STATE...............(4-3) WON vs. TEXAS A&M 62-14
IOWA STATE..................(4-3) WON vs. BAYLOR 24-10
ARIZONA......................(4-2) WON vs. STANFORD 43-38
NAVY..........................(5-2) WON @ SMU 38-35
ARIZONA STATE..............(4-2) WON vs. WASHINGTON 24-17