DP’s initial thoughts on the coaches’ poll
1. Alabama – Won’t win it all. Agree might be on too many banquet gigs....I see 2+ Losses in SEC Play
2. Ohio State – Underrated. Not sure if they are underrated, but the BIG10 looks tough although the Buckeyes only play 4 road games.... Tough games at Wisky and Iowa
3. Florida – Will lose at least two games in the regular season. Maybe ... The East looks to be a tad better this year .... 11-1 ???
4. Texas – Will run the table in the Big 12. I don't see them running the Table.... 2+ Losses in BIG12 Play and could get Hammered by the Sooners....
5. Boise State – Overrated. I don't think they are Overrated ... especially after last season's performance
6. Virginia Tech – Will beat Boise State. Might beat Boise St... ACC will be smelling Blood on the Hokies this year ... Not sure they finish in the Top 12.....
7. TCU – May go undefeated, but not one of best two teams.....Should be Top 5.... The schedule is soft ...MWC might be down this year ....at Utah might be the only tough test... have them -7 in that one
8. Oklahoma – A year away from contending for national title again. Have them #1 right now ... The Offense should be unstoppable scoring 41+ a game
9. Nebraska – Do not believe in QB Lee. Most overrated team in poll. Totally agree Brother... Have to be the Most Overrated team in the Country ...Lucky for them they play in the North ...
10. Iowa – Game of the Year may be Ohio State at Iowa Nov. 20..... Good spot for them ... Offense better put up more points this year... will not sneak up on anyone
11. Oregon – Can’t shake visions of being dominated by Ohio State in Rose Bowl..... was shocked by the Rose Bowl ... still have to be the Class on the PAC10.... Running gane should be Top 10
12. Wisconsin – Love the Badgers. Big Ten is brutal this year. ... Solid team with a Nice schedule ... Thinking they beat the Buckeyes in Camp Randall
13. Miami (Fla.) – Hope they’re not good, but afraid they are..... usually root vs the Canes as well ... might not be a good year to do so .... ACC Winners ???
14. Penn State – Hear there is big-time quarterback concerns..... Never liked the last QB... always seemed to be pointing fingers at Teammates
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15. Pittsburgh – Can’t see Wannstache outcoaching Willlingham; therefore, overrated....... Wanny has been coaching much better the last 3 years ....still I could not put them ahead of WVA
16. LSU – Will the Hat remember how to manage the clock this year? No way should they be in the Top 20, with the below Avg. Offense
17. Georgia Tech – Paul Johnson is grumpy..... Love the Triple option... Hopefully the D hold up in the Big games... decent Value to Win the ACC if catching +850 or more
18. North Carolina – Butch Davis could have something this year. BCS bowl not out of question.,,,, Gotta wait and see what the D-Line does .... The Offense better be night and day better for any BCS Talk
19. Arkansas – Mallet has the look of a Heisman..... The O-Line better hold on for dear life ...a Little afraid he takes too mnay bumps and Bruises ... Razorbacks sound like everyones SEC Darkhorse
20. Florida State – Why did Bobby Bowden want to stay around until after this season? Underrated. Ponder looks like Mallet..... The Defense had their Worst Numberts in 30+ Years ... Over 200+ Rushing yards per game allowed,,,,will be fading them when Laying pts in ACC play
21. Georgia – Most underrated team in the poll..... Georgia and Auburn are so UNDERRATED in this poll .....
22. Oregon State – 22 seems about right..... can never count out Riley's bunch
23. Auburn – Same team as Arkansas but without a Heisman trophy candidate at QB..... Cameron Newton could be a stud... Moving the chains with his Legs ... Perfect QB for Malzhan's system ????
24t. Utah – Utes have treated me right last couple of seasons.
Not a Big fan of the MWC this year(other than TCU and AF) need to win Week 1 to make me believe
24t. West Virginia – Think they’re going to be better, but don’t really know. Got clobbered by FSU in bowl game.
Later … Love whats coming back ... QB Geno Smith could surprise ....Running Gane is a A+
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I Hate Both the AP and Coaches Poll.....
Wish they would not release either until atleast week 6.... Too many teams have almost no Chance of getting to the BCS Championship .....
If I had to Guess 10+ of these teams will not make the Final Coaches Poll....
BOL this season Brother ,,, enjoy the rest of the Summer