Weekly Picks

Last Week - 37-13

What can I say? I'm a beast when it comes to these here picks! If I didn't love college football, I would be on the first flight to Vegas to place my bets right now. The only upset pick I missed last week was Michigan over Northwestern. I guess that's what I get for going with Lil' Blue.

Here's this week's edition of my dominance.



Northern Illinois @ Kent St.
Ball St. @ Central Michigan
Miami(FL) @ Georgia Tech
Buffalo @ Bowling Green
Miami(OH) @ Toledo
Fresno St. @ San Jose St.
Michigan @ Ohio St.
NC State @ North Carolina
West Virginia @ Louisville
Army @ Rutgers
Clemson @ Virginia
Indiana @ Purdue
Tennessee @ Vanderbilt
Eastern Michigan @ Temple
Citadel @ Florida
UCF @ Memphis
Colorado St. @ Wyoming
Syracuse @ Notre Dame
Arkansas @ Mississippi St.
Tulane @ Tulsa
Washington @ Washington St.
Florida Atlantic @ Arkansas St.
Michigan St. @ Penn St.
Air Force @ TCU
Ole Miss @ LSU
Stanford @ California
Illinois @ Northwestern
Boston College @ Wake Forest
Akron @ Ohio
Marshall @ Rice
UTEP @ Houston
Cal Poly @ Wisconsin
North Texas @ Middle Tennessee
Iowa St. @ Kansas St.
Louisiana Tech @ New Mexico St.
Boise St. @ Nevada
Duke @ Virginia Tech
BYU @ Utah
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Oregon St. @ Arizona
East Carolina @ UAB
Iowa @ Minnesota
UL-Monroe @ FIU
UL-Lafayette @ Troy
Florida St. @ Maryland
Texas Tech @ Oklahoma
UNLV @ San Diego St.
Idaho @ Hawaii
Connecticut @ South Florida



Upset Alerts

Central Michigan over Ball St. - The Chippewas are the two-time MAC champions. Something tells me they aren't going to just give that title away.

Florida St. over Maryland - Maryland is the truest definition of a helter skelter team. I think the 'Noles take it to them this week.

Arizona over Oregon St. - I really want the Beavers to win just so they can keep the Trojans away from the PAC-10 title. However, Arizona is a very dangerous team, especially at home. I think Tuitama goes off this week.

BYU over Utah - One thing I've learned from watching college football all my life; Always go with the underdog in the Holy War!

Weekly Picks

Last Week- 36-18

Last week's results reminded me of the night I lost my virginity. I started out like a rock star. I was the king of the world. Everything I was doing was working and I could do no wrong. Of course, at the end of the night, I was curled up into the fetal position crying like a little baby.

The disappointing home stretch last week won't deter me from making my picks this week. Let's see if I can stay strong like bull throughout.


Ball St. @ Miami(OH)
Temple @ Kent St.
Central Michigan @ Northern Illinois
Buffalo @ Akron
Virginia Tech @ Miami(FL)
Wyoming @ UNLV
Cincinnati @ Louisville
Indiana @ Penn St.
Ohio St. @ Illinois
Rutgers @ South Florida
Northwestern @ Michigan
Duke @ Clemson
Notre Dame @ Navy
Purdue @ Iowa
Texas @ Kansas
Georgia @ Auburn
Middle Tennessee @ Western Kentucky
New Mexico @ Colorado St.
UL-Monroe @ Ole Miss
Toledo @ Western Michigan
Utah St. @ Louisiana Tech
East Carolina @ Southern Miss
UAB @ Tulane
South Carolina @ Florida
North Carolina @ Maryland
BYU @ Air Force
Wake Forest @ NC State
California @ Oregon St.
Minnesota @ Wisconsin
Arizona @ Oregon
Nebraska @ Kansas St.
UL-Lafayette @ Florida Atlantic
Texas A&M @ Baylor
San Jose St. @ Nevada
UCF @ Marshall
Boise St. @ Idaho
New Mexico St. @ Fresno St.
Washington St. @ Arizona St.
Missouri @ Iowa St.
USC @ Stanford
Connecticut @ Syracuse
Mississippi St. @ Alabama
Utah @ San Diego St.
Oklahoma St. @ Colorado
Boston College @ Florida St.
Troy @ LSU
Tulsa @ Houston
Vanderbilt @ Kentucky
SMU @ UTEP
UCLA @ Washington


Upset Alerts

Oregon St. over California - I mainly picked this one because I want the Beavers to win out and take the PAC-10 title. I'd like to see USC bitch about not making the national championship without winning their pitiful conference.

Baylor over Texas A&M - The Aggies are a horrible football team, and Robert Griffin and Baylor are on the come up. I look for Art Briles to coach the Bears to their biggest victory in a long while.

Rutgers over South Florida - Rutgers finally looks to be clicking. This is bad news for a struggling South Florida team.

Michigan over Northwestern - The Wolverines are coming off a pretty big win in Minneapolis. Also, I don't care how bad Michigan is, there's no way Northwestern should be able to walk into the Big House and win.

Weekly Picks

Last Week - 36-14

Overall - 396-99


A pretty respectable week I must say. You can call me the Bill Fitch of picks. I'm racking up the wins, but the losses are creeping up on me....

Last week I correctly picked Rutgers for the second straight week. I believe I might be the only person in America that didn't give up on the Scarlet Knights. I also had the Tar Heels over BC, which was ol' Herbie's upset pick as well. We won't discuss my pick of Washington over Notre Dame right now.

Here's this weeks gems.



Buffalo @ Ohio
Houston @ Marshall
South Florida @ Cincinnati
Northwestern @ Minnesota
Wisconsin @ Michigan St.
West Virginia @ Connecticut
Central Michigan @ Indiana
Miami (FL) @ Virginia
Air Force @ Army
Michigan @ Purdue
Auburn @ Ole Miss
Kansas St. @ Kansas
Tulsa @ Arkansas
Kent St. @ Bowling Green
Colorado @ Texas A&M
Eastern Michigan @ Western Michigan
San Diego St. @ Wyoming
Pittsburgh @ Notre Dame
Kentucky @ Mississippi St.
Fresno St. @ Louisiana Tech
Arkansas St. @ Alabama
Missouri @ Baylor
Hawaii @ Utah St.
Florida @ Georgia
Iowa St. @ Oklahoma St.
Florida St. @ Georgia Tech
Oregon @ California
Clemson @ Boston College
Duke @ Wake Forest
Iowa @ Illinois
Temple @ Navy
North Texas @ Western Kentucky
Washington St. @ Stanford
San Jose St. @ Idaho
Florida International @ UL-Lafayette
BYU @ Colorado St.
Washington @ USC
Boise St. @ New Mexico St.
Louisville @ Syracuse
Troy @ UL-Monroe
Tennessee @ South Carolina
Texas @ Texas Tech
Nebraska @ Oklahoma
TCU @ UNLV
Tulane @ LSU
UAB @ Southern Miss
Rice @ UTEP
Utah @ New Mexico
Arizona St. @ Oregon St.
East Carolina @ UCF

Upset Alert:

West Virginia over Connecticut - The Mountaineers are still perfect in conference play, and last I checked they still had Pat White and Noel Devine in the backfield. I like Bill Stewart to get his first signature Big East win in this one.

Virginia over Miami(FL) - Is there any team in America that has improved as much as the Cavs since the season started? Virginia was making an argument to be the worst BCS team, now they're on a crazy winning streak. I like Al Groh's bunch to knock off the Hurricanes, who have yet to look that impressive.

Texas Tech over Texas - I'm mainly picking this one, because I subscribe to the theory that no BCS team will go undefeated this season. Texas Tech absolutely dismantled Kansas in the second half last Saturday. I think the Red Raiders defense will surprise everyone and get after Colt McCoy.

Arizona St. over Oregon St. - The Sun Devils need this game in the worse way. I know it's incredibly tough to win at Oregon St., but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Arizona St. takes this one.

Week 6 Preview

Last week finally brought the major upsets that we've been waiting for. USC lost to Oregon St. to open the week. That was then followed up by Florida, Wisconsin, East Carolina and Clemson all losing to unranked teams.

This week, there are a few games that could offer more upsets. Here are a few dandies:


Oregon St. vs. Utah

The Beavers are riding high after their victory over USC last Thursday. They are looking to knock off their second straight top 25 team. The Utes most likely will not overlook OSU, since the Beavers are a "bigger" program. However, it will be interesting how Utah plans on defending scatterback Jacquizz Rodgers. If Utah does win, then that will just continue the tradition of the Mountain West handing the PAC-10's it's own ass.


Kansas vs. Iowa St.

For some strange, ungodly reason, I like this Cyclone football team. For some even stranger and ungodlier reason, I really don't like this Jayhawk team. Kansas should roll in this one, but I wouldn't be surprised if ISU stayed in it until the end. If I'm right, we all know anything can happen at the end of a Big XII game.


Kentucky vs. Alabama

The Tide are America's sweethearts right now. ESPN has withdrew USC's cock from it's mouth long enough to start a slobber job on Nick Saban's bunch. Will this fellatio pleasure go straight to the Alabama players' heads? Probably not. But Kentucky is a solid team, and they will be fired up to knock off the Elephants.


Texas Tech vs. Kansas St.

The Red Raiders have faced nothing but JV high school teams to date this season. While the Wildcats don't present that much of a stiffer challenge, it's still conference play. The game is in Manhattan, where Kansas St. always seems to play much better. It will be up to Tech's defense to stop the Wildcats enough to allow Graham Harrell and Co. to outscore them.


Auburn vs. Vanderbilt

Statistically speaking, if the Commodores win, this wouldn't be an Earth altering upset. However, if the 'Dores pull out a win against Auburn, the entire college football universe will be turned on it's head. This is the only upset that I've actually picked to happen, so I think it's more than possible for the Tigers to leave Nashville with a loss.


Connecticut vs. North Carolina

I know I am seriously hating on Connecticut, but they can't keep winning. They've already proved me wrong by starting off white hot. However, once again, I'll be picking against them this week. Even with a dinged up QB, I like the Tar Heels to knock the Huskies out of the top 25.


Ohio St. vs. Wisconsin

I really don't think it would be an upset if the Badgers defeated Ohio St. in Madison this week. However, everyone else in America just about is picking the Buckeyes to win this one. So by popular opinion, I guess it would be an upset. I picked the Badgers in this one.

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Possible Lane Kiffin CFB destinations

Tennessee - The Vols are finally fed up with Fulmer. Kiffin would bring a Bruce Pearl type energy to the football program.


Washington - Let's face it, Willingham is done in Seattle. Jim Mora Jr. is no longer available, so Kiffin would be a good choice.


Syracuse - There's SC connections here. Also, the Orange have grabbed from the NFL before.


East Carolina - Somebody's gotta replace Skip Holtz after he takes the Clemson job.


Florida St. - The 'Nole re-nig on their offer to Jimbo Fisher after another god-awful offensive season.

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1-AA teams that would be competitive in 1-A RIGHT NOW.

Appalachian St.
James Madison
McNeese St.
Richmond
Wofford
The Citadel
Delaware

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What the hell's going on with:

Tim Tebow

Tebow has not performed like last year. Blame it on less plays, more of a running attack, or defensive schemes against him. Tebow has not been Tebow-like. He badly overthrew receivers last week, including a wide open Louis Murphy on the final drive. Also, when was the last time you saw Tebow denied on a fourth and short? Never.

What has gotten into:

Colt McCoy

Unlike Tebow, Colt McCoy is playing very Tebow-like. He is getting it done through the air and on the ground. McCoy has his Longhorns looking very good. If they continue to play like this, they should head into Dallas undefeated for their epic clash against the Sooners.

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5 Games to Watch

1. Auburn @ Vanderbilt
2. Ohio St. @ Wisconsin
3. Oregon @ USC
4. Rice @ Tulsa
5. Florida St. @ Miami(FL)

5 Stories to Follow

1. How will Ole Miss, Oregon St., Michigan & Maryland respond after huge wins?
2. Will Tim Tebow live up to his promise of being bad-ass?
3. Will Mark May be able to juggle both USC and Alabama's cock?
4. Will USC lose to Oregon AND remain in the top 10?
5. Will Randy Shannon drown in a pool of his own tears because he refuses to stop crying?
   

Week 5 Recap

Week 5 finally brought the upsets and craziness that was expected of this season. Whether this is a precursor to another season like last year, or just an aberration remains to be seen.

Here are some of the top stories from week 5.


Ranked Teams Losing


Nine teams ranked in the top 25 lost this week. Some were amazing upsets, and some were outcomes we expected. Here's the nine ranked schools that lost.

• No. 1 USC - The Trojans once again choked against a non-ranked PAC-10 team that has no where near the talent as Pete Carroll's bunch. This year it was Oregon St.'s turn. The Beavers pulled off the stunning upset on Thursday night, forcing me to stay up and watch. Man was I dragging ass the next day at work.
• No. 3 Georgia - The Dawgs did the unthinkable and lost during one of their black-out games. 'Bama has it's fans all riled up and clamoring about a national title. I thought it was nearly impossible for the Bulldogs to lose a "black-out" game.
• No 4. Florida - Lets' move on.
• No. 9 Wisconsin - The Badgers squandered a huge lead in the Big House. RichRod's bunch may have got the win they were looking for.
• No. 16 Wake Forest - Frankly, I'm more surprised that Wake lost to Navy than I am about USC losing to Oregon St. I didn't think the Midshipmen had a chance to stay on the field with the Demon Deacons. I guess that just shows the real power of the ACC.
• No. 20 Clemson - Speaking of ACC power. The Tigers pulled a Clemson and were upset by Maryland.
• No. 23 East Carolina - The Pirates are no longer the feel good story of the year. That's back-to-back losses after their 3-0 start.
• No. 24 TCU - I hope the Horned Frogs enjoyed their stay in the top 25. We all knew TCU was over matched vs. Oklahoma.

The SEC West is GOOOOODDD!!!!


If the SEC is the best conference in the country, than the SEC West is easily the best division in the nation. Coming into the season, the East took all the headlines. Now it seems, the West has the goods in the conference. Alabama obliterated Georgia and are currently ranked number 2 in the nation. Ole Miss pulled off the stunning upset of Florida at the Swamp. LSU is ranked third in the nation. And Auburn, ranked 13th nationally, beat Tennessee. The Vols aren't that good, but they're still an SEC East team. There's still plenty of football to play and I still believe an SEC East team will win the conference. However, right now the West is the best.




Still Unbeaten



There are still 18 teams in the nation with dreams of that perfect season. Some have better chances than others of coming closer to accomplishing that feat. Here are the 18 teams that are still playing perfect football.

1. Alabama 5-0
2. Ball St. 5-0
3. Boise St. 3-0
4. BYU 4-0
5. Connecticut 5-0
6. Kentucky 4-0
7. LSU 4-0
8. Missouri 4-0
9. Northwestern 5-0
10. Penn St. 5-0
11. Oklahoma 4-0
12. Oklahoma St. 4-0
13. South Florida 5-0
14. Texas 4-0
15. Texas Tech 4-0
16. Tulsa 4-0
17. Utah 5-0
18. Vanderbilt 4-0
    

The top 25 players: PAC-10

Now it's time for me to show some love to the fellas out West.

I must tell you that I had a really hard time coming up with this list. In fact, once I had gotten halfway through compiling the list, I seriously considered doing a Top 25 players from USC list as well as a rest of the PAC-10 list. However, there weren't 25 players from the rest of the PAC-10 to make that feasible. So I just kept it how is.

Here, for your enjoyment, are the top 25 players from the PAC-10.

1.Ray Maualuga - USC LB - I think Maualuga is the best LB n the nation. He might be the best defensive player in the nation, although I think Tennessee's Eric Berry might take that honor.

2. Brian Cushing - USC LB - Back to back USC linebackers to start the countdown. That's not good news for the rest of the conference.

3. Rudy Carpenter - Arizona St. QB - A rare break from USC players. If Carpenter can put together another season like last year, he may be in the running for the Heisman. Of course, the schedule is a little bit tougher for the Sun Devils this time around.

4. Fili Moala - USC DL - Back to USC we go. Moala is a fierce defensive linemen for the Trojans that will compliment Maualuga and Cushing rather nicely.

5. Kevin Ellison - USC DB - How good will USC's defense be this year? That was a rhetorical question, we all know the answer is awesome!

6. Joe McKnight- USC RB - McKnight might not even start for the Trojans this year, but I believe he is the most talented offensive player in the PAC-10.

7. Vidal Hazelton - USC WR - Hazelton has that big play ability that the Trojans seemed to lack at the receiver position last year.

8. Patrick Chung - Oregon DB - A non- USC defensive player makes the list. That's gotta be a typo.

9. Zach Follett - California LB - Cal's offense usually grabs all the attention, however, Follett has quietly become the Golden Bears' best player on either side of the ball.

10. Everson Griffen - USC DL - Griffen is yet another reason why the Trojans may have the best defense in all of college football.

11. Patrick Turner - USC WR - Turner and Hazelton provide a great 1-2 combo at WR for USC. If QB Mark Sanchez can develop fast, this could be a very good offense.

12. Brandon Gibson - Washington St. WR - Gibson may actually be a better receiver than the USC duo. However, the Cougars will have to find a halfway decent QB to get the ball to him.

13 Alex Mack - California OL - Does anybody know whatever happened to the girl that played Alex Mack on Nickelodeon? That show was awesome! (Although it was no Famous Jett Jackson)

14. Taylor Mays - USC DB - So USC has 2 linebackers, 2 defensive linemen, and now 2 defensive backs on the list. Scary!

15. Max Unger - Oregon OL - It's a good thing the Ducks have Unger on the line to protect whichever QB they choose to go with. Hopefully for Oregon, that will alleviate some of the pressure.

16. Mark Sanchez - USC QB - I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I'm not completely sold on Sanchez. However, being the QB on USC does pretty much get you onto this list automatically.

17. Jake Locker - Washington QB - If Locker can remain healthy for the Huskies, Ty Willingham just may have a job saving, bowl berth season in Seattle.

18. Nick Reed - Oregon DL - Oregon is expected to have a down year this season. I expect the reduction to take place on offense. The Ducks have too many good players on defense like Reed to slip in that department.

19. Dexter Davis - Arizona St. DL - Davis and the rest of the Sun Devil defense will have to play exceptionally well if Arizona St. hopes to have a repeat of last year.

20. Jeremy Perry - Oregon St. OL - The Beavers just might shock a few people this season. I'm not saying they'll compete for the PAC-10 crown, but they will definitely be better.

21. Keegan Herring - Arizona St. RB - With Rudy Carpenter and the Sun Devil passing game putting up astronomical numbers last season, Herring was overlooked. This year, he may be the best PAC-10 running back not on the USC roster.

22. Mike Thomas - Arizona WR - "Money Mike" was the Wildcats go-to guy last season. If they hope to make it to a bowl game and save Mike Stoops' job, Thomas and the offense will have to really step their game up.

23. Sammie Stroughter - Oregon St. WR - Stroughter suffered through a very emotionally tough 2007 campaign. Prior to last year, Stroughter may have been the best WR in the conference. I look for Sammie to bounce back once again this season. Stroughter is also very dangerous as a return man.

24. Stafon Johnson - USC RB - Johnson is expected to get the starting nod at tailback for the Trojans. With McKnight right behind him, I don't know how long he can hold on to that position.

25. Thomas Weber - Arizona St. K - I know, I know, he's a kicker. But he's not just an average kicker. Weber is the best kicker in the nation. With a tougher schedule, his services may become very important to the Sun Devils.

Countdown: 62 Days!

62 Days

The Oregon St. Beavers have quietly been one of the more consistent programs in the nation recently. This year, Mike Riley's bunch welcomes back All-PAC 10 WR Sammie Stroughter from injury. I expect the Beavers to surprise the prognosticators and compete for a top tier bowl in the PAC-10.

Most Improved Players

Every year, the college football season produces some unlikely stars. During the Spring players are continually working on their game in hopes of improving upon last year's effort.

I am going to list the players that I feel will show the greatest improvement from last season to this one. Some of these players missed some of last year due to injuries or suspensions, and some of the players just didn't play to their potential.

Here are the players that will get their shit straight this year and show out:


1.Sammie Stroughter- WR Oregon St.- Stroughter played at an All-American level two seasons ago. Last year, Sammie battled a knee injury and depression. Stroughter should once again be among the PAC-10's better receivers and return men.

2.Justin Willis- QB SMU- Two years ago Willis flashed some signs of brilliance that finally produced some excitement around the SMU program. Last year, Willis stunk it up and head coach Phil Bennett was fired. I expect Willis to have a HUGE season under new HC June Jones. Justin is easily more talented than any QB Jones worked with at Hawaii.

3.Jasper Brinkley- LB South Carolina- Brinkley missed last season due to a knee injury. If Jasper can stay healthy, he will be an ALL-SEC performer.

4.Lance Smith- RB Wisconsin- Smith was relegated to only playing home games for the Badgers last season due to academic issues. This year, Wisconsin will have full use of Smith's services. He is the lightning to P.J. Hill's thunder.

5.Derrick Williams- WR Penn St.- I am always expecting so much from this guy. He just hasn't lived up to most expectation at Penn St. Once again, I believe Derrick Williams will be a top-tier receiver for the Nittany Lions.

6.Jonathan Dwyer- RB Georgia Tech- Dwyer should see a lot more carries this year under new head coach Paul Johnson. Johnson's old Navy teams were a fixture on top of the rushing leader board year after year. Dwyer is more talented than any back Johnson coach at the Naval academy.

7.Thaddeus Lewis- QB Duke- Lewis is a very talented QB that is surrounded by an awful Duke football team. New head coach David Cutcliffe has coached both Peyton and Eli Manning. He now gets to work his magic with Lewis.

8.Ricky Jean-Francois- DT LSU- Francois was suspended for most of last season due to academic problems. He was re-instated in time for LSU' NC win vs. Ohio St. Buckeye fans will tell you that Ricky Jean-Francois is a BEAST.

9.Dexter McCluster- WR Ole Miss- McCluster will be running the same position that Darren McFadden ran for Houston Nutt at Arkansas. We all know how that turned out.

10. Duke Calhoun- WR Memphis- Calhoun may be one of the most talented WR's in the nation. With an improved Will Hudgens at QB, Calhoun should have a breakout year.

11.Derek Kinder- WR Pittsburgh- Kinder missed most of last season due to injury. He should help the Panthers get back to a bowl game this season.

12. Quentin Chaney- WR Oklahoma- Chaney had a breakout game last year against West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl. His numbers should increase this season as he moves into the starting lineup.

13. Marvin Austin- DT North Carolina- The Tar Heels may have the best defense in the ACC this season. Austin has NFL potential and should lead the D-line all year long.

14.Casey Dick- QB Arkansas- There is not a QB in the land that has had a tougher college career than Dick. Fortunately for Casey, Bobby Petrino is in town and his teams know how to throw the ball.

15.Allen Bailey- DE Miami- Miami had an uncharacteristically horrible defense last season. The Hurricanes brought in a new DC to go along with a new attitude. Allen Bailey looks to revive the tradition of great Miami defensive linemen.

16.Daniel Dufrene- RB Illinois- Last year's leading rusher, Rashard Mendenhall is gone to the NFL. Fortunately for the Fighting Ron Zook's, Dufrene is a great RB himself. He filled in admirably last season for Mendenhall with the latter needed a breather.

17.Artrell Woods- WR Oklahoma St.- Woods missed last season due to injury. He should be back in full force to join QB Zac Robinson and this record-breaking OSU offense.

18.Darrell Jalloh- WR West Virginia- Darrius Reynaud left a gaping hole in the Mountaineer's receiving corps. Jalloh and Tito Gonzalez will look to replace Reynaud's numbers.

19.Joe Haden- CB Florida- The entire Gator defense should be much improved this season. Haden showed signs of greatness early last season, but like the rest of Florida's secondary he faded down the stretch.

20. Sergio Kindle- LB Texas- Kindle has not lived up to his expectations at Austin. He will look to finally earn the admiration of Longhorn nation this season. New defensive coordinator Will Muschamp will have Kindle in rare form this year.

21.Matt Panfil- DE TCU- Panfil filled in for Tommy Blake last season while he dealt with family issues. Panfil will be the full time started for the Horned Frogs this year as they look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign.

22. Patrick Robinson- CB Florida St.- Robinson will be aided by playing alongside stalwart CB Tony Carter. If Robinson can play up to his potential it will be pretty tough to pass the ball on this Seminole defense.

23.Michale Greco- QB Central Florida- Greco will finally be the full time starter for the Knight this season. Last year, many fans were calling fro Greco to get the start over Kyle Israel. Israel is gone and it is now Greco's turn to run George O'Leary's offense.

24.B.J. Raji- DT Boston College- Raji missed most of last season for a variety of reasons. BC Will rely on it's defense more this season and they will look to Raji to lead the way up front.

25. Armando Murillo- CB Nebraska- Nebraska is in the same situation as Florida. Their secondary started out strong only to fade down the stretch. Bo Pelini will not let that happen again.

It's fun to hate someone!

One thing that makes college football so much better than the NFL is the true hatred that comes with the fiercest rivalries. I have been to tailgates at NFL games where fans of the opposing teams were enjoying the company of one another over a couple of shared alcoholic beverages.

This would not be the case in a college atmosphere.

Here's a breakdown of what might occur in both these instances.

Example 1- NFL

Cowboy Fan- "Hey there Eagle fan! How are you? Would you like a beer?"
Eagle Fan- "Yes I would. Boy you guys sure were smart to pick up T.O. after we cut him!"
Cowboy Fan- "Yeah that was a good move, but you guys aren't too bad yourselves. Westbrook is a beast."
Eagle Fan-"Well it should be a good game today, good luck! I hope you guys have fun"

Example 2- College

Georgia Fan- "Hey there Gator fan! Nice jean shorts. I hope Tebow dies from blunt force trauma to the domepiece."
Florida Fan- "Sound of fist meeting the cranial region of said Georgia fan's shit talker"
Georgia Fan- (while gasping for air)- "You guys still suck! I'll see Tebow in hell!"
Florida Fan- (While pissing on Georgia Fan's stiff corpse.) "Larry Munson can suck my pork sword!"

Do you see the differences? These are both actual instances that took place during pre-game tailgating.

I decided to pay a tribute to some of college football's greatest rivalries. Get out your shit-ruining boots and enjoy!

Florida v. Georgia
The game formerly known as the world's largest outdoor cocktail party is played every year in Jacksonville, FL and is annually the site of several college student deaths. Can you imagine if this was a home for home series? Georgia fans in Gainesville? Florida fans in Athens? It would be a suicide mission to cheer for your team while on the road. At least with the neutral site, fans have a better's chance of making it through the game alive.

BYU v. Utah
The game know as the Holy War pit the two main institutions of Mormon Utah against one another. BYU had to add on to Lavell Edwards Stadium to allow fans with all 12 of their wives to attend and enjoy the game. While Urban Meyer was at Utah, he installed BYU urinal cakes in the players' restroom during the week of the game. How badass awesome is that?! I'm on e-bay now looking for Georgia toilet bowl scrubbers!

Florida St. v. Miami
Although both these teams have taken a break from fielding competitive football teams in recent years, this is still one of the more hated rivalries in the nation. When FSU and Miami athletes aren't battling each other to see who can steal the most good from which store, or be caught with the most drugs, they are doing battle on the field. This series brought the phrase "wide right" into the common college football lexicon.

Auburn v. Alabama
The Iron Bowl is considered by many to be the epitome of college football rivalry. Since most Alabamans (or whatever they're called) have no knowledge of the modern world, football is pretty much the only thing they have to look forward to. This game always closes out the season and in the past had decided the SEC Champ. In recent years, however, they could have renamed this game to the Auburn Handing Alabama's Own Ass to Them Bowl out to the Tigers dominance. We'll have to wait and see if the AHAOAtTB trend will continue.

Oregon v. Oregon St.
The Civil War is probably my favorite non-Southern college football rivalry. There always seems to be a strange mist over the stadium when these two teams play. The only thing uglier than the hatred these two teams have for one another is the bright yellow Oregon alternate uniforms.

South Carolina v. Clemson
These two teams do battle every year for the bragging rights of the Palmetto state. This rivalry only got better with the addition of Steve Spurrier and the wild brawl that ended the 2004 game.

Ohio St. v. Michigan
An Ohio St. University can't seem to put together a decent game when it come to the NC. However, they can still pull an App. St. and beat Big Blue every year. There's no sign that this rivalry will reverse into Michigan's favor with the hire of overrated RR to run the program.

Texas v. Oklahoma
The Red River shootout needs to be at the end of the year. Who cares about Oklahoma St. and Texas A&M? Can you imagine how much bigger this game would be if it were played at the end of the year? We're talking Ohio St. v. Michigan and Florida v. Florida St. in the 90's status.

Montana v. Montana St.
I just love the name of this rivalry game. The Brawl of the Wild. That name groin-kicks all other names into oblivion. (Especially the Egg Bowl)