2009 sj.com College Football Poll -- FINAL POLL PG 25!!!!!

[Bubbler]

Wisconsin is going back in my poll. Mark my words. They were ranked in the BCS last week.

[Oz]

No real major changes this week, just minor housekeeping ...

1. Alabama
2. Florida
3. Texas
4. Iowa
5. Texas Christian
6. Boise State
7. Cincinnati
8. Southern California
9. Louisiana State
10. Oregon
11. Penn State
12. Georgia Tech
13. Virginia Tech
14. Houston
15. Oklahoma State
16. Utah
17. Miami, Fla.
18. Ohio State
19. Pittsburgh (NR)
20. Brigham Young
21. Oklahoma (NR)
22. West Virginia
23. Arizona
24. Notre Dame (NR)
25. South Carolina (NR)
Dropped out -- No. 19 Kansas, No. 20 South Florida, No. 22 Texas Tech, No. 23 Nebraska

[Della9250]

1. Florida (0)
2. Alabama (0)
3. Texas (0)
4. Cincinnati (0)
5. Boise State (0)
6. TCU (+1)
7. Iowa (-1)
8. LSU (0)
9. Oregon (0)
10. Penn State (0)
11. Southern Cal (0)
12. Georgia Tech (+1)
13. Utah (+2)
14. Virginia Tech (+3)
15. Houston (+3)
16. Oklahoma State (+3)
17. Pittsburgh (+3)
18. West Virginia (+4)
19. Notre Dame (+4)
20. Miami (Fla.) (-8)
21. Cal (NR)
22. Arizona (+2)
23. Central Michigan (+2)
24. BYU (-8)
25. South Florida (-11)

Dropped out: Texas Tech.

[Xanadu]

1, Alabama
2, Florida
3, Texas
4, Iowa
5, USC
6, TCU
7, Boise State
8, Cincinnati
9, Oregon
10, LSU
11, Pittsburgh
12, Georgia Tech
13, Penn State
14, Virginia Tech
15, Oklahoma State
16, West Virginia
17, Central Michigan
18, Utah
19, Ohio State
20, Miami
21, Oklahoma
22, Houston
23, Arizona
24, Michigan State
25, Navy

[Diabeetus]

My poll

1. Florida 2
2. Texas 3
3. Bammy 1
4. Cinci 4
5. TCU 6
6. USC 5
7. Iowa 7
8. Boise St. 8
9. Oregon 11
10. LSU 10
11. Okie St. 12
12. Penn St. 13
13. Georgia Tech 17
14. Houston 16
15. Pitt 18
16. Virginia Tech 15
17. Ohio St. 21
18. West Virginia NR
19. Miami 9
20. Utah 19
21. Central Michigan 22
22. South Carolina NR
23. BYU 14
24. Arizona NR
25. Oklahoma NR

[2muchcoffeeman]

Have voted.

Think maybe I should have put Navy in my 25.

Still thinking about it.

[Matt1735]

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Boise State
5. Cincinnati
6. Iowa
7. USC
8. LSU
9. Oregon
10. TCU
11. Oklahoma State
12. Georgia Tech
13. Virginia Tech
14. Penn State
15. Ohio State
16. West Virginia
17. Ole Miss
18. Central Michigan
19. Houston
20. Pitt
21. Miami
22. Utah
23. Arizona
24. South Carolina
25. BYU

GOING OUT
22. Kansas
25. Michigan

[azom]

And..... here it is. Bama and Florida could switch spots every week, methinks. Not very impressive from either side, but enough for both to win... whatevs.

Team   Pvs
1. Alabama   1
2. Florida   2
3. Texas   3
4. Boise State   4
5. Iowa   5
6. Cincinnati   6
7. TCU   8
8. LSU   10
9. USC   7
10. Oregon   11
11. Penn State   12
12. Georgia Tech   13
13. Oklahoma State   14
14. Utah   15
15. Virginia Tech   17
16. Houston   18
17. Pitt   20
18. Miami   9
19. Ole Miss   21
20. West Virginia   23
21. Ohio State   22
22. South Carolina   25
23. Oklahoma   NR
24. Notre Dame   NR
25. Navy   NR

Fell out: BYU (pvs 16), Texas Tech (19), Nebraska (24)

[I Should Coco]

Have voted.

Think maybe I should have put Navy in my 25.

Still thinking about it.

You should give the Middies a vote.

I had them at 23 last week. Moved them up a notch this week simply because they literally ran the ball every play.

That's my kind of football. Passing is for sissies, like, you know, the Air Force!

[Hank_Scorpio]

Central Michigan won't truly be tested until they stare down Ball State.

And 0-7 Ball State has to get past 0-6 Eastern Michigan this week. Weeeeeeeeeeee, that oughta be a fun game.

Ball State wins 29-27 despite only 1 yard passing!

They only threw 10 times. Ran a bunch out of the wildcat. One guy had 300 yards rushing, another 200.


With that kind of showing, against that the tough Emoose, Ball State should get a vote in the poll.

[AgatePage]

With that kind of showing, against that the tough Emoose, Ball State should get a vote in the poll.

Well, now I know my gag reflex works ...

[Bubbler]

Get it to you shortly, Slap.

[Bubbler]

Here's what I don't understand about the top of the polls. Alabama and Florida are just squeaking by mediocre to average teams. Texas is blowing mediocre to average teams out, yet, it's an article of faith that Florida and Alabama are better?

This weekend for instance. Alabama needs a blocked field goal to avoid OT against an exceedingly average Tennessee team. Florida struggles on the road against a mediocre Mississippi State team. Texas goes to Missouri and dusts an average Mizzou team.

With the exception of Texas' close shave against Oklahoma, its been that way all year. I don't get it.

1. Texas
2. Alabama
3. Florida
4. Boise State
5. TCU
6. Cincinnati
7. Iowa
8. USC
9. Oklahoma State
10. Oregon
11. LSU
12. Utah
13. Georgia Tech
14. Houston
15. West Virginia
16. Pitt
17. Penn State
18. Virginia Tech
19. Ohio State
20. BYU
21. Miami
22. South Carolina
23. Notre Dame
24. Ole Miss
25. Wisconsin

[AgatePage]

Here's what I don't understand about the top of the polls. Alabama and Florida are just squeaking by mediocre to average teams. Texas is blowing mediocre to average teams out, yet, it's an article of faith that Florida and Alabama are better?

This weekend for instance. Alabama needs a blocked field goal to avoid OT against an exceedingly average Tennessee team. Florida struggles on the road against a mediocre Mississippi State team. Texas goes to Missouri and dusts an average Mizzou team.

With the exception of Texas' close shave against Oklahoma, its been that way all year. I don't get it.

I've never published my ballot, never saw a reason to, I guess, until now. But as the other person who voted Texas No. 1 last week (and did again this time), this is my reasoning to the letter.

[spnited]

I agree with bubs and that's why I moved Texas to the top this week

[slappy4428]

Oct. 26, 2009

Whoomp! (There it is) -- Another Day with Another Know-it-all

By SLAPPY4428
All-knowing know-it-all

It's time for another installment of "Ask Mr. Football"

Dear Mr. Football: Why does unbeaten Iowa keep winning and stay mired deep in the poll behind inferior teams from inferior conferences? H. Fry, Ioway City, Ioway.

Good point, coach Fox. We’re not quite sure what you mean by inferior conferences. Iowa beat teams from inferior conferences like the Sunbelt and Missouri Valley by the magnificent total of four points. It also beat two teams from inferior states like Michigan by three points. But the Hawkeyes have two things working against it. One, the Big Ten – in a conspiracy theory matched only by SEC officials on the field and in the replay booth – is considered in a down year for the first time since the 2008 season. Two, America loves an underdog, which is why Boise State, TCU and Cincinnati are so high. Win out, and we don’t have this problem. One of the two SEC schools will have to lose and Texas will eat its annual sh it sammich somewhere along the way.

Dear Mr. Futbol: Why can’t the officials off the field match the talent on it? Dougie S. Burmunham, Ayebama.

They do, Dougie. No one has noticed yet.

Hey dude! Love my moobs? I’m sittin here in mommy’s basement, getting high, drinkin beer and eating Hostess Snowballs out the Wazzu and you don’t know me and I don’t know you and I don’t care. Everyone reads my blog even though I can’t write good or spell worth a crap. I know more about football than everyone here. Hell, I know more about junralism too. Ha ha ha! I owen you. Danny Drillbit, Caves of Bandor, Narnia.

You’re right. You do. I loved watching you in The Benchwarmers. You were great as Howie.

Dear Mr. Football: Why all the love for TCU all of a sudden? Don’t these people know there’s only room for one non-BCS team that’s supposed to get love? Which team has been the most consistent over the last 10 years? Which team is the Gonzaga of college football, in a non-Jesuit kind of way? It’s supposed to be Boise State, not this Jimmy Bob Comelately! C. Petersen, Boise, Idaho.

Hey Chris! TCU is no stranger to the national pitcher. Back before your grandfather was born, the Horned Froggies had a Heisman Winner in Davey O’Brien. You might remember his sister Margaret, the child actress, or his bio pic by Monty Python, Life of O’Brien. TCU used to have some great running backs in Orongelo and Limongelo Tucker. And in 1938, they won a by-God honest-to-goodness national title. Not one of those phantom ones some schools claim by going 9-2 and finding someone to give a national title. So this has been a long time coming.

Mr. Football: Seriously. Central Michigan? Central? E. Uzelac, St. Joseph, Mich.

Dear E, While it was one of the many schools you never coaches at in the Midwest, Central’s lone loss is at Arizona – a 13-point loss in the opener looking more impressive now that the Wildcats are sniffing the top 25. Seriously. Central.

Dear Mr. Football: Which is the best team in the country – Florida, Texas or Alabama? Herbie Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Dear Herbie, none of them will win the national title. You can bet the house on it. Ooops, sorry. Wrong quarterback.


SJ.COM COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL
10/26/2009
RK. TEAM (1st)              PTS   Last
1.   Florida   (18)          827   1
2.   Alabama (10)         804   2
3.   Texas (5)              800   3
4.   Boise State            688   5
5.   USC                      671   4
6.   Cincinnati (1)          668   6
7.   Iowa                     656   7
8.   Texas Christian       648   8
9.   LSU                      585   9
10.   Oregon                546   11
11.   Georgia Tech        485   13
tie.   Oklahoma St.        485   12
13.   Penn State           464   14
14.   Virginia Tech         406   16
15.   Utah                    307   17
16.   Pitt                     302   19
17.   Houston               283   18
18.   Ohio State            276   19
19.   Miami (Fla.)           248   10
20.   West Virginia         217   23
21.   Central Michigan    113   25
22.   Oklahoma               91   NR
23.   South Carolina        84   NR
24.   Arizona                  83   NR
25.   Mississippi              79   NR
Also receiving votes: Notre Dame 69, BYU 69, Cal 40, Navy 20, Kansas 18,Wisconsin 11, Michigan State 4, South Florida 2, Texas Tech 1.


The sj.com college football poll committee: Slappy4428 (chairman), 2muchcoffeeman, Agate Page, Azom, Bubbler BYH, Della9250, Diabeetus, Dparker85, Elliotte Friedman,  GB-Hack, Hank Scorpio, Huggy, Ishouldcoco, Jesus Muscatel, Joe Schmoe, KYsportswriter, Layman, Madhavok, Matt1735, Orville Redenbacher, Oz, Piotr Rasputin, Popedirkbenedict, Precious Roy, Red Smith Clone, Rockbottom, spnited, Starman, Stormsurge, Sxysptswrtr,Trooper Bari, WS, Xanadu. Not Voting: Hammer Pants, Rumpleforeskin.

[Bubbler]

Elliott Uzelak lives!

[slappy4428]

Elliott Uzelak lives!

Alive and well, coaching at St. Joseph (Mich.) High School...

[Precious Roy]

My vote was the Cincy.
I have totally lost my mind. Sorry all, I just don't see the domination in an Alabama team and a Florida team that are winning like they are. Also, Texas is a joke, watch the tape of the Red River Rivalry.

[buckweaver]

Goddamn, that was fantastic stuff, Slappy.

[2muchcoffeeman]

Here's what I don't understand about the top of the polls. Alabama and Florida are just squeaking by mediocre to average teams. Texas is blowing mediocre to average teams out, yet, it's an article of faith that Florida and Alabama are better?

This weekend for instance. Alabama needs a blocked field goal to avoid OT against an exceedingly average Tennessee team. Florida struggles on the road against a mediocre Mississippi State team. Texas goes to Missouri and dusts an average Mizzou team.

With the exception of Texas' close shave against Oklahoma, its been that way all year. I don't get it.

I've never published my ballot, never saw a reason to, I guess, until now. But as the other person who voted Texas No. 1 last week (and did again this time), this is my reasoning to the letter.

I thought I was the other person who voted Texas No. 1 last week (and the week before last, and also this week).

Dear Mr. Football,

Back before you’re grandfather was born

You cannot be serious.

Sincerely,

2muchcoffeeman

[slappy4428]

Here's what I don't understand about the top of the polls. Alabama and Florida are just squeaking by mediocre to average teams. Texas is blowing mediocre to average teams out, yet, it's an article of faith that Florida and Alabama are better?

This weekend for instance. Alabama needs a blocked field goal to avoid OT against an exceedingly average Tennessee team. Florida struggles on the road against a mediocre Mississippi State team. Texas goes to Missouri and dusts an average Mizzou team.

With the exception of Texas' close shave against Oklahoma, its been that way all year. I don't get it.

I've never published my ballot, never saw a reason to, I guess, until now. But as the other person who voted Texas No. 1 last week (and did again this time), this is my reasoning to the letter.

I thought I was the other person who voted Texas No. 1 last week (and the week before last, and also this week).

Dear Mr. Football,

Back before you’re grandfather was born

You cannot be serious.

Sincerely,

2muchcoffeeman

Danny Drillbit rubbed off on me with his posts on the J-bord.
Its' my onely defense other than two stories, two polls and my usual Monday

[AgatePage]

I've never published my ballot, never saw a reason to, I guess, until now. But as the other person who voted Texas No. 1 last week (and did again this time), this is my reasoning to the letter.

I thought I was the other person who voted Texas No. 1 last week (and the week before last, and also this week).

Maybe you and I were the 2 last week and Bubs is jumping on OUR bandwagon. I had Texas #2 the first six weeks behind Florida anyway.

[Bubbler]

No way Jose. I've had Texas No. 1 all season. I had Texas No. 1 at the end of last season.

[Oz]

Here's what I don't understand about the top of the polls. Alabama and Florida are just squeaking by mediocre to average teams. Texas is blowing mediocre to average teams out, yet, it's an article of faith that Florida and Alabama are better?

I can't speak for anyone else, but my rationale comes down to best wins.

Texas' best win is against a three-loss Oklahoma team that played three-plus quarters without Bradford, granted, because he got knocked out by the Longhorns' defense. Its second-best win is by 10 points at home in a revenge game against 5-3 Texas Tech, which just got blasted by Texas A&M.

Alabama -- my No. 1 -- has beaten top-25 teams in Virginia Tech (neutral site), at Ole Miss and against South Carolina, not to mention Arkansas, which I put on the level with Texas Tech as a maddening offensive team.

Florida has won at LSU, which is probably a better victory than Oklahoma neutral site, and home wins against Tennessee and Arkansas are on the level of Texas' home win against Texas Tech.