Cincinnati, Cal, and a big week for the MWC September 24, 2009
Posted by Kevin in College, Football.trackback
So let’s open up week 4’s can of worms shall we? We’re in for a ride this weekend, so hang tight as I continue another less-than-mainstream look at college football after week 3, because yes, there is another football team in Ohio other than Ohio State.
Hats off to Cincinnati
Congratulations to Tony Pike, Brian Kelly, and the Cincinnati Bearcats for their current T15 ranking and outstanding performance against OSU (Oregon State… not the other one) this past weekend. The Bearcats fully deserve their ranking after 3 very solid and decisive wins against conference-opponent Rutgers to open the season and Oregon State, both on the road. I’ll go as far as to say Cincy could put one on Ohio State, who struggled against Navy, but played tough vs. USC, and at least keep them on the ropes, if not take their crown as the best football team in Ohio in 2009.
Second Thoughts on a few ACC teams
Checking out the AP T25, I see 4 ranked ACC teams, with Georgia Tech mere votes away. Last week I noted the ACC was a little messy, but it’s been fun to watch these Florida State, Clemson, Miami, and Virginia Tech games, and I anticipate a clear 2 or 3 contenders to emerge in the next 2 weeks.
Top 3 teams not named Florida or Texas
1. Cal
2. Alabama
3. Miami
3 Hot Stocks
1. UConn’s running game (Dixon runs for 3td against Baylor)
2. Tennessee’s defense
3. Mid-tier SEC teams (Auburn, South Carolina)
MWC must find W’s this week
There are 2 big games the MWC needs to win to hang on to their argument that they too deserve an automatic bowl qualifier: Utah vs Louisville, and TCU @ Clemson. This weekend won’t settle the debate but even one win will fuel their fire.
Games of the week
1. Texas Tech @ Houston – Can Houston prove it belongs among the best in college football, or will Texas Tech rebound off a tough loss and come out swinging?
2. Cal @ Oregon – A hot Cal team looks to stay on top, while an Oregon upset certainly isn’t out of the question.
3. South Florida @ Florida State – Florid State dominated BYU last week on the road, and the Bulls fight for in-state respect with RsFr. QB BJ Daniels.
Jonathan C. Mitchell
Kevin
nice game s. carolina.
Top 5 beware: you are not safe!
USF/FSU is going to be an epic matchup that could be a yearly one from here on out. I like Daniels but Grothe and his experience in big games will be missed.
I also like Houston in the Texas Tech game. I still like what you said about them last week and I think they can sneak in the top 10 sometime this year.
man i hate to blow my own horn but i rocked with my game of the week picks.