A Sea Of Blue: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: MLB Trade Deadline: Astros' fans react to Oswalt trade

Blogpoll Ballot -- Week 12 Draft

My blogpoll ballot has basically calcified in place as far as the top ten is concerned.

For the first time all year, the top ten did not change.  At this point in the season, many teams are either done or nearly done with their regular season, and with the exception of some rivalry and league championship games which could prove significant, there is not a whole lot of movement likely.  We do no that either the Alabama Crimson Tide or Florida Gators are going to take a hit, but I would be surprised if the Nebraska Cornhuskers found a way to challenge the Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 championship.

More after the jump.

Star-divide

RankTeamDelta
1 Alabama
2 Texas
3 Florida
4 Cincinnati
5 TCU
6 Boise State
7 Georgia Tech
8 Pittsburgh
9 Oregon
10 Ohio State
11 Iowa 1
12 Oklahoma State 1
13 Houston 3
14 Virginia Tech 1
15 Penn State 2
16 Clemson 2
17 North Carolina 4
18 Miami (Florida) 1
19 Oregon State 4
20 Southern Cal
21 Stanford 10
22 Nebraska 2
23 California
24 LSU 10
25 Brigham Young
Last week's ballot

 

Dropped Out: Wisconsin (#22), Navy (#25).

 

Remarks:
  • Who would have thought the Ducks would get this high after the first game of the season?  Not I.
  • A Texas loss to Nebraska or the Aggies could pave the way for Cincinnati or TCU to the BCS championship.  Another pre-season "Who'da thunk it?"
  • A collapse at the top still could happen.  Florida and Alabama both have big rivalry games, then they play each other.  Boise State still has a path to the BCS championship, although it is a long shot.
  • Could Georgia Tech leapfrog Boise State with a win over the Bulldogs next week?  I'm pretty sure the answer is no.  But if the Engineers defeat Clemson in the ACC championship, that no becomes a definite maybe, and you can bet some Idaho Congress critter or senator is gonna sue if that happens.
  • What if Alabama loses to Auburn and Florida loses to FSU, UC loses to Pittsburgh or Illinois and Texas drops a game to either the Aggies or the 'Huskers?  Can you say, "BCS buster?"
  • I think Georgia Tech and Alabama are playing the best football in the nation right now.
  • TCU is in a great spot right now.  With only 1-10 New Mexico left, they have a fair chance of backing into the BCS championship.
  • How far would an Alabama loss to Auburn or a Florida loss to FSU drop them?  Could one of them recover to the BCS championship by winning the SEC championship?  I don't know.
  • Michigan could really muck up rival Ohio State's hope for a big bowl.
  • How many games has Notre Dame lost by a touchdown or less?  All five.  Wow.  I can't remember ever seeing that before -- five losses, all by a touchdown or less.  Poor Domers.
  • LSU could drop to "Les Miles is in trouble" territory if they lose to Arkansas.
  • Whither Southern Cal?  Oh, there they are -- way down the poll.  How's that schedule thing working out for you, Pete Carroll?

Comments welcome and appreciated.

0 recs  |  Comment 8 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

"Les Miles is in trouble"

HA! After that call last weekend, he’d best step lightly and win out, otherwise he may be looking for a new J-O-B…

If your wings don't sweep....

by EagleTDL on Nov 24, 2009 10:33 AM EST reply actions  

Since he just won

a National Championship two years ago, LSU is stuck with him for a while. Alabama and the rest of the SEC west is loving it. He said he didn’t know who told the QB to down it and you can clearly see him doing it on tape. He put the blame for letting the time run down on his assistants also. Les, is obviously a man of character.

by Grasslands1 on Nov 24, 2009 11:49 AM EST reply actions  

Grass...

Don’t know, stranger things have happened!! Will agree that he certainly stepped in it this time…

If your wings don't sweep....

by EagleTDL on Nov 24, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

maybe he was saying to down it,

but i could also argue he was saying his receiver was down before ole miss stripped the ball out. if you note, the ole miss player comes up with the ball on the hail mary….

that being said, it is moot – not calling a time out on the prior play until 8 secs was left was the killer….

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Nov 24, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Remember...it's the SEC

Fan bases are absolutely nuts and the administrations aren’t far behind. Les could be in trouble with an Ark lose. It might not cost him his job this season, but could put him on notice for next year.

“Michigan could really muck up rival Ohio State’s hope for a big bowl.”

—I’m confused? How does Michigan have anything to do with OSU’s bowl?

by jamccain on Nov 24, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

maybe next year?

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Nov 24, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Ahem.

Don’t we have a basketball game that starts in about an hour?

Just saying.

by Strangeite on Nov 24, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions  

my thoughts exactly --- is it 430 yet??

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Nov 24, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

An exciting community-driven SBNation blog, by and for fans of the Kentucky Wildcats.

Community Guidelines
[UPDATED 4/10/2010]
Start posting about the Wildcats »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

Connect_with_facebook

Twitter Widget -- Follow me!

SBNation.com Recent Stories

INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 02:  A detail picture of the basketballs as the Duke Blue Devils during practice prior to the 2010 Final Four of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 2, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) +10 updates

NCAA Announces Plan For 'First Four,' Featuring Field Of 68 Play-In Games

Villanova guard Scottie Reynolds, top, is fouled by Drexel guard Jamie Harris (12) in the first half of a men's NCAA  college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Two Drexel Basketball Players Arrested, Accused Of Armed Robbery

+1 updates

UNLV's Tre'Von Willis Arrested On Multiple Charges

More from SBNation.com >


Managing Editor

Tru_small Truzenzuzex

Editor

Carly_small Ken Howlett

Author

Small JLeverenz

Diane_1_small BigSkyCat

Small Travis Hubbard