10) Although don’t be surprised if they share a title with Penn State, who’s defense is so good that they may not miss defensive end Aaron Maybin, who apparently’s going to walk after just one season as an every-down player. Linebacker Shaun Lee’s going to back. I’m still pretty excited…
9) ...if the Nittany Lions can get a wide receiver or two who come close to outgoing seniors Derrick Williams, Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood.
8) Despite losing a majority of their brilliant defense, USC has got so much damned talent that they probably win the Pac-10 this year, especially if Mark Sanchez comes back. He’s certainly a better alternative for them that Mitch Mustain (sorry, Mitch Mustain fan club!).
7) Utah and Boise State will again compete for the BCS spot, although both won’t be unbeaten. Unless the Utes can beat Oregon in that quiet stadium called Autzen.
6) Speaking of Autzen, what’s louder? That place, The Swamp or Happy Valley in a big-time night game. Or Tiger Stadium? We can’t wait to rekindle the debate later this summer, especially when people start talking about the future again (it’s not easy to see ahead to the summer months when it’s snowy outside, is it?).
5) We know this: Penn State’s trip to Michigan’s going to be pretty darned loud, too. So’s Ohio State’s to Happy Valley. And Tiger Stadium will be rocking with the arrival of Florida and Auburn…two teams who fans in Baton Rouge really don’t like.
4) Let’s hope that by then, LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee’s learned to find his own player. Or he might be sitting on the bench looking at Jordan Jefferson play. Jefferson threw for 142 yards and a TD in the bowl win against Georgia Tech.
3) While talking about Florida, I thought it’s also important to think about college football’s worst in 2008. Will Washington and Washington State combine for more than one win this year? Will Army finally beat Air Force and Navy? And will Syracuse make me eat my words and actually compete?
2) Probably not. But with former USC offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian and defensive guru Nick Holt at the the helm, the Huskies will be much improved.
1) So will Big XII defenses. Expect less 640-point games this year. The Big XII South will still be a lot of fun...so here’s the VFA’s big prediction: Texas vs. Nebraska for the Big XII title…..in the cold.
1a) But Texas won’t care about the cold. Especially if that victory gets them a National Championship spot….
1b) Against USC.
Can’t wait until September!
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