This is Jimson's Preseason Top 10 for the 2008 College Football season:
1. Florida Gators (2007 season: 9-4 overall, 6-2 SEC East)
2. Georgia Bulldogs (2007 season: 11-2 overall, 6-2 SEC East)
3. Kansas Jayhawks (2007 season: 12-1 overall, 7-1 Big 12 North, Orange Bowl Champions)
4. Ohio State Buckeyes (2007 season: 11-2 overall, 7-1 Big Ten, Big Ten Champions)
5. USC Trojans (2007 season: 11-2 overall, 7-2 Pac 10, Pac 10 Champions)
6. West Virginia Mountaineers (2007 season: 11-2 overall, 5-2 Big East, Big East Champions)
7. Oklahoma Sooners (2007 season: 11-3 overall, 7-2 Big 12 South, Big 12 Champions)
8. Missouri Tigers (2007 season: 12-2 overall, 7-2 Big 12 North)
9. Texas Longhorns (2007 season: 10-3 overall, 5-3 Big 12 South)
10. Clemson Tigers (2007 season: 9-4 overall, 5-3 ACC Atlantic)
Okay, let's move on to Week 1 of the 2008 College Football season.
Key Games of Week 1:
Alabama vs. Clemson (in Atlanta, Georgia)
Arguably the game of the week, this ACC vs. SEC showdown features two teams, each with the potential to win their respective divisions.
The Clemson Tigers begin the 2008 College Football season, in the same manner that they finished the 2007 College Football season - playing an SEC West foe, in the Georgia Dome.
Unfortunately, in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl... Tommy Bowden (once again) FAILED to TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIS OWN BUSINESS, as his Clemson Tigers LOST to the Auburn Tigers, 23-20, in OVERTIME!!!
However, Tommy Bowden hopes to make 2008 the year, in which he FINALLY takes BETTER care of his own business. Bowden takes a step in this direction, as his Clemson Tigers defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Winner: Clemson
Missouri vs. Illinois (in St. Louis, Missouri)
Once again, these two teams clash in Week 1 of the College Football season. Last season's meeting between these two teams was an instant classic, as the Missouri Tigers held on, and defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini, 40-34.
However, the Illinois Fighting Illini are faced with the loss of Rashard Mendenhall... while the Missouri Tigers essentially return everyone from its 2007 team, which finished the season with a 12-2 record, and Cotton Bowl victory.
With that being said, look for the Missouri Tigers to come away with a convincing win over the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Winner: Missouri
Appalachian State @ LSU
Last season, the Appalachian State Mountaineers SHOCKED THE WORLD, by UPSETTING the Michigan Wolverines, 34-32 in Ann Arbor, during Week 1 of the College Football season.
This season, the Appalachian State Mountaineers will SHOCK THE WORLD, AGAIN... This time, by UPSETTING the LSU Tigers, AT Tiger Stadium.
Winner: Appalachian State
Jimson's Top 10 Standings After Week 1 of the 2008 College Football season:
1. Florida 1-0 (defeated Hawaii)
2. Georgia 1-0 (defeated Ga. Southern)
3. Kansas 1-0 (defeated Florida International)
4. Ohio State 1-0 (defeated Youngstown State)
5. USC 1-0 (defeated @ Virginia)
6. West Virginia 1-0 (defeated Villanova)
7. Oklahoma 1-0 (defeated Chattanooga)
8. Missouri 1-0 (defeated Illinois)
9. Texas 1-0 (defeated Florida Atlantic)
10. Clemson 1-0 (defeated Alabama)
Stay tuned! Part 2 of Jimson's 2008 College Football series will be released on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 :)
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3 months ago
I can't go for Clemson, too weak in the line. But I agree with 4 of your top 5. You have 4 Big12 teams in the Top 10. Wonder if the Big12 or the SEC will be the strongest conference this season?
from 3 months ago
"I can't go for Clemson, too weak in the line. But I agree with 4 of your top 5."
Something inside tells me that THIS IS FINALLY THE YEAR... that Tommy Bowden TAKES BETTER CARE OF HIS OWN BUSINESS :)
I mean, Tommy Bowden is now 53 years old... WOW, Bobby Bowden's son is 53 years old???
"You have 4 Big12 teams in the Top 10. Wonder if the Big12 or the SEC will be the strongest conference this season?"
I believe that the Big 12 will be the STRONGEST CONFERENCE, during the 2008 College Football season :)
In fact, I PREDICT that my Kansas Jayhawks will go 14-0 during the 2008 College Football Season... and WIN the BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!! By the way, I ALSO PREDICT that Todd Reesing will WIN the HEISMAN TROPHY, during the 2008 College Football season :)
3 months ago
You went nuts on that Kansas 6-6 article saying they are going to go 14-0 and win the National Championship but yet in your preseason top 10 you ranked them third...love the hypocrisy. Pretty decent list otherwise.
from 3 months ago
"You went nuts on that Kansas 6-6 article saying they are going to go 14-0 and win the National Championship but yet in your preseason top 10 you ranked them third...love the hypocrisy."
What are you talking about???
There is NO hypocrisy... in my ranking Kansas 3rd, in my preseason Top 10. Remember, Florida (my preseason #1) PLAYS Georgia (my preseason #2)... on November 1st :)
The LOSER of the Florida-Georgia game, on November 1st... DROPS below Kansas. Therefore, with my rankings... Kansas CONTROLS THEIR OWN DESTINY for a BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BERTH :)
3 months ago
that is good stuff. pick a 9 win team with a suspect defense over all of those 11 and 12 win teams. good thinking homer boy.
from 3 months ago
"that is good stuff. pick a 9 win team with a suspect defense over all of those 11 and 12 win teams. good thinking homer boy."
lol, I NEVER said that I picked Florida to WIN the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP... All I did, was make Florida my preseason #1 :)
In fact, I PREDICT that my Kansas Jayhawks will go 14-0 during the 2008 College Football Season... and WIN the BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!! By the way, I ALSO PREDICT that Todd Reesing will WIN the HEISMAN TROPHY, during the 2008 College Football season :)
3 months ago
I have to say the Bulldogs of UGA are the best team in the country! Stafford and Moreno are an amazing combo!
from 3 months ago
Ben, I have to DISAGREE with YOU... I STILL believe that the Florida Gators are a BETTER TEAM than the Georgia Bulldogs :)
from 3 months ago
That's why the play the game!!!
from 3 months ago
But you have to admit that it is almost a forgone conclusion that... the Florida Gators will be 7-0, heading into their November 1st showdown against the Georgia Bulldogs :)
3 months ago
"lol, I NEVER said that I picked Florida to WIN the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP... All I did, was make Florida my preseason #1 "
Somehow you forgot to state this in your copy. Usually a preseason ranking is how the ranker expects the rankees to finish up. Yes, it changes every week depending on the outcome of games. But a preseason ranking is an expectation list for the entire year. In other words, you're stating that Florida is the strongest team in the nation as of September 1. And I have to disagree with that and agree with the previous commentor. Florida #1 is definitely a lol.
from 3 months ago
"Somehow you forgot to state this in your copy. Usually a preseason ranking is how the ranker expects the rankees to finish up. Yes, it changes every week depending on the outcome of games. But a preseason ranking is an expectation list for the entire year. In other words, you're stating that Florida is the strongest team in the nation as of September 1. And I have to disagree with that and agree with the previous commentor. Florida #1 is definitely a lol."
YES, I am stating that Florida is the STRONGEST TEAM, in the nation... However, it does NOT GUARANTEE them ANYTHING :)
If you want, I can follow this article up, by creating MY OWN College Football Championship Series... and PREDICT out the ENTIRE 2008 College Football season :)
from 3 months ago
i'm going to have to disagree with your statement of what a preseason poll is, paul.
it's not a prediction for the end of the year, it's an evaluation of how good the teams are as of that moment. obviously no one can know for sure, but it's an estimate. just because you think a team is the best team in the country right now doesn't mean you think they'll win the national championship. similarly, when the weekly rankings come out, they're ranking the teams on what they've accomplished so far, not by who they think will win the national championship.
there's a slight difference between your definition of a preseason poll and what they actually represent.
from 3 months ago
"i'm going to have to disagree with your statement of what a preseason poll is, paul.
it's not a prediction for the end of the year, it's an evaluation of how good the teams are as of that moment. obviously no one can know for sure, but it's an estimate. just because you think a team is the best team in the country right now doesn't mean you think they'll win the national championship. similarly, when the weekly rankings come out, they're ranking the teams on what they've accomplished so far, not by who they think will win the national championship.
there's a slight difference between your definition of a preseason poll and what they actually represent."
James, I ABSOLUTELY AGREE with your comment :)
3 months ago
Hmmm, no way Kansas repeats last year's success, not a chance. They were very good last year but not only did they lose Talib, but they may actually play some real teams in the regular season this time around.
They had a chance at an NC berth against Mizzou (the only legit regular season foe they had all season) and blew it. Other than a 3-point squeaker over an extremely overrated Va Tech squad, the Jayhawks' best win was against the 8-6 Mac champion, not exactly a great resume if I do say so myself.
Kansas is talented, I'm not denying that fact, but they actually face some real opponents this season and expecting anything better than a 2-loss season (at best) is idiotic no matter how much of a homer you are. Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mizzou will beat the Jayhawks this year and that's not including potential upset losses.
And referring to a previous comment, to predict a 14-0 Kansas season is ludicrous, they couldn't go undefeated last year with a cupcake schedule and Aqib Talib in the secondary so what makes you think that they could with a difficult schedule and no Talib?
Also, Florida, as someone above me said, has a very suspect defense and lost Derrick Harvey, Harvin and Tebow are great but what will happen with their running game? They won 9 games last year and didn't bring in a particularly impressive recruiting class that would justify such a high ranking.
from 3 months ago
Max,
While I agree that Florida's defense is suspect until proven otherwise, I'm afraid that the team as a whole is going to be one of the most complete in school history. Obviously it can't afford to lose Tebow, but you can go two deep at every other offensive position without seeing a drop off. Choose to disregard that statement if you will, but don't be surprised about the kind of numbers this offense is going to put up.
As for the defense, essentially everyone except for Harvey returns. Tony Joiner is gone from the secondary but that is looking like addition by subtraction. Add the year's worth of experience and coaching, three 5-star players on defense who will contribute right away (the 4th 5-star is WR/TE Carl Moore, who likely will not), and the remaining cast of characters from what turned out to be the #3 recruiting class in the country per Rivals.com, and I think you can easily justify a top ranking.
But trust me, Florida fans don't want it. The Dawgs or USC can have it and flaunt it all day long.
Pre-season hype doesn't matter this year. A small handful of powerhouse teams will emerge at the end and leave everyone behind. Don't be angry if the Gators are one of them.
from 3 months ago
touche, I still don't know about Florida being #1 but you got me on the recruiting class point, I'm still not sure about Florida being better than the likes of UGA, USC, etc but a top 5-10 finish probably wouldn't be to surprising.
from 3 months ago
"touche, I still don't know about Florida being #1 but you got me on the recruiting class point, I'm still not sure about Florida being better than the likes of UGA, USC, etc but a top 5-10 finish probably wouldn't be to surprising."
What are you talking about???
I STILL believe that Florida is JUST AS GOOD AS (if NOT, BETTER THAN)... the likes of UGA, USC, and Ohio State :)
from 3 months ago
Well that's good for you, because I don't, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. Ohio State is returning a lot of starters, including Jenkins, Laurinitis, Boeckman, Wells etc. from a national championship runner up team so they will definitely be better than Florida, UGA was the best team in the nation last year down the stretch so that one is self explanatory, especially considering Matt Stafford's potential for a breakout year, USC's defense and running game make up for their somewhat questionable QB situation (I think Sanchez is fine but some beg to differ). I would even venture to say that Texas Tech is better than Florida, if the defense is at least passable, the best QB-wideout tandem in the country in Harrel and Crabtree should pull Tech over the top. And, LSU is the defending national champion so they remain the team to beat despite the losses of Dorsey, Jackson, Steltz, Perrilloux et al. That leave at best a 6th place finish for Florida.
Peace
~Max
from 3 months ago
"I would even venture to say that Texas Tech is better than Florida, if the defense is at least passable, the best QB-wideout tandem in the country in Harrel and Crabtree should pull Tech over the top."
I agree that Texas Tech looks like they're ready for a breakout year. But they had more losses on defense than Florida did, and they each had remarkable offenses. Saying that Harrell and Crabtree are the best QB-WR tandem is just asking for the comparison to Tebow and Harvin. Both players from each pair are getting mentioned in every Heisman preview, and it's hard to definitively say one duo is better than the other. The teams finished with identical records, so there's no discernible reason for you to put Texas Tech ahead of the Gators. Given the tradition, experience, recruiting classes, and coaching, it's more than fair to put the Gators ahead of the Red Raiders; it's not reasonable to put them the other way around (until the teams prove themselves on the field).
"And, LSU is the defending national champion so they remain the team to beat despite the losses of Dorsey, Jackson, Steltz, Perrilloux et al."
This line of thinking is nonsensical. You already listed a good reason the team shouldn't be ranked number one--losses in personnel. It's important to realize that the 2008 teams aren't the same as the 2007 ones. There's some continuity between them, but even the returning players are developing and changing so much that you can't make any guarantees. You're keeping LSU number one, but you're really just ranking their jerseys, because it's not the same team as last year. A poll is a ranking of how good you think the teams are; do you really think that 2008 LSU is the best college football team in the country?
from 3 months ago
"This line of thinking is nonsensical. You already listed a good reason the team shouldn't be ranked number one--losses in personnel. It's important to realize that the 2008 teams aren't the same as the 2007 ones. There's some continuity between them, but even the returning players are developing and changing so much that you can't make any guarantees. You're keeping LSU number one, but you're really just ranking their jerseys, because it's not the same team as last year. A poll is a ranking of how good you think the teams are; do you really think that 2008 LSU is the best college football team in the country?"
James, you really hit the nail right on its head... with this comment. I couldn't agree more with your comment :)
NO, I do NOT think that LSU is the BEST College Football team in the country... And anyone who thinks OTHERWISE, is DELUSIONAL :)
from 3 months ago
That is a very good point about LSU James, admittedly, I'm the kind of guy who follows college football the most around the draft (follows the prospects that is) While I was typing, the loss of Dorsey was the most memorable, I remembered Steltz, Jackson, Perrilloux etc while I was typing and was too lazy to backspace, I agree, LSU is not the best team in the country, but as a defending national champ, they should still be higher ranked than a 4 loss Florida team despite their losses from last season. Also, Perrilloux will not be as severe a loss as it seems to be at first glance, Hatch (provided he wins the job) is more than adequate to lead LSU next year and Perrilloux's prima-donna attitude was probably a good thing to get rid of.
You also make a good point about Texas Tech, I admit that I made a bit of a reach to prove a point there, although I disagree with the use of tradition to say that Florida will be better than Tech, your other points are solid. USC, UGA, Ohio State, and perhaps even West Virginia (they lost Slaton but Devine seems ready to assume a bigger role in the offense) will be better than Florida next year in my opinion. Florida as I said is a top 5-10 team but I just don't see them as #1.
~Max
from 3 months ago
"That is a very good point about LSU James, admittedly, I'm the kind of guy who follows college football the most around the draft (follows the prospects that is) While I was typing, the loss of Dorsey was the most memorable, I remembered Steltz, Jackson, Perrilloux etc while I was typing and was too lazy to backspace, I agree, LSU is not the best team in the country, but as a defending national champ, they should still be higher ranked than a 4 loss Florida team despite their losses from last season. Also, Perrilloux will not be as severe a loss as it seems to be at first glance, Hatch (provided he wins the job) is more than adequate to lead LSU next year and Perrilloux's prima-donna attitude was probably a good thing to get rid of."
LSU did NOT even deserve to play in the BCS National Championship Game, last season. The only reason why LSU played in that game is... because of Les Miles' IMMATURE antics. I am just SICK AND TIRED of his antics.
I mean, Les Miles is 54 years old... However, he sure does NOT act like it. A MATURE 54-year-old does NOT go on ESPN, and campaign for a spot in the BCS National Championship Game :)
Anyways, Florida SHOULD be (rightfully) ranked AHEAD of LSU... because Florida has a MUCH STRONGER TEAM than LSU, at this point :)
from 3 months ago
Well, that's just your opinion about LSU's NC last year and I happen to think that you are completely off-base, to each his own I guess. If you really think that KU will do as well as you say they will next year (and I'm assuming that you do) then you should not dwell on last year's "disappointment" (sp?) (Kansas's NC aspirations next year are another debate entirely)
LSU's SOS and 5-0 record against top 15 opponents made them a more deserving candidate than Kansas to face Ohio State, especially considering Kansas' 0-1 record (regular season, not counting Va Tech) record against ranked teams in general. A win against an 8-6 Mac champion isn't good enough to headline the resume of a national championship team, and if LSU was ranked well going into the NC game, as I think that they were, and proceeded to thump Ohio State while Kansas squeaked by an inferior Va Tech team (inferior to OSU that is) then the rankings should remain static. The Les Miles shot was unnecessary in my opinion but you're entitled to your opinion after all.
Florida vs. LSU is debateable despite LSU's losses, in retrospect, I would give the edge to the Gators (only slightly due to a suspect Florida defense). Yet, USC, UGA, Ohio State, and West Virginia are all better #1 candidates than Florida at this point. Let's see what happens this season, if the rankings fluctuate as wildly as they did last year, all of our predictions may be wrong.
Have a nice day
~Max
from 3 months ago
"Well, that's just your opinion about LSU's NC last year and I happen to think that you are completely off-base, to each his own I guess. If you really think that KU will do as well as you say they will next year (and I'm assuming that you do) then you should not dwell on last year's "disappointment" (sp?) (Kansas's NC aspirations next year are another debate entirely)"
lol, I am NOT trying to dwell on last year's "disappointment". In fact, I would NOT even call the 2007 College Football season, a disappointment... for my Kansas Jayhawks!!! I mean, my Kansas Jayhawks were the ONLY 1-loss FBS team, to win their BCS Bowl Game :)
"LSU's SOS and 5-0 record against top 15 opponents made them a more deserving candidate than Kansas to face Ohio State, especially considering Kansas' 0-1 record (regular season, not counting Va Tech) record against ranked teams in general. A win against an 8-6 Mac champion isn't good enough to headline the resume of a national championship team, and if LSU was ranked well going into the NC game, as I think that they were, and proceeded to thump Ohio State while Kansas squeaked by an inferior Va Tech team (inferior to OSU that is) then the rankings should remain static. The Les Miles shot was unnecessary in my opinion but you're entitled to your opinion after all.
Florida vs. LSU is debateable despite LSU's losses, in retrospect, I would give the edge to the Gators (only slightly due to a suspect Florida defense). Yet, USC, UGA, Ohio State, and West Virginia are all better #1 candidates than Florida at this point. Let's see what happens this season, if the rankings fluctuate as wildly as they did last year, all of our predictions may be wrong."
Fine, I also believe that we are ALL ENTITLED to our own opinions... and since we're probably NEVER going to agree on these arguments, I think that we should just leave it at that :)
3 months ago
Jimson, Mizzou won last year 40-34.
from 3 months ago
Okay JJ, I'll make the correction :)
3 months ago
Dude, is there a reason that you just try and steal someone else's idea? I've already started this series and will be coming out with week 3 this week. At least try and think of something yourself. Not only did you copy my idea, but you copied the exact format that I already setup.
Who does that? Sorry you didn't think of it before I did. Guess you aren't creative enough to come up with something to write about yourself.
Here's my week one: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/28462-2008-college-football-championship-series-week-one
Week two: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/30068-2008-college-football-championship-series-week-two
from 3 months ago
"Dude, is there a reason that you just try and steal someone else's idea? I've already started this series and will be coming out with week 3 this week. At least try and think of something yourself. Not only did you copy my idea, but you copied the exact format that I already setup."
I just did NOT like the way YOU did your series... So, I decided to create MY OWN series!!! And in MY SERIES, I have Kansas ranked as my preseason #3 :)
"Who does that? Sorry you didn't think of it before I did. Guess you aren't creative enough to come up with something to write about yourself."
Dude, I'm probably going to finish MY SERIES... before YOU finish YOUR SERIES :)
from 3 months ago
Being finished before I do means nothing. The fact that you have Kansas as your number three team pretty much kills your credibility. At least try and be objective.
I'm spacing my series out each week to run up until football season starts on purpose.
from 3 months ago
"Being finished before I do means nothing. The fact that you have Kansas as your number three team pretty much kills your credibility. At least try and be objective.
I'm spacing my series out each week to run up until football season starts on purpose."
How does the fact that I have Kansas as MY #3 team... pretty much KILL MY CREDIBLITY???
Oh, and by the way, I am planning to space my series out EVERY THREE DAYS (instead of your every week)... so that I can make my prediction for the Kansas @ Oklahoma game on JULY 12th, which is MY 20th birthday :)
So, this is how I plan MY SERIES:
Part 2 (Week of September 6th Predictions) - TODAY (Tuesday, June 24th)
Part 3 (Week of September 13th Predictions) - Friday, June 27th
Part 4 (Week of September 20th Predictions) - Monday, June 30th
Part 5 (Week of September 27th Predictions) - Thursday, July 3rd
Part 6 (Week of October 4th Predictions) - Sunday, July 6th
Part 7 (Week of October 11th Predictions) - Wednesday, July 9th
Part 8 (Week of October 18th Predictions) - Saturday, July 12th (MY 20th birthday Special Edition: Kansas @ Oklahoma)
Part 9 (Week of October 25th Predictions) - Tuesday, July 15th
Part 10 (Week of November 1st Predictions) - Friday, July 18th
Part 11 (Week of November 8th Predictions) - Monday, July 21st
Part 12 (Week of November 15th Predictions) - Thursday, July 24th
Part 13 (Week of November 22nd Predictions) - Sunday, July 27th
Part 14 (Week of November 29th Predictions) - Wednesday, July 30th
Part 15 (Week of December 6th Predictions) - Saturday, August 2nd
from 3 months ago
Yeah, Jimson, you should at least go with a new format. That's borderline plagarism if I've ever seen it.
from 3 months ago
"Yeah, Jimson, you should at least go with a new format. That's borderline plagarism if I've ever seen it."
This is NOT plagiarism because I am using MY OWN VIEWS/PREDICTIONS [even though, I use a very similar format to Justin's]... to CREATE MY OWN SERIES (which will, in the end, be VERY DIFFERENT from Justin's).
from 3 months ago
Oh, and by the way... I just wrote Part 2 of MY College Football series. So, here is the link to Part 2 of MY series:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/32190-jimson-cuentas-2008-college-football-series-part-2
Anyway, with this comment, I just achieved a new milestone... This is the 30th comment on this message thread, and this article becomes the 4th of my articles to receive AT LEAST 30 comments :)
3 months ago
Even though I know that, as a Michigan fan, it is very possible to lose to Appy State, you are on crack if you think they are going into Baton Rouge and beating the National Champs.
from 3 months ago
"Even though I know that, as a Michigan fan, it is very possible to lose to Appy State, you are on crack if you think they are going into Baton Rouge and beating the National Champs."
What are you talking about???
I am NOT on crack... but I TRULY BELIEVE that Appalachian State WILL UPSET LSU :)
Here is why:
The LSU Tigers do NOT have a PROVEN QB, with Ryan Perrilloux being kicked off the team. Last season, the Michigan Wolverines had a PROVEN 4-year STARTER (Chad Henne) at QB... but STILL LOST to Appalachian State. In addition, I believe that THIS season's Appalachian State Mountaineers are BETTER than LAST season's Appalachian State Mountaineers :)
from 3 months ago
But you're missing two things: last year's Michigan team was a team of creampuff's thanks to a lack of a good strength and conditioning program and our defense couldn't stop mobile QB's. Both of these are non-issues for LSU.
from 3 months ago
"But you're missing two things: last year's Michigan team was a team of creampuff's thanks to a lack of a good strength and conditioning program and our defense couldn't stop mobile QB's. Both of these are non-issues for LSU."
But WHY did last year's Michigan team LACK a good strength and conditioning program???
3 months ago
App State loses their best WR in Dexter Jackson and their secondary was completely decimated by graduation. Yes, LSU lost a few offensive threats but schools like that have the next 3-4 years already planned.
Armanti Edwards is all ASU has and while he's a huge threat, they'll spy him all game long.
from 3 months ago
"App State loses their best WR in Dexter Jackson and their secondary was completely decimated by graduation. Yes, LSU lost a few offensive threats but schools like that have the next 3-4 years already planned.
Armanti Edwards is all ASU has and while he's a huge threat, they'll spy him all game long."
But still, I think that Armanti Edwards is JUST ENOUGH... for Appalachian State, to beat LSU :)
3 months ago
All you have to do is throw an LB spy at him and he'll be rendered useless. He's a solid throwing QB but he also lost to the likes of Wofford last season. App. State will have a bit of success but I see a 32-10 outcome with LSU winning.
from 3 months ago
"All you have to do is throw an LB spy at him and he'll be rendered useless. He's a solid throwing QB but he also lost to the likes of Wofford last season. App. State will have a bit of success but I see a 32-10 outcome with LSU winning."
But don't you think that Armanti Edwards is taking the time this summer... to practice what to do, when an LB spy is thrown at him???
I certainly think so!!! In fact, I believe that he'll find a way around this... by the time Appalachian State plays LSU :)
3 months ago
That is terrible logic. Of course they work on their weaknesses but how can you simulate a top LB spying you when you have the limited resources of a FCS school?
Using that logic...don't you think LSU is practicing what to do when Armanti Edwards expects to see a LB spy?
from 3 months ago
"That is terrible logic. Of course they work on their weaknesses but how can you simulate a top LB spying you when you have the limited resources of a FCS school?
Using that logic...don't you think LSU is practicing what to do when Armanti Edwards expects to see a LB spy?"
NO, LSU CANNOT practice what to do, when Armanti Edwards expects to see a LB spy... because LSU does NOT know what Armanti Edwards is going to do, when an LB spy is thrown at him :)
3 months ago
Jimson....when another team has an opposing QB with the athletic ability of Edwards, it's really difficult to simulate. However there are ways to simulate, either using a position player to run like Edwards and plus when you add the fact that App. State lost a chunk of its OL; c'mon lightning doesn't strike twice. LSU may have struggled against mobile QBs but they were ones with sound OLs.
3 months ago
Jimson....when another team has an opposing QB with the athletic ability of Edwards, it's really difficult to simulate. However there are ways to simulate, either using a position player to run like Edwards and plus when you add the fact that App. State lost a chunk of its OL; c'mon lightning doesn't strike twice. LSU may have struggled against mobile QBs but they were ones with sound OLs.
from 3 months ago
"Jimson....when another team has an opposing QB with the athletic ability of Edwards, it's really difficult to simulate."
Well Joe, I agree with you on this statement... It can be very difficult to simulate a QB with the athletic ability of Armanti Edwards :)
"However there are ways to simulate, either using a position player to run like Edwards and plus when you add the fact that App. State lost a chunk of its OL; c'mon lightning doesn't strike twice. LSU may have struggled against mobile QBs but they were ones with sound OLs."
However, I also understand that there are ways to simulate this... and you mentioned some of these ways :)
But Joe, YOU are WRONG... when you say that lightning does NOT strike TWICE!!! In fact, I'll even give you examples of when lighting struck TWICE... during the 2007 College Football season:
- South Florida defeating West Virginia
- Rutgers defeating South Florida
- Arizona defeating Oregon
- Texas A & M defeating Texas
- Kansas State defeating Texas
- Oklahoma defeating Missouri
- Ohio State jumping from #3 to #1, in the polls
from 2 months ago
People seem to think that Edwards is the only offensive gem on Appalachian's team, but everyone forgets Devon Moore, CoCo Hillary, Josh Johnson, TJ Courman, and several OL (Acitelli and Coley for instance). Defense is still strong as well. Pierre Banks, Jacque Roman, and Leonard Love were all leaders last year...and are all returning. Billy Riddle will be back. Defense still has Anthony Williams, Tony Robertson, Cortes Gilbert, and Bobby Bozzo.
Yea, Corey Lynch is gone, and Kerry Brown, and Dexter Jackson. But the difference ebtween LSU and ASU losing players is that LSU has only a few stars with no one to take their places. ASU is a team where everyone trains to start. ASU loses stars every year and only get stronger.
LSU has no credible starting quarterback now. If they did, Les Miles would be flaunting it. That's just how he operates. Instead of gloating about beating Appalachian, he's talking crap about Alabama. Scared? I think so.
Check it out:
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=437675
from 2 months ago
"People seem to think that Edwards is the only offensive gem on Appalachian's team, but everyone forgets Devon Moore, CoCo Hillary, Josh Johnson, TJ Courman, and several OL (Acitelli and Coley for instance). Defense is still strong as well. Pierre Banks, Jacque Roman, and Leonard Love were all leaders last year...and are all returning. Billy Riddle will be back. Defense still has Anthony Williams, Tony Robertson, Cortes Gilbert, and Bobby Bozzo.
Yea, Corey Lynch is gone, and Kerry Brown, and Dexter Jackson. But the difference ebtween LSU and ASU losing players is that LSU has only a few stars with no one to take their places. ASU is a team where everyone trains to start. ASU loses stars every year and only get stronger.
LSU has no credible starting quarterback now. If they did, Les Miles would be flaunting it. That's just how he operates. Instead of gloating about beating Appalachian, he's talking crap about Alabama. Scared? I think so.
Check it out:
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=437675"
I couldn't agree more with your comment :)
3 months ago
Please which of those involved a FCS school upsetting a highly ranked team? That's what I was refering to when saying "lightning doesn't strike twice". Yes last season was an unbelieveable one and this year could be similar but I guess I should've worded it better.............
from 3 months ago
"Please which of those involved a FCS school upsetting a highly ranked team? That's what I was refering to when saying "lightning doesn't strike twice". "
Okay, none of those involved a FCS school upsetting a highly ranked team :)
"Yes last season was an unbelieveable one and this year could be similar but I guess I should've worded it better............."
omg, I know... The 2007 College Football season was an unbelieveable one. That is why Kansas Jayhawks are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in BOTH College Football AND College Basketball, during the 2007-2008 ACADEMIC year :)
I really hope that this year is similar... and that my Kansas Jayhawks CAN REPEAT AS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in College Football, during the 2008 College Football season :)
3 months ago
Anyways, I have already wrote Part 5 of MY College Football series... So, here is the link to Part 5 of MY series:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/34667-jimson-cuentas-2008-college-football-series-part-5
By the way, with this comment, I just achieved a new milestone... This is the 50th comment on this message thread. This article becomes only the 3rd of my articles to receive AT LEAST 50 comments :)
2 months ago
Is the LSU loss to App. a joke? I just don't see it. The game is won in the trenches. That's where LSU murders people this years.
from 2 months ago
"Is the LSU loss to App. a joke? I just don't see it. The game is won in the trenches. That's where LSU murders people this years."
NO, the LSU loss to Appalachian State is NOT a joke... In fact, I am VERY SERIOUS about it :)
2 months ago
What do people mean lighting does not strike twice in the same place? Actually, the conditions that prompted the first strike makes it more likely to be hit the second time and App State will win, probably my more than 20. Appalachian has more returning starters than people are giving them credit for having. In addition they have a couple of transfers from 1A schools who are eligible. Riddle is returning from missionary work in Sudan and is a defensive leader. They also have Coach Moore returning, so expect moore of the same in 2008. If you missed the emmy award winner sports documentary "Under the Lights-A Date with Destiny" check this out: http://www.goasu.com/article/11989/.
from 2 months ago
I couldn't agree more with your comment :)
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