College Football 2011: 25 Twitter Hashtag Trends That Could Go Viral

This is a list of 25 Twitter hashtag trends that could become very popular.

For those of you are less than Twitter savvy, a hashtag is simply a way for people to search for tweets that have a common topic.

So, for instance, to search for tweets related to Les Miles and his boneheaded clock management, one could search for #lesmilesclockmanagement, as suggested in the slideshow.

Enjoy...

25. #notsofastmyfriend

ESPN's College Gameday has become as much a part of college football as Les Miles' poor clock-management skills or tailgating.

And while some absolutely despise Lee Corso, it's always interesting to see which long shot he is going to pick with his trademark "not so fast, my friend."

Now, if he could just get a few of those right, he might gain some credibility.

24. #caseforheisman

Case Keenum has been playing at Houston for longer than a presidential term in office.

He was granted his sixth year of eligibility due to problems with injuries, going into the 2011 season.

In 2009, the last season he was healthy, Keenum threw for more than 5,600 yards and 44 touchdowns to go with only 15 interceptions on 700 attempts.

That's right, 700.

He would have led the nation in passing yards and attempts with those numbers in 2010, and had five more touchdowns than the next closest guy.

Call it the system or whatever you want to, but he deserves some consideration if he duplicates that performance.

23. #almostback

It's plausible to believe that Hurricane fans drink out of the well of eternal optimism.

"This year we're back."

"Harris for Heisman."

Not so much.

However, this season, if Jacory Harris or Stephen Morris can somehow come up with a modicum of consistency, the Hurricanes have as good a shot at the wide open ACC as any one else.

But that's a big "if."

22. #needsabreak

JoePa has been coaching at Penn State since 1966.

Do the math.

That's a long time.

And it's not as if he hasn't been busy. His list of accomplishments while leading the Nittany Lions includes:

• Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year – 1986
• Amos Alonzo Stagg Coaching Award (United States Sports Academy (USSA)) – 1989, 2001
• Amos Alonzo Stagg Award (AFCA) – 2002
• AFCA Coach of the Year – 1968, 1978, 1982, 1986, 2005
• Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year Award – 2005
• Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award – 1981, 2005
• Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year – 1978, 1982, 1986
• George Munger Award (Div. I Coach of the Year) – 1990, 1994, 2005
• Paul "Bear" Bryant Award – 1986
• Sporting News College Football Coach of the Year – 2005
• The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award – 2005
• Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award – 1972, 1994, 2005
• Dave McClain Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year – 1994, 2005, 2008

The man could probably use a break.

Stats courtesy of Wikipedia

21. #ducknemesis

The Pac-12 North appears to be the stronger division.

Stanford and Oregon could both finish in the top 10 for the second year in a row.

Arizona State might have other ideas.

The Sun Devils are the trendy pick to face the Ducks in the Pac-12 Championship game.

If anyone in the conference can beat the Ducks, it's them.

Vontaze Burfict, ASU linebacker, and the rest of the defense have the team speed to keep up with the Ducks.

Will there be a new team at the top of the Pac-12 pecking order?

20. #alldressedupandnoplacetogo

During the first decade of the 2000s, the USC Trojans stood as one of the premier programs in college football.

They still have a solid team and have a shot at finishing in first place in the Pac-12 South.

Too bad.

While Pete Carroll and Reggie Bush make their millions at the next level, Matt Barkley and co. are denied a postseason game due to their forerunners' indiscretion.

It doesn't feel right, but as my dear old dad used to say: "Life's not fair."

19. #whybcswhy

About the middle of December, this will be the questions on everyone's lips.

It's as regular as Lindsay Lohan needing rehab.

Fans everywhere will question the merit of a system that puts a four-loss Big East team and a two-loss ACC team into the BCS ahead of a one-loss BSU or TCU.

On the other hand, Ohio State and USC will both be missing from the BCS, and TCU is joining the Big East soon, so we can endure the BCS the way it is for short while longer.

18. #teachmehowtobucky

This trend started last season when the Badgers were en route to the Rose Bowl.

However, with all the hype surrounding the Russell Wilson transfer, and the downfall of Ohio State, the Badgers are in prime position to duke it out with Nebraska and Michigan State for Big Ten supremacy.

Expect to learn "How to Bucky" by the end of 2011.

17. #theoddcouple

You would think the Gators would immediately begin to make significant progress under the tutelage of these two.

Charlie Weis is a proven offensive genius, while Muschamp was the mastermind behind Texas' solid defenses.

Of course, the raw material they have to work with seems to be leaving a little something to be desired, as quarterback John Brantley is as likely to one-hop a pass as he is to complete it.

However, barring more suspensions or injuries, these two should have the Gators back in the SEC race—if not in 2011, definitely by 2012.

16. #mustlovehogs

Yeah, it just sounds good.

Not many people like Bobby Petrino, especially after the stunt he pulled with the Atlanta Falcons.

Apparently, you must be a die-hard fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks to even consider liking Petrino.

He may change some minds this season, however, if the Razorbacks can find a way to get it done against either LSU or Alabama on the road.

15. #whoneedsdefense

Oklahoma State has had one of the most explosive offenses in the country of the last several years.

Part of that is due to the genius of now-departed offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen.

While the offense is going to be potent once again, the defense leaves a little something to be desired.

14. #thelonggoodbye

Mark Richt's coaching seat has been getting hotter by degrees.

After winning 11 games in 2007 and 10 in 2008, the Bulldogs could only manage eight wins in '09 and six in '10.

Their 2010 season culminated in a loss to Central Florida in the Liberty Bowl.

While Richt is a likable guy who seems to be honest and work hard, six to eight wins a season is not going to cut it in Athens.

Anything less than a BCS berth this season and his seat will be scorching.

13. #infranklinwetrust

Missouri lost Blaine Gabbert to the NFL Draft, and not much else.

The Tigers return experience and depth to just about every skill position on the field.

So the weak link seems to be the quarterback position.

With the departure of Blaine's brother, Tyler, from the team, James Franklin became the starter by default.

Hopefully he fares better than his namesake, Vanderbilt's new head coach.

12. #luckroastsducks

It's somewhat goofy, I know, but take a look at Andrew Luck.

It fits.

If the Cardinal get by the Ducks and win the Pac-12 North division this might be a good one to watch out for.

Until, of course, PETA gets a hold of it...

11. #nolesownflorida

With the recent woes of the Gators and the Hurricanes inability to find a quarterback capable of completing passes on a consistent basis, the door is wide open for the Seminoles to sneak in and grab control of the state.

Before the 2010 season, the Seminoles hadn't swept the in-state rivalries since 1999.

Fans better hope they aren't believing all the preseason hype or their streak will end at one.

10. #nobcsforbigeast

Big East fans will cry about how their conference is better in BCS appearances, and they are.

However, if the Big East standings are as much of a mess this season as they were last season, nobody is going to support their bid.

Expect this one to start cropping up around the middle of November, when TCU and Boise State each have one loss, and every team in the Big East has at least two.

9. #sabanforpresident2012

Alabama fans are ridiculous in their dedication to the Tide.

With the 2012 election roughly a year away, it's time for them to begin their push for Nick Saban to take the reins of the country.

If he can turn around LSU and Alabama, surely he can figure out this debt-ceiling thing.

8. #therealusc

There is no more entertaining coach in football than Steve Spurrier.

The Gamecocks have some great talent on the field, and the odds are good that they will reach their second SEC champinoship game in a row.

Given the turmoil at the USC out west, this seems like the perfect opportunity for SC to step up and claim the title #therealusc.

7. #newredontheblock

While Wisconsin has been putting it's stamp on the Big Ten over the last few years, Nebraska will be entering it's inaugural season in the conference.

So who is the better red?

Nebraska may prove to be a dominant player in the Big Ten race and could meet the Badgers in the Big Ten championship game.

Both fanbases are passionate and wear food objects on their heads.

The "new" red may prove to be too much for the "old" red to handle.

6. #smurfturfredux

Yeah, the Broncos are back.

Even with the losses of two outstanding receivers, Kellen Moore is going to have another monster season.

Doug Martin is a more than capable running back, and the Broncos defense looks stout.

The MWC is certainly a little tougher level of competition than the WAC, but BSU has the horses to handle it (no pun intended).

Of course, it will be left out in the cold if it slips up once, so let's hope this redux is more of the 2009 version than the 2010.

5. #tiethemalready

Denard Robinson can play football.

No doubt about it.

But every game, the announcers must take the time necessary to explain to us how he got the nickname "Shoelace."

As if we haven't heard it before.

And for anyone who hasn't heard it, there is this little thing called "Google."

Either that, or he could just tie his stupid shoes.

Insert obligatory "Michigan quarterbacks aren't smart enough to tie their shoes" joke, here.

4. #stillokielite

Here we are, almost into August, and we have to listen to why Oklahoma State will beat Oklahoma this season.

Of course, the last time that actually happened, it was in 2002.

Oklahoma still own the Big 12, until somebody dethrones them, and it won't be Okie Lite...

3. #finallyachampionpartway

You remember the whole "play like a champion today" thing at Notre Dame.

This one is a play on that.

The Irish are getting much preseason love, but it seems they do every year.

While the hype might be warranted this season, it's hard to see them navigating a difficult schedule without at least one stumble.

So #finallyachampionpartway just seems perfect.

2. #notresselball

While Luke Fickell may not be around forever, as it currently stands he has the coaching reins at OSU.

One thing fans can look forward to is a slightly more aggressive style of offense.

"Tressel Ball" was the direct antithesis of everything teams such as the Oregon Ducks and Auburn Tigers stand for.

Remember that game against USC in '09?

Without "Tressel Ball" that would have been a win.

There is no arguing he was extremely successful, but Tressel's conservative play-calling in big-time situations won't be missed.

1. #lesmilesclockmanagement

LSU head coach Les Miles could probably give a week-long seminar on how not to use the clock at the end of a football game.

Case in point.

That particular gaffe is probably his best known, but certainly not the only one.

There was the game against Tennessee, where he stood around at let a ton of time run off the clock near the goal line, then the ball was snapped with four seconds left right past Jordan Jefferson.

Fortunately for Miles, Tennessee's coaching staff can't count any better than he can keep track of time, and the Tigers got another untimed play due to the Vols having too many men on the field.

Then there was the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1, 2010, against Penn State.

Joe Paterno moved his team down the field like a well-oiled machine.

Les Miles moved his team and managed the clock about as well as a 16-year-old getting ready for her first date.

Please, make time to watch LSU this year, especially if you have dreams of coaching on any level.

You might learn something.

Or you may just laugh out loud.